A longtime Worldcon goer, and the man who coined the word smof, Jack knows where all the bodies are buried. Come and hear the stories he digs up. The annual contest for which city and group of fans gets to organize fandom's annual extravaganza is sometimes fast and furious, sometimes ho-hum, sometimes friendly and funny, and sometimes, frankly hysterical. Joe Siclari, chairman of MagiCon in in 1992, and curator of the History of Bidding exhibit, leads a tour through Worldcon bidding's memorabilia, with commentary on who lost, who won and why. If you've ever thought it might be fun to bid for a Worldcon, tour this exhibit first.
Space is limited.
Sign up at the Fan Lounge. Meet in front of the exhibit in Columbus Hall. Members of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America lead a tour, with commentary, of the Pro Portrait Gallery. Space is limited. Sign up at the Fan Lounge in Columbus Hall.