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| L.A.con II, the 42nd World Science Fiction Convention | |
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| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 30 August–3 September 1984 |
| Venue | Anaheim Hilton and the Anaheim Convention Center |
| Location(s) | Anaheim, California |
| Country | United States |
| Attendance | 8,365 |
| Filing status | non-profit |
The 42nd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as L.A.con II, was held on 30 August–3 September 1984 at the Anaheim Hilton and the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, United States.
The chairmen were Craig Miller and Milt Stevens.
Attendance was 8,365, the record As of 2021[update].
A.E. Van Vogt attended the convention.
Robert Heinlein appeared, continuing his campaign to encourage science fiction fans to make blood donations.
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Main article: Hugo Award |
The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards,[1] 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.[1][2]
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,[3] 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.[3]
