15th World Science Fiction Convention

Loncon I, the 15th World Science Fiction Convention
Genre	Science fiction
Venue	King's Court Hotel
Location(s)	London
Country	England
Inaugurated	September 6-9, 1957
Attendance	268

The 15th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Loncon I, was held 6–9 September 1957 at the King's Court Hotel in London, England. It was the first Worldcon held outside North America.

The chairman was Ted Carnell. The guest of honor was John W. Campbell, Jr., the editor of Astounding magazine. Total attendance was 268. Events included a "fancy dress ball" on the evening of Friday, September 6th.

Awards

The Hugo Awards, named after Hugo Gernsback, are presented every year for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. Results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society.

• Best American Professional Magazine: Astounding Science Fiction edited by John W. Campbell, Jr.
• Best British Professional Magazine: New Worlds edited by John Carnell
• Best Fanzine: Science Fiction Times edited by James V. Taurasi, Sr., Ray Van Houten, and Frank R. Prieto, Jr.

See also

• World Science Fiction Society

External links

• nesfa.org - 1957 convention notes
• THEN Archive - 1957

Preceded by 14th World Science Fiction Convention NYCon II in New York, USA (1956)

List of Worldcons 15th World Science Fiction Convention in London, UK (1957)

Succeeded by 16th World Science Fiction Convention Solacon in Los Angeles, USA (1958)