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'''19th World Science Fiction Convention''' ([[Worldcon]]) was [[Seacon]], which was held in [[Seattle]], [[USA]], [[1961]]. The next [[Worldcon]] was held [[1962]].


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The guest of honour at the 19th [[Worldcon]] was [[Robert A. Heinlein]], who gave a speech entitled "The Future Revisited". He was previously the guest of honor at the [[3rd World Science Fiction Convention|3rd Worldcon]] and would again be the guest of honor at the [[34th World Science Fiction Convention|34th Worldcon]].
| name = Seacon, the 19th World Science Fiction Convention
| image =
| caption =
| status =
| genre = [[Science fiction]]
| venue = Hyatt House Hotel
| location = [[Seattle, Washington]]
| country = [[United States]]
| dates = 2–4 September 1961
| organizer =
| filing = Non-profit
| attendance = 270 to 300
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The '''19th World Science Fiction Convention''' ([[Worldcon]]), also known as '''Seacon''', was held on 2–4 September 1961 at the Hyatt House Hotel in [[Seattle, Washington]], United States.
==See also==
{{portal|Novels}}


The convention chair was Wally Weber.<ref name=smith/>
*[[Hugo Award]]
*[[World Science Fiction Society]]
*[[Worldcon]]


== Participants ==
==External links==

*[http://www.wsfs.org/ World Science Fiction Society]
Attendance was approximately 270 to 300.

=== Guests of Honor ===

<ref name=swoc11/>

* [[Robert A. Heinlein]]
* [[Harlan Ellison]] (toastmaster)

Heinlein gave a speech titled "The Future Revisited".<ref name=rah1961/> He was previously the guest of honor at the [[3rd World Science Fiction Convention|3rd Worldcon]], and would again be the guest of honor at the [[34th World Science Fiction Convention|34th Worldcon]].

== Awards ==

{{#section:Worldcon|Awards}}

=== 1961 Hugo Awards ===

* [[Hugo Award for Best Novel|Best Novel]]: ''[[A Canticle for Leibowitz]]'' by [[Walter M. Miller, Jr.]] [J. B. Lippincott, 1959]
* [[Hugo Award for Best Short Story|Best Short Story]]: "[[The Longest Voyage]]" by [[Poul Anderson]] [Analog Dec 1960]
* [[Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation|Best Dramatic Presentation]]: ''[[The Twilight Zone (1959 TV series)|The Twilight Zone]]'' (TV series) by [[Rod Serling]] [CBS]
* [[Hugo Award for Best Professional Magazine|Best Professional Magazine]]: ''[[Analog Science Fiction and Fact|Astounding/Analog]]'' edited by [[John W. Campbell, Jr.]]
* [[Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist|Best Professional Artist]]: [[Ed Emshwiller]]
* [[Hugo Award for Best Fanzine|Best Fanzine]]: ''Who Killed Science Fiction?'', one-shot, edited by Earl Kemp

== See also ==

* [[Hugo Award]]
* [[Science fiction]]
* [[Speculative fiction]]
* [[World Science Fiction Society]]
* [[Worldcon]]

== References ==

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<ref name=rah1961>
{{cite web
| publisher=The Robert A. and Virginia Heinlein Archives
| title=OPUS 139, The Future Revisited
| url=http://www.heinleinarchives.net/upload/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=236
| accessdate=2011-09-30
}}</ref>

<ref name=smith>
{{cite web
| first=Richard
| last=Lynch
| work=Fan History of the 1960s
| title=Chapter Eight: Worldcons of the 1960s
| url=http://www.smithway.org/history/chap8a.html
| date=1996-03-29
| accessdate=2011-09-30
| url-status=dead
| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927132045/http://www.smithway.org/history/chap8a.html
| archive-date=2011-09-27
}}</ref>

<ref name=swoc11>
{{cite web
| publisher=Seattle Westercon Organizing Committee
| title=SeaCon & Past Bids
| url=http://seattle2011.swoc.org/seacon
| accessdate=2011-09-30
| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101114084049/http://seattle2011.swoc.org/seacon
| archive-date=2010-11-14
| url-status=dead
}}</ref>

}}

== External links ==

* [http://www.wsfs.org/ World Science Fiction Society]


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Latest revision as of 01:26, 1 January 2022

Seacon, the 19th World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates2–4 September 1961
VenueHyatt House Hotel
Location(s)Seattle, Washington
CountryUnited States
Attendance270 to 300
Filing statusNon-profit

The 19th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Seacon, was held on 2–4 September 1961 at the Hyatt House Hotel in Seattle, Washington, United States.

The convention chair was Wally Weber.[1]

Participants

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Attendance was approximately 270 to 300.

Guests of Honor

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[2]

Heinlein gave a speech titled "The Future Revisited".[3] He was previously the guest of honor at the 3rd Worldcon, and would again be the guest of honor at the 34th Worldcon.

Awards

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Main article: Hugo Award

The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards,[4] the oldest and most noteworthy award for science fiction. Selection of the recipients is by vote of the Worldcon members. Categories include novels and short fiction, artwork, dramatic presentations, and various professional and fandom activities.[4][5]

Other awards may be presented at Worldcon at the discretion of the individual convention committee. This has often included the national SF awards of the host country, such as the Japanese Seiun Awards as part of Nippon 2007,[6] and the Prix Aurora Awards as part of Anticipation in 2009. The Astounding Award for Best New Writer and the Sidewise Award, though not sponsored by the Worldcon, are usually presented, as well as the Chesley Awards, the Prometheus Award, and others.[6]

1961 Hugo Awards

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Lynch, Richard (1996-03-29). "Chapter Eight: Worldcons of the 1960s". Fan History of the 1960s. Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
  2. ^ "SeaCon & Past Bids". Seattle Westercon Organizing Committee. Archived from the original on 2010-11-14. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
  3. ^ "OPUS 139, The Future Revisited". The Robert A. and Virginia Heinlein Archives. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
  4. ^ a b "Article 3: Hugo Awards". WSFS Constitution. World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
  5. ^ Franklin, Jon (October 30, 1977). "Star roars: this year's champs in science fiction". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, MD. p. D5. Archived from the original on March 8, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
  6. ^ a b "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Archived from the original on August 2, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
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Preceded by List of Worldcons
19th World Science Fiction Convention
Seacon in Seattle, Washington, United States (1961) 		Succeeded by
20th World Science Fiction Convention
Chicon III in Chicago, Illinois, United States (1962)
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