11th World Science Fiction Convention
| Philcon II, the 11th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
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The Bellevue Stratford Hotel | |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Bellevue-Stratford Hotel |
| Location(s) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | September 5–7, 1953 |
| Attendance | 750 |
| Filing status | non-profit |
The 11th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Philcon II, was held in September 1953 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.[1][2] It was the first Worldcon to present the Hugo Awards. The supporting organization was the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society. The guest of honor was Willy Ley.[3][4] The chairman was Milton A. Rothman, replacing the late James A. Williams.[5] Isaac Asimov was toastmaster.[1][6]
The convention was held in the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel, the hotel that became famous in 1976 as the site of infection for Legionnaires' disease.
Awards
Hugo Awards for achievement in science fiction:[7]
- Best Novel: The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester [Galaxy January, February, March 1952; Shasta, 1951]
- Best Professional Magazine: (tie)
- Astounding Science Fiction edited by John W. Campbell, Jr.
- Galaxy Science Fiction edited by H. L. Gold
- Best Cover Artist: (tie)
- Best Interior Illustrator: Virgil Finlay
- Excellence in Fact Articles: Willy Ley
- Best New SF Author or Artist: Philip José Farmer
- #1 Fan Personality: Forrest J. Ackerman
References
- 1 2 "Journey to Moon Beckons World Science Fiction Meet". The Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. September 5, 1953. p. 12. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
- ↑ "Fiction Fans Talk Science". Eugene Register-Guard. Associated Press. September 6, 1953. p. 2A. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
- ↑ "Science-Fiction Fans Meet in Philadelphia". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Associated Press. September 5, 1953. p. 6. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
- ↑ "Space Fans, Scientists To Discuss Trip to Moon". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Associated Press. September 5, 1953. p. 20. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
- ↑ "James A. Williams". The New York Times. March 24, 1953. p. 31. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
- ↑ "19533 - 11th Worldcon". Notes on the Long List of Worldcons. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
- ↑ "1953 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
See also
| Preceded by 10th World Science Fiction Convention Chicon II in Chicago, United States (1952) |
List of Worldcons 11th World Science Fiction Convention in Philadelphia, United States (1953) |
Succeeded by 12th World Science Fiction Convention SFCon in San Francisco, United States (1954) |
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