15th World Science Fiction Convention

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Genre Science fiction Location(s) London Inaugurated September 6–9, 1957		Venue King's Court Hotel Country England Attendance 268

The 15th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Loncon I, was held 6–9 September 1957 at the King's Court Hotel in London, England. It was the first Worldcon held outside North America.

The chairman was Ted Carnell. The guest of honor was John W. Campbell, Jr., the editor of Astounding magazine. Total attendance was 268. Events included a "fancy dress ball" on the evening of Friday, September 6.

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. Results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society.

Best American Professional Magazine: Astounding Science Fiction edited by John W. Campbell, Jr.

Best British Professional Magazine: New Worlds edited by John Carnell

Best Fanzine: Science Fiction Times edited by James V. Taurasi, Sr., Ray Van Houten, and Frank R. Prieto, Jr.

References

15th World Science Fiction Convention Wikipedia

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