The City of Vancouver Book Award is a Canadian literary award, that has been presented annually by the city of Vancouver, British Columbia to one or more works of literature judged as the year's best fiction, non-fiction, poetry or drama work about the city. As with the City of Toronto Book Award, the award may go to one or more books. The award has a monetary value of $3,000. The prize is funded by interest earned from the city's publishing reserve, which was established in 1977 as a permanent legacy for writers and publishers. The fund received royalties generated from Vancouver's First Century: A Photo History of Vancouver, edited by city staff. The third edition of the book, renamed Vancouver: A City Album, for many years generated royalty payments for the fund. Winners and finalists References External links City of Vancouver Book Award Culture of Vancouver British Columbia awards 1989 establishments in British Columbia Awards established in 1989 Canadian fiction awards Canadian non-fiction literary awards Canadian poetry awards Canadian dramatist and playwright awards