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ConJosé was the 60th World Science Fiction Convention, held in San José, California on August 29-September 2, 2002. The convention was held in the McEnery Convention Center, as well as the Fairmont San José and the Hilton San José & Towers.[1]
Contents
Guests
- Vernor Vinge, writer
- David Cherry, artist
- John and Bjo Trimble, fan
- Ferdinand Feghoot, imaginary
- Tad Williams, toastmaster
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: American Gods by Neil Gaiman[1]
- Best Novella: "Fast Times at Fairmont High" by Vernor Vinge (The Collected Stories of Vernor Vinge)
- Best Novelette: "Hell Is the Absence of God" by Ted Chiang (Starlight 3)
- Best Short Story: "The Dog Said Bow-Wow" by Michael Swanwick (Asimov's 10-11/01)
- Best Related Book: The Art of Chesley Bonestell by Ron Miller & Frederick C. Durant III, with Melvin H. Schuetz
- Best Dramatic Presentation: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
- Best Professional Editor: Ellen Datlow
- Best Pro Artist: Michael Whelan
- Best Semiprozine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
- Best Fanzine: Ansible, edited by Dave Langford
- Best Fan Writer: Dave Langford
- Best Fan Artist: Teddy Harvia
- Best Web Site: Locus Online, Mark R. Kelly editor/webmaster
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer of 2000 or 2001: Jo Walton
Information
Site selection
Glasgow won the vote for the 65th World Science Fiction Convention to be held in 2005, as the only bid that filed.
Noteworthy program participants
Special appearance
Patrick Stewart made a special appearance at ConJose. He talked about upcoming films Star Trek Nemesis and X-Men 2, as well as his experiences on Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Committee
Co-chairs
- Tom Whitmore
- Kevin Standlee
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- Vice Chair/Controller: Cindy Scott
- Vice Chair/Deliverables Manager: Craige Howlett
Division heads
- Events: John Blaker
- Exhibits: Larry Smith
- Facilities: David Gallaher, Nancy Cobb
- Fairy Godfather: David W. Clark
- Hospitality: Geri Sullivan
- Member Services: Elaine Brennan
- Programming: Kathryn Daugherty
- Publications: Bob Daverin, Brenda Daverin
- Support Services: Tony Cratz
Bid
- Kevin Standlee, bid chair
SFSFC
ConJose was organized under the auspices of San Francisco Science Fiction Conventions.
The "Coup"
In late 2001 and early 2002, some members of the SFSFC board expressed dissatisfaction about the progress made to date by convention management. It was proposed that the board remove Tom Whitmore as convention chair. The board decided to compromise by naming Tom Whitmore and Kevin Standlee as co-chairs of the convention.
Notable events
At the Hugo Awards presentation, Arthur C. Clarke gave a speech via direct video link from his home in Sri Lanka.
There was a Goth dance as well as a rock and roll dance at the convention (they took place on different nights).
References
- ^ a b "2002 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/2002-hugo-awards/. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
See also
External links
Preceded by
59th World Science Fiction Convention
Millennium Philcon in Philadelphia, USA (2001)List of Worldcons
60th World Science Fiction Convention
ConJose in San Jose, California, USA (2002)Succeeded by
61st World Science Fiction Convention
Categories:- 2002 in the United States
- World Science Fiction Convention
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