15th World Science Fiction Convention
- 15th World Science Fiction Convention
The 15th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Loncon I, was held 6–9 September 1957 at the King's Court Hotel in London, England. It was the first Worldcon held outside North America. The chairman was Ted Carnell.The guest of honor was John W. Campbell, Jr., the editor of "Astounding" magazine. Total attendance was 268.
ee also
*World Science Fiction Society
External links
* [http://www.nesfa.org/data/LL/LongListNotes.html#1957 nesfa.org 1957 convention notes]
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