43rd World Science Fiction Convention

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The 43rd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Aussiecon Two, was held 22–26 August 1985 at the Southern Cross, Victoria, and Sheraton Hotels in Melbourne, Australia. The chairman was David Grigg. The guests of honor were Gene Wolfe (pro) and Ted White (fan). Total attendance was 1,599.

[edit] Awards

• Hugo Awards:
  • Best Novel: Neuromancer by William Gibson
  • Best Novella: "PRESS ENTER■
  • Best Novelette: "Bloodchild" by Octavia Butler
  • Best Short Story: "The Crystal Spheres" by David Brin
  • Best Non-Fiction Book: Wonder's Child: My Life in Science Fiction by Jack Williamson
  • Best Dramatic Presentation: 2010: The Year We Make Contact
  • Best Professional Editor: Terry Carr
  • Best Professional Artist: Michael Whelan
  • Best Semiprozine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
  • Best Fanzine: File 770, edited by Mike Glyer
  • Best Fan Writer: Dave Langford
  • Best Fan Artist: Alexis Gilliland

• John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Lucius Shepard

[edit] See also

• World Science Fiction Society

[edit] External links

• NESFA.org: The Long List
• NESFA.org: 1985 convention notes
• Hugo.org: 1985 Hugo Awards

Preceded by 42nd World Science Fiction Convention L.A.con IV in Anaheim, USA (1984)

List of Worldcons 43rd World Science Fiction Convention in Melbourne, Australia (1985)

Succeeded by 44th World Science Fiction Convention ConFederation in Atlanta, USA (1986)