55th World Science Fiction Convention
| LoneStarCon 2, the 65th World Science Fiction Convention | |
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| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center |
| Location(s) | San Antonio, Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | August 28-September 1, 1997 |
| Attendance | 4,634 (5,614 total) |
| Organized by | Austin Literary Arts Maintenance Organization, Inc. |
| Filing status | 501(c)(3) non-profit |
| Website | |
| alamo-sf.org/lonestarcon2 | |
The 55th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), was LoneStarCon 2, also known as "The Second Occasional LoneStarCon Science Fiction Convention & Chili Cook-off". The convention was held August 28–September 1, 1997, at the Marriott Rivercenter, Marriott Riverwalk, and the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, United States.[1][2] The first LoneStarCon, held in Austin, Texas, had been the North American Science Fiction Convention (NASFiC) in 1985, when the 43rd Worldcon was held in Australia.[3]
The supporting organization was the Austin Literary Arts Maintenance Organization (ALAMO). The chairman was Karen Meschke. The Guests of Honor were Algis Budrys (pro), Michael Moorcock (pro),[4] Don Maitz (artist), and Roy Tackett (fan).[1][5] The toastmaster was Neal Barrett, Jr.[6] Total attendance was 4,634, of 5,614 paid memberships.
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.[7] 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: Blue Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson[9]
- Best Novella: "Blood of the Dragon" by George R. R. Martin
- Best Novelette: "Bicycle Repairman" by Bruce Sterling
- Best Short Story: "The Soul Selects Her Own Society: Invasion and Repulsion: A Chronological Reinterpretation of Two of Emily Dickinson's Poems: A Wellsian Perspective" by Connie Willis
- Best Non-Fiction Book: Time and Chance: an Autobiography by L. Sprague de Camp
- Best Dramatic Presentation: "Severed Dreams" (Babylon 5 episode)
- Best Professional Editor: Gardner Dozois
- Best Professional Artist: Bob Eggleton
- Best Semiprozine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
- Best Fanzine: Mimosa, edited by Nicki Lynch & Rich Lynch
- Best Fan Writer: Dave Langford
- Best Fan Artist: William Rotsler
Other awards
See also
References
- 1 2 Abell, Joe (August 24, 1997). "Sci-fi meets the Alamo: World convention to draw thousands of genre's fans and luminaries". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
A galaxy of the brightest stars in the science-fiction universe will coalesce over San Antonio Thursday when the 55th World Science Fiction Convention kicks off the Labor Day weekend at the Convention Center.
- ↑ Varney, Allen (September 19, 1997). "Not Just for Geeks: Gaming at Worldcon 97". The Austin Chronicle. Austin, TX: Nick Barbaro. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ↑ Faires, Robert (September 19, 1997). "From Scully to Spock: The Sights and Sounds of Worldcon". The Austin Chronicle. Austin, TX: Nick Barbaro. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ↑ Martini, Adrienne (September 19, 1997). "Beyond the Multiverse: Author Michael Moorcock". The Austin Chronicle. Austin, TX: Nick Barbaro. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ↑ "Quotes From Lonestarcon2". The Austin Chronicle. Austin, TX: Nick Barbaro. September 19, 1997. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ↑ Shindler, Dorman T. (August 31, 1997). "Sci-fi convention toastmaster prefers life a bit 'off the wall'". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
- ↑ Abell, Joe (August 31, 1997). "Sci-fi practitioners honored at convention". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
- ↑ "1997 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
- ↑ "Hugo Award Winners 1997". The Austin Chronicle. Austin, TX: Nick Barbaro. September 19, 1997. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
External links
- LoneStarCon 2, the 1997 Worldcon: Internet Information Center
- NESFA.org: The Long List
- NESFA.org: 1997 convention notes
- Hugo.org: 1997 Hugo Awards
| Preceded by 54th World Science Fiction Convention L.A.con III in Anaheim, United States (1996) |
List of Worldcons 55th World Science Fiction Convention in San Antonio, United States (1997) |
Succeeded by 56th World Science Fiction Convention BucConeer in Baltimore, United States (1998) |