41st World Science Fiction Convention
The 41st World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as ConStellation, was held September 1–5, 1983, at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.[1] The chairman was Michael J. Walsh. Total attendance was approximately 7,000.[1]
| ConStellation, the 41st World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 1–5 September 1983 |
| Venue | Baltimore Convention Center |
| Location(s) | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Country | United States |
| Attendance | 7,000 |
| Filing status | non-profit |
Programming
The guests of honor were John Brunner (pro) and David A. Kyle (fan). The toastmaster was Jack L. Chalker. As part of the promotion for the film The Right Stuff, test pilot Chuck Yeager, astronaut Gordon Cooper, plus actors Veronica Cartwright, Scott Glenn, and Dennis Quaid appeared at ConStellation.
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] [1]
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: Foundation's Edge by Isaac Asimov
- Best Novella: "Souls" by Joanna Russ
- Best Novelette: "Fire Watch" by Connie Willis
- Best Short Story: "Melancholy Elephants" by Spider Robinson
- Best Non-Fiction Book: Isaac Asimov: The Foundations of Science Fiction by James E. Gunn
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Blade Runner
- Best Professional Editor: Edward L. Ferman
- Best Professional Artist: Michael Whelan
- Best Fanzine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
- Best Fan Writer: Richard E. Geis
- Best Fan Artist: Alexis Gilliland
Other awards
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Paul O. Williams
See also
- World Science Fiction Society
References
- "Isaac Asimov Novel Wins a Hugo Award". The New York Times. Associated Press. September 6, 1983. Retrieved March 29, 2010.
- "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
External links
| Preceded by 40th World Science Fiction Convention Chicon IV in Chicago, United States (1982) |
List of Worldcons 41st World Science Fiction Convention ConStellation in Baltimore, United States (1983) |
Succeeded by 42nd World Science Fiction Convention L.A.con II in Anaheim, United States (1984) |