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| name = Torcon II, the 31st World Science Fiction Convention |
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The chairman was [[John Millard]]. |
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| genre = [[Science fiction]] |
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The guests of honor were [[Robert Bloch]] (pro) and [[William Rotsler]] (fan). |
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| venue = [[Fairmont Royal York|Royal York Hotel]] |
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The toastmaster was [[Lester del Rey]]. |
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| location = [[Toronto, Ontario|Toronto]], [[Ontario]] |
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| country = [[Canada]] |
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| first = August 31-September 3, 1973 |
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== Awards == |
== Awards == |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.nesfa.org/data/LL/TheLongList.html NESFA.org: The Long List] |
* [http://www.nesfa.org/data/LL/TheLongList.html NESFA.org: The Long List] |
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* [http://www.nesfa.org/data/LL/LongListNotes.html#1973 NESFA.org: |
* [http://www.nesfa.org/data/LL/LongListNotes.html#1973 NESFA.org: 1973 convention notes] |
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* [http://www.hugo.org/hy.html#73 Hugo.org: 1973 Hugo Awards] |
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| before = [[30th World Science Fiction Convention]] <br/> L.A.Con I in [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], [[USA]] (1972) |
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| title = [[List of Worldcons]] |
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| years = '''31st World Science Fiction Convention'''<br/> in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]] (1973) |
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| after = [[32nd World Science Fiction Convention]] <br/> Discon II in [[Washington, D.C.]], [[USA]] (1974) |
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Revision as of 07:05, 11 July 2014
| Torcon II, the 31st World Science Fiction Convention | |
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| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Royal York Hotel |
| Location(s) | Toronto, Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
| Inaugurated | August 31-September 3, 1973 |
| Attendance | 2,900 |
| Filing status | non-profit |
The 31st World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Torcon II, was held August 31–September 3, 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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