62nd World Science Fiction Convention

62nd Worldcon (2004)
Noreascon 4, the 62nd World Science Fiction Convention
"Lensman Family" logo for Noreascon 4
GenreScience fiction
Dates2–6 September 2004
VenueHynes Convention Center
Location(s)Boston, Massachusetts
CountryUnited States
Attendance6,008
Organized byMassachusetts Convention Fandom, Inc.
Filing status501(c)(3) non-profit
Websitenoreascon.org

The 62nd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Noreascon 4, was held on 2–6 September 2004 at the Hynes Convention Center, Sheraton Boston Hotel and Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.[1]

The convention was organized by Massachusetts Convention Fandom, Inc., and the organizing committee was chaired by Deb Geisler.

Participants

Attendance was 6,008, out of 7,485 paid memberships.

Guests of Honor

  • Terry Pratchett (pro)
  • William Tenn (pro)
  • Jack Speer (fan)
  • Peter Weston (fan)

Other participating writers

In addition to the guests of honor, notable science fiction writers participating to the convention included:

Awards

The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards,[2] 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.[2][3]

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,[4] 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.[4][5]

2004 Hugo Awards

1954 Retro Hugo Awards

Other awards

Future site selection

The 65th World Science Fiction Convention was awarded to Nippon 2007 in the city of Yokohama, Japan. The convention was the first to be held in Asia.

See also

References

  1. ^ Van Gelder, Lawrence (2004-04-14). "Arts Briefing: Sci-Fi Nominees". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2012-03-26. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
  2. ^ a b "Article 3: Hugo Awards". WSFS Constitution. World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
  3. ^ Franklin, Jon (October 30, 1977). "Star roars: this year's champs in science fiction". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, MD. p. D5. Archived from the original on March 8, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
  4. ^ a b "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Archived from the original on August 2, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
  5. ^ "2004 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on 2011-05-07. Retrieved 2011-03-04.

External links

  • Noreascon official website
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