SwanCon XV – Ephemera

by Anna Hepworth In the SwanCon XV envelope (again, marked as 1/2, with no second envelope obvious), there are two items, being an A5 Progress Report 3, and an A4 Program Book. The former is a (presumed) photocopied, saddle-stapled, 20 total pages booklet containing such gems as “Crystal balls and other unlikely prosthetics III”, “First… Continue reading SwanCon XV – Ephemera

Swancon Icks (9) Progress Report The Last – Chairthing Speaks

Transcribed by Elaine Walker CHAIRTHING SPEAKS There is a certain horrible inevitability about the financial progress of Conventions. At the start, there is a nest-egg from the last Con, and the Con committee spends its time thinking up grandiose schemes for the disbursement thereof. However, it swiftly becomes apparent that the outgo (for fares, postage,… Continue reading Swancon Icks (9) Progress Report The Last – Chairthing Speaks

ooh, possible excitement

by Anna Hepworth Some time back, we made the claim that there was very little material for SwanCon 9 (although still more than several other SwanCons that might possibly also have been mentioned in the not so distant past). Today, looking at the envelope containing this paltry collection of exciting items, it was noted that… Continue reading ooh, possible excitement

Swancon Icks (9) – Progress Report The Last – Contents

transcribed by Doug Burbidge Being a transcription (with commentary) of page three of the last progress report for SwanCon Icks. CONTENTS Page  1.  Chairthing’s Things. Page  3.  Programme. Page  7.  Harrison Blurb. Page  8.  Membership List. Page 10.  Tin Duck Nomination Form. Page 11.  Past Swancons. Page 13.  Unlucky Blank. Progress Report The Last is… Continue reading Swancon Icks (9) – Progress Report The Last – Contents

Contents of Random Stack

by Chris Creagh This is an acknowledgement of existence. A small insignificant box lurked in the corner of the library. “This doesn’t seem to be important, not part of a collection”, the librarian. “You can take it home if you like”. woot! What’s in the box? Fanzines The Rhizome Factor Vol 1, Num 3, March… Continue reading Contents of Random Stack

Swancon Icks (9) – PR1, page 7

Transcribed by Doug Burbidge (being a transcription of page 7 of Progress report 1 for Swancon Icks (#9)) Programme Preview This issue we probe with sympathy and compassion some of the more fannish items already scheduled for the Swancon Nine Programme. And where better to begin than the big one: THE GREAT DEBATE:  “FANS IS… Continue reading Swancon Icks (9) – PR1, page 7

Swancon Icks (9) – PR1, Yay Team! – The Concom.

Transcribed by Doug Burbidge (being a transcription of page 6 of Progress report 1 for Swancon Icks (#9)) Lemme tell you about the people behind the concocting of this shenanigans those in the know call Swancon Nine. A bunch of rugged individuals would be one way of putting it, if you weren’t going to be… Continue reading Swancon Icks (9) – PR1, Yay Team! – The Concom.

Swancon Icks (9) – PR1, Co-ordinator’s Bumpf.

transcribed by Anna Hepworth being a transcription of Page 4 of progress report one (May 1983) for Swancon Icks (#9) Co-ordinator’s Bumpf It is not, in fact, a foolish rumour. Swancon Nine is a reality. It will take place on the Australia Day Weekend (oh, still, my pulsating patriotic heart) of next year. Our Guest… Continue reading Swancon Icks (9) – PR1, Co-ordinator’s Bumpf.