38th World Science Fiction Convention

Noreascon Two, the 38th World Science Fiction Convention
Genre	Science fiction
Venue	Sheraton-Boston Hotel and Hynes Civic Auditorium
Location(s)	Boston, Massachusetts
Country	United States
Inaugurated	August 29–September 1, 1980
Attendance	5,850
Organized by	Massachusetts Convention Fandom, Inc.
Filing status	non-profit

The 38th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Noreascon Two, was held August 29–September 1, 1980, at the Sheraton-Boston Hotel and Hynes Civic Auditorium in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The supporting organization was Massachusetts Convention Fandom, Inc.

The chairman was Leslie Turek. The guests of honor were Damon Knight (pro), Kate Wilhelm (pro), and Bruce Pelz (fan). The toastmaster was Robert Silverberg.^[1] Total attendance was approximately 5,850.

Awards

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.^[2]

Hugo Awards

Best Novel: The Fountains of Paradise by Arthur C. Clarke
Best Novella: "Enemy Mine" by Barry B. Longyear
Best Novelette: "Sandkings" by George R. R. Martin
Best Short Story: "The Way of Cross and Dragon" by George R. R. Martin
Best Non-Fiction Book: The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction, edited by Peter Nicholls
Best Dramatic Presentation: Alien
Best Professional Editor: George H. Scithers
Best Professional Artist: Michael Whelan
Best Fanzine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
Best Fan Writer: Bob Shaw
Best Fan Artist: Alexis Gilliland

Other awards

References

↑ Ettlin, David Michael (September 4, 1980). "A Close Encounter With Sci-Fi Fans". Los Angeles Times. p. I5.
↑ "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved October 11, 2013.

External links

Preceded by 37th World Science Fiction Convention Seacon '79 in Brighton, UK (1979)	List of Worldcons 38th World Science Fiction Convention in Boston, USA (1980)	Succeeded by 39th World Science Fiction Convention Denvention Two in Denver, USA (1981)

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