32nd World Science Fiction Convention
| Discon II, the 32nd World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Sheraton Park Hotel |
| Location(s) | Washington, D.C. |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | August 29–September 2, 1974 |
| Attendance | 3,587 |
| Filing status | non-profit |
The 32nd World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Discon II, was held August 29–September 2, 1974, at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C., USA.
The official co-chairmen were Jay and Alice Haldeman; Ron Bounds was the vice-chairman. The guests of honor were Roger Zelazny (pro) and Jay Kay Klein (fan). The toastmaster was Andrew J. Offutt. Total attendance was 3,587.
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. Results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society. Other awards, including the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, are also presented each year at Worldcon.[1]
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke
- Best Novella: "The Girl Who Was Plugged In" by James Tiptree, Jr.
- Best Novelette: "The Deathbird" by Harlan Ellison
- Best Short Story: "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" by Ursula K. Le Guin
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Sleeper[2]
- Best Professional Editor: Ben Bova
- Best Professional Artist: Frank Kelly Freas
- Best Amateur Magazine:
- Algol, edited by Andy Porter and
- The Alien Critic, edited by Richard E. Geis (tie)
- Best Fan Writer: Susan Wood
- Best Fan Artist: Tim Kirk
Other awards
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer:
- Spider Robinson
- and Lisa Tuttle (tie)
- Gandalf Grand Master Award: J. R. R. Tolkien
See also
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| Preceded by | List of Worldcons 32nd World Science Fiction Convention in Washington, D.C., USA (1974) |
Succeeded by 33rd World Science Fiction Convention Aussiecon One in Melbourne, Australia (1975) |
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