Boskone
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[edit] Introduction
Boskone is an annual science fiction and fantasy convention held in the Boston, Massachusetts area. It is sponsored by NESFA, the New England Science Fiction Association, Inc. It typically features guest panels and autograph sessions, video and anime programming, dealers room, art show, and readings. Programming generally has a literary bent, with panels on writing improvement, stories from published authors on being in the industry, and discussions on the future of SF/F writing.
[edit] History
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- The first Boskone took place in late 1941 at R. D. Swisher's home in Winchester.[1]
- Boskone 44 took place February 16 - February 18, 2007, at the Westin Waterfront Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Boskone 45 took place February 15 - February 17, 2008, at the Westin Waterfront Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Boskone 46 will take place February 13 - February 15, 2009, at the Westing Waterfront Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. Scheduled guests include Jo Walton, Stephan Martiniere, Irene Gallo and Dr. Seti.
