By John Hertz: The 76th World Science Fiction Convention Masquerade was Saturday 18 Aug 18. I was one of the judges. Decades ago the Masquerade, as its name suggests, was a dress-up party. By the 1960s it had evolved to … Continue reading
By John Hertz: Andrew Porter shot these fine photos of the Rotsler Award exhibit at the 76th World Science Fiction Convention. Some Worldcons have nicknames. This year’s Worldcon was just “Worldcon 76” . In fact I know people whose nickname … Continue reading
Photos taken by and (c) Andrew Porter. I have filled in the captions where I can — Porter says I should crowdsource the rest! So help out in comments if you can…. Many more photos follow the jump.
By Rich Lynch: There were panels at Worldcon 76 which were so popular that the audience filled every seat, took every standing room place around the room, and even spilled out into the convention center hallway. For those you had … Continue reading
By JJ: (1) 2018 Hugo Ceremony Video (the first half hour is a slideshow of author and fan photos; the actual ceremony starts at 0:29:22; the File 770 Best Fanzine Award is at 0:47:45) (2) 2018 Hugo Ceremony CoverItLive Text Coverage by … Continue reading
I would like to let you all know that I was taken to the hospital this morning after experiencing a bad episode of dizziness. They have run some tests and given me some medication, and I am feeling much better, … Continue reading
Seen anything to comment about while you’re out and about at Worldcon 76 on Sunday? Business meeting? Hugo ceremony tonight? Chime in!
Erin Sith and some other alt-right Bay Area figures carried on the National March Against Far-Left Violence outside the San Jose Convention Center on Saturday while Worldcon 76 continued inside. In the absence of Jon Del Arroz, who announced yesterday … Continue reading
Something happening at the Business Meeting? Saw a friend? Attended a spirited panel? Saw a sleeping cat? This is the place to tell Filers what meant something to you today!
By Rick Moen: Two File 770 gatherings near Worldcon 76 are planned so far — the evenings of Thursday, August 16 and Friday, August 17. Thursday: 6:30 p.m. onwards (at end of Opening Ceremonies), starting at Forager Tasting Room & … Continue reading