31st World Science Fiction Convention
The 31st World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Torcon II, was held August 31 – September 3, 1973, at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[1]
| Torcon II, the 31st World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 31 August–3 September 1973 |
| Venue | Royal York Hotel |
| Location(s) | Toronto, Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
| Attendance | 2,900 |
| Filing status | non-profit |
The chairman was John Millard. The guests of honor were Robert Bloch (pro) and William Rotsler (fan). The toastmaster was Lester del Rey. Total attendance was approximately 2,900.
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]
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov[3]
- Best Novella: "The Word for World is Forest" by Ursula K. Le Guin
- Best Novelette: "Goat Song" by Poul Anderson
- Best Short Story:
- "Eurema's Dam" by R. A. Lafferty and
- "The Meeting" by Frederik Pohl and Cyril M. Kornbluth (tie)
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Slaughterhouse-Five
- Best Professional Editor: Ben Bova
- Best Professional Artist: Frank Kelly Freas
- Best Amateur Magazine: Energumen edited by Mike Glicksohn and Susan Wood Glicksohn
- Best Fan Writer: Terry Carr
- Best Fan Artist: Tim Kirk
Other awards
The 31st Worldcon was the first one in which the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer was awarded.
- Special Award: Pierre Versins for L'Encyclopedie de l'Utopie et de la science fiction
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Jerry Pournelle
See also
- World Science Fiction Society
References
- "Coming Events". The Financial Post. July 28, 1973. p. 13. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
- "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
- "1973 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on May 7, 2011. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
External links
| Preceded by 30th World Science Fiction Convention L.A.Con I in Los Angeles, United States (1972) |
List of Worldcons 31st World Science Fiction Convention Torcon II in Toronto, Canada (1973) |
Succeeded by 32nd World Science Fiction Convention Discon II in Washington, D.C., United States (1974) |