27th World Science Fiction Convention

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The 27th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as St. Louiscon, was held 28 August – 1 September 1969 at the Chase-Park Plaza in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The chairmen were Ray Fisher and Joyce Fisher. The guests of honor were Jack Gaughan (pro) Eddie Jones (fan). Jones, the Trans Atlantic Fan Fund (TAFF) winner, replaced Ted White. The toastmaster was Harlan Ellison. Total attendance was 1,534.

[edit] Awards

• 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.
  • Special Award: Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin, and Michael Collins for "The Best Moon Landing Ever"

[edit] See also

• World Science Fiction Society

[edit] External links

• NESFA.org: The Long List
• NESFA.org: 1969 convention notes
• Hugo.org: 1969 Hugo Awards

Preceded by 26th World Science Fiction Convention BEFORE in Oakland, USA (1968)

List of Worldcons 27th World Science Fiction Convention in St. Louis, USA (1969)

Succeeded by 28th World Science Fiction Convention Heicon '70 in Heidelberg, Germany (1970)