18th World Science Fiction Convention
18th Worldcon (1960)
The 18th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Pittcon, was held on 3–5 September 1960 at the Penn-Sheraton Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
| Pittcon, the 18th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 3–5 September 1960 |
| Venue | Penn-Sheraton Hotel |
| Location(s) | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
| Attendance | 568 |
The convention was chaired by Dirce Archer.
Participants
Guests of Honor
- James Blish
- Isaac Asimov (toastmaster)
Awards
{{#section:Worldcon|Awards}}[4]
1960 Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein
- Best Short Fiction: "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
- Best Dramatic Presentation: The Twilight Zone
- Best Professional Magazine: The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction edited by Robert P. Mills
- Best Professional Artist: Ed Emshwiller
- Best Fanzine: Cry of the Nameless by F. M. Busby, Elinor Busby, Burnett Toskey, and Wally Weber
Other awards
- Special Award: Hugo Gernsback as "The Father of Magazine Science Fiction"
See also
References
- ^ "1960 - Pittcon". Notes on the Long List of Worldcons. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
- ^ Lynch, Richard (1996-03-29). "Chapter Eight: Worldcons of the 1960s". Fan History of the 1960s. Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
- ^ Monahan, Kaspar (1960-08-31). "Conclave Here To Declare War On Film BEMs; Science Fiction Fans Say 'Monster' Angle Overdone". Pittsburgh Press. p. 31. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
- ^ "1960 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on 2011-05-07. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
External links
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