39th World Science Fiction Convention
The 39th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Denvention II, was held September 3–7, 1981, at the Denver Hilton Hotel in Denver, Colorado, United States.
The chairmen were Suzanne Carnival and Don C. Thompson. The guests of honor were Clifford D. Simak, C. L. Moore, and Rusty Hevelin. Extra special guest was Robert Heinlein who had been the guest of honor at the 1941 Worldcon, the first to be held in Denver. The toastmaster was Ed Bryant. Total attendance was 3,792.Awards
Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: The Snow Queen by Joan D. Vinge
- Best Novella: "Lost Dorsai" by Gordon R. Dickson
- Best Novelette: "The Cloak and the Staff" by Gordon R. Dickson
- Best Short Story: "Grotto of the Dancing Deer" by Clifford D. Simak
- Best Non-Fiction Book: Cosmos by Carl Sagan
- Best Dramatic Presentation: The Empire Strikes Back
- Best Professional Editor: Edward L. Ferman
- Best Professional Artist: Michael Whelan
- Best Fanzine: Locus, edited by Charles N. Brown
- Best Fan Writer: Susan Wood
- Best Fan Artist: Victoria Poyser
Other awards
- Special Award: Edward L. Ferman for his effort to expand and improve the field
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Somtow Sucharitkul
