49th World Science Fiction Convention
| Chicon V, the 49th World Science Fiction Convention | |
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| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Hyatt Regency Chicago |
| Location(s) | Chicago, Illinois |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | August 29-September 2, 1991 |
| Attendance | 5,661 |
| Filing status | 501(c)(3) non-profit |
The 49th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Chicon V, was held August 29–September 2, 1991, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, USA.[1][2][3][4] The convention was chaired by Kathleen Meyer. Total attendance was reported as 5,661 members.
Programming
The Guests of Honor were Hal Clement, Martin H. Greenberg, and Richard Powers (pro); and Jon & Joni Stopa (fan). The toastmaster was Marta Randall.[5] Notable program participants included author Clive Barker and Timothy Leary.[6][7]
Awards
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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. Other awards, including the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, are also presented each year at Worldcon.[8]
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: The Vor Game by Lois McMaster Bujold[1][2][9][10]
- Best Novella: "The Hemingway Hoax" by Joe Haldeman
- Best Novelette: "The Manamouki" by Mike Resnick
- Best Short Story: "Bears Discover Fire" by Terry Bisson
- Best Non-Fiction Book: How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy by Orson Scott Card
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Edward Scissorhands
- Best Professional Editor: Gardner Dozois
- Best Professional Artist: Michael Whelan
- Best Semiprozine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
- Best Fanzine: Lan's Lantern, edited by George Laskowski
- Best Fan Writer: Dave Langford
- Best Fan Artist: Teddy Harvia
Other awards
- Special Award: Andrew I. Porter for many years of excellence in editing Science Fiction Chronicle
- Special Award: Elst Weinstein for starting up and continuing the Hugos
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Julia Ecklar
See also
References
- 1 2 Kening, Dan (September 2, 1991). "Hugo Awards Honor Science Fiction`s Finest". Chicago Tribune. p. 10. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- 1 2 "Brains Over Brawn Wins Hugo Award". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. September 3, 1991. p. 2A. Retrieved March 29, 2010.
- ↑ Kening, Dan (August 30, 1991). "Truth Is Stranger Than Science Fiction At This Convention". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ↑ Brotman, Barbara (September 2, 1991). "Universe Of The Mind: Sci-fi Convention A Party For The Misfits Who Run The World". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ↑ Kening, Dan (September 2, 1991). "Science-fiction Masqueraders Dress To Thrill". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ↑ Leurdijk, Anneke (August 30, 1991). "The World Of Science Fiction". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
- ↑ Voedisch, Lynn (August 30, 1991). "A stellar weekend: Area sci-fi fans look forward to far-out fun". Chicago Sun-Times. p. 41.
- ↑ "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
- ↑ "Bookmarks". Los Angeles Daily News. September 8, 1991. Retrieved February 10, 2010.
- ↑ "1991 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
External links
- "Chicon V Program Book" (PDF). (26.4Mb)
- NESFA.org: The Long List
- NESFA.org: 1991 convention notes
- Hugo.org: 1991 Hugo Awards
| Preceded by 48th World Science Fiction Convention ConFiction in The Hague, Netherlands (1990) |
List of Worldcons 49th World Science Fiction Convention in Chicago, United States (1991) |
Succeeded by 50th World Science Fiction Convention MagiCon in Orlando United States (1992) |