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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]]. The Toastmaster was Harlan Ellison. |
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]]. The Toastmaster was Harlan Ellison. |
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==Awards== |
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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]].<ref name="hugofaq"/> |
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<ref name="hugofaq">{{cite web |publisher=[[World Science Fiction Society]] |work=The Hugo Awards |title=Hugo Award FAQ |url=http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-faq/ |accessdate=September 7, 2011}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 09:20, 7 September 2011
19th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) was Seacon, which was held in Seattle, USA, 1961. The next Worldcon was held 1962.
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 Worldcon and would again be the guest of honor at the 34th Worldcon. The Toastmaster was Harlan Ellison.
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.[1]
References
- ^ "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved September 7, 2011.
See also
External links
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