33rd World Science Fiction Convention
The 33rd World Science Fiction Convention, called Aussiecon, was held in Melbourne, Australia, August 14–17, 1975, at the Southern Cross Hotel.
The guests of honour were Ursula K. Le Guin, Susan Wood, Mike Glicksohn, and Donald Tuck. Aussiecon was significant in the development of cohesive Australian activity around science fiction and fantasy fandom. The chairman was Robin Johnson. The toastmaster was John Bangsund. Total attendance was 606.Awards
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin
- Best Novella: "A Song for Lya" by George R. R. Martin
- Best Novelette: "Adrift Just Off the Islets of Langerhans: Latitude 38° 54′ N, Longitude 77° 00′ 13″ W" by Harlan Ellison
- Best Short Story: "The Hole Man" by Larry Niven
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Young Frankenstein
- Best Professional Editor: Ben Bova
- Best Professional Artist: Frank Kelly Freas
- Best Amateur Magazine: The Alien Critic, edited by Richard E. Geis
- Best Fan Writer: Richard E. Geis
- Best Fan Artist: Bill Rotsler
Other awards
- Special Award: Donald A. Wollheim as "the fan who has done everything"
- Special Award: Walt Lee for Reference Guide to Fantastic Films
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: P. J. Plauger
- Gandalf Grand Master Award: Fritz Leiber
