55th World Science Fiction Convention

The 55th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), was LoneStarCon 2, also known as "The Second Occasional LoneStarCon Science Fiction Convention & Chili Cook-off". The convention was held August 28–September 1, 1997, at the Marriott Rivercenter, Marriott Riverwalk, and the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, United States.[1][2] The first LoneStarCon, held in Austin, Texas, had been the North American Science Fiction Convention (NASFiC) in 1985, when the 43rd Worldcon was held in Australia.[3]

LoneStarCon 2, the 55th World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates28 August–1 September 1997
VenueHenry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Location(s)San Antonio, Texas
CountryUnited States
Attendance4,634 (5,614 total)
Organized byAustin Literary Arts Maintenance Organization, Inc.
Filing status501(c)(3) non-profit
Websitealamo-sf.org/lonestarcon2

The supporting organization was the Austin Literary Arts Maintenance Organization (ALAMO). The chairman was Karen Meschke. The Guests of Honor were Algis Budrys (pro), Michael Moorcock (pro),[4] Don Maitz (artist), and Roy Tackett (fan).[1][5] The toastmaster was Neal Barrett, Jr.[6] Total attendance was 4,634, of 5,614 paid memberships.

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.[7] [8][9]

Hugo Awards

Other awards

See also
  • World Science Fiction Society

References
  1. Abell, Joe (August 24, 1997). "Sci-fi meets the Alamo: World convention to draw thousands of genre's fans and luminaries". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved September 9, 2009. A galaxy of the brightest stars in the science-fiction universe will coalesce over San Antonio Thursday when the 55th World Science Fiction Convention kicks off the Labor Day weekend at the Convention Center.
  2. Varney, Allen (September 19, 1997). "Not Just for Geeks: Gaming at Worldcon 97". The Austin Chronicle. Austin, TX: Nick Barbaro. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
  3. Faires, Robert (September 19, 1997). "From Scully to Spock: The Sights and Sounds of Worldcon". The Austin Chronicle. Austin, TX: Nick Barbaro. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
  4. Martini, Adrienne (September 19, 1997). "Beyond the Multiverse: Author Michael Moorcock". The Austin Chronicle. Austin, TX: Nick Barbaro. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
  5. "Quotes From Lonestarcon2". The Austin Chronicle. Austin, TX: Nick Barbaro. September 19, 1997. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
  6. Shindler, Dorman T. (August 31, 1997). "Sci-fi convention toastmaster prefers life a bit 'off the wall'". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
  7. "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
  8. "1997 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on May 7, 2011. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
  9. Abell, Joe (August 31, 1997). "Sci-fi practitioners honored at convention". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
  10. "Hugo Award Winners 1997". The Austin Chronicle. Austin, TX: Nick Barbaro. September 19, 1997. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
Preceded by
54th World Science Fiction Convention
L.A.con III in Anaheim, United States (1996)		 List of Worldcons
55th World Science Fiction Convention
LoneStarCon 2 in San Antonio, United States (1997)		 Succeeded by
56th World Science Fiction Convention
BucConeer in Baltimore, United States (1998)
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