| Aussiecon Two, the 43rd World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 22–26 August 1985 |
| Venue | Southern Cross, Victoria, and Sheraton Hotels |
| Location(s) | Melbourne |
| Country | Australia |
| Attendance | 1,599 |
| Filing status | non-profit |
The 43rd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Aussiecon Two, was held 22–26 August 1985 at the Southern Cross, Victoria, and Sheraton Hotels in Melbourne, Australia. The convention was chaired by David Grigg. Total attendance was reported as 1,599 members.
The Guests of Honor were Gene Wolfe (pro) and Ted White (fan).
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: Neuromancer by William Gibson[2]
- Best Novella: PRESS ENTER■ by John Varley
- Best Novelette: "Bloodchild" by Octavia Butler
- Best Short Story: "The Crystal Spheres" by David Brin
- Best Non-Fiction Book: Wonder's Child: My Life in Science Fiction by Jack Williamson[3]
- Best Dramatic Presentation: 2010
- Best Professional Editor: Terry Carr
- Best Professional Artist: Michael Whelan
- Best Semiprozine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
- Best Fanzine: File 770, edited by Mike Glyer
- Best Fan Writer: Dave Langford
- Best Fan Artist: Alexis Gilliland
Other awards
See also
- World Science Fiction Society
References
- ^ "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
- ^ Mehren, Elizabeth (November 3, 1985). "The Book Trade". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
- ^ Fox, Margalit (November 14, 2006). "Jack Williamson, 98, an Author Revered in Science Fiction Field, Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
In 1985, Mr. Williamson received a Hugo Award for his memoir, “Wonder’s Child: My Life in Science Fiction” (Bluejay Books, 1984).
External links
| Preceded by 42nd World Science Fiction Convention L.A.con II in Anaheim, United States (1984) | List of Worldcons 43rd World Science Fiction Convention Aussiecon Two in Melbourne, Australia (1985) | Succeeded by 44th World Science Fiction Convention ConFederation in Atlanta, United States (1986) |