38th World Science Fiction Convention
The 38th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Noreascon Two, was held August 29–September 1, 1980, at the Sheraton-Boston Hotel and Hynes Civic Auditorium in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The supporting organization was Massachusetts Convention Fandom, Inc.
Noreascon Two, the 38th World Science Fiction Convention | |
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Genre | Science fiction |
Dates | 29 August–1 September 1980 |
Venue | Sheraton-Boston Hotel and Hynes Civic Auditorium |
Location(s) | Boston, Massachusetts |
Country | United States |
Attendance | 5,850 |
Organized by | Massachusetts Convention Fandom, Inc. |
Filing status | non-profit |
The chairman was Leslie Turek. The guests of honor were Damon Knight (pro), Kate Wilhelm (pro), and Bruce Pelz (fan). The toastmaster was Robert Silverberg.[1] Total attendance was approximately 5,850.
Awards
The Hugo Awards, named after Hugo Gernsback, are presented every year for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. The results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society. Other awards, including the Astounding Award for Best New Writer (since 1973; named "John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer" until 2019), are also presented at each year's Worldcon.[2]
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: The Fountains of Paradise by Arthur C. Clarke
- Best Novella: "Enemy Mine" by Barry B. Longyear
- Best Novelette: "Sandkings" by George R. R. Martin
- Best Short Story: "The Way of Cross and Dragon" by George R. R. Martin
- Best Non-Fiction Book: The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction, edited by Peter Nicholls
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Alien
- Best Professional Editor: George H. Scithers
- Best Professional Artist: Michael Whelan
- Best Fanzine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
- Best Fan Writer: Bob Shaw
- Best Fan Artist: Alexis Gilliland
See also
References
- Ettlin, David Michael (September 4, 1980). "A Close Encounter With Sci-Fi Fans". Los Angeles Times. p. I5.
- "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
External links
Preceded by 37th World Science Fiction Convention Seacon '79 in Brighton, UK (1979) |
List of Worldcons 38th World Science Fiction Convention Noreascon Two in Boston, United States (1980) |
Succeeded by 39th World Science Fiction Convention Denvention II in Denver, United States (1981) |