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52nd World Science Fiction Convention
The 52nd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as ConAdian, was held on 1–5 September 1994 at the Crowne Plaza, Place Louis Riel, and Sheraton hotels, and the Winnipeg Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The chairman was John Mansfield. Participants Attendance was approximately 3,570. Guests of Honour * Anne McCaffrey (pro) * George Barr (artist) * Robert Runte (fan) * Barry B. Longyear (toastmaster) Awards 1994 Hugo Awards * Best Novel: ''Green Mars'' by Kim Stanley Robinson * Best Novella: "Down in the Bottomlands" by Harry Turtledove * Best Novelette: "Georgia on My Mind" by Charles Sheffield * Best Short Story: "Death on the Nile" by Connie Willis * Best Non-Fiction Book: ''The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction'' by John Clute and Peter Nicholls * Best Dramatic Presentation: ''Jurassic Park'' * Best Original Artwork: Space Fantasy Commemorative Stamp Booklet by Stephen Hickman * Best Professional Editor: Kristine Kat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 World Science Fiction Convention Logo
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