26th World Science Fiction Convention
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The 26th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Baycon, was held 29 August - 2 September 1968 at the Hotel Claremont in Oakland, California, USA. The Worldcon was combined with the annual West Coast Science Fantasy Conference (Westercon), sharing Guests of Honor and Chairmen. The chairmen were Bill Donaho, Alva Rogers, and J. Ben Stark. The guests of honor were Philip José Farmer (pro) and Walter J. Daugherty (fan). The toastmaster was Robert Silverberg. Total attendance was approximately 1,430.
[edit] Awards
- Hugo Awards:
- Best Novel: Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny
- Best Novella:
- "Weyr Search" by Anne McCaffrey and
- "Riders of the Purple Wage" by Philip José Farmer (tie)
- Best Novelette: "Gonna Roll Them Bones" by Fritz Leiber
- Best Short Story: "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" by Harlan Ellison
- Best Dramatic Presentation: "City on the Edge of Forever" (Star Trek episode, original script by Harlan Ellison)
- Best Professional Artist: Jack Gaughan
- Best Professional Magazine: if
- Best Fanzine: Amra, edited by George Scithers
- Best Fan Artist: George Barr
- Best Fan Writer: Ted White
- Special Award: Harlan Ellison for Dangerous Visions
- Special Award: Gene Roddenberry for Star Trek
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| Preceded by 25th World Science Fiction Convention Nycon 3 in New York City, USA (1967) |
List of Worldcons 26th World Science Fiction Convention in Oakland, USA (1968) |
Succeeded by 27th World Science Fiction Convention St. Louiscon in St. Louis, USA (1969) |
