The 42nd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as L.A.con II, was held 30 August – 3 September 1984 at the Anaheim Hilton and the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, USA. The chairmen were Craig Miller and Milt Stevens. The guest of honor was Gordon R. Dickson (pro) and Dick Eney (fan). Robert Bloch was the toastmaster for the Hugo Ceremony, and Jerry Pournelle was the master of ceremonies for the Other Awards Ceremony. Total attendance was 8,365, a record.
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At the convention Robert Heinlein appeared, continuing his campaign to encourage science fiction fans to make blood donations.
A.E. Van Vogt appeared at the convention.
| Preceded by 41st World Science Fiction Convention ConStellation in Baltimore, USA (1983) |
List of Worldcons 42nd World Science Fiction Convention in Anaheim, USA (1984) |
Succeeded by 43rd World Science Fiction Convention Aussiecon Two in Melbourne, Australia (1985) |