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22nd World Science Fiction Convention

22nd Worldcon (1964)

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22nd Worldcon (1964)

FieldValue
namePacificon II, the 22nd World Science Fiction Convention
image[[File:Worldcon 022 Pacificon II logo.jpg232px]]
genreScience fiction
venueHotel Leamington
locationOakland, California
countryUnited States
dates4–7 September 1964
filingNon-profit
attendance~523

The 22nd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Pacificon II, was held on 4–7 September 1964 at the Hotel Leamington in Oakland, California, United States.

Pacificon was combined with Westercon, the annual West Coast Science Fantasy Conference, sharing guests of honor and chairmen. The chairmen were J. Ben Stark and Al haLevy.

Participants

Approximately 523 people attended.

Guests of honor

  • Leigh Brackett (pro)
  • Edmond Hamilton (pro)
  • Forrest J Ackerman (fan)
  • Anthony Boucher (toastmaster)

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Awards

1964 Hugo Awards

  • Best Novel: Way Station by Clifford D. Simak
  • Best Short Fiction: "No Truce with Kings" by Poul Anderson
  • Best Professional Artist: Ed Emshwiller
  • Best Professional Magazine: Analog
  • Best Amateur Magazine: Amra, edited by George Scithers
  • Best SF Book Publisher: Ace Books

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