33rd World Science Fiction Convention
- 33rd World Science Fiction Convention
The 33rd World Science Fiction Convention, informally known as Aussiecon, was held in Melbourne, Australia, 14–17 August 1975, at the Southern Cross Hotel. Its guests of honour were Ursula K. LeGuin (pro), Susan Wood (fan), Mike Glicksohn (fan), and Donald Tuck (Australian). The convention was significant in the development of cohesive Australian activity around science fiction and fantasy fandom.
The chairman was Robin Johnson.The toastmaster was John Bangsund.Total attendance was 606.
Awards
*Hugo Awards:
** Best Novel: "The Dispossessed" by Ursula K. Le Guin
** Best Novella: "A Song for Lya" by George R. R. Martin
** Best Novelette: "" by Harlan Ellison
** Best Short Story: "The Hole Man" by Larry Niven
** Best Dramatic Presentation: "Young Frankenstein"
** Best Professional Editor: Ben Bova
** Best Professional Artist: Frank Kelly Freas
** Best Amateur Magazine: "The Alien Critic", edited by Richard E. Geis
** Best Fan Writer: Richard E. Geis
** Best Fan Artist: Bill Rotsler
** Special Award: Donald A. Wollheim as "the fan who has done everything"
** Special Award: Walt Lee for "Reference Guide to Fantastic Films"
* John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: P. J. Plauger
* Gandalf Grand Master Award: Fritz Leiber
ee also
*World Science Fiction Society
*World Science Fiction Convention
External links
* [http://www.nesfa.org/data/LL/TheLongList.html NESFA.org: The Long List]
* [http://www.nesfa.org/data/LL/LongListNotes.html#1975 NESFA.org: 1975 convention notes]
* [http://www.hugo.org/hy.html#75 Hugo.org: 1975 Hugo Awards]
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