The 21st World Science Fiction Convention ( Worldcon), also known as Discon I, was held on 31 August–2 September 1963 at the Statler-Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., United States. The chairman was George Scithers.

Participants

Attendance was approximately 600.

Guests of Honor

* Murray Leinster *

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Programming and events

Following the convention, Advent:Publishers published ''The Proceedings: Discon'', edited by Richard Eney. The book includes transcripts of lectures and panels given during the course of the convention and includes numerous photographs as well.

Awards

1963 Hugo Awards

* Best Novel: '' The Man in the High Castle'' by

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" by Jack Vance * Best Professional Artist:

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* Best Professional Magazine: '' Fantasy & Science Fiction'' * Best Amateur Magazine: ''

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Other awards

* Special Award: P. Schuyler Miller for book reviews in ''

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for science articles in '' Fantasy & Science Fiction'' *

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References

External links

NESFA.org: The Long List

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