1957: The First UK Worldcon
A 2022 publication by Rob Hansen about Loncon, the 1957 Worldcon held in London. It covers the initial inspiration, the fan politics of the bidding process, the convention itself in detail, and the aftermath (including a lawsuit -- see Plane Trip). With commentary by Hansen, the story is mostly told in the words of contemporary fans including Forry Ackerman, Brian Aldiss, Don Allen, Greg Benford, Ron Bennett, Eric Bentcliffe, Sid Birchby, Ken Bulmer, Pam Bulmer, Ted Carnell (who chaired the convention), Vin¢ Clarke, Franklin M. Dietz, Jr., Ron Ellik, Dick Ellington, Dick Eney, Rory Faulkner, Donald E. Ford, Chuck Harris, Terry Jeeves, Dave Kyle, Eric Jones, Ethel Lindsay, Bob Madle, Mike Moorcock, Sam Moskowitz, Mike Rosenblum, Sandy Sanderson, James V. Taurasi, Arthur Thomson, Wally Weber, James White and Walt Willis.
1957: The First UK Worldcon is available from Ansible Editions in both ebook and paperback formats. The cover photograph shows the three Hugos presented, held by John Carnell (for New Worlds, best UK prozine), John W. Campbell (for Astounding, best US prozine) and John Victor Peterson (representing the editors of Science-Fiction Times, best fanzine).
Awards and Honors
- 2023 — Special Publication FAAn Award
| Publication | 2022 |
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