42nd World Science Fiction Convention
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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.
[edit] Awards
- Hugo Awards:
- Best Novel: Startide Rising by David Brin
- Best Novella: "Cascade Point" by Timothy Zahn
- Best Novelette: "Blood Music" by Greg Bear
- Best Short Story: "Speech Sounds" by Octavia Butler
- Best Non-Fiction Book: Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy, vol. III, by Donald Tuck
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi
- Best Professional Editor: Shawna McCarthy
- Best Professional Artist: Michael Whelan
- Best Semiprozine: Locus, by Charles N. Brown
- Best Fanzine: File 770, edited by Mike Glyer
- Best Fan Writer: Mike Glyer
- Best Fan Artist: Alexis Gilliland
- Special Award: Larry T. Shaw for lifetime achievement as a science fiction editor
- Special Award: Robert Bloch for fifty years as a science fiction professional
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| 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) |
