37th World Science Fiction Convention

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The 37th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) was Seacon '79, which was held in Brighton, UK, 23–26 August 1979 at the Metropole Hotel. The Convention committee was chaired by Peter Weston. The toastmaster was Bob Shaw. There were 3114 registered members of the convention who attended.

The Guests of Honour of the 37th Worldcon were:

• Brian Aldiss (UK)
• Fritz Leiber (US)
• Harry Bell (fan)

[edit] Awards

• Hugo Awards:
  • Best Novel: Dreamsnake by Vonda McIntyre
  • Best Novella: "The Persistence of Vision" by John Varley
  • Best Novelette: "Hunter's Moon" by Poul Anderson
  • Best Short Story: "Cassandra" by C. J. Cherryh
  • Best Dramatic Presentation: Superman
  • Best Professional Editor: Ben Bova
  • Best Professional Artist: Vincent DiFate
  • Best Fanzine: Science Fiction Review, edited by Richard E. Geis
  • Best Fan Writer: Bob Shaw
  • Best Fan Artist: Bill Rotsler

• John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Stephen R. Donaldson

• Gandalf Awards:
  • Gandalf Grand Master Award: Ursula K. Le Guin
  • Gandalf Award for Book-Length Fantasy: The White Dragon by Anne McCaffrey

[edit] See also

• Hugo Award
• World Science Fiction Society
• Worldcon

[edit] External links

• World Science Fiction Society
• NESFA.org: The Long List
• NESFA.org: 1979 convention notes
• Hugo.org: 1979 Hugo Awards

Preceded by 36th World Science Fiction Convention IguanaCon II in Phoenix, USA (1978)

List of Worldcons 37th World Science Fiction Convention in Brighton, UK (1979)

Succeeded by 38th World Science Fiction Convention Noreascon Two in Boston, USA (1980)