25th World Science Fiction Convention

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The 25th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as NyCon 3 or Nycon 3, was held 31 August – 4 September 1967 at the Statler-Hilton Hotel in New York, New York, USA. The chairmen were Ted White and Dave Van Arnam. The guests of honor were Lester del Rey (pro) and Bob Tucker (fan). The toastmaster was Harlan Ellison. Total attendance was approximately 1,500.

[edit] Awards

• Hugo Awards:
  • Best Novel: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein
  • Best Novelette: "The Last Castle" by Jack Vance
  • Best Short Story: "Neutron Star" by Larry Niven
  • Best Professional Artist: Jack Gaughan
  • Best Dramatic Presentation: "The Menagerie" (Star Trek)
  • Best Professional Magazine: if
  • Best Fanzine: Niekas edited by Ed Meskys and Felice Rolfe
  • Best Fan Artist: Jack Gaughan
  • Best Fan Writer: Alexei Panshin
  • Special Award: CBS Television for 21st Century

[edit] See also

• World Science Fiction Society

[edit] External links

• NESFA.org: The Long List
• NESFA.org: 1967 convention notes
• Hugo.org: 1967 Hugo Awards

Preceded by 24th World Science Fiction Convention Tricon in Cleveland, USA (1966)

List of Worldcons 25th World Science Fiction Convention in New York, USA (1967)

Succeeded by 26th World Science Fiction Convention Baycon in Oakland, USA (1968)