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The '''19th World Science Fiction Convention''' ([[Worldcon]]), also known as '''Seacon''', was held September 2–4, 1961, at the Hyatt House Hotel in [[Seattle, Washington]], |
The '''19th World Science Fiction Convention''' ([[Worldcon]]), also known as '''Seacon''', was held September 2–4, 1961, at the Hyatt House Hotel in [[Seattle, Washington]], United States. The convention chair was Wally Weber.<ref name="smith"/> |
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The guest of honor at the 19th Worldcon was [[Robert A. Heinlein]], who 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]]. The Toastmaster was [[Harlan Ellison]].<ref name="swoc11"/> |
The guest of honor at the 19th Worldcon was [[Robert A. Heinlein]], who 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]]. The Toastmaster was [[Harlan Ellison]].<ref name="swoc11"/> |
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Revision as of 04:43, 15 June 2016
| Seacon, the 19th World Science Fiction Convention | |
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| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Hyatt House Hotel |
| Location(s) | Seattle, Washington |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | September 2–4, 1961 |
| Attendance | 270 to 300 |
| Filing status | Non-profit |
The 19th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Seacon, was held September 2–4, 1961, at the Hyatt House Hotel in Seattle, Washington, United States. The convention chair was Wally Weber.[1]
The guest of honor at the 19th Worldcon was Robert A. Heinlein, who gave a speech titled "The Future Revisited".[2] 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.[3]
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.[4]
- Best Novel - A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller, Jr. [J. B. Lippincott, 1959]
- Best Short Fiction - "The Longest Voyage" by Poul Anderson [Analog Dec 1960]
- Best Dramatic Presentation - The Twilight Zone (TV series) by Rod Serling [CBS]
- Best Professional Magazine - Astounding/Analog ed. by John W. Campbell, Jr.
- Best Professional Artist - Ed Emshwiller
- Best Fanzine - Who Killed Science Fiction? (one-shot) ed. by Earl Kemp
See also
References
- ^ Lynch, Richard (March 29, 1996). "Chapter Eight: Worldcons of the 1960s". Fan History of the 1960s. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
- ^ "OPUS 139, The Future Revisited". The Robert A. and Virginia Heinlein Archives. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
- ^ "SeaCon & Past Bids". Seattle Westercon Organizing Committee. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
- ^ "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved September 7, 2011.
External links
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