42nd World Science Fiction Convention
| L.A.con II, the 42nd World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 30 August–3 September 1984 |
| Venue | Anaheim Hilton and the Anaheim Convention Center |
| Location(s) | Anaheim, California |
| Country | United States |
| Attendance | 8,365 |
| Filing status | non-profit |
The42nd World Science Fiction Convention(Worldcon), also known asL.A.con II,was held on 30 August–3 September 1984 at the Anaheim Hilton and the Anaheim Convention Center inAnaheim, California,United States.
The chairmen were Craig Miller and Milt Stevens.
Participants[edit]
Attendance was 8,365, the record As of 2021[update].
Guests of Honor[edit]
- Gordon R. Dickson(pro)
- Dick Eney (fan)
- Robert Bloch(toastmaster for the Hugo ceremony)
- Jerry Pournelle(Master of Ceremonies for the Other Awards ceremony)
Other notable participants[edit]
A.E. Van Vogtattended the convention.
Robert Heinleinappeared, continuing his campaign to encouragescience fiction fansto makeblood donations.
Awards[edit]
The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents theHugo Awards,[1]the oldest and most noteworthy award for science fiction. Selection of the recipients is by vote of the Worldcon members. Categories include novels and short fiction, artwork, dramatic presentations, and various professional andfandomactivities.[1][2]
Other awards may be presented at Worldcon at the discretion of the individual convention committee. This has often included the national SF awards of the host country, such as the JapaneseSeiun Awardsas part ofNippon 2007,[3]and thePrix Aurora Awardsas part ofAnticipationin 2009. TheAstounding Award for Best New Writerand theSidewise Award,though not sponsored by the Worldcon, are usually presented, as well as theChesley Awards,thePrometheus Award,and others.[3]
1984 Hugo Awards[edit]
- Best Novel:Startide RisingbyDavid Brin
- Best Novella:"Cascade Point" byTimothy Zahn
- Best Novelette:"Blood Music"byGreg Bear
- Best Short Story:"Speech Sounds"byOctavia Butler
- Best Non-Fiction Book:Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy,vol. III, byDonald Tuck
- Best Dramatic Presentation:Return of the Jedi
- Best Professional Editor:Shawna McCarthy
- Best Professional Artist:Michael Whelan
- Best Semiprozine:Locus,byCharles N. Brown
- Best Fanzine:File 770,edited byMike Glyer
- Best Fan Writer:Mike Glyer
- Best Fan Artist:Alexis Gilliland
Other awards[edit]
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer:R. A. MacAvoy
- Special Award:
- Larry T. Shawfor lifetime achievement as a science fiction editor
- Robert Blochfor fifty years as a science fiction professional
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ab"Article 3: Hugo Awards".WSFS Constitution.World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived fromthe originalon May 20, 2011.RetrievedApril 5,2009.
- ^Franklin, Jon (October 30, 1977)."Star roars: this year's champs in science fiction".The Baltimore Sun.Baltimore,MD. p. D5. Archived fromthe originalon March 8, 2013.RetrievedMarch 3,2011.
- ^ab"Awards".Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention.Archivedfrom the original on August 2, 2018.RetrievedMarch 15,2009.
