Summary
The 44th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as ConFederation, was held on 28 August–1 September 1986 at the Marriott Marquis and Atlanta Hilton in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.[1][2]
| ConFederation, the 44th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 28 August–1 September 1986 |
| Venue | Marriott Marquis and Atlanta Hilton |
| Location(s) | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Country | United States |
| Attendance | 5,811 |
| Filing status | 501(c)(3) non-profit |
The convention was co-chaired by Penny Frierson and Ron Zukowski.
Participants edit
Attendance was 5,811.
Guests of Honor edit
- Ray Bradbury (pro)
- Terry Carr (fan)
- Bob Shaw (toastmaster)
Awards edit
The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards,[3] the oldest and most noteworthy award for science fiction. Selection of the recipients is by vote of the Worldcon members. Categories include novels and short fiction, artwork, dramatic presentations, and various professional and fandom activities.[3][4]
Other awards may be presented at Worldcon at the discretion of the individual convention committee. This has often included the national SF awards of the host country, such as the Japanese Seiun Awards as part of Nippon 2007,[5] and the Prix Aurora Awards as part of Anticipation in 2009. The Astounding Award for Best New Writer and the Sidewise Award, though not sponsored by the Worldcon, are usually presented, as well as the Chesley Awards, the Prometheus Award, and others.[5][6]
1986 Hugo Awards edit
- Best Novel: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
- Best Novella: "24 Views of Mt. Fuji, by Hokusai" by Roger Zelazny
- Best Novelette: "Paladin of the Lost Hour" by Harlan Ellison
- Best Short Story: "Fermi and Frost" by Frederik Pohl
- Best Non-Fiction Book: Science Made Stupid by Tom Weller
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Back to the Future
- Best Professional Editor: (award declined by Lester del Rey in the name of the recently deceased Judy-Lynn del Rey)
- Best Professional Artist: Michael Whelan
- Best Semiprozine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
- Best Fanzine: Lan's Lantern, edited by George Laskowski
- Best Fan Writer: Mike Glyer
- Best Fan Artist: Joan Hanke-Woods
Other awards edit
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Martin, Sue (1986-09-04). "S-F Convention Proves Out of This World". Los Angeles Times. pp. 5–18. Retrieved 2012-09-02.
- ^ "WorldCon attracts visitors even from Outer Indiana". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 1986-08-29. p. C1. Retrieved 2012-09-02.
- ^ a b "Article 3: Hugo Awards". WSFS Constitution. World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
- ^ Franklin, Jon (October 30, 1977). "Star roars: this year's champs in science fiction". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, MD. p. D5. Archived from the original on March 8, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
- ^ a b "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Archived from the original on August 2, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
- ^ "1986 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on 2011-05-07. Retrieved 2013-10-11.
External links edit
- NESFA.org: The Long List
- NESFA.org: 1986 convention notes Archived 2007-02-09 at the Wayback Machine
