22nd World Science Fiction Convention
| Pacificon II, the 22nd World Science Fiction Convention | |
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| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Hotel Leamington |
| Location(s) | Oakland, California |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | September 4-7, 1964 |
| Filing status | Non-profit |
The 22nd World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Pacificon II, was held September 4-7, 1964, at the Hotel Leamington in Oakland, California, USA.
Pacificon was combined with Westercon, the annual West Coast Science Fantasy Conference, sharing guests of honor and chairmen. The chairmen were J. Ben Stark and Al haLevy. The guests of honor were Leigh Brackett and Edmond Hamilton (pro), and Forrest J Ackerman (fan).[1] The toastmaster was Anthony Boucher. Total attendance was approximately 523.[2]
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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.[3][4]
- Best Novel: Way Station by Clifford D. Simak
- Best Short Fiction: "No Truce with Kings" by Poul Anderson
- Best Professional Artist: Ed Emshwiller
- Best Professional Magazine: Analog
- Best Amateur Magazine: Amra edited by George Scithers
- Best SF Book Publisher: Ace Books[5]
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| Preceded by | List of Worldcons 22nd World Science Fiction Convention in Oakland, USA (1964) |
Succeeded by 23rd World Science Fiction Convention Loncon II in London, UK (1965) |
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