23rd World Science Fiction Convention
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Loncon II, the 23rd World Science Fiction Convention | |
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File:Worldcon 1965 London logo.jpg | |
Genre | Science fiction |
Dates | 27–30 August 1965 |
Venue | Mount Royal Hotel |
Location(s) | London |
Country | United Kingdom |
Attendance | ~350 |
Filing status | Non-profit |
The 23rd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Loncon II, was held on 27–30 August 1965 at the Mount Royal Hotel in London, United Kingdom.[1] It was the second Worldcon to be held in London, following the original Loncon in 1957.[2] The chairman was Ella Parker.
Participants
Attendance was approximately 350.[3]
Guests of Honour
- Brian W. Aldiss
- Tom Boardman (toastmaster)
Awards
{{#section:Worldcon|Awards}}
1965 Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: The Wanderer by Fritz Leiber
- Best Short Story: "Soldier, Ask Not" by Gordon R. Dickson
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Dr. Strangelove
- Best Professional Artist: John Schoenherr
- Best Professional Magazine: Analog
- Best Fanzine: Yandro edited by Robert and Juanita Coulson
- Publisher: Ballantine Books
See also
References
- ↑ Butler, Bill (3 September 1965). "Science Fiction: The Real People". The Spectator. No. 7158. London. p. 5. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
- ↑ Hansen, Rob. "LONCON II (1965)". THEN: A History of UK Science Fiction Fandom (1930-1980).
- ↑ Lynch, Richard (29 March 1996). "Chapter Eight: Worldcons of the 1960s". Fan History of the 1960s. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2011.