11th World Science Fiction Convention
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The 11th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Philcon II, was held on 5–7 September 1953 at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.[1][2] It was the first Worldcon to present the Hugo Awards.
The supporting organization was the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society. The chairman was Milton A. Rothman, replacing the late James A. Williams.[3]
Participants
Attendance was approximately 750.
Guests of Honor
- Willy Ley
- Isaac Asimov (toastmaster)
Awards
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1953 Hugo Awards
This Worldcon was the first one that awarded Hugo Awards. The next one (the 12th) did not do so, but since the 13th, Hugo Awards have been a permanent fixture of Worldcons.
- Best Novel: The Demolished Man, by Alfred Bester (Galaxy January, February, March 1952; Shasta, 1951)
- Best Professional Magazine: (tie)
- Astounding Science Fiction, edited by John W. Campbell, Jr.
- Galaxy Science Fiction, edited by H. L. Gold
- Best Cover Artist: (tie)
- Best Interior Illustrator: Virgil Finlay
- Excellence in Fact Articles: Willy Ley
- Best New SF Author or Artist: Philip José Farmer
- #1 Fan Personality: Forrest J. Ackerman
See also
References
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