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词条 26th World Science Fiction Convention
释义

  1. Awards

     Hugo Awards  Other awards 

  2. Notable events

  3. See also

  4. References

  5. External links

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| genre = Science fiction
| venue = Hotel Claremont
| location = Berkeley, California
| country = United States
| first = August 29-September 2, 1968
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| filing = non-profit
| attendance = 1,430
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The 26th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Baycon, was held August 29-September 2, 1968, at the Hotel Claremont in Berkeley, California, United States.

The Worldcon was combined with the annual West Coast Science Fantasy Conference (Westercon), sharing Guests of Honor and Chairmen. The chairmen were Bill Donaho, Alva Rogers, and J. Ben Stark. The guests of honor were Philip José Farmer (pro) and Walter J. Daugherty (fan). The toastmaster was Robert Silverberg. Total attendance was approximately 1,430.

Awards

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Hugo Awards

  • Best Novel: Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny
  • Best Novella:
    • "Weyr Search" by Anne McCaffrey and
    • "Riders of the Purple Wage" by Philip José Farmer (tie)
  • Best Novelette: "Gonna Roll Them Bones" by Fritz Leiber
  • Best Short Story: "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" by Harlan Ellison
  • Best Dramatic Presentation: "The City on the Edge of Forever" (Star Trek episode, original script by Harlan Ellison)
  • Best Professional Artist: Jack Gaughan
  • Best Professional Magazine: if
  • Best Fanzine: Amra, edited by George Scithers
  • Best Fan Artist: George Barr
  • Best Fan Writer: Ted White

Other awards

  • Special Award: Harlan Ellison for Dangerous Visions
  • Special Award: Gene Roddenberry for Star Trek

Notable events

This Worldcon was the first one that was attended by large numbers of people in the hippie subculture. A psychedelic light show was presented in the main ballroom of the hotel. Robert Silverberg gave a speech about using LSD to attain a mystical experience. Harlan Ellison read a story he had written about a hippie commune.

Poul Anderson emceed a presentation by the Society for Creative Anachronism.

See also

  • World Science Fiction Society

References


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External links

  • NESFA.org: The Long List
  • NESFA.org: 1968 convention notes
  • Transcript of the 1968 Hugo Awards Ceremony
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Baycon in Oakland, USA (1968)
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St. Louiscon in St. Louis, USA (1969)
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