| Nolacon II, the 46th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 1–5 September 1988 |
| Venue | Municipal Auditorium |
| Location(s) | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Country | United States |
| Attendance | 5,300 |
| Filing status | non-profit |
The 46th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Nolacon II, was held 1–5 September 1988 at the Marriott, Sheraton, and International Hotels, and the New Orleans Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The chairman was John H. Guidry. The guests of honor were Donald A. Wollheim (pro) and Roger Sims (fan). The toastmaster was Mike Resnick. Total attendance was approximately 5,300.
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] [2]
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: The Uplift War by David Brin
- Best Novella: "Eye for Eye" by Orson Scott Card
- Best Novelette: "Buffalo Gals, Won't You Come Out Tonight" by Ursula K. Le Guin
- Best Short Story: "Why I Left Harry's All-Night Hamburgers" by Lawrence Watt-Evans
- Best Non-Fiction Book: Michael Whelan's Works of Wonder by Michael Whelan
- Other Forms: Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons
- Best Dramatic Presentation: The Princess Bride
- Best Professional Editor: Gardner Dozois
- Best Professional Artist: Michael Whelan
- Best Semiprozine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
- Best Fanzine: Texas SF Inquirer, edited by Pat Mueller
- Best Fan Writer: Mike Glyer
- Best Fan Artist: Brad Foster
Other awards
- Special Award: The SF Oral History Association
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Judith Moffett
See also
- World Science Fiction Society
References
- ^ "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
- ^ "1988 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on July 3, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
External links
| Preceded by 45th World Science Fiction Convention Conspiracy '87 in Brighton, UK (1987) | List of Worldcons 46th World Science Fiction Convention Nolacon II in New Orleans, United States (1988) | Succeeded by 47th World Science Fiction Convention Noreascon 3 in Boston, United States (1989) |