27th World Science Fiction Convention
| St. Louiscon, the 27th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Chase Park Plaza Hotel |
| Location(s) | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | August 28-September 1, 1969 |
| Attendance | 1,534 |
| Organized by | Ozark Science Fiction Association |
| Filing status | non-profit |
The 27th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as St. Louiscon, was held August 28–September 1, 1969, at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, under the auspices of OSFA, the Ozark Science Fiction Association.
The chairpersons were Ray Fisher and Joyce Fisher. The guests of honor were Jack Gaughan (professional) and Eddie Jones (fan artist). Jones, the Trans Atlantic Fan Fund (TAFF) winner, replaced Ted White. The toastmaster was Harlan Ellison. Total attendance was 1,534 from a registration exceeding 2,001, making it the largest Worldcon to that point in both regards.[1]
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.[2] Results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society. Other awards are also presented each year at Worldcon.[3]
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: Stand on Zanzibar by John Brunner
- Best Novella: "Nightwings" by Robert Silverberg
- Best Novelette: "The Sharing of Flesh" by Poul Anderson
- Best Short Story: "The Beast that Shouted Love at the Heart of the World" by Harlan Ellison
- Best Dramatic Presentation: 2001: A Space Odyssey
- Best Professional Artist: Jack Gaughan
- Best Professional Magazine: Fantasy & Science Fiction
- Best Fanzine: Science Fiction Review, edited by Richard E. Geis
- Best Fan Artist: Vaughn Bodé
- Best Fan Writer: Harry Warner, Jr.
Other awards
- Special Award: Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin, and Michael Collins for "The Best Moon Landing Ever"[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Lynch, Richard (March 29, 1996). "Chapter Eight: Worldcons of the 1960s". Fan History of the 1960s. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
- 1 2 "The Long List of Hugo Awards, 1969". New England Science Fiction Association. Archived from the original on 4 June 2009. Retrieved May 28, 2009.
- ↑ "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
External links
| Preceded by 26th World Science Fiction Convention BEFORE in Oakland, United States (1968) |
List of Worldcons 27th World Science Fiction Convention in St. Louis, United States (1969) |
Succeeded by 28th World Science Fiction Convention Heicon '70 in Heidelberg, Germany (1970) |