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The 63rd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) was Interaction, which was held in Glasgow, Scotland 4-8 August, 2005. The event was also Eurocon. The Venue for 63rd Worldcon was Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) with the attached Clyde Auditorium (often called "The Armadillo") and the nearby Moat House Hotel. Parties took place at the Hilton Hotel.
The total registered membership of the convention was 5283, of which 4231 physically attended. The members represented 35 different nationalities. By far the largest contingents were from the USA and the UK. The organising committee was co-chaired by Colin Harris and Vincent Docherty.
Programme and events
Guests of Honour
The guests of honour were:Special guests of the event were Alan Lee and professor David Southwood.
Worldcon Site Selection
Due to the changes in the World Science Fiction Society rules, no Worldcon site selection took place at this convention. The site for the 65th World Science Fiction Convention was decided in the 62nd World Science Fiction Convention and the next site selection will take place at the 64th World Science Fiction Convention.Hugo Awards
The Hugo Awards given at the convention for achievements in the field of Science Fiction for the year 2004 were:
- Best Novel: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
- Best Novella: The Concrete Jungle by Charles Stross
- Best Novelette: The Faery Handbag by Kelly Link
- Best Short Story: Travels with My Cats by Mike Resnick
- Best Related Book: The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction, edited by Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn
- Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form: The Incredibles, written & directed by Brad Bird
- Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form: "33" - Battlestar Galactica, written by Ronald D. Moore and directed by Michael Rymer
- Best Professional Editor: Ellen Datlow
- Best Professional Artist: Jim Burns
- Best Semiprozine: Ansible, edited by David Langford
- Best Fanzine: Plokta, edited by Alison Scott, Steve Davies and Mike Scott
- Best Fan Writer: David Langford
- Best Fan Artist: Sue Mason
- Best Web Site: SciFiction (SciFiction), edited by Ellen Datlow. Craig Engler, general manager
- John W. Campbell Award for best new writer (not a Hugo Award): Elizabeth Bear
- Special Interaction Committee Award (not a Hugo Award): David Pringle
List of Participating Writers and Artists
In addition to the guests of honour, notable participating science fiction and fantasy writers and artists included:
- Brian Aldiss
- Iain M. Banks
- Stephen Baxter
- Terry Brooks
- Jim Burns
- Susanna Clarke
- Jonathan Clements
- John Clute
- Cory Doctorow
- Greer Gilman
- Simon Green
- Joe Haldeman
- Peter F. Hamilton
- Harry Harrison
- Robin Hobb
- P. C. Hodgell
- James P. Hogan
- Tanya Huff
- Ellen Kushner
- Alan Lee
- Anne McCaffrey
- Ian McDonald
- Ken MacLeod
- George R. R. Martin
- China Miéville
- Elizabeth Moon
- John Picacio
- Terry Pratchett
- Robert Rankin
- Alastair Reynolds
- Justina Robson
- Kim Stanley Robinson
- Delia Sherman
- Robert Silverberg
- Michael Swanwick
- Harry Turtledove
- Connie Willis
- Frank Wu
See also
External links
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