Location(s) Toronto, Ontario Attendance 2,900 | ||
Inaugurated August 31-September 3, 1973 | ||
The 31st World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Torcon II, was held August 31–September 3, 1973, at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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The chairman was John Millard. The guests of honor were Robert Bloch (pro) and William Rotsler (fan). The toastmaster was Lester del Rey. Total attendance was approximately 2,900.
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
Other awards
References
31st World Science Fiction Convention Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA