49th World Science Fiction Convention

The 49th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Chicon V, was held August 29–September 2, 1991, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, USA.[1][2][3][4] The convention was chaired by Kathleen Meyer. Total attendance was reported as 5,661 members.

Chicon V, the 49th World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates29 August–2 September 1991
VenueHyatt Regency Chicago
Location(s)Chicago, Illinois
CountryUnited States
Attendance5,661
Filing status501(c)(3) non-profit

Programming

The Guests of Honor were Hal Clement, Martin H. Greenberg, and Richard Powers (pro); and Jon & Joni Stopa (fan). The toastmaster was Marta Randall.[5] Notable program participants included author Clive Barker and Timothy Leary.[6][7]

Awards
1991 Hugo Award
Main article: Hugo Award

The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards,[8] the oldest and most noteworthy award for science fiction. Selection of the recipients is by vote of the Worldcon members. Categories include novels and short fiction, artwork, dramatic presentations, and various professional and fandom activities.[8][9]

Other awards may be presented at Worldcon at the discretion of the individual convention committee. This has often included the national SF awards of the host country, such as the Japanese Seiun Awards as part of Nippon 2007,[10] and the Prix Aurora Awards as part of Anticipation in 2009. The Astounding Award for Best New Writer and the Sidewise Award, though not sponsored by the Worldcon, are usually presented, as well as the Chesley Awards, the Prometheus Award, and others.[10][11]

Hugo Awards

Other awards

See also

References
  1. Kening, Dan (September 2, 1991). "Hugo Awards Honor Science Fiction's Finest". Chicago Tribune. p. 10. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  2. "Brains Over Brawn Wins Hugo Award". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. September 3, 1991. p. 2A. Retrieved March 29, 2010.
  3. Kening, Dan (August 30, 1991). "Truth Is Stranger Than Science Fiction At This Convention". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  4. Brotman, Barbara (September 2, 1991). "Universe Of The Mind: Sci-fi Convention A Party For The Misfits Who Run The World". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  5. Kening, Dan (September 2, 1991). "Science-fiction Masqueraders Dress To Thrill". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  6. Leurdijk, Anneke (August 30, 1991). "The World Of Science Fiction". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
  7. Voedisch, Lynn (August 30, 1991). "A stellar weekend: Area sci-fi fans look forward to far-out fun". Chicago Sun-Times. p. 41.
  8. "Article 3: Hugo Awards". WSFS Constitution. World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
  9. Franklin, Jon (October 30, 1977). "Star roars: this year's champs in science fiction". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, MD. p. D5. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
  10. "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
  11. "1991 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on May 7, 2011. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
  12. "Bookmarks". Los Angeles Daily News. September 8, 1991. Retrieved February 10, 2010.


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