Out of This World Convention by Forrest J. Ackerman
An eye-witness 'spy for the Fantasy Bureau of Investigation' teleports across the country to check on a monster gathering of science-fiction fans, the tremonstrous 14th World SciFi Con.
Forrest J Ackerman's 1953 piece, by the legendary godfather of fandom, is a playful firsthand account of a real SF convention. Charming, historical, insider fun. Read it for an affectionate, pun-loving report from the heart of golden-age fandom, by one of its great characters.
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Where to Start: 1950s SF
- In its time
- Published in 1953, during the 1950s, post-war optimism meets cold war anxiety.
- Reading it
- 12 min read (a short story, a single idea, delivered and gone).
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