Albacon
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[edit] Introduction
Albacon is a Science Fiction literary convention.
[edit] History
- In 2008, Albacon took place October 10-October 12 at that Crowne Plaza Albany City Center. Scheduled guest of honor Anne McCaffrey was unable to attend due to health issues.
[edit] Impact on fandom
- In 2008, a blog report on the convention[1] lead to a discussion about academia and acafen in science fiction fandom, which spilled over into a discussion of acafen in media fandom shortly thereafter.[2], [3], [4], [5], [6],[7]
[edit] Panels
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[edit] Dealers
Dealers in attendance at the 2008 convention included:
- David Hartwell, Dragon Press
- Kim & Beverly Rudeen, Eyrie House Books
- Maria Perry, Flights of Fantasy
- Bruce Coville, Full Cast Audio
- Gary & Peter Kushner, Minds Eye Bookstore
- Sharon Lee & Steve Miller, SRM Publisher
- Larry Smith, Bookseller
- Ian Randal Strock, www.sfscope.com
- Ed & Dorothy Trachtenberg, Dragon's Lair
- Art Vaughan
[edit] Fans attending
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