18th World Science Fiction Convention
| Pittcon, the 18th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Penn-Sheraton Hotel |
| Location(s) | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | September 3–5, 1960 |
| Attendance | 568 |
The 18th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Pittcon, was held September 3–5, 1960, at the Penn-Sheraton Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
The chairman was Dirce Archer. The guest of honor was James Blish. The toastmaster was Isaac Asimov.[1] Total attendance was 568.[2][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.[4] Results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society. Other awards are also presented each year at Worldcon.[5]
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein
- Best Short Fiction: "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
- Best Dramatic Presentation: The Twilight Zone
- Best Professional Magazine: The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction edited by Robert P. Mills
- Best Professional Artist: Ed Emshwiller
- Best Fanzine: Cry of the Nameless by F. M. Busby, Elinor Busby, Burnett Toskey, & Wally Weber
Other awards
- Special Award: Hugo Gernsback as "The Father of Magazine Science Fiction"
See also
References
- ^ Monahan, Kaspar (August 31, 1960). "Conclave Here To Declare War On Film BEMs; Science Fiction Fans Say 'Monster' Angle Overdone". Pittsburgh Press. p. 31. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
- ^ "1960 - Pittcon". Notes on the Long List of Worldcons. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
- ^ Lynch, Richard (March 29, 1996). "Chapter Eight: Worldcons of the 1960s". Fan History of the 1960s. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "1960 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on May 7, 2011. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on May 7, 2011. Retrieved September 7, 2011.
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