The Hugo Awards for best science fiction works in 1953 were presented Friday, September 3, 2004 at the 62nd World Science Fiction Convention, Noreascon 4, in Boston.

Best Novel: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Best Novella: "A Case of Conscience" — James Blish (If, Sept. 1953)

Best Novelette: "Earthman, Come Home" by James Blish (Astounding, Nov. 1953)

Best Short Story: "The Nine Billion Names of God" by Arthur C. Clarke (Star Science Fiction Stories #1, Ballantine)

Best Related Book: Conquest of the Moon by Wernher von Braun, Fred L. Whipple & Willy Ley (Viking Press)

Best Dramatic Presentation, short form: The War of the Worlds

Best Professional Editor: John W. Campbell, Jr.

Best Professional Artist: Chesley Bonestell

Best Fanzine: Slant ed. Walter Willis; art editor James White

Best Fan Writer: Bob Tucker

Photos from the Retro Hugo Awards.