The 32nd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Discon II, was held on 29 August–2 September 1974 at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C., United States.
The official co-chairmen were Jay and Alice Haldeman; Ron Bounds was the vice-chairman.
Participants
Attendance was 3,587.
Guests of honor
Roger Zelazny (pro) Jay Kay Klein (fan) Andrew J. Offutt (toastmaster)
Awards
1974 Hugo Awards
Best Novel: Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke Best Novella: "The Girl Who Was Plugged In" by James Tiptree, Jr. Best Novelette: "The Deathbird" by Harlan Ellison Best Short Story: "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" by Ursula K. Le Guin Best Dramatic Presentation: Sleeper Best Professional Editor: Ben Bova Best Professional Artist: Frank Kelly Freas Best Amateur Magazine (tie): Algol, edited by Andy Porter The Alien Critic, edited by Richard E. Geis Best Fan Writer: Susan Wood Best Fan Artist: Tim Kirk
Other awards
John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer (tie): Spider Robinson Lisa Tuttle Gandalf Grand Master Award: J. R. R. Tolkien
See also
Hugo Award Science fiction Speculative fiction World Science Fiction Society Worldcon
References
External links
NESFA.org: The Long List NESFA.org: 1974 convention notes