The winners of this year's retrospective Hugo Awards, honoring work of 1953.

Best Novel: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
(#2: Childhood's End, Clarke, #3: Mission of Gravity, Clement, #4: Caves of Steel, Asimov, #5: More Than Human, Sturgeon)

Best Novella: A Case of Conscience by James Blish

Best Novelette: Earthman, Come Home by James Blish

Best Short Story: The Nine Billion Names of God by Arthur C. Clarke

Best Related Book: Conquest of the Moon by Wernher von Braun et al

Best Professional Editor: John W. Campbell, Jr

Best Professional Artist: Chesley Bonestall

Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form: The War of the Worlds
(#2: Duck Dodgers in the 24 1/2 th Century, #3: It Came From Outer Space, #4: The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms, #5: Invaders From Mars

Best Fanzine: Slant

Best Fan Writer: Bob Tucker