11th World Science Fiction Convention
| Philcon II, the 11th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
 The Bellevue Stratford Hotel | |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Bellevue-Stratford Hotel |
| Location(s) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | September 5–7, 1953 |
| Attendance | 750 |
| Filing status | non-profit |
The 11th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Philcon II, was held in September 1953 at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.[1][2] It was the first Worldcon to present the Hugo Awards. The supporting organization was the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society. The guest of honor was Willy Ley.[3][4] The chairman was Milton A. Rothman, replacing the late James A. Williams.[5] Isaac Asimov was toastmaster.[1][6]
Awards
Hugo Awards for achievement in science fiction:[7]
- Best Novel: The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester [Galaxy January, February, March 1952; Shasta, 1951]
- Best Professional Magazine: (tie)
- Astounding Science Fiction edited by John W. Campbell, Jr.
- Galaxy Science Fiction edited by H. L. Gold
- Best Cover Artist: (tie)
- Best Interior Illustrator: Virgil Finlay
- Excellence in Fact Articles: Willy Ley
- Best New SF Author or Artist: Philip José Farmer
- #1 Fan Personality: Forrest J. Ackerman
References
- ^ a b "Journey to Moon Beckons World Science Fiction Meet". The Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. September 5, 1953. p. 12. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
- ^ "Fiction Fans Talk Science". Eugene Register-Guard. Associated Press. September 6, 1953. p. 2A. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
- ^ "Science-Fiction Fans Meet in Philadelphia". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Associated Press. September 5, 1953. p. 6. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
- ^ "Space Fans, Scientists To Discuss Trip to Moon". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Associated Press. September 5, 1953. p. 20. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
- ^ "James A. Williams". The New York Times. March 24, 1953. p. 31. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
- ^ "19533 - 11th Worldcon". Notes on the Long List of Worldcons. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
- ^ "1953 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
See also
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