36th World Science Fiction Convention
| IguanaCon II, the 36th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Adams House, Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix Symphony Hall |
| Location(s) | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | August 30–September 4, 1978 |
| Attendance | 4,700 |
| Filing status | non-profit |
The 36th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as IguanaCon II, was held August 30–September 4, 1978, at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Adams House, Phoenix Convention Center, and Phoenix Symphony Hall in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Despite the name, this was the first "IguanaCon".
The original committee chairman was Greg Brown, who served for the first eighteen months of the convention committee's existence; he was replaced for the final six months prior to the convention and during the convention itself by Tim Kyger. Gary Farber was the de facto vice-chairman as well as director of operations during the convention.
The guests of honor were Harlan Ellison (pro) and Bill Bowers (fan). Josef Nesvadba had been announced as the European guest of honor for IguanaCon, but he could not get travel papers and did not attend. The toastmaster was F. M. Busby. Total attendance was approximately 4,700.
Awards
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. Results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society. Other awards, including the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, are also presented each year at Worldcon.[1]
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: Gateway by Frederik Pohl
- Best Novella: "Stardance" by Spider and Jeanne Robinson
- Best Novelette: "Eyes of Amber" by Joan D. Vinge
- Best Short Story: "Jeffty Is Five" by Harlan Ellison
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Star Wars
- Best Professional Editor: George H. Scithers
- Best Professional Artist: Rick Sternbach
- Best Amateur Magazine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown and Dena Brown
- Best Fan Writer: Richard E. Geis
- Best Fan Artist: Phil Foglio
Other awards
- Gandalf Awards
- Gandalf Grand Master Award: Poul Anderson
- Gandalf Award for Book-Length Fantasy: The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien (edited by Christopher Tolkien)
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Orson Scott Card
See also
References
- ↑ "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
External links
| Preceded by 35th World Science Fiction Convention SunCon in Miami Beach, United States (1977) |
List of Worldcons 36th World Science Fiction Convention in Phoenix, United States (1978) |
Succeeded by 37th World Science Fiction Convention Seacon '79 in Brighton, UK (1979) |