17th World Science Fiction Convention

The 17th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Detention, was held September 4–7, 1959, at the Pick Fort Shelby Hotel in Detroit, Michigan, United States.

Detention, the 17th World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates4–7 September 1959
VenuePick Fort Shelby Hotel
Location(s)Detroit, Michigan
CountryUnited States
Attendance371

The chairmen were Roger Sims and Fred Prophet.[1] The guests of honor were Poul Anderson (pro) and John Berry (fan). The toastmaster was Isaac Asimov "...with the assistance of Robert Bloch". Total attendance was 371.

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. The results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society. Other awards, including the Astounding Award for Best New Writer (since 1973; named "John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer" until 2019), are also presented at each year's Worldcon.[2] [3]

Hugo Awards

See also
  • World Science Fiction Society

References
  1. Glyer, Mike (September 1, 2013). "DetCon 1 Names Guests". File 770. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
  2. "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
  3. "1959 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on May 7, 2011. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
Preceded by
16th World Science Fiction Convention
Solacon in Los Angeles, United States (1958)		 List of Worldcons
17th World Science Fiction Convention
Detention in Detroit, United States (1959)		 Succeeded by
18th World Science Fiction Convention
Pittcon in Pittsburgh, United States (1960)


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