For a distinguished book by an American which is not eligible for consideration in any other existing category, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
The Denial of Death , by Ernest Becker (Free Press/Macmillan )
The Jury
The Jury
William McPherson(Chair)*
Book Critic, The Washington Post
P. Albert Duhamel
Professor of English, Boston College
Robert Sorensen
Book Editor, Minneapolis Tribune
Winners in General Nonfiction
1974 Prize Winners
Edwin A. Roberts Jr.
For his commentary on public affairs during 1973.
Emily Genauer
For her critical writing about art and artists.
Paul Szep
For his editorial cartooning during 1973.