SwanCon 1 Cygnetures – Dungeons & Dragons – Judith Hanna

This review was originally printed in SwanCon 1 – Cygnetures, from the collection of Steve Gunnell, and has been reproduced faithfully, with as many of the original typographic conventions (and errors) as possible. Transcribed by Anna Hepworth and Elaine Walker. THE LURE I joined the Sydney Uni Tolkien Society because I liked hobbits and elves,… Continue reading SwanCon 1 Cygnetures – Dungeons & Dragons – Judith Hanna

Fandomedia 2006:Hunger – con ‘book’, part 1

Fandomedia was a limited series Western Australian small con run (and convened) by then Western Australian Ju Transcendancing. In 2006, the theme was ‘Hunger’, and the Guests of Honour were Marianne de Pierres (QLD), Lyn Battersby (WA) and Elaine Kemp (WA). One of the publications from this con is a three page ‘con book’, printed… Continue reading Fandomedia 2006:Hunger – con ‘book’, part 1

SwanCon 1 – Cygnetures – Man Hunt for the Toy Town Escapees

MAN HUNT FOR THE TOY TOWN ESCAPEES. Transcribed by Chris Creagh. All typographical errors faithfully preserved. The desert, lonely, lifeless and partched; But what’s that ahead? A town, a small town, bustling with life. Quick, I must rush, must get there fast, need water, food, must get there or perish. The town, all quiet, deadly… Continue reading SwanCon 1 – Cygnetures – Man Hunt for the Toy Town Escapees

SwanCon 1 – a review by Robert McGough

This review was originally printed in SwanCon 1 – Cygnetures, from the collection of Steve Gunnell, and has been reproduced faithfully, with as many of the original typographic conventions (and errors) as possible. Hidden in a dark corner of my local Second-Hand bookshop was a small (foolscap size) poster announcing, quietly, a small gathering of… Continue reading SwanCon 1 – a review by Robert McGough

SwanCon 1 – Cygnetures – Prose by Graham Gough

From Cygnetures. All typos faithfully reproduced. Why do sci fi fans take it so seriously? As a person who reads sci fi whenever I get the opportunity, which with two kids, a wife, one cat and a house to look after does not leave much time available. I thought I was fairly devoted sci fi… Continue reading SwanCon 1 – Cygnetures – Prose by Graham Gough

Report on Waycon ’79 – Part 1C – February 28 and March 1

Night, February 28, Wednesday. The Golden Rail Tavern. Dolores and I walked in latish. A “main table” had been set up and Leigh was entertaining himself with the crowd. (Valma was resting back at their Luxury Hotel room.) We occupied a small stall and found ourselves involved in a panel co-ordination session (one of my… Continue reading Report on Waycon ’79 – Part 1C – February 28 and March 1

Report on Waycon ’79 – Part 1B – February 27

Transcribed by Elaine Walker, maintaining all spellings as given in the text (cont.) February 27, Tuesday; Night. A dinner was held for our guests at the home of the WASFA Boss. The repast was sumptuous having been prepared by Bob himself, cooking being an old hobby of his, along with the art of Framing and… Continue reading Report on Waycon ’79 – Part 1B – February 27