37th World Science Fiction Convention

The 37th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Seacon '79, was held on 23–26 August 1979 at the Metropole Hotel in Brighton, United Kingdom.

The convention committee was chaired by Peter Weston.

Participants
Attendance was 3,114.

Guests of Honour

 * Brian Aldiss (UK)
 * Fritz Leiber (US)
 * Harry Bell (fan)
 * Bob Shaw (toastmaster)

1979 Hugo Awards

 * Best Novel: Dreamsnake by Vonda McIntyre
 * Best Novella: "The Persistence of Vision" by John Varley
 * Best Novelette: "Hunter's Moon" by Poul Anderson
 * Best Short Story: "Cassandra" by C. J. Cherryh
 * Best Dramatic Presentation: Superman
 * Best Professional Editor: Ben Bova
 * Best Professional Artist: Vincent DiFate
 * Best Fanzine: Science Fiction Review, edited by Richard E. Geis
 * Best Fan Writer: Bob Shaw
 * Best Fan Artist: Bill Rotsler

Other awards

 * John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Stephen R. Donaldson
 * Gandalf Awards:
 * Gandalf Grand Master Award: Ursula K. Le Guin
 * Gandalf Award for Book-Length Fantasy: The White Dragon by Anne McCaffrey