41st World Science Fiction Convention

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The 41st World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as ConStellation, was held 1–5 September 1983 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. The chairman was Michael J. Walsh. The guests of honor were John Brunner (pro) and David A. Kyle (fan). The toastmaster was Jack L. Chalker. Total attendance was approximately 6,400.

[edit] Awards

• Hugo Awards:
  • Best Novel: Foundation's Edge by Isaac Asimov
  • Best Novella: "Souls" by Joanna Russ
  • Best Novelette: "Fire Watch" by Connie Willis
  • Best Short Story: "Melancholy Elephants" by Spider Robinson
  • Best Non-Fiction Book: Isaac Asimov: The Foundations of Science Fiction by James E. Gunn
  • Best Dramatic Presentation: Blade Runner
  • Best Professional Editor: Edward L. Ferman
  • Best Professional Artist: Michael Whelan
  • Best Fanzine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
  • Best Fan Writer: Richard E. Geis
  • Best Fan Artist: Alexis Gilliland

• John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Paul O. Williams

[edit] See also

• World Science Fiction Society

[edit] External links

• NESFA.org: The Long List
• NESFA.org: 1983 convention notes
• Hugo.org: 1983 Hugo Awards

Preceded by 40th World Science Fiction Convention Chicon IV in Chicago, USA (1982)

List of Worldcons 41st World Science Fiction Convention in Baltimore, USA (1983)

Succeeded by 42nd World Science Fiction Convention L.A.con II in Anaheim, USA (1984)