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25th World Science Fiction Convention

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Genre
  
Science fiction

Location(s)
  
New York City

Attendance
  
1,500

Venue
  
Statler Hilton Hotel

Country
  
United States

Inaugurated
  
August 31-September 4, 1967

The 25th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as NyCon 3 or Nycon 3, was held August 31-September 4, 1967, at the Statler Hilton Hotel in New York, New York, United States.

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The chairmen were Ted White and Dave Van Arnam. The guests of honor were Lester del Rey (pro) and Bob Tucker (fan). The toastmaster was Harlan Ellison. Total attendance was approximately 1,500.

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. Other awards, including the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, are also presented each year at Worldcon.

Hugo Awards

  • Best Novel: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein
  • Best Novelette: "The Last Castle" by Jack Vance
  • Best Short Story: "Neutron Star" by Larry Niven
  • Best Professional Artist: Jack Gaughan
  • Best Dramatic Presentation: "The Menagerie" (Star Trek)
  • Best Professional Magazine: if
  • Best Fanzine: Niekas edited by Ed Meskys and Felice Rolfe
  • Best Fan Artist: Jack Gaughan
  • Best Fan Writer: Alexei Panshin

    • Other awards

  • Special Award: CBS Television for 21st Century

    • References

    25th World Science Fiction Convention Wikipedia
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