42nd World Science Fiction Convention

The 42nd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as L.A.con II, was held August 30–September 3, 1984, at the Anaheim Hilton and the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, United States.

L.A.con II, the 42nd World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates30 August–3 September 1984
VenueAnaheim Hilton and the Anaheim Convention Center
Location(s)Anaheim, California
CountryUnited States
Attendance8,365
Filing statusnon-profit

The chairmen were Craig Miller and Milt Stevens. The Guests of Honor were Gordon R. Dickson (pro) and Dick Eney (fan). Robert Bloch was the Toastmaster for the Hugo Ceremony, and Jerry Pournelle was the Master of Ceremonies for the Other Awards Ceremony. Total attendance was 8,365, a record and the largest to date.

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

Other awards
  • John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: R. A. MacAvoy
  • Special Award:
    • Larry T. Shaw for lifetime achievement as a science fiction editor
    • Robert Bloch for fifty years as a science fiction professional

Notable events

At the convention Robert Heinlein appeared, continuing his campaign to encourage science fiction fans to make blood donations.

A.E. Van Vogt appeared at the convention.

gollark: I can send... a random shadow walker hatchling...
gollark: Madness.
gollark: <@306228181336195073> Er, do you want to trade that omen for my deipsisisisy one?
gollark: I'm scroll-locked.
gollark: Shame there aren't pink ones about.

See also
  • World Science Fiction Society

References
  1. "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
Preceded by
41st World Science Fiction Convention
ConStellation in Baltimore, United States (1983)		 List of Worldcons
42nd World Science Fiction Convention
L.A.con II in Anaheim, United States (1984)		 Succeeded by
43rd World Science Fiction Convention
Aussiecon Two in Melbourne, Australia (1985)
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