23rd World Science Fiction Convention
| Loncon II, the 23rd World Science Fiction Convention | |
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| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 27–30 August 1965 |
| Venue | Mount Royal Hotel |
| Location(s) | London |
| Country | England |
| Attendance | 350 |
| Filing status | Non-profit |
The 23rd World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Loncon II, was held 27–30 August 1965 at the Mount Royal Hotel in London, United Kingdom.[1] It was the second Worldcon to be held in London, following the original Loncon in 1957.[2]
The chairman was Ella Parker. The guest of honour was Brian W. Aldiss. The toastmaster was Tom Boardman. Total attendance was approximately 350.[3]
Awards
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: The Wanderer by Fritz Leiber
- Best Short Story: "Soldier, Ask Not" by Gordon R. Dickson
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Dr. Strangelove
- Best Professional Artist: John Schoenherr
- Best Professional Magazine: Analog
- Best Fanzine: Yandro edited by Robert and Juanita Coulson
- Publisher: Ballantine Books
See also
References
- ^ Butler, Bill (3 September 1965). "Science Fiction: The Real People". The Spectator. No. 7158. London. p. 5. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
- ^ Hansen, Rob. "LONCON II (1965)". THEN: A History of UK Science Fiction Fandom (1930-1980).
- ^ Lynch, Richard (March 29, 1996). "Chapter Eight: Worldcons of the 1960s". Fan History of the 1960s. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
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