26th World Science Fiction Convention
# 26th World Science Fiction Convention

The 26th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Baycon, was held on 29 August–2 September 1968 at the Claremont Hotel in Berkeley, California, United States.

In 1968, Worldcon, annual World Science Fiction Convention, was combined with Westercon, the annual West Coast Science Fantasy Conference, sharing guests of honor and chairmen. The chairmen were Bill Donaho, Alva Rogers, and J. Ben Stark.

## Participants

Attendance was approximately 1,430.

### Guests of Honor

* Philip José Farmer (pro)
* Walter J. Daugherty (fan)
* Robert Silverberg (toastmaster)

## Awards

The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards, the oldest and most noteworthy award for science fiction. Selection of the recipients is by vote of the Worldcon members. Categories include novels and short fiction, artwork, dramatic presentations, and various professional and fandom activities.

Other awards may be presented at Worldcon at the discretion of the individual convention committee. This has often included the national SF awards of the host country, such as the Japanese Seiun Awards as part of Nippon 2007, and the Prix Aurora Awards as part of Anticipation in 2009. The Astounding Award for Best New Writer and the Sidewise Award, though not sponsored by the Worldcon, are usually presented, as well as the Chesley Awards, the Prometheus Award, and others.

### 1968 Hugo Awards

* Best Novel: Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny
* Best Novella:
   * "Weyr Search" by Anne McCaffrey and
   * "Riders of the Purple Wage" by Philip José Farmer (tie)
* Best Novelette: "Gonna Roll Them Bones" by Fritz Leiber
* Best Short Story: "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" by Harlan Ellison
* Best Dramatic Presentation: "The City on the Edge of Forever" (Star Trek episode, original script by Harlan Ellison)
* Best Professional Artist: Jack Gaughan
* Best Professional Magazine: if
* Best Fanzine: Amra, edited by George Scithers
* Best Fan Artist: George Barr
* Best Fan Writer: Ted White

### Other awards

* Special Award: Harlan Ellison for Dangerous Visions
* Special Award: Gene Roddenberry for Star Trek
