55th World Science Fiction Convention
| LoneStarCon 2, the 55th World Science Fiction Convention | |
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| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 28 August–1 September 1997 |
| Venue | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center |
| Location(s) | San Antonio, Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Attendance | 4,634 (5,614 total) |
| Organized by | Austin Literary Arts Maintenance Organization, Inc. |
| Filing status | 501(c)(3) non-profit |
| Website | alamo-sf.org/lonestarcon2 |
The 55th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), was LoneStarCon 2, also known as "The Second Occasional LoneStarCon Science Fiction Convention & Chili Cook-off". The convention was held August 28–September 1, 1997, at the Marriott Rivercenter, Marriott Riverwalk, and the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, United States.[1][2] The first LoneStarCon, held in Austin, Texas, had been the North American Science Fiction Convention (NASFiC) in 1985, when the 43rd Worldcon was held in Australia.[3]
The supporting organization was the Austin Literary Arts Maintenance Organization (ALAMO). The chairman was Karen Meschke. The Guests of Honor were Algis Budrys (pro), Michael Moorcock (pro),[4] Don Maitz (artist), and Roy Tackett (fan).[1][5] The toastmaster was Neal Barrett, Jr.[6] Total attendance was 4,634, of 5,614 paid memberships.
Awards
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: Blue Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson[9]
- Best Novella: "Blood of the Dragon" by George R. R. Martin
- Best Novelette: "Bicycle Repairman" by Bruce Sterling
- Best Short Story: "The Soul Selects Her Own Society: Invasion and Repulsion: A Chronological Reinterpretation of Two of Emily Dickinson's Poems: A Wellsian Perspective" by Connie Willis
- Best Non-Fiction Book: Time and Chance: an Autobiography by L. Sprague de Camp
- Best Dramatic Presentation: "Severed Dreams" (Babylon 5 episode)
- Best Professional Editor: Gardner Dozois
- Best Professional Artist: Bob Eggleton
- Best Semiprozine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
- Best Fanzine: Mimosa, edited by Nicki Lynch & Rich Lynch
- Best Fan Writer: Dave Langford
- Best Fan Artist: William Rotsler
Other awards
See also
References
- ^ a b Abell, Joe (August 24, 1997). "Sci-fi meets the Alamo: World convention to draw thousands of genre's fans and luminaries". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
A galaxy of the brightest stars in the science-fiction universe will coalesce over San Antonio Thursday when the 55th World Science Fiction Convention kicks off the Labor Day weekend at the Convention Center.
- ^ Varney, Allen (September 19, 1997). "Not Just for Geeks: Gaming at Worldcon 97". The Austin Chronicle. Austin, TX: Nick Barbaro. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ^ Faires, Robert (September 19, 1997). "From Scully to Spock: The Sights and Sounds of Worldcon". The Austin Chronicle. Austin, TX: Nick Barbaro. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ^ Martini, Adrienne (September 19, 1997). "Beyond the Multiverse: Author Michael Moorcock". The Austin Chronicle. Austin, TX: Nick Barbaro. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ^ "Quotes From Lonestarcon2". The Austin Chronicle. Austin, TX: Nick Barbaro. September 19, 1997. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ^ Shindler, Dorman T. (August 31, 1997). "Sci-fi convention toastmaster prefers life a bit 'off the wall'". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
- ^ "1997 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on May 7, 2011. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
- ^ Abell, Joe (August 31, 1997). "Sci-fi practitioners honored at convention". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
- ^ "Hugo Award Winners 1997". The Austin Chronicle. Austin, TX: Nick Barbaro. September 19, 1997. Retrieved September 11, 2013.