The 23rd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Loncon II, was held on 27–30 August 1965 at the Mount Royal Hotel in London, United Kingdom. It was the second Worldcon to be held in London, following the original Loncon in 1957.
The chairman was Ella Parker.
Participants
Attendance was approximately 350.
Guests of Honour
Brian W. Aldiss Tom Boardman (toastmaster)
Awards
1965 Hugo Awards
Best Novel: The Wanderer by Fritz Leiber Best Short Story: "Soldier, Ask Not" by Gordon R. Dickson Best Dramatic Presentation: Dr. Strangelove Best Professional Artist: John Schoenherr Best Professional Magazine: Analog Best Fanzine: Yandro edited by Robert and Juanita Coulson Publisher: Ballantine Books
See also
Hugo Award Science fiction Speculative fiction World Science Fiction Society Worldcon
References
External links
NESFA.org: The Long List NESFA.org: 1965 convention notes Hugo.org: 1965 Hugo Awards