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The [[Hugo Award]]s, 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.<ref name="hugofaq"/> |
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* [[Hugo Award for Best Novel|Best Novel]]: ''[[The Gods Themselves]]'' by [[Isaac Asimov]]<ref name="hugo73"/> |
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* [[Hugo Award for Best Novella|Best Novella]]: "[[The Word for World is Forest]]" by [[Ursula K. Le Guin]] |
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<ref name="hugofaq">{{cite web |work=The Hugo Awards |publisher=[[World Science Fiction Society]] |title=Hugo Award FAQ |url=http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-faq/ |accessdate=October 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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<ref name="hugo73">{{cite web |work=The Hugo Awards |title=1973 Hugo Awards |publisher=[[World Science Fiction Society]] |url=http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/1973-hugo-awards/ |accessdate=March 4, 2011}}</ref> |
<ref name="hugo73">{{cite web |work=The Hugo Awards |title=1973 Hugo Awards |publisher=[[World Science Fiction Society]] |url=http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/1973-hugo-awards/ |accessdate=March 4, 2011}}</ref> |
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<ref name="fp730728">{{cite news |work=[[The Financial Post]] |title=Coming Events |page=13 |url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=FGs_AAAAIBAJ&sjid=alQMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4668,648127&dq=toronto+world-science-fiction&hl=en |date=July 28, 1973 |accessdate=March 4, 2011}}</ref> |
<ref name="fp730728">{{cite news |work=[[The Financial Post]] |title=Coming Events |page=13 |url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=FGs_AAAAIBAJ&sjid=alQMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4668,648127&dq=toronto+world-science-fiction&hl=en |date=July 28, 1973 |accessdate=March 4, 2011}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:40, 11 October 2013
The 31st World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Torcon II, was held 31 August – 3 September 1973 at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[1] The chairman was John Millard. The guests of honor were Robert Bloch (pro) and William Rotsler (fan). The toastmaster was Lester del Rey. Total attendance was approximately 2,900.
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: The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov[3]
- Best Novella: "The Word for World is Forest" by Ursula K. Le Guin
- Best Novelette: "Goat Song" by Poul Anderson
- Best Short Story:
- "Eurema's Dam" by R. A. Lafferty and
- "The Meeting" by Frederik Pohl and Cyril M. Kornbluth (tie)
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Slaughterhouse-Five
- Best Professional Editor: Ben Bova
- Best Professional Artist: Frank Kelly Freas
- Best Amateur Magazine: Energumen edited by Mike Glicksohn and Susan Wood Glicksohn
- Best Fan Writer: Terry Carr
- Best Fan Artist: Tim Kirk
Other awards
- Special Award: Pierre Versins for L'Encyclopedie de l'Utopie et de la science fiction
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Jerry Pournelle
References
- ^ "Coming Events". The Financial Post. July 28, 1973. p. 13. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
- ^ "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ^ "1973 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
See also
External links
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