For distinguished fiction published in book form during the year by an American author, preferably dealing with American life, Three thousand dollars ($3,000).
A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain , by Robert Olen Butler (Henry Holt )
Winners in Fiction
1993 Prize Winners
Paul Ingrassia and Joseph B. White
For often exclusive coverage of General Motors' management turmoil.
Liz Balmaseda
For her commentary from Haiti about deteriorating political and social conditions and her columns about Cuban-Americans in Miami.
Michael Dirda
For his book reviews.