41st World Science Fiction Convention
- 41st World Science Fiction Convention
The 41st World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as ConStellation, was held 1–5 September 1983 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. The chairman was Michael J. Walsh.The guests of honor were John Brunner (pro) and David A. Kyle (fan). The toastmaster was Jack L. Chalker.Total attendance was approximately 6,400.
Awards
*Hugo Awards:
** Best Novel: "Foundation's Edge" by Isaac Asimov
** Best Novella: "Souls" by Joanna Russ
** Best Novelette: "Fire Watch" by Connie Willis
** Best Short Story: "Melancholy Elephants" by Spider Robinson
** Best Non-Fiction Book: "" by James E. Gunn
** Best Dramatic Presentation: "Blade Runner"
** Best Professional Editor: Edward L. Ferman
** Best Professional Artist: Michael Whelan
** Best Fanzine: "Locus", edited by Charles N. Brown
** Best Fan Writer: Richard E. Geis
** Best Fan Artist: Alexis Gilliland
* John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Paul O. Williams
ee also
*World Science Fiction Society
External links
* [http://www.nesfa.org/data/LL/TheLongList.html NESFA.org: The Long List]
* [http://www.nesfa.org/data/LL/LongListNotes.html#1983 NESFA.org: 1983 convention notes]
* [http://www.hugo.org/hy.html#83 Hugo.org: 1983 Hugo Awards]
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