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49th World Science Fiction Convention

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The 49th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Chicon V, was held on 29 August–2 September 1991 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, Illinois, United States.[1][2][3][4]

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

The convention was chaired by Kathleen Meyer.

Participants

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Attendance was 5,661.

Guests of Honor

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[5]

Other notable program participants

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Other participants included author Clive Barker and psychologist Timothy Leary.[6][7]

Awards

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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]

1991 Hugo Awards

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Other awards

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Kening, Dan (1991-09-02). "Hugo Awards Honor Science Fiction's Finest". Chicago Tribune. p. 10. Retrieved 2012-09-02.
  2. ^ a b "Brains Over Brawn Wins Hugo Award". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. 1991-09-03. p. 2A. Retrieved 2010-03-29.
  3. ^ Kening, Dan (1991-08-30). "Truth Is Stranger Than Science Fiction At This Convention". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2012-09-02.
  4. ^ Brotman, Barbara (1991-09-02). "Universe Of The Mind: Sci-fi Convention A Party For The Misfits Who Run The World". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2012-09-02.
  5. ^ Kening, Dan (1991-09-02). "Science-fiction Masqueraders Dress To Thrill". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2012-09-02.
  6. ^ Leurdijk, Anneke (1991-08-30). "The World Of Science Fiction". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2012-09-03.
  7. ^ Voedisch, Lynn (1991-08-30). "A stellar weekend: Area sci-fi fans look forward to far-out fun". Chicago Sun-Times. p. 41.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ a b "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Archived from the original on August 2, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
  11. ^ "1991 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on 2011-05-07. Retrieved 2011-03-04.
  12. ^ "Bookmarks". Los Angeles Daily News. 1991-09-08. Retrieved 2010-02-10.
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Preceded by
48th World Science Fiction Convention
ConFiction in The Hague, Netherlands (1990)
 List of Worldcons
49th World Science Fiction Convention
Chicon V in Chicago, Illinois, United States (1991) 		Succeeded by
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