| L.A.con II, the 42nd World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 30 August–3 September 1984 |
| Venue | Anaheim Hilton and the Anaheim Convention Center |
| Location(s) | Anaheim, California |
| Country | United States |
| Attendance | 8,365 |
| Filing status | non-profit |
The 42nd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as L.A.con II, was held August 30–September 3, 1984, at the Anaheim Hilton and the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, United States.
The chairmen were Craig Miller and Milt Stevens. The Guests of Honor were Gordon R. Dickson (pro) and Dick Eney (fan). Robert Bloch was the Toastmaster for the Hugo Ceremony, and Jerry Pournelle was the Master of Ceremonies for the Other Awards Ceremony. Total attendance was 8,365, a record and the largest to date.
Awards
The Hugo Awards, named after Hugo Gernsback, are presented every year for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. The results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society. Other awards, including the Astounding Award for Best New Writer (since 1973; named "John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer" until 2019), are also presented at each year's Worldcon.[1]
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: Startide Rising by David Brin
- Best Novella: "Cascade Point" by Timothy Zahn
- Best Novelette: "Blood Music" by Greg Bear
- Best Short Story: "Speech Sounds" by Octavia Butler
- Best Non-Fiction Book: Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy, vol. III, by Donald Tuck
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Return of the Jedi
- Best Professional Editor: Shawna McCarthy
- Best Professional Artist: Michael Whelan
- Best Semiprozine: Locus, by Charles N. Brown
- Best Fanzine: File 770, edited by Mike Glyer
- Best Fan Writer: Mike Glyer
- Best Fan Artist: Alexis Gilliland
Other awards
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: R. A. MacAvoy
- Special Award:
- Larry T. Shaw for lifetime achievement as a science fiction editor
- Robert Bloch for fifty years as a science fiction professional
Notable events
At the convention Robert Heinlein appeared, continuing his campaign to encourage science fiction fans to make blood donations.
A.E. Van Vogt appeared at the convention.
See also
- World Science Fiction Society
References
- ^ "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
External links
| Preceded by 41st World Science Fiction Convention ConStellation in Baltimore, United States (1983) | List of Worldcons 42nd World Science Fiction Convention L.A.con II in Anaheim, United States (1984) | Succeeded by 43rd World Science Fiction Convention Aussiecon Two in Melbourne, Australia (1985) |