37th World Science Fiction Convention
| Seacon '79, the 37th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 23–26 August 1979 |
| Venue | Metropole Hotel |
| Location(s) | Brighton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Attendance | 3,114 |
The 37th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) was Seacon '79, which was held in Brighton, United Kingdom, 23–26 August 1979 at the Metropole Hotel.[1]
The Guests of Honour of the 37th Worldcon were Brian Aldiss (UK), Fritz Leiber (U.S.), and Harry Bell (fan). The convention committee was chaired by Peter Weston. The toastmaster was Bob Shaw. There were 3,114 registered members of the convention who attended.
Awards
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: Dreamsnake by Vonda McIntyre
- Best Novella: "The Persistence of Vision" by John Varley
- Best Novelette: "Hunter's Moon" by Poul Anderson
- Best Short Story: "Cassandra" by C. J. Cherryh
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Superman
- Best Professional Editor: Ben Bova
- Best Professional Artist: Vincent DiFate
- Best Fanzine: Science Fiction Review, edited by Richard E. Geis
- Best Fan Writer: Bob Shaw
- Best Fan Artist: Bill Rotsler
Other awards
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Stephen R. Donaldson
- Gandalf Awards:
- Gandalf Grand Master Award: Ursula K. Le Guin
- Gandalf Award for Book-Length Fantasy: The White Dragon by Anne McCaffrey
See also
References
- ^ "World Science Fiction Convention". Time Out of Mind. BBC Two. 1979. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
External links
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