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Lunacon is a litarary science fiction convention. It is held in Rye Brook, New York annually, commonly on the third weekend of March. It is organized by the New York Science Fiction Society, more commonly known as The Lunarians. The convention typically includes an art show, anime programming, panel discussions, filk, gaming, and a masquerade.

[edit] History

• The first Lunacon was held May 12, 1957.[2]
• Lunacon 51 took place March 14 - March 16, 2008 at the Hilton Rye Town in Rye Brook, New York.
• Lunacon 52 took place March 20 - March 22, 2009 at the Hilton Rye Town in Rye Brook, New York.

[edit] Impact on fandom

[edit] 2009 controversy

• Fannish behavior at the 2009 convention caused some controversy after the event. rm posted on LiveJournal about their experiences at the con, in a post entitled Con Behavior: Clues for Free. While many agreed with the points raised, others used it as a jumping point for criticizing fen of different body types creating some kerfluffles in the comments. The issue of conventions being a "safe space" for those with various socialization skill problems, and whether that should continue to be encouraged or discarded in an effort to make conventions more "mainstream", was also addressed.

[edit] Panels

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[edit] Dealers

Dealers who have been present at past Lunacons include:

• Sidhe na Daire
• La Wren’s Nest
• Bast’s Baubles
• Honeck Sculpture
• Angelwear
• Another Grungy Hole in the Wall Bookstore
• Spellcaster Press
• Janet Kofoed Jewelry
• Poison Pen Press
• Hourglass Creations
• Klon’s Interplanetary Books
• Darrell Schweitzer
• Fantasy Dimensions
• Griffons Claw Armoury
• Painted Dragon Tattoo
• Cabochons
• Patrick Thomas Books
• The Dragon’s Lair
• Offworld Designs
• Author Guy
• Flying Coyote
• Davis Books
• Art Vaughan's Used Books
• Calligraphic Buttons
• The Lady and The Leopard
• Niekas
• Hot Chicks With Books
• Crystal Continuum/Hutnik's Used Books
• Larry Smith Books
• Old Earth Books
• Game Gnight
• SF Continuum
• Cloak & Dagger Creations

[edit] Fans attending

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[edit] External links

• Lunacon.org

[edit] Convention reports

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[edit] See also

• Conventions

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