1979 in science fiction
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The year 1979 was marked, in science fiction, by the following:
Events
- The first issue of Chinese science fiction magazine Science Fiction World is published
- The 37th annual Worldcon, Seacon '79, is held in Brighton, UK
Births and deaths
Births
Deaths
Literary releases
Movies
Television
Video games
Awards
Hugos
- Best novel: Dreamsnake, by Vonda N. McIntyre[1]
- Best novella: The Persistence of Vision, by John Varley[1]
- Best novelette: "Hunter's Moon", by Poul Anderson[1]
- Best short story: "Cassandra", by C. J. Cherryh[1]
- Best dramatic presentation: Superman, Directed by Richard Donner; screenplay by Mario Puzo and David Newman and Leslie Newman & Robert Benton; story by Mario Puzo; based on characters created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster[1]
- Best professional editor: Ben Bova[1]
- Best professional artist: Vincent Di Fate[1]
- Best fanzine: Science Fiction Review, ed. by Richard E. Geis[1]
- Best fan writer: Bob Shaw[1]
- Best fan artist: William Rotsler[1]