From: mlo@bio-rad.COM (Mark L. Olson)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.sf.misc
Subject: Boskone 30 Progress report for posting
Date: 17 Dec 92 16:56:39 GMT
Reply-To: mlo@bio-rad.com

Welcome to Boskone 30!
Boskone 30 will be held on February 19-21, 1993 
(the weekend following President's Day), at the 
Sheraton Tara hotel in Framingham, MA.
The Boskone Committee is excited by the move 
back to the Boston Metro region and we are 
particularly happy to be in Framingham. 
Framingham is Metro West's main shopping area 
and, outside of the center of Boston, Framingham 
has possibly the largest concentration of good 
restaurants in Massachusetts. The Tara is right on 
the Mass Pike at exit 12, so access to Boston is 
easy.

Our Guests - Laurie Mann

Joe Haldeman has been writing fiction for over 
twenty years. He caught the attention of the science 
fiction community in the mid-'70s for his Hugo-
winning novel The Forever War. Joe is an 
unabashed fan in addition to being the current 
President of the Science Fiction Writers of America. 
He is currently at work on a novel set in the '60s. He 
spends every fall teaching writing at MIT. The rest 
of the year he and his wife Gay live in Gainsville, 
Florida.

Tom Kidd, one of our leading science fiction artists, 
multiple Hugo Nominee and Chesley winner, has 
created unusual covers for many books including 
Sherlock Holmes Through Time and Space, The 
Peace War, the SF Book Club editions of Terry 
Pratchett's Discworld books, and Far-Seer. A 
collection of Tom's artwork is available in The Tom 
Kidd Sketchbook (which will be available at 
NESFA Sales at Boskone). He has recently created 
a series of works under his alter-ego, Gnemo. He 
and his wife Andrea live in Connecticut.

Beth Meacham is a senior editor at today's premiere 
science fiction publisher, Tor Books. Recent books 
she has edited include Aristoi by Walter Jon 
Williams, Jumper by Steven Gould, Jane Yolen's 
anthology Xanadu, and Memory of Earth by Orson 
Scott Card. Beth has pioneered telecommuting 
having become one of Tor's first long-distance 
editors. Beth has also recently written and sold short 
stories. Married to writer-editor Tappan King, they 
make their home in Tucson.

Chairman's Message - Greg Thokar
Welcome to Boskone 30! This year we are excited 
about returning to the Boston area. We plan to 
provide an entertaining and enlightening time in our 
new digs, the Tara 'castle'.
I am looking forward to welcoming all of you - 
those who have enjoyed Boskone in recent years 
and those who will be joining us in our return to the 
Boston area. And remember - that's Farquahar 
(pronounced "Farquahar").



Major Events

On Friday evening, the Tara's first floor hosts 
Boskone's Friday Night Special - it'll blow you 
away!

This Is Your Life, Joe Haldeman
Join us at 7:30pm Friday to see GoH Joe 
Haldeman's life revealed! (Pssst. Don't tell Joe!)
Meet-the-VIPs Party - Priscilla Olson

Next we'll have the Meet-the-VIPs Party Friday 
night from 8:30pm to 10:30pm featuring music by 
our Klezmer band, Shirim. (If you didn't hear them 
last year, just think of Klezmer as Jewish jazz or 
Jewish bluegrass - real foot-stomping music!) This 
is a good time for you to meet your favorite writers 
and artists. We'll also hand out the Skylark, 
Gaughan and Story Contest awards here.

Silent Movie - Lois Hecht 
At 10pm we'll show the silent Nosferatu, the 
original Dracula movie, with a Klezmer 
accompaniment. It's old-time movie excitement like 
you've never heard before!

Saturday evening begins with

Regency Dance - Suford Lewis
Our traditional Regency Dance will be more 
integrated into the main program this year, as we 
build our Saturday evening main track around it, 
beginning after the Filk Concert. As usual, we will 
teach Regency period dances: contradances (dances 
in facing rows) and waltzes (couples ranged in a 
large circle). As usual, period costume (or any fancy 
dress you can dance in) is appreciated but not 
required. Spectators are welcome.
Never feel you can't participate - every year we get 
a few people who have never danced - we are glad 
to teach anyone from the most expert to the 
completely inexperienced. Don't feel self-conscious 
(for one thing, Regency Lords and Ladies never 
did); very few of us are accomplished dancers and 
we all help each other out - we hope you will be 
inspired to join in! Welcome to our alternate reality 
and imagine yourself a Regency Lord or Lady, 
converse, dance, flirt, be witty, be haughty. Have a 
good time.

The War of the Worlds - Lois Hecht
Saturday night, come to our multimedia 
performance of Orson Welle's 1938 broadcast of 
"War of the Worlds". This promises to be a truly 
original production.

The Cross-Time Bus - Joe Mayhew
Joe Mayhew's F&SF comedy radio play, The Cross-
Time Bus, begins at 10pm. Featuring Joe Haldeman, 
Jane Yolen, Esther Friesner, Bruce Coville, Darrell 
Schweitzer, Joe Mayhew, Chip Hitchcock, Mike 
and Beth Zipser, and Greg Thokar. You don't want 
to miss it! What made the bus cross? Why Camelot? 
(And what will Rodney do about it?)

Midnight Horror Karaoke & and Chocolate Orgy
For years we've wanted to do a true Midnight 
Horror item at Boskone. We've seen other 
conventions run terrifying movies, talk about 
writing horror fiction or even do readings dripping 
with gore. But it's all too tame. This year, Boskone 
presents the ultimate in real-life horror: Karaoke! 
Beginning around 11pm.

And on Sunday, we have

Closing Ceremonies - Priscilla Olson
Help us close another Boskone. Discover what 
really happened to Rodney!

Dead Dog Banquet - Tony Lewis
This year we're trying something different! To 
round out Boskone, join our guests and the Boskone 
committee at 7pm Sunday for a relaxing meal. We 
expect a good turnout - 120 people came to 
Thumper II, last year's Dead Doe Banquet. 
(Depending on whether or not he survives, we may 
hold a wake for Rodney Farquahar here, too.)

Benefit Punday - Pat Vandenberg
Punday is an old Boskone tradition. This year, 
following the banquet, we're reviving it with a 
difference: it will be run with audience participation, 
as a benefit to help defray some of George Alec 
Effinger's medical expenses.

Through Time and Space with Rodney Farquahar - 
Esther Friesner and Priscilla Olson
Esther Friesner's numberless devotees will 
recognize the name of Rodney Farquahar 
(pronounced "Farquahar"), the anti-hero of her 
Hugo Award unnominated play, The Shame of 
Maudie Jones. This year, we'll trace the path of 
villain-at-large Farquahar through time and space in 
vignettes throughout the convention. "Where's 
Rodney?" begins at the Meet-the-VIPs party and 
ends at Closing Ceremonies (with a possible reprisal 
at the Dead Dog Banquet!).

Films - Lois Hecht
Boskone is having a mini-film festival this year. The 
schedule isn't firm yet, but we hope to show the 
1946 French Beauty and the Beast, Paul Leni's 1922 
silent Nosferatu with Klezmer accompaniment as 
our Silent, silent shorts from the teens and 20's by 
the French director Melies, and as a special 'tribute' 
to our GoH, Robojox, for which Joe Haldeman 
wrote the script. 

The Program - Jim Mann and Elisabeth Carey
Boskone is centered around its Program, and we 
expect the usual fascinating mix of discussion, 
debate and diatribe on SF, Fantasy and Fandom. 
Our theme this year is "The Craft and Community 
of SF".
The program will include discussions on SF and 
fantasy, art, science, history, writing, fanzines, 
conventions, and more. Much of the program will 
be in the form of panel discussions, where a small 
number of people discuss a topic. We'll also have 
program items where a single person talks on a 
subject, where two people debate the pros and cons 
of a topic, or where the audience interacts.
A few of the program items planned include: 
*	Fantasy without Tolkien - What would 
fantasy look like if Tolkien had never written and it 
had had to grow from other roots?
*	The Scientific and Ethical Implications of 
Transporter Technology.
*	SF Poetry - Join GoH Joe Haldeman, Jane 
Yolen, and others reading and discussing the images 
of F&SF.
*	The Effects of SF and Fantasy on the Sixties 
- How was the culture and politics of the 60's the 
product of Stranger in a Strange Land and Lord of 
the Rings?
*	Biblical Themes in SF and Fantasy - 
Besides proverbs and clichis, what debt does SF&F 
owe to the Bible?
*	Long Live the Legion! - An old favorite 
returns! We examine changes in the comics field.
*	Neglected Authors: Clifford Simak - Join 
us and enjoy talking about one of SF's greats!

Hours. Program begins with an item or two on 
Friday at 5 and picks up a bit at 8. On Saturday, it 
runs all day. On Sunday, it begins to tail off in mid-
afternoon. The last panels end at 5. Sunday ends 
with Punday and the Duel between the Queen of 
Fantasy and the Queen of SF!

Discussion Groups. A discussion group is a small 
group of people who sit around and chat about a 
topic of interest to them, such as a favorite book or 
author or TV show. These groups are organized by 
the attendees (that's you!). We provide the space and 
a sign-up list at Information. If you know before the 
convention that you or your club would like to 
schedule a discussion group, please write to us. Tell 
us the topic and preferred time, and we will list your 
discussion group in the pocket program.

Kaffeeklatsches, Afternoon Teas and Lunch with an 
Author or Artist. Would you like a chance to have 
an informal discussion with some of our program 
participants over coffee or tea? Would you (with a 
small group of fellow fans) like to buy lunch for an 
author or artist?  Participating guests include Joe 
Haldeman. Sign up at Information.

Autographing. Get an autograph from your favorite 
pro! Check your Pocket Program to see when and 
where signings will be.

Neglected Authors. When books go out of print 
because the author has stopped writing or died, new 
fans lose the opportunity to find out about these 
authors. This mini-track has been very popular at 
the last few Boskones. This year we'll look at 
Clifford Simak and others - if you have a 
suggestion, we'd be happy to hear it - write us!

Readings. Come hear writers read their own works. 
Participating writers will be listed in the pocket 
program - check the daily newsletter for additions 
and changes.

Who's Coming? As of press time, the following 
people are scheduled to be on the program:
Ellen Asher, Camille Bacon-Smith, John Barnes, 
Thomas Canty, Jeffrey A. Carver, David Cherry, 
Chris Claremont, Hal Clement, Bruce Coville, 
Katherine Coville, Kathryn Cramer, Daniel P. Dern, 
Thomas A. Easton, Bob Eggleton, Gregory Feeley, 
Beth Fleisher, Esther Friesner, Craig Shaw Gardner, 
Geary Gravel, P. M. Griffin, Gay Haldeman, Joe 
Haldeman, David G. Hartwell, Merle Insinga, Alex 
Jablokov, Mark Keller, James Patrick Kelly, 
Thomas Kidd, Daniel Kimmel, Ellen Kushner, 
Evelyn C. Leeper, Mark R. Leeper, Fred Lerner, 
Tony Lewis, Shariann Lewitt, Jim Mann, Laurie 
Mann, Patricia A. McKillip, Ken Meltsner, Patrick 
Nielsen Hayden, Teresa Nielsen Hayden, Mark 
Olson, Priscilla Olson, Steven Popkes, Charles 
Ryan, Don Sakers, Melissa Scott, Darrell 
Schweitzer, Josepha Sherman, Susan Shwartz, 
Sheila Williams, Connie Willis, Ben Yalow, Jane 
Yolen.

Chocolate Crawl - Laurie Mann
What do you think of the chocoholic's equivalent of 
a pub crawl? Along with fellow chocoholics, visit 
local centers of chocolate worship like Hebert's 
Candy Mansion on Saturday morning. Meet at 
Information at 9:30am and we'll be back by 11:30.

Newsletter and Pocket Program - Deb Geisler and 
Jim Mann
When you register at the convention you'll receive 
the Pocket Program, which lists the complete 
program. To keep track of last-minute changes, 
check Helmuth, Speaking for Boskone, the 
convention newsletter. It features updates and 
changes to the program as well as lists of parties and 
other news. 

Con Suite - Pat Vandenberg
If you want a break from convention activities, stop 
by the Con Suite (aka the BosConS) in the Shannon 
Rooms. The BosConS will be the site of the 
Boskone-sponsored party where fans can meet and 
talk over light refreshments. It will be a center of 
activity and excitement, including some readings, a 
game demonstration and discussion groups. 
(Universal traveler Rodney Farquahar may pay a 
visit, also.)

Restaurant Guide - Suford Lewis
Framingham is loaded with great restaurants, so an 
all-new guide to area restaurants is being researched 
even as you read this - the Boskone committee 
will do anything for you! - and it will be available 
at Information. It will tell you style, specialties, and 
price range of nearby restaurants and at selected 
more-distant places. We'll also include a page of 
handy resources (24-hour copying, banks, groceries, 
churches and temples, etc.).

The Boskone 30 Dead Dog Banquet - Tony Lewis
This year we're trying something different! To 
round out Boskone, join our guests and the Boskone 
committee for a relaxing meal in the Tara Grand 
Ballroom on Sunday evening after the Art Show is 
torn down. We expect a good turnout - 120 people 
came to last year's Dead Doe Banquet, Thumper II. 
Depending on whether or not he survives, we may 
have a wake for Rodney Farquahar here, too.
To sign up for the banquet, use the Multi-Purpose 
form in the center of this progress report. All entrees 
include appetizer, salad, vegetable, potato, rolls, 
butter, dessert, and beverage. The cost is $21 for 
chicken and $23.50 for beef which includes tax and 
gratuities. All banquet tickets must be purchased in 
advance; we are unlikely to have many for sale at 
the con. If you'd like to attend the banquet, please 
complete the banquet part of the Multi-Purpose 
form, include a check (made out to "Boskone 30"), 
and send it to us by January 25. Your tickets will be 
available at Registration.
Note: Banquet tickets not picked up by 5pm 
Saturday are subject to resale. Please tell us if this is 
a problem for you, and we'll make arrangements to 
hold your tickets.

Short Story Contest - Suford Lewis
Almost every year for the past ten years, NESFA 
has held a short story contest. Amateur writers 
submit SF or fantasy stories of fewer than 7500 
words. The stories are read in three rounds and 
helpful comments are returned. First, each story is 
read by three members and the ratings averaged. 
Then the top five or so stories are read by one or 
two members who have published professionally. 
Finally, the top three stories are read by our 
Boskone Guest of Honor to pick the winner. The top 
stories are often very close and so Honorable 
Mentions are usually given. The prizes are awarded 
at the Boskone and include a Boskone membership 
and this year's Boskone Book.

Filksinging - J. Spenser Love
Filksongs are fandom's folk songs, with themes of 
SF, fantasy, and fandom. We'll be having a filk 
concert featuring a special guest filker, Sat. at 
5:30pm. We also plan to have an at-con theme filk 
contest, and a one-shot concert where you can 
perform your entry! (Sign up at Information if 
you're interested in participating.) As usual, we will 
also be running both a "chaos" filk (where people 
take turns singing or choosing a song to be sung) 
and a "group filk", where everyone sings in a group. 
A
moderator and follow-along copies of our two-
volume filksong compilation, The NESFA Hymnal, 
will be available at the group filk. Filksinging will 
begin at about 10pm and run late.
Filksong Contest. We're always looking for a few 
good filksongs. If you want to enter the contest, 
please write to us for entry information. All entries 
must be received by January 9.

Huckster's Room - Davey Snyder
A Huckster's Room is where you can buy books 
(new, used, and rare), magazines, jewelry, toys, T-
shirts, buttons, cassette tapes, and countless items of 
interest. Boskone's Huckster's Room will be in the 
Prince Charles Ballroom.
Huckster's will be open:
Friday:	5pm-9pm
Saturday:	10am-6pm
Sunday:	10am-4pm

Parties
One of the best places to meet people at a 
convention is at a party. Many parties are open, 
meaning anyone can come. One may be hosted by 
Star Trek fans, interested in meeting other Trek 
fans; another by a local SF club, interested in 
finding other locals; and so forth. Some are thrown 
by people who just like to throw parties, and some 
will be thrown by Worldcon bidders to encourage 
you to vote for them. Most parties are generally held 
in fans' hotel rooms, although some of the large 
ones may be held in suites or connecting rooms.

DragonsLair - Joan Horowitz
DragonsLair is a special place for school-age 
children (kindergarten through about 6th grade). As 
in past years, we will have a number of ongoing 
activities that kids can do on their own as well as 
planned projects and special events. Each day will 
feature a special project with a contest. Appropriate 
materials will be available for kids to create with; 
they can then enter their creations in a show for 
judging. Every child who enters will receive some 
type of award.
This year we also plan to put together either a 
puzzle contest or a scavenger hunt for kids who 
want more cerebral entertainment. Anyone with 
ideas or who would like to help with the planning is 
encouraged to call Joan Horowitz at 617-784-4069. 
DragonsLair hours are:
Friday:	7pm-9pm (videos only)
Saturday:	10am-6pm
Sunday:	10am-4pm
Participating children must be convention members. 
Please note that lunch is not provided.

Babysitting - Robin and Peter Trei
Boskone will provide babysitting for your child (age 
5 and under). To use babysitting services, your child 
must be a member of Boskone 30. There will be no 
additional charges. Children older than 5 should go 
to DragonsLair during the day, though older 
children are welcome at night. Babysitting will be in 
sleeping rooms. (Check the Pocket Program for the 
specific room.)
Babysitting will be open:
Friday:	6pm-midnight
Saturday:	9am-5pm
	7pm-midnight
Sunday:	9am-4pm
Please observe these times. We will provide lunch 
but not dinner, so be back at Babysitting by 5pm on 
Saturday. Please bring your own diapers. By 
Massachusetts law, we cannot handle sick children; 
please do not bring them to Babysitting.

Club and Worldcon Bidder's Tables
Boskone provides table space to any SF club that 
wants the space. We also provide space for 
upcoming Worldcons, and for groups bidding for 
Worldcons. If you want a table, please write to us 
soon. Space is limited.
We may also be able to provide meeting space for 
your club. Write us for details.

Art Show - Gay Ellen Dennett
The Art Show, in the Grand Tara ballroom, is where 
you go to see anything from large oil paintings to 
small ink sketches; from personalized name badges 
to book covers; from finely painted eggs to hand-
woven rugs.

Buying Art: Some folks come to the Art Show just 
to look, while others like what they see so much that 
they want to buy it. To buy art, you must bid on it. 
To bid on it, you must register to bid at the Art 
Show desk and obtain a bidder's number. Bidding is 
written (starting on Friday night and running until 
noon Sunday), with hotly-contested pieces going to 
a voice auction on Sunday afternoon. Winning 
bidders must pick up purchases between 1pm and 
4pm on Sunday.

Print Shop: At the Print Shop, you will find SF art 
reproductions for sale at a fixed price. You can buy 
a piece with no bidding and take it away with you.
Hours: The Art Show and Print Shop will be open 
the following hours:
Friday:	8pm-10pm
Saturday:	10am-10pm
Sunday:	10am-Noon
	1pm-4pm

Volunteers Wanted and Welcome!
Boskone needs you! Science fiction conventions are 
run entirely by volunteers. People Mover allocates 
volunteers among the many different areas that need 
them. If you are willing to help, please fill out the 
volunteer form at Information. Those who work at 
least eight hours will receive one of our unique 
gopher's T-shirts featuring artwork by Hugo-
nominated artist Merle Insinga.

Important: To work on the convention, you must 
sign the Legal Release Form at Information. If you 
are under 18, your parent or guardian must sign.
Thursday night: If you are willing to help us move 
in and set up the Art Show on Thursday night, 
please let us know. We'll send you more information 
on times and places.

Secret Buffet of Fandom During Art Show Setup on 
Thursday night we will once again hold the Secret 
Buffet of Fandom. Help us set up the Art Show and 
then join the guests and the rest of the set-up staff in 
a pot-luck buffet.

Press Policy
If you are with the press, please register for the 
convention like any other attendee. Press releases 
are available at the convention Information area. 
Upon publication or broadcast of a story about 
Boskone, and our receipt of a copy of the 
publication or broadcast, we will refund your 
membership.

Registration - Sue Kahn
Register for Boskone in the Promenade area in front 
of the Tara Grand Ballroom. You'll get your 
convention material and name badge there. Please 
wear your badge in all convention areas. 
Registration will be open:
Friday:	5pm-10:30pm
Saturday:	9:30am-9pm
Sunday:	10:30am-2pm

Everyone - committee, staff, artists, program 
participants, hucksters - must register at 
registration. We will make it as painless an 
experience as we are able! You can help: bring your 
quickie sheet with you. (It's the cover of this PR!)
If you haven't yet bought a membership and wish to 
do so before the convention, please fill out the form 
in this PR and return it to us by January 17. The cost 
of advance memberships is $29. If you wait and buy 
at the door, the cost is $40. One-day memberships 
will be available; they will cost $20 on Friday, $25 
on Saturday, and $15 on Sunday. We accept Visa, 
MasterCard, checks and, of course, cash.
The cost of Babysitting and DragonsLair is included 
in the con membership, so all children who use 
these services must be convention members. 
Children under 10 who are with their parents at all 
times are considered "kids-in-tow" and need not 
purchase memberships (and do not receive any 
convention materials.)

Lost Badges. If you lose a badge, and it does not 
turn up at Information, a replacement will cost you 
$20 if you have your receipt. If you lose your badge 
a second time, you must re-register for $40. 
Transferring Memberships. We do not refund 
memberships. However, if you can't make it, you 
may transfer your membership to someone else. All 
membership transfers must be done in writing. Your 
transferee will be able to register much more 
quickly at the convention if you write to us in 
advance to let us know of the transfer and have your 
transferee bring a copy of the transfer letter to 
registration. Don't forget to give your transferee 
your quickie sheet!

Our Hotel - Peggy Thokar
We've moved to a new hotel, the Sheraton Tara in 
Framingham, MA (the hotel on the Mass. Pike that 
looks like a castle!). 

Reservations. Hotel reservations for Boskone 30 
may be made by telephone directly to the hotel 
(508-879-7200) or by using the enclosed hotel card. 
Up to four people may share a room. Rates are 
Single and Double $84, Triple and Quad $86. 
Parking is Free! All major credit cards are accepted. 
If you will be arriving after 6pm, you should 
guarantee your reservation with a credit card or a 
check for the first night's cost.
Party Suites. We have a limited number of suites 
available, starting at $125 for a studio (one parlor, 
with a bed in that room). Suite reservations must be 
made through Boskone. If you want a suite, or for 
further information about the available suites, please 
contact Ben Yalow, 3242 Tibbett Ave., Bronx, NY 
10463, and indicate why you want the suite (bid 
party, etc.).

Special Requests. There are a limited number of 
handicapped access rooms and non-smoking rooms 
available, so please let the hotel know right away if 
you have any special needs. They will try to assign 
you to the type of room you request, and you are 
more likely to get a special request if you ask early. 
Likewise, rollaway beds and cribs are in short 
supply, so let them know if you think you'll need 
one. (There will be a $10 charge for a crib.)
Check-in and Check-out. Check-in begins at 3pm. 
Check-out time is 2pm. Avoid morning check-out 
lines by pre-paying as early as the night before! 
(Note: Join the Sheraton Club for $25/year and get 
an automatic 4pm check-out among other benefits. 
Call 800-247-CLUB.)
Cash. If you plan to pay for your stay in cash, the 
hotel expects payment in full on check-in and 
requires a refundable $20 deposit for phone calls.
Checks. If you are paying for your room with a 
check, you must have a valid driver's license or 
picture ID. The hotel may also require a major credit 
card.
Guests of the hotel may cash checks with the hotel 
(if it has cash available) with valid ID.

Getting There - The Boskone Shuttle Bus - Pat 
Vandenberg
Boskone is planning a shuttle bus running from the 
Tara along Route 9 to the Shopper's World area, 
with stops at Logan Express, the express bus from 
South Station's terminal, and near interesting groups 
of restaurants. The service will begin 4pm Friday 
and run until 11pm. It will run from 10am Saturday 
until midnight and on Sunday from 10am until 5pm.

Boskone Weapons Policy
As is standard at most conventions, no weapon, or 
anything that looks like a weapon, is allowed at 
Boskone at any time. This includes clubs, 
quarterstaves, wizard's staves, lasers, squirt guns, 
toy zap guns, or anything else that resembles a 
weapon. If you violate this rule you will be asked to 
leave the convention.

Program Book Ads - Rick Katze
For information on Program Book ads, call Rick 
Katze at 508-879-1624 and leave a message on his 
answering machine.

Information - Laurie Mann
Do you want more detailed information on local 
restaurants and stores? Want to sign up for a 
discussion group or other event that requires sign-
up? Stop by the Information table and we'll help you 
out. We're located up on the Promenade, next to the 
door into the Art Show and adjacent to Registration. 
We'll be open roughly the following hours:
Friday:	4pm-9pm
Saturday:	9:30pm-6pm
Sunday:	9:30pm-4pm
If you find something, please drop it off. If you've 
lost something, check with us - maybe we'll have 
it.

Vietnam and Other Alien Worlds by Joe Haldeman 
- Aron Insinga
This year's Boskone Book collects stories and 
essays by Joe Haldeman. It includes four of his 
Confederacisn stories, five essays (on how he tried 
to get on the Space Shuttle, his experience in 
Vietnam, and other issues) and three story poems. It 
has a color dustjacket by our Official Artist Tom 
Kidd. It will be available in boxed and trade 
hardcover editions. The special at-con-only price of 
the regular edition is $10.75 and the boxed edition is 
$18.90 (tax included). The after-con retail price will 
be $17.00 trade, $30.00 boxed. You may advance-
order your copy of Vietnam and Other Alien Worlds 
to be picked up at con at the at-con price by sending 
your check or charge to NESFA Press, PO Box 809, 
Framingham, MA 01701-0203.

Boskone T-Shirt - Charlie Seelig
Our convention T-shirt this year features and 
original design by Official Artist Tom Kidd. Look 
for it at NESFA Sales.

Late Changes
Late-breaking information may be available during 
the week before Boskone on our answering machine 
(617-625-2311). We'll also post a nearly-final 
program on USENET, GEnie, and CompuServe 
about a week before the con.

How to Get to Boskone - Mark Olson

By Car The Sheraton Tara is located at the 
Framingham exit (exit 12) of the Mass Pike, about 
halfway between I-495 and Rt 128. It is clearly 
visible (you can't miss it! - trust us!) from both the 
Pike and Rt 9. Take the Mass Pike to the 
Framingham exit and turn left onto Rt 9 west. Drive 
150 yards to the Tara on the right. Parking is free.

By Air Fly into Boston's Logan Airport or 
Worcester's airport.
 From Logan:
 From any terminal take the Logan Express to 
Framingham. (There's also a Logan Express to 
Quincy - avoid it!) The Logan Express costs $8 
($6 on Saturday and Sunday) and takes 30 minutes. 
You pay at the Framingham end. It is run by Peter 
Pan Bus Lines and leaves the airport every half 
hour. (The schedule is complicated, but it's on a 
half-hourly schedule essentially the entire time that 
fans will be traveling. The Saturday schedule is 
hourly. The last bus leaves the airport at 11:45pm. 
Call 1-800-23-LOGAN at any time for details.)
Once you are at the Logan Express terminal at 
Shopper's World, catch the Boskone shuttle bus that 
runs between there and the Tara (with other stops). 
The service will begin 4pm Friday and run until 
11pm. (on Friday it will be a trolley, to be truly 
identifiable) It will run from 10am Saturday until 
midnight and on Sunday from 10am until 5pm. 
Outside of these hours, we recommend taking a taxi 
- there is an enclosed waiting room, phones, and 
lists of taxi companies at the Logan Express 
terminal at Shopper's World.

Airport Limos from Worcester or Logan Worcester 
Airport limo provides transportation from both 
Logan and Worcester airports to the Tara. 
Transportation from Logan direct to the Tara is $15 
per person, one way, and from Worcester Airport 
direct to the Tara is $32 per person, one way. Call 1-
800-343-1369 for more information.

Amtrak Framingham has twice-a-day Amtrak 
service from Boston and Springfield as well as 
connections from many other cities. The station is 
about seven miles from the hotel. We recommend 
taking a taxi from there to the hotel (cost about $10 
- Tommy's Taxi has agreed to take any number of 
Boskone members (who fit) for the single-person 
price).
Amtrak from points west runs twice a day, seven 
days a week, arriving at 4:20pm and 10:02pm and 
leaving at 6:56am and 2:46pm. Call 617-482-3660 
or your local Amtrak office for schedule and 
ticketing information.

Bus From Boston You can get to Framingham from 
Boston from Peter Pan's terminal across the street 
from South Station. The bus runs about every 2 
hours on Friday and less frequently on Saturday and 
Sunday. Call 617-426-7838 for schedule and 
ticketing information. Our shuttle bus will stop at 
the Peter Pan terminal at Shopper's World.

Commuter Rail Framingham has 7-9 commuter rail 
trains per day from Boston's South Station. In 
Framingham, the station is about seven miles from 
the hotel. We recommend taking a taxi to the Tara 
(cost about $10 - Tommy's Taxi has agreed to take 
any number of Boskone members (who fit) for the 
single-person price).
Call MBTA Commuter Rail at 617-722-3200 or 
800-392-6100 for schedules.

Shuttle Bus Boskone is planning a shuttle bus 
running from the Tara along Route 9 to the 
Shopper's World area with stops at Logan Express, 
the express bus from South Station's terminal and 
near interesting groups of restaurants. The service 
will begin 4pm Friday and run until 11pm. It will 
run from 10am Saturday until midnight and on 
Sunday from 10am until 5pm.

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Mark L. Olson    Bio-Rad / 237 Putnam Ave. / Cambridge, MA 02139
mlo@bio-rad.com                                     617-868-4330