40th World Science Fiction Convention

Chicon IV, the 40th World Science Fiction Convention
Genre	Science fiction
Dates	2–6 September 1982
Venue	Hyatt Regency Chicago
Location(s)	Chicago, Illinois
Country	United States
Attendance	4,275
Filing status	non-profit

The 40th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Chicon IV, was held September 2–6, 1982, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

The chairmen were Ross Pavlac and Larry Propp; Larry Smith and Bob Hillis were vice-chairmen. The guests of honor were A. Bertram Chandler (pro), Frank Kelly Freas (pro), and Lee Hoffman (fan). The toastmaster was Marta Randall. Total attendance was 4,275. Other notable attendees included Muppets creator Jim Henson and actor Jeff Pomerantz.[1]

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.[2]

Hugo Awards

At Chicon IV, the Hugo Awards were made of a lucite rocket on a wooden base. This is the only time lucite was used for the award.

Best Novel: Downbelow Station by C. J. Cherryh
Best Novella: "The Saturn Game" by Poul Anderson
Best Novelette: "Unicorn Variations" by Roger Zelazny
Best Short Story: "The Pusher" by John Varley
Best Non-Fiction Book: Danse Macabre by Stephen King
Best Dramatic Presentation: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Best Professional Editor: Edward L. Ferman
Best Professional Artist: Michael Whelan
Best Fanzine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
Best Fan Writer: Richard E. Geis
Best Fan Artist: Victoria Poyser

Other awards

Special Award: Mike Glyer for "keeping the fan in fanzine publishing"
John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Alexis A. Gilliland[3]

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References

"Looping Chicagoland". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, IL: Tribune Publishing. September 3, 1982. pp. 1–20. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
"Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
Galvan, Manuel (September 7, 1982). "Science-fiction awards given to out-of-this-world writers". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, IL: Tribune Publishing. pp. 1–16. Retrieved March 7, 2015.

External links

"Chicon IV Program Book" (PDF). (30.6Mb)
NESFA.org: The Long List
NESFA.org: 1982 convention notes

Preceded by 39th World Science Fiction Convention Denvention Two in Denver, United States (1981)	List of Worldcons 40th World Science Fiction Convention Chicon IV in Chicago, United States (1982)	Succeeded by 41st World Science Fiction Convention ConStellation in Baltimore, United States (1983)

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[chtr820903-1] "Looping Chicagoland". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, IL: Tribune Publishing. September 3, 1982. pp. 1–20. Retrieved March 7, 2015.

[hugofaq-2] "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.

[chtr820907-3] Galvan, Manuel (September 7, 1982). "Science-fiction awards given to out-of-this-world writers". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, IL: Tribune Publishing. pp. 1–16. Retrieved March 7, 2015.