Tau Zero Poul Anderson Tau Zero by Poul Anderson Hugo 1971 · Finalist Sign in to put this book on your shelf. Prize history Hugo Award for Best Novel 1971 Finalist Hugo Award for Best Novel 1971 finalists Ringworld Larry Niven Ringworld Larry Niven Winner Star Light Hal Clement Star Light Hal Clement The Year of the Quiet Sun Wilson Tucker The Year of the Quiet Sun Wilson Tucker Tower of Glass Robert Silverberg Tower of Glass Robert Silverberg