40th World Science Fiction Convention
The 40th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Chicon IV, was held September 2–6, 1982, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
| Chicon IV, the 40th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 2–6 September 1982 |
| Venue | Hyatt Regency Chicago |
| Location(s) | Chicago, Illinois |
| Country | United States |
| Attendance | 4,275 |
| Filing status | non-profit |
The chairmen were Ross Pavlac and Larry Propp; Larry Smith and Bob Hillis were vice-chairmen. The guests of honor were A. Bertram Chandler (pro), Frank Kelly Freas (pro), and Lee Hoffman (fan). The toastmaster was Marta Randall. Total attendance was 4,275. Other notable attendees included Muppets creator Jim Henson and actor Jeff Pomerantz.[1]
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
At Chicon IV, the Hugo Awards were made of a lucite rocket on a wooden base. This is the only time lucite was used for the award.
- Best Novel: Downbelow Station by C. J. Cherryh
- Best Novella: "The Saturn Game" by Poul Anderson
- Best Novelette: "Unicorn Variations" by Roger Zelazny
- Best Short Story: "The Pusher" by John Varley
- Best Non-Fiction Book: Danse Macabre by Stephen King
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Raiders of the Lost Ark
- Best Professional Editor: Edward L. Ferman
- Best Professional Artist: Michael Whelan
- Best Fanzine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
- Best Fan Writer: Richard E. Geis
- Best Fan Artist: Victoria Poyser
Other awards
- Special Award: Mike Glyer for "keeping the fan in fanzine publishing"
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Alexis A. Gilliland[3]
See also
References
- "Looping Chicagoland". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, IL: Tribune Publishing. September 3, 1982. pp. 1–20. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
- Galvan, Manuel (September 7, 1982). "Science-fiction awards given to out-of-this-world writers". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, IL: Tribune Publishing. pp. 1–16. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
External links
| Preceded by 39th World Science Fiction Convention Denvention Two in Denver, United States (1981) |
List of Worldcons 40th World Science Fiction Convention Chicon IV in Chicago, United States (1982) |
Succeeded by 41st World Science Fiction Convention ConStellation in Baltimore, United States (1983) |