36th World Science Fiction Convention
| IguanaCon II, the 36th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 30 August–4 September 1978 |
| Venue | Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Adams House, Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix Symphony Hall |
| Location(s) | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Country | United States |
| Attendance | ~4,700 |
| Filing status | non-profit |
The 36th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as IguanaCon II, was held on 30 August–4 September 1978 at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Adams House, Phoenix Convention Center, and Phoenix Symphony Hall in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Despite the name, this was the first "IguanaCon".
The original committee chairman was Greg Brown, who served for the first eighteen months of the convention committee's existence; he was replaced for the final six months prior to the convention and during the convention itself by Tim Kyger. Gary Farber was the de facto vice-chairman as well as director of operations during the convention.
Participants
[edit]Attendance was approximately 4,700.
Guests of Honor
[edit]- Harlan Ellison (pro)
- Bill Bowers (fan)
- F. M. Busby (toastmaster)
Josef Nesvadba had been announced as the European guest of honor, but he could not get travel papers and so did not attend.
Awards
[edit]The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards,[1] the oldest and most noteworthy award for science fiction. Selection of the recipients is by vote of the Worldcon members. Categories include novels and short fiction, artwork, dramatic presentations, and various professional and fandom activities.[1][2]
Other awards may be presented at Worldcon at the discretion of the individual convention committee. This has often included the national SF awards of the host country, such as the Japanese Seiun Awards as part of Nippon 2007,[3] and the Prix Aurora Awards as part of Anticipation in 2009. The Astounding Award for Best New Writer and the Sidewise Award, though not sponsored by the Worldcon, are usually presented, as well as the Chesley Awards, the Prometheus Award, and others.[3]
1978 Hugo Awards
[edit]- Best Novel: Gateway by Frederik Pohl
- Best Novella: "Stardance" by Spider and Jeanne Robinson
- Best Novelette: "Eyes of Amber" by Joan D. Vinge
- Best Short Story: "Jeffty Is Five" by Harlan Ellison
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Star Wars
- Best Professional Editor: George H. Scithers
- Best Professional Artist: Rick Sternbach
- Best Amateur Magazine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown and Dena Brown
- Best Fan Writer: Richard E. Geis
- Best Fan Artist: Phil Foglio
Other awards
[edit]- Gandalf Awards
- Gandalf Grand Master Award: Poul Anderson
- Gandalf Award for Book-Length Fantasy: The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien (edited by Christopher Tolkien)
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Orson Scott Card
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Article 3: Hugo Awards". WSFS Constitution. World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
- ^ Franklin, Jon (October 30, 1977). "Star roars: this year's champs in science fiction". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, MD. p. D5. Archived from the original on March 8, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
- ^ a b "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Archived from the original on August 2, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
