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== Awards ==
== Awards ==
{{About-Hugos}}
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"/>

===Hugo Awards===
===Hugo Awards===
* [[Hugo Award for Best Novel|Best Novel]]: ''[[The Gods Themselves]]'' by [[Isaac Asimov]]<ref name="hugo73"/>
* [[Hugo Award for Best Novel|Best Novel]]: ''[[The Gods Themselves]]'' by [[Isaac Asimov]]<ref name="hugo73"/>
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==References==
==References==
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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 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5yVV4tiaD?url=http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-faq/ |archivedate=May 7, 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 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5yVVBdci0?url=http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/1973-hugo-awards/ |archivedate=May 7, 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 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5yVVBdci0?url=http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/1973-hugo-awards/ |archivedate=May 7, 2011 }}</ref>
<ref name="fp730728">{{cite news |work=[[The Financial Post]] |title=Coming Events |page=13 |url=https://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=https://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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Torcon II, the 31st World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
VenueRoyal York Hotel
Location(s)Toronto, Ontario
CountryCanada
InauguratedAugust 31-September 3, 1973
Attendance2,900
Filing statusnon-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

Template:About-Hugos

Hugo Awards

Other awards

See also

References

  1. ^ "Coming Events". The Financial Post. July 28, 1973. p. 13. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
  2. ^ "1973 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on May 7, 2011. Retrieved March 4, 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
Preceded by
30th World Science Fiction Convention
L.A.Con I in Los Angeles, United States (1972)
List of Worldcons
31st World Science Fiction Convention
Torcon II in Toronto, Canada (1973)
Succeeded by
32nd World Science Fiction Convention
Discon II in Washington, D.C., United States (1974)