32nd World Science Fiction Convention
| Discon II, the 32nd World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 29 August–2 September 1974 |
| Venue | Sheraton Park Hotel |
| Location(s) | Washington, D.C. |
| Country | United States |
| Attendance | 3,587 |
| Filing status | non-profit |
The 32nd World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Discon II, was held August 29–September 2, 1974, at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C., United States.
The official co-chairmen were Jay and Alice Haldeman; Ron Bounds was the vice-chairman. The guests of honor were Roger Zelazny (pro) and Jay Kay Klein (fan). The toastmaster was Andrew J. Offutt. Total attendance was 3,587.
Awards
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke
- Best Novella: "The Girl Who Was Plugged In" by James Tiptree, Jr.
- Best Novelette: "The Deathbird" by Harlan Ellison
- Best Short Story: "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" by Ursula K. Le Guin
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Sleeper[1]
- Best Professional Editor: Ben Bova
- Best Professional Artist: Frank Kelly Freas
- Best Amateur Magazine:
- Algol, edited by Andy Porter and
- The Alien Critic, edited by Richard E. Geis (tie)
- Best Fan Writer: Susan Wood
- Best Fan Artist: Tim Kirk
Other awards
See also
References
- ^ "Briefs On The Arts". The New York Times. September 11, 1974. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
'Sleeper' Comedy Gets Hugo Award Woody Allen's "Sleeper," a comedy set 200 years in the future, has won the Hugo Award as the best film presentation of 1973.
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