The James Tait Black Prizes, established in 1919, are Britain's longest running literary awards. In 2013 a prize for drama was introduced. Book prizes The James Tait Black Prizes recognise the best fiction and biography books of the year. Drama prize The James Tait Black Prize for Drama celebrates innovative drama produced worldwide. The legacy of Janet Coats Black The James Tait Black Prizes originate from the charitable legacy of Janet Coats Black. Her bequest launched what have become the UK’s longest running book prizes, awarded in the name of her husband. The history of the Prizes The James Tait Black backlist of winners reads like a selective history of good writing. This article was published on 2024-10-29
