17th World Science Fiction Convention
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| Detention, the 17th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Pick Fort Shelby Hotel |
| Location(s) | Detroit, Michigan |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | September 4-7, 1959 |
| Attendance | 371 |
The 17th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Detention, was held September 4–7, 1959, at the Pick Fort Shelby Hotel in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
The chairmen were Roger Sims and Fred Prophet.[1] The guests of honor were Poul Anderson (pro) and John Berry (fan). The toastmaster was Isaac Asimov "...with the assistance of Robert Bloch". Total attendance was 371.
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.[2] Results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society.[3]
- Best Novel: A Case of Conscience by James Blish
- Best Novelette: "The Big Front Yard" by Clifford D. Simak
- Best Short Story: "That Hell-Bound Train" by Robert Bloch
- Best SF or Fantasy Movie: No winner chosen
- Best Professional Magazine: The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction edited by Anthony Boucher and Robert P. Mills
- Best Professional Artist: Frank Kelly Freas
- Best Fanzine: Fanac edited by Terry Carr and Ron Ellik
- Best New Author of 1958: No winner chosen
References
- ^ Glyer, Mike (September 1, 2013). "DetCon 1 Names Guests". File 770. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
- ^ "1959 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
- ^ "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved September 7, 2011.
See also
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