50th World Science Fiction Convention
| MagiCon, the 50th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | The Peabody Orlando, Clarion Hotel, and the Orange County Convention Center |
| Location(s) | Orlando, Florida |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | September 3–7, 1992 |
| Attendance | 5,319 |
| Filing status | non-profit |
The 50th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as MagiCon, was held September 3–7, 1992, at the Clarion Hotel, The Peabody Orlando, and the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, United States.
The chairman was Joe Siclari; Becky Thomson was vice-chairman. The Guests of Honor were Jack Vance (pro), Vincent Di Fate (artist), and Walter A. Willis (fan). The toastmaster was Spider Robinson; Mike Resnick acted as Toastmaster for the Meet-the-Pros party. Total attendance was 5,319, of 6,368 paid memberships.
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, including the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, are also presented each year at Worldcon.[1]
The 1992 Hugo Award base included a black stone backdrop featuring an astronomical scene hand-painted by base designer Phil Tortoricci. The base included orange grating from Cape Canaveral's Pad 29, launch site of America's first successful space satellite, Explorer I.[2]
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: Barrayar by Lois McMaster Bujold[3]
- Best Novella: "Beggars in Spain" by Nancy Kress
- Best Novelette: "Gold" by Isaac Asimov
- Best Short Story: "A Walk in the Sun" by Geoffrey A. Landis
- Best Non-Fiction Book: The World of Charles Addams by Charles Addams
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Terminator 2: Judgment Day
- Best Professional Editor: Gardner Dozois
- Best Professional Artist: Michael Whelan
- Best Original Artwork: cover of The Summer Queen by Michael Whelan
- Best Semiprozine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
- Best Fanzine: Mimosa, edited by Dick & Nicki Lynch
- Best Fan Writer: Dave Langford
- Best Fan Artist: Brad W. Foster
Other awards
See also
References
- ^ "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ^ Glyer, Mike (August 1, 2008). "How Tall Is The Hugo?". File 770. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ^ "1992 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved March 4, 2011.