60th World Science Fiction Convention
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ConJosé was the 60th World Science Fiction Convention, held in San José, California on August 29-September 2, 2002. The convention was held in the McEnery Convention Center, as well as the Fairmont San José and the Hilton San José & Towers.
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[edit] Guests
- Vernor Vinge, writer
- David Cherry, artist
- John and Bjo Trimble, fan
- Ferdinand Feghoot, imaginary
- Tad Williams, toastmaster
[edit] Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: American Gods by Neil Gaiman
- Best Novella: "Fast Times at Fairmont High" by Vernor Vinge (The Collected Stories of Vernor Vinge)
- Best Novelette: "Hell Is the Absence of God" by Ted Chiang (Starlight 3)
- Best Short Story: "The Dog Said Bow-Wow" by Michael Swanwick (Asimov's 10-11/01)
- Best Related Book: The Art of Chesley Bonestell by Ron Miller & Frederick C. Durant III, with Melvin H. Schuetz
- Best Dramatic Presentation: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
- Best Professional Editor: Ellen Datlow
- Best Pro Artist: Michael Whelan
- Best Semiprozine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
- Best Fanzine: Ansible, edited by Dave Langford
- Best Fan Writer: Dave Langford
- Best Fan Artist: Teddy Harvia
- Best Web Site: Locus Online, Mark R. Kelly editor/webmaster
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer of 2000 or 2001: Jo Walton
[edit] Information
[edit] Site Selection
Glasgow won the vote for the 65th World Science Fiction Convention in 2005, as the only bid that filed.
[edit] Noteworthy Program Participants
[edit] Special Appearance
Patrick Stewart made a special appearance at ConJose. He talked about upcoming films Star Trek: Nemesis and X-Men 2, as well as his experiences on Star Trek: The Next Generation.
[edit] Committee
[edit] Co-chairs
- Tom Whitmore
- Kevin Standlee
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- Vice Chair/Controller: Cindy Scott
- Vice Chair/Deliverables Manager: Craige Howlett
[edit] Division Heads
- Events: John Blaker
- Exhibits: Larry Smith
- Facilities: David Gallaher, Nancy Cobb
- Fairy Godfather: David W. Clark
- Hospitality: Geri Sullivan
- Member Services: Elaine Brennan
- Programming: Kathryn Daugherty
- Publications: Bob Daverin, Brenda Daverin
- Support Services: Tony Cratz
[edit] Bid
- Kevin Standlee, bid chair
[edit] SFSFC
ConJose was organized under the auspices of San Francisco Science Fiction Conventions.
[edit] The "Coup"
In late 2001 and early 2002, some members of the SFSFC board expressed dissatisfaction about the progress made to date by convention management. It was proposed that the board remove Tom Whitmore as convention chair. The board decided to compromise by naming Tom Whitmore and Kevin Standlee as co-chairs of the convention.
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| Preceded by 59th World Science Fiction Convention Millennium Philcon in Philadelphia, USA (2001) |
List of Worldcons 60th World Science Fiction Convention ConJose in San Jose, California, USA (2002) |
Succeeded by 61st World Science Fiction Convention |
