The winners of the 91st annual Pulitzer Prizes were announced on Monday, April 16, 2007.

The Pulitzer Board announced a special citation to Ray Bradbury for his distinguished, prolific and deeply influential career as an unmatched author of science fiction and fantasy. This special recognition is not a Pulitzer Prize, but is a recognition of life achievement. A citation was also given posthumously to tenor saxophonist John Coltrane.

Ray Bradbury is one of the best known figures in the science fiction genre. His work is as diverse as the novel Fahrenheit 451, the novel and play Dandelion Wine, and the screenplay to the movie Moby Dick. Bradbury has the rare ability to appeal equally to critics and fans. In 1999 he was inducted into the Science Fiction and fantasy Hall of Fame and in 1989 he was recognized as a Grand Master by Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA).

The awards will be presented at a luncheon on May 21 at Columbia University.

Posted April 16, 2007