22nd World Science Fiction Convention
| Pacificon II, the 22nd World Science Fiction Convention | |
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| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Hotel Leamington |
| Location(s) | Oakland, California |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | September 4–7, 1964 |
| Filing status | Non-profit |
The 22nd World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Pacificon II, was held September 4–7, 1964, at the Hotel Leamington in Oakland, California, United States.
Pacificon was combined with Westercon, the annual West Coast Science Fantasy Conference, sharing guests of honor and chairmen. The chairmen were J. Ben Stark and Al haLevy. The guests of honor were Leigh Brackett and Edmond Hamilton (pro), and Forrest J Ackerman (fan).[1] The toastmaster was Anthony Boucher. Total attendance was approximately 523.[2]
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. Results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society.[3][4]
- Best Novel: Way Station by Clifford D. Simak
- Best Short Fiction: "No Truce with Kings" by Poul Anderson
- Best Professional Artist: Ed Emshwiller
- Best Professional Magazine: Analog
- Best Amateur Magazine: Amra edited by George Scithers
- Best SF Book Publisher: Ace Books[5]
See also
References
- ↑ "They Call Her for Salty Dialogue". Los Angeles Times. December 28, 1965. p. D10. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
[Leigh Brackett] has been a pal of Ray Bradbury's for years, and with her husband was guest of honor at last year's World Science-Fiction Convention in Oakland
- ↑ Lynch, Richard (March 29, 1996). "Chapter Eight: Worldcons of the 1960s". Fan History of the 1960s. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
- ↑ "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved September 7, 2011.
- ↑ Glyer, Mike (March 28, 2014). "1964 Hugo Voting Stats Unearthed". File 770. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
- ↑ "AARON WYN, 69, PUBLISHER, DEAD; President of Paperback and Hardcover Concerns". The New York Times. November 5, 1967. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
External links
| Preceded by 21st World Science Fiction Convention Discon I in Washington, D.C., United States (1963) |
List of Worldcons 22nd World Science Fiction Convention in Oakland, United States (1964) |
Succeeded by 23rd World Science Fiction Convention Loncon II in London, UK (1965) |