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62nd World Science Fiction Convention

62nd Worldcon (2004)

Field	Value
name	Noreascon 4, the 62nd World Science Fiction Convention
image	[[File:62nd Worldcon logo.png	235px]]
caption	"Lensman Family" logo for Noreascon 4
genre	Science fiction
venue	Hynes Convention Center
location	Boston, Massachusetts
country	United States
dates	2–6 September 2004
organizer	Massachusetts Convention Fandom, Inc.
filing	[501(c)(3)](501-c-3) non-profit
attendance	6,008
website	[noreascon.org](http://www.noreascon.org/)

The 62nd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Noreascon 4, was held on 2–6 September 2004 at the Hynes Convention Center, Sheraton Boston Hotel and Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

The convention was organized by Massachusetts Convention Fandom, Inc., and the organizing committee was chaired by Deb Geisler.

Participants

Attendance was 6,008, out of 7,485 paid memberships.

Guests of honor

Terry Pratchett (pro)
William Tenn (pro)
Jack Speer (fan)
Peter Weston (fan)

Other participating writers

In addition to the guests of honor, notable science fiction writers participating to the convention included:

Brian Aldiss
Kevin J. Anderson
Lois McMaster Bujold
Jack L. Chalker
John Clute
Neil Gaiman
Elizabeth Hand
Harry Harrison
George R.R. Martin
Larry Niven
Robert Sheckley
Robert Silverberg
Michael Swanwick
Harry Turtledove
Connie Willis

Awards

2004 Hugo Awards

Best Novel: Paladin of Souls, by Lois McMaster Bujold
Best Novella: "The Cookie Monster," by Vernor Vinge
Best Novelette: "Legions in Time," by Michael Swanwick
Best Short Story: "A Study in Emerald," by Neil Gaiman
Best Related Book: The Chesley Awards for Science Fiction and Fantasy Art: A Retrospective, by John Grant, Elizabeth L. Humphrey, and Pamela D. Scoville
Best Professional Editor: Gardner Dozois
Best Professional Artist: Bob Eggleton
Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form: Gollum’s Acceptance Speech at the 2003 MTV Movie Awards
Best Semiprozine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown, Jennifer A. Hall, and Kirsten Gong-Wong
Best Fanzine: Emerald City, edited by Cheryl Morgan
Best Fan Writer: Dave Langford
Best Fan Artist: Frank Wu

1954 Retro Hugo Awards

Best Novel: Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury
Best Novella: "A Case of Conscience," by James Blish
Best Novelette: "Earthman, Come Home," by James Blish
Best Short Story: "The Nine Billion Names of God," by Arthur C. Clarke
Best Related Book: Conquest of the Moon, by Wernher von Braun, Fred L. Whipple & Willy Ley
Best Professional Editor: John W. Campbell, Jr.
Best Professional Artist: Chesley Bonestell
Best Dramatic Presentation: The War of the Worlds
Best Fanzine: Slant, Walt Willis, editor; James White, art editor
Best Fan Writer: Bob Tucker

Other awards

John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Jay Lake
Special Noreascon Four Committee Award: Erwin "Filthy Pierre" Strauss

Future site selection

The 65th World Science Fiction Convention was awarded to Nippon 2007 in the city of Yokohama, Japan. The convention was the first to be held in Asia.

References

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