40th World Science Fiction Convention

The 40th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Chicon IV, was held on 2–6 September 1982 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

The chairmen were Ross Pavlac and Larry Propp; Larry Smith and Bob Hillis were vice-chairmen.

Participants
Attendance was 4,275.

Guests of Honor

 * A. Bertram Chandler (pro)
 * Frank Kelly Freas (pro)
 * Lee Hoffman (fan).
 * Marta Randall (toastmaster)

Other notable participants
Other notable attendees included Muppets creator Jim Henson and actor Jeff Pomerantz.

1982 Hugo Awards
At Chicon IV, the Hugo Awards were made of a lucite rocket on a wooden base. This is the only time lucite was used for the award.


 * Best Novel: Downbelow Station by C. J. Cherryh
 * Best Novella: "The Saturn Game" by Poul Anderson
 * Best Novelette: "Unicorn Variations" by Roger Zelazny
 * Best Short Story: "The Pusher" by John Varley
 * Best Non-Fiction Book: Danse Macabre by Stephen King
 * Best Dramatic Presentation: Raiders of the Lost Ark
 * Best Professional Editor: Edward L. Ferman
 * Best Professional Artist: Michael Whelan
 * Best Fanzine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
 * Best Fan Writer: Richard E. Geis
 * Best Fan Artist: Victoria Poyser

Other awards

 * Special Award: Mike Glyer for "keeping the fan in fanzine publishing"
 * John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Alexis A. Gilliland