13th World Science Fiction Convention
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| Clevention, the 13th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 2–5 September 1955 |
| Venue | Manger Hotel |
| Location(s) | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Country | United States |
| Attendance | 380 |
| Filing status | non-profit |
The 13th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Clevention, was held on September 2–5, 1955, at the Manger Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
The chairmen were Nick and Noreen Falasca. The guests of honor were Isaac Asimov (pro) and Sam Moskowitz (mystery GoH). Total attendance was approximately 380.
This was the first convention at which the Hugo Awards were established as an annual feature; the first awards had been given out two years before, at Philcon II in 1953.[1]
Awards
The 11th Worldcon was the first one in which Hugo Awards were awarded. The 12th convention did not continue the tradition, but since the 13th convention, Hugo Awards have been a permanent fixture of Worldcons.
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: They'd Rather Be Right by Mark Clifton and Frank Riley
- Best Novelette: "The Darfsteller" by Walter M. Miller, Jr.
- Best Short Story: "Allamagoosa" by Eric Frank Russell
- Best Professional Artist: Frank Kelly Freas
- Best Professional Magazine: Astounding edited by John W. Campbell, Jr.
- Best Fanzine: Fantasy Times edited by James V. Taurasi, Sr. and Ray Van Houten
References
- ^ a b "1955 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on May 7, 2011. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
See also
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