The 27th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as St. Louiscon, was held 28 August – 1 September 1969 at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, under the auspices of OSFA, the Ozark Science Fantasy Association. The chairmen were Ray Fisher and Joyce Fisher. The guests of honor were Jack Gaughan (pro) and Eddie Jones (fan artist). Jones, the Trans Atlantic Fan Fund (TAFF) winner, replaced Ted White. The toastmaster was Harlan Ellison. Total attendance was 1,534 from a registration exceeding 2,001, making it the largest Worldcon to date in both regards.[1]
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The Hugo Awards, named after Hugo Gernsback, are presented every year for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year.[2] Results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society. Other awards are also presented each year at Worldcon.[3]
| 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) |