49th World Science Fiction Convention
Appearance
Chicon V, the 49th World Science Fiction Convention | |
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Genre | Science fiction |
Dates | 29 August–2 September 1991 |
Venue | Hyatt Regency Chicago |
Location(s) | Chicago, Illinois |
Country | United States |
Attendance | 5,661 |
Filing status | 501(c)(3) non-profit |
The 49th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Chicon V, was held August 29–September 2, 1991, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, USA.[1][2][3][4] The convention was chaired by Kathleen Meyer. Total attendance was reported as 5,661 members.
Programming
The Guests of Honor were Hal Clement, Martin H. Greenberg, and Richard Powers (pro); and Jon & Joni Stopa (fan). The toastmaster was Marta Randall.[5] Notable program participants included author Clive Barker and Timothy Leary.[6][7]
Awards
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: The Vor Game by Lois McMaster Bujold[1][2][9]
- Best Novella: "The Hemingway Hoax" by Joe Haldeman
- Best Novelette: "The Manamouki" by Mike Resnick
- Best Short Story: "Bears Discover Fire" by Terry Bisson
- Best Non-Fiction Book: How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy by Orson Scott Card
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Edward Scissorhands
- Best Professional Editor: Gardner Dozois
- Best Professional Artist: Michael Whelan
- Best Semiprozine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
- Best Fanzine: Lan's Lantern, edited by George Laskowski
- Best Fan Writer: Dave Langford
- Best Fan Artist: Teddy Harvia
Other awards
- Special Award: Andrew I. Porter for many years of excellence in editing Science Fiction Chronicle
- Special Award: Elst Weinstein for starting up and continuing the Hugos
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Julia Ecklar
See also
References
- ^ a b Kening, Dan (September 2, 1991). "Hugo Awards Honor Science Fiction`s Finest". Chicago Tribune. p. 10. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ^ a b "Brains Over Brawn Wins Hugo Award". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. September 3, 1991. p. 2A. Retrieved March 29, 2010.
- ^ Kening, Dan (August 30, 1991). "Truth Is Stranger Than Science Fiction At This Convention". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ^ Brotman, Barbara (September 2, 1991). "Universe Of The Mind: Sci-fi Convention A Party For The Misfits Who Run The World". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ^ Kening, Dan (September 2, 1991). "Science-fiction Masqueraders Dress To Thrill". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ^ Leurdijk, Anneke (August 30, 1991). "The World Of Science Fiction". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
- ^ Voedisch, Lynn (August 30, 1991). "A stellar weekend: Area sci-fi fans look forward to far-out fun". Chicago Sun-Times. p. 41.
- ^ "1991 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on May 7, 2011. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
- ^ "Bookmarks". Los Angeles Daily News. September 8, 1991. Retrieved February 10, 2010.