16th World Science Fiction Convention

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The 16th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Solacon, was held 29 August – 1 September 1958 at the Alexandria Hotel in Los Angeles, California, USA. Solacon was physically in Los Angeles, but (by mayoral proclamation) technically in South Gate, California, to fulfill their bid slogan of "South Gate in 58."^[1]

The chairman was Anna S. Moffatt. The guest of honor was Richard Matheson. The toastmaster was Anthony Boucher. Total attendance was 322.

Contents 1 Awards 2 See also 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Awards

• Hugo Awards:
  • Best Novel/Novelette: The Big Time by Fritz Leiber
  • Best Short Story: "Or All the Seas with Oysters" by Avram Davidson
  • Best Professional Magazine: F&SF

[edit] See also

• World Science Fiction Society

[edit] References

1. ^ Notes on the Long List of Worldcons

[edit] External links

• NESFA.org: 1958 convention notes

Preceded by 15th World Science Fiction Convention Loncon in London, UK (1957)

List of Worldcons 16th World Science Fiction Convention in Los Angeles, California, USA (1958)

Succeeded by 17th World Science Fiction Convention Detention in Detroit, USA (1959)