Worldcon membership for sale
Well, once again, I’m not actually going to make Worldcon. I have a membership to sell. Since it worked out so well last year, I’m going to take a shot at selling it here first.
Full convention rate is now 200 smackers (that’s U.S. smackers.) I’ll let it go for $150 (voting rights not included — it’s much too late for the Hugos anyway.)
Since it’s so close to the con, I’ll fax in the transfer form (and I’ll fax you a copy, too.) I’ll have to do it before you could mail me anything, so if I don’t know you, I’ll probably ask you to paypal me the money.
Any takers?
What is a "Worldcon"?
Posted by Anonymous on August 27 2004 10:52
The Worldcon is the colloquial name of the World Science Fiction Convention. It's the largest and most eagerly anticipated gathering of writers and readers of science fiction. Many of the science fiction industry's annual awards are presented there, including the Hugos, the most prestigious awards in science fiction.
Worldcons are held annually around the beginning of September, in a different location each year. The rotation of sites is designed to make sure that non-US and non-North American locations get a fair share. Last year's Worldcon was held in Toronto, this year's will be in Boston, and the next couple are scheduled for Glasgow and Los Angeles.
There are many different aspects of the convention itself. There are panel discussions on works of science fiction (mainly written, but TV and film works are also included) and topics of interest to science fiction readers and writers -- science, history, and the business of publishing are foremost. There are events designed to let frans meet and talk to their favorite authors informally. There are awards ceremonies. There are social and entertainment events such as parties, dances, a masquerade (costume show), and musical performances.
The whole thing is organized and run entirely by volunteer groups, and this has been going on successfully for almost seventy years (with an interruption during the Second World War). Total attendance at Worldcons in recent years has been in the range of 3000 to 5000 people.
I could go on, but that's the best I can do with limited time and space. If you want to know more, the obvious place to go is worldcon.org.
Posted by Jimcat on August 27 2004 12:43