The 28th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Heicon '70, was held on 20–24 August 1970 at the Stadthalle Heidelberg in Heidelberg, West Germany.
Heicon '70, the 28th World Science Fiction Convention
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 World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards,[1] the oldest and most noteworthy award for science fiction. Selection of the recipients is by vote of the Worldcon members. Categories include novels and short fiction, artwork, dramatic presentations, and various professional and fandom activities.[1][2]
^ ab. WSFS Constitution. World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
^Franklin, Jon (October 30, 1977). "Star roars: this year's champs in science fiction". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, MD. p. D5. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
^ ab"Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
External links
NESFA.org: 1970 convention notes 2007-02-09 at the Wayback Machine
28th, world, science, fiction, convention, worldcon, also, known, heicon, held, august, 1970, stadthalle, heidelberg, heidelberg, west, germany, heicon, genrescience, fictiondates20, august, 1970venuestadthalle, heidelberglocation, heidelbergcountrywest, germa. The 28th World Science Fiction Convention Worldcon also known as Heicon 70 was held on 20 24 August 1970 at the Stadthalle Heidelberg in Heidelberg West Germany Heicon 70 the 28th World Science Fiction ConventionGenreScience fictionDates20 24 August 1970VenueStadthalle HeidelbergLocation s HeidelbergCountryWest GermanyAttendance 620Filing statusnon profitManfred 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 Contents 1 Participants 1 1 Guests of Honor 2 Awards 2 1 1970 Hugo Awards 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksParticipants EditAttendance was approximately 620 Guests of Honor Edit E C Tubb UK pro Robert Silverberg US pro Herbert W Franke Germany pro Elliot K Shorter fan the 1970 TAFF winner John Brunner toastmaster Awards EditMain article Hugo Award The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards 1 the oldest and most noteworthy award for science fiction Selection of the recipients is by vote of the Worldcon members Categories include novels and short fiction artwork dramatic presentations and various professional and fandom activities 1 2 Other awards may be presented at Worldcon at the discretion of the individual convention committee This has often included the national SF awards of the host country such as the Japanese Seiun Awards as part of Nippon 2007 3 and the Prix Aurora Awards as part of Anticipation in 2009 The Astounding Award for Best New Writer and the Sidewise Award though not sponsored by the Worldcon are usually presented as well as the Chesley Awards the Prometheus Award and others 3 1970 Hugo Awards Edit 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 amp 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 KirkSee also EditHugo Award Science fiction Speculative fiction World Science Fiction Society WorldconReferences Edit a b Article 3 Hugo Awards WSFS Constitution World Science Fiction Society 2008 Archived from the original on May 20 2011 Retrieved April 5 2009 Franklin Jon October 30 1977 Star roars this year s champs in science fiction The Baltimore Sun Baltimore MD p D5 Retrieved March 3 2011 a b Awards Nippon2007 65th World Science Fiction Convention Retrieved March 15 2009 External links EditNESFA org The Long List NESFA org 1970 convention notes Archived 2007 02 09 at the Wayback Machine Hugo org 1970 Hugo AwardsPreceded by27th World Science Fiction ConventionSt Louiscon in St Louis Missouri United States 1969 List of Worldcons28th World Science Fiction ConventionHeicon 70 in Heidelberg Germany 1970 Succeeded by29th World Science Fiction ConventionNoreascon I in Boston Massachusetts United States 1971 Portals Speculative fiction Novels Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 28th World Science Fiction Convention amp oldid 1130252490, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
