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	Science fiction - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Science fiction is a form of speculative fiction principally dealing with the impact of imagined science and technology upon society and persons as individuals.
		The broader category of speculative fiction includes science fiction, fantasy, alternative histories (which often have no particular scientific or futuristic component), and even literary stories where the only fantastic element is the strangeness of their style.
		A science fiction writer is generally not trying to write a history of the future that they believe will happen, any more than a writer of westerns is trying to create a historically accurate depiction of the old West.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Science_fiction (1928 words)

	Science fiction convention - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Science fiction conventions are gatherings of the community of fans (called science fiction fandom) of various forms of science fiction and fantasy.
		Fantasy is usually considered alongside science fiction at conventions (the terms were used interchangeably for most of the period from 1926-1966).
		Conventions that are nominally science fiction conventions such as WorldCon are usually also fantasy conventions in all but name.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Science_fiction_convention (1051 words)

	"Science Fiction Conventions I" by Edward Willett
		I was on a couple of panels that dealt with sub-genres of science fiction, one entitled "Fantasy by Streetlight" ("Is there a place for elves in a modern multi-cultural society?"), and another, "Genre Crossing" that looked at such cross-bred fiction as vampire stories set in the Old West and science fiction mysteries.
		The kind of SF that has a lot of science in it is called "hard" science fiction, and it often tells stories based on the very latest discoveries of real science, exploring the ramifications of those discoveries on society and on the future of humanity.
		Accurately reflecting science, however, is one of the social responsibilities of the SF writer, panelists in another session concurred.
	www.edwardwillett.com /Columns/sfcons1.htm (662 words)

	Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame -- Advisory Board
		He served for nine years on the Board of Directors of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and is the founder and board chairman of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.
		Daughter of science fiction grand master Poul Anderson, Astrid Anderson Bear was raised in the science fiction realm.
		Encouraged by master science fiction author Harlan Ellison, Octavia Butler began her writing career in 1970, and made her debut with the short story, “Crossover,” which appeared in the 1971 Clarion Workshop anthology.
	www.sfhomeworld.org /about/board.asp (3560 words)

	Get Ready to Wiggle
		I’ve been to science fiction conventions a couple of times, and that’s one sort of fan culture.
		Science fiction fans are sometimes sometimes kind of skeptically non-slavish in their devotion.
		I remember being at one convention in Los Angeles when I was a teenager where William Shatner started singing some kind of song about whales and half the auditorium emptied in 16.5 seconds.
	www.swarthmore.edu /SocSci/tburke1/perma82003.html (989 words)

	Library: Science Fiction Conventions
		Science fiction author Harry H. will also be appearing at Interaction (the 63rd World Science Fiction Convention and 2005 Eurocon), in Glasgow, from August 4th to August 8th 2005.
		Science fiction author announces he has metastatic prostate cancer.
		Pauline brings you a personal appraisal of the UK's favourite annual science fiction convention and why, after 33 years without missing one, it is now almost a matter of pride for her to attend.
	www.sfcrowsnest.com /library/zones/lists/conventions.php (2232 words)

	Science Fiction Writer Robert J. Sawyer: Science Fiction Conventions
		Somehow the organizers have forgotten to promote the convention: the local SF specialty bookstore only heard about it three days before the event, and when I run into the city's biggest-name SF author at another convention in another city the following weekend, he's stunned to hear that there'd just been a con in his town.
		Some SF conventions are magnificent — a chance for a writer to meet with his or her existing audience, and to entice new readers.
		Indeed, traveling to SF conventions either with all expenses paid as Guest of Honor or even just on your own tax-deductible nickel is one of the few real perks of the science-fiction writing game.
	www.sfwriter.com /cons1.htm (512 words)

	Northwest Science Fiction Resources
		RSS is a newsfeed that will let you access Northwest Science Fiction Resources with a newsreader such as Newsgator or Pluck.
		And stay tuned to your RSS dial as we hope to have a weekly podcast of events taking place in Northwest Fandom sometime in the first part of June.
		If you have a Club, convention or anything else you would like to suggest for inclusion at this site, please feel free to use the form below to add it or email me with details.
	www.sfnorthwest.org (457 words)

	MARCON (Multiple Alternative Realities Convention) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Science Oriented Literature, Art and Education Foundation of Ohio (SOLAE).
		The Science Oriented Literature, Art and Education Foundation (SOLAE) is based in Columbus, Ohio.
		SOLAE is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote the study of science, through the reading and writing of books, and through promoting appreciation of the arts, and aiding educational efforts in this area.
	www.marcon.org (593 words)

	Science Fiction Conventions Webring (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Capricon is an annual SF convention in the Chicago area, generally held around the second weekend in Feb. Capricon changes its theme every year and incorporates that theme throughout the whole convention.
		Revoluticon is a small science fiction and fantasy convention in Asheville, North Carolina, scheduled for October 8-9, 2005.
		This is a repository and archive of Science Fiction convention materials of all sorts from the past sixty years.
	e.webring.com /hub?ring=sfcons (1831 words)

	What Are Science Fiction Conventions Like?
		Asking what a real SF convention (that is, a proper fan-run one, not a for-profit enterprise or a pure media-con) is like is inviting that old story about the blind men and the elephant.
		It depends on what you do; it also depends on which convention it is, because there is considerable variation, brought about by size, regional variation, and the quirks of the organizers.
		Lots of strange people: Science fiction fans are traditionally supposed to be people who don't fit into everyday life very well, and who prefer to concentrate on fictional worlds instead.
	www.watt-evans.com /whataresfconventionslike.html (1685 words)

	Welcome to enterthenexus.com - Home of Nexus SF Conventions
		Based upon the current number of attendees along with estimated ongoing registrations, we all agreed at a meeting on 22 May that there would not be enough money to meet commitments to attendees, guests, venue and equipment hire.
		Nexus has never had to cancel before, but we have seen many conventions fold over the years and usually with debts that prevent/delay a full refund to attendees.
		We also hope that the early cancellation will allow those who had pre-booked to take advantage of other conventions that are happening on or around the weekend of 2-4 July.
	www.enterthenexus.com (508 words)

	Science Fiction Crowsnest aka SFcrowsnest.com
		Morgan on the art of science fiction noir, his three Kovacs series books - Altered Carbon, Broken Angels, Woken Furies - and the possiblity of a new Warner Brothers movie based on the SF novels.
		Russell T Davies is to write what he describes as a paranoid science fiction thriller in a major new drama commission for BBC 3, Stuart Murphy, Controller of BBC 3, told SFcrowsnest.com.
		SF newspaper Locus reports that the favourite proving ground for science fiction authors is back from the dead.
	www.sfcrowsnest.com (1808 words)

	Balticon 40 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The BSFAN is an award-winning annual publication of the Baltimore Science Fiction Society, Inc., and it features original art, original science fiction and fantasy writing, and highlights the accomplishments of program participants at the annual science fiction convention known as Balticon.
		Convention starts at 2:00 pm Friday and runs nearly 24 hours a day till Monday at 3:00 pm.
		Most areas of the convention will close at 3:00am each night with the exception of Anime, Video, Filk and the Hopkins conversation room and the area outside the Hopkins.
	www.balticon.org (2081 words)

	SFSFC Corporate Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		San Francisco Science Fiction Conventions, Incorporated is a California non-profit corporation recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization by the Internal Revenue Service.
		SFSFC organizes science fiction conventions and other functions to promote and develop science fiction and fantasy art and literature.
		© 2004 San Francisco Science Fiction Conventions, Inc. The bridge-map logo is a service mark of SFSFC Inc. "Worldcon" and "World Science Fiction Convention" are a registered service marks of the World Science Fiction Society, an unincorporated literary society.
	www.sfsfc.org (230 words)

	The Science Fiction Fandom WebRing Information Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Science Fiction Fandom WebRing is sponsored by The Florida Association for Nucleation And Conventions (FANAC), Inc., and is intended to provide a gathering place for the Homepages of the many Science Fiction Fan Clubs, Associations, Groups, and Societies that exist in the world today.
		Any organization of fans that is primarily interested in Science Fiction in general, or Science Fiction and Fantasy in general, is welcome on this WebRing.
		Fan groups or web pages that are focused on a single facet of Science Fiction or Fantasy, for example a particular TV series, a specific technique such as Anime, or an individual author or artist, probably belong on one of the other rings that are available for specialized interests.
	www.fanac.org /sffandom (640 words)

	New Zealand Science Fiction Conventions
		The Con Artistes are always trying to get support for their convention bids, but so far they have not been successful.
		FFANZ is the Fan Fund for Australia and New Zealand, which each year assists a Science Fiction fan to cross the Tasman Sea to attend a national SF convention: a NZ fan to an Australian NatCon and an Australian fan to a NZ NatCon in alternating years.
		DUFF is the Down Under Fan Fund, which each year assists a Science Fiction fan to cross the Pacific to attend a national SF convention: a NZ or Australian fan to a North American NatCon and a North American fan to an Australian or NZ NatCon in alternating years.
	www.sf.org.nz /conventions.html (214 words)

	56th World Science Fiction Convention - Bucconeer 1998 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		, the 2006 World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), in conjunction with Baltimore Worldcon 1998, Inc., a section 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is sponsoring the ninth annual Student Science Fiction and Fantasy Contest for the best short story with a science fiction or fantasy theme, the best science fiction or fantasy artwork, and the best science essay.
		It was held at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland USA on August 5th – 9th, 1998.
		The annual Hugo Award (Science Fiction Achievement Award) is sponsored by WSFS and administered by the committee of the Worldcon held that year.
	www.bucconeer.worldcon.org (924 words)

	Science Fiction Conventions
		Conventions listed as "(unconfirmed)" were held in the previous 12 months and are projected to continue in the next 12 months but do not have definite dates or locations announced.
		WorldCon, is the largest annual gathering of science fiction fans from around the world.
		The convention is held in a different city each year with a new name.
	www.starwardbound.org /cons.htm (352 words)

	Philcon - The Philadelphia Conference of Science Fiction and Fantasy
		The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society presents Philcon, the premiere regional conference of Science Fiction and Fantasy since 1936.
		Philcon 2005 is being held at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown on December 9th-11th, 2005.
		Philcon® is a registered service mark of the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society.
	www.philcon.org (274 words)

	The Washington Science Fiction Association Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Washington Science Fiction Association is the oldest science fiction club in the greater Washington area.
		Its members are interested in all types of science fiction and fantasy literature as well as related areas such as fantasy and science fiction films, television, costuming, gaming, filking, convention-running, etc.
		The World Science Fiction Society (WSFS) is the unincorporated literary society that hosts the annual World Science Fiction Convention.
	www.wsfa.org (446 words)

	Kansas City in 2009 bid to host the World Science Fiction Convention
		The amazing (and highly gratifying) level of support we received during the 2006 bidding process, along with the constant queries of “When are you going to go again?” afterwards, led inexorably to only one conclusion: we should give it another try (or we're out of our damn minds).
		The convention center is located directly adjacent to a major interstate and is easily accessible from any direction.
		Kansas City is competing with Montreal for the opportunity to host the 2009 World Science Fiction Convention.
	www.midamericon.org /kc2009 (366 words)

	I-Con 25 :: March 24-26 at Stony Brook University (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Guest speakers are invited from around the world to share their experiences in their fields, information about any new or upcoming projects and their insights into the genre with their fans.
		Over the course of the convention, guests typically will participate in panel discussions, give workshops and demonstrations, sign autographs, and interact with their fans on a one on one basis in such venues as the Awards Banquet.
		I-CON (with a hyphen) is presented annually by ICON Science Fiction, INC (without a hyphen; hereafter referred to as "ICON") and the I-CON Campus Chapter.
	www.iconsf.org (822 words)

	Science Fiction Conventions
		This convention diary lists only the major national and international SF conventions relating to the genre's literary and cinematic forms.
		Theme: History in science fiction, science fiction in history.
		Info: info@eurocon.kiev.ua but specify this convention as this e-address is also used for next year's Eurocon.
	www.concatenation.org /conls.html (1130 words)

	Conventions - science fiction conventions, Trek, Stargate, Farscape, Star Wars
		Conventions - upcoming conventions from all genres of science fiction are listed here.
		If you don't see your convention and you are the convention organizer, please email us so that we can get it listed.
		L.A.con IV, the 64th World Science Fiction Convention, will be held at Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim Marriott, and Anaheim Convention Center
	www.sciencefictionbuzz.com /conventions.html (129 words)

	Kansas City Science Fiction and Fantasy Society (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Kansas City Science Fiction and Fantasy Society, is one of the oldest science fiction clubs in mid-America.
		It was created in 1971 to foster interest in the literary forms known as science fiction and fantasy.
		KaCSFFS has monthly meetings, sponsors the annual ConQuesT science fiction convention, hosted the 2003 World Horror Convention, co-founded the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame and offers activities such as bowling, charity work, group dinners and movie previews.
	www.kcsciencefiction.org (122 words)

	ConNotation - Science Fiction Convention Calendar
		International Convention List (in English) While waiting for someone to send me the updated URL for Infodienst, Wilf James did one better and found it and is maintaining a translation of it into English!
		He's also been adding new conventions to his listing which I'll put into here as time and energy permits, but it is worth checking his listing too, especially for non-UK conventions.
		The group is open to all and covers anything to do with science fiction and fantasy.
	www.smof.com /conlist.htm (2491 words)

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