28th World Science Fiction Convention
The 28th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Heicon '70, was held 20–24 August 1970 at the Stadthalle Heidelberg in Heidelberg, West Germany.
| Heicon '70, the 28th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 20–24 August 1970 |
| Venue | Stadthalle Heidelberg |
| Location(s) | Heidelberg |
| Country | West Germany |
| Attendance | 620 |
| Filing status | non-profit |
Manfred Kage eventually became Heicon's convention chairman, the last of more than a dozen fans who briefly held the position during the convention's rocky organizational period. The professional guests of honor were E. C. Tubb (UK), Robert Silverberg (US), and Herbert W. Franke (Germany). Elliot K. Shorter, the 1970 Trans Atlantic Fan Fund (TAFF) winner, was the fan guest of honor. The toastmaster was John Brunner. Total attendance was approximately 620.
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. The results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society. Other awards, including the Astounding Award for Best New Writer (since 1973; named "John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer" until 2019), are also presented at each year's Worldcon.[1]
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
- Best Novella: "Ship of Shadows" by Fritz Leiber
- Best Short Story: "Time Considered as a Helix of Semi-Precious Stones" by Samuel R. Delany
- Best Dramatic Presentation: News coverage of Apollo XI
- Best Professional Magazine: Fantasy & Science Fiction
- Best Professional Artist: Frank Kelly Freas
- Best Fanzine: Science Fiction Review, edited by Richard E. Geis
- Best Fan Writer: Bob Tucker
- Best Fan Artist: Tim Kirk
See also
- World Science Fiction Society
References
- "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
External links
| Preceded by 27th World Science Fiction Convention St. Louiscon in St. Louis, United States (1969) |
List of Worldcons 28th World Science Fiction Convention Heicon '70 in Heidelberg, Germany (1970) |
Succeeded by 29th World Science Fiction Convention Noreascon I in Boston, United States (1971) |