37th World Science Fiction Convention
| Seacon '79, the 37th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Metropole Hotel |
| Location(s) | Brighton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Inaugurated | 23–26 August 1979 |
| Attendance | 3,114 |
The 37th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) was Seacon '79, which was held in Brighton, United Kingdom, 23–26 August 1979 at the Metropole Hotel.[1]
The Guests of Honour of the 37th Worldcon were Brian Aldiss (UK), Fritz Leiber (U.S.), and Harry Bell (fan). The convention committee was chaired by Peter Weston. The toastmaster was Bob Shaw. There were 3,114 registered members of the convention who attended.
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. Other awards, including the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, are also presented each year at Worldcon.[2]
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: Dreamsnake by Vonda McIntyre
- Best Novella: "The Persistence of Vision" by John Varley
- Best Novelette: "Hunter's Moon" by Poul Anderson
- Best Short Story: "Cassandra" by C. J. Cherryh
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Superman
- Best Professional Editor: Ben Bova
- Best Professional Artist: Vincent DiFate
- Best Fanzine: Science Fiction Review, edited by Richard E. Geis
- Best Fan Writer: Bob Shaw
- Best Fan Artist: Bill Rotsler
Other awards
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Stephen R. Donaldson
- Gandalf Awards:
- Gandalf Grand Master Award: Ursula K. Le Guin
- Gandalf Award for Book-Length Fantasy: The White Dragon by Anne McCaffrey
See also
References
- ↑ "World Science Fiction Convention". Time Out of Mind. BBC Two. 1979. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
External links
| Preceded by 36th World Science Fiction Convention IguanaCon II in Phoenix, United States (1978) |
List of Worldcons 37th World Science Fiction Convention in Brighton, UK (1979) |
Succeeded by 38th World Science Fiction Convention Noreascon Two in Boston, United States (1980) |