29th World Science Fiction Convention
| Noreascon I, the 29th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Sheraton-Boston Hotel |
| Location(s) | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | September 2–6, 1971 |
| Attendance | 1,600 |
| Filing status | non-profit |
The 29th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Noreascon I, was held September 2–6, 1971, at the Sheraton-Boston Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
The chairman was Tony Lewis. The guests of honor were Clifford D. Simak (pro) and Harry Warner, Jr. (fan). The toastmaster was Robert Silverberg. Total attendance was approximately 1,600.
The convention is mentioned in the preface to The Ringworld Engineers for the MIT students who pointed out that the Ringworld would be unstable.
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. Other awards are also presented each year at Worldcon.[1]
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: Ringworld by Larry Niven
- Best Novella: "Ill Met in Lankhmar" by Fritz Leiber
- Best Short Story: "Slow Sculpture" by Theodore Sturgeon
- Best Professional Magazine: Fantasy & Science Fiction
- Best Professional Artist: Leo Dillon and Diane Dillon
- Best Fanzine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown and Dena Brown
- Best Fan Writer: Richard E. Geis
- Best Fan Artist: Alicia Austin
See also
References
- ^ "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on May 7, 2011. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
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External links
- Noreascon website
- NESFA.org: The Long List
- NESFA.org: 1971 convention notes
- Hugo.org: 1971 Hugo Awards
- Audio from the 1971 Hugo Awards ceremony at Noreascon I
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