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gggraph
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 Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 7:15 am Post subject: Aussiecon 4 - World Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention |
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A Heads up - the World Science Fiction Convention will be held in Melbourne in September 2010.
There will be an art show/competition. I'll post details when I have them, or see http://www.aussiecon4.org.au
Shaun Tan is a Guest of Honour - in my humble opinion one of the world's great book illustrators, who just happens to be Australian.
Live Long and Prosper.
Grant
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thecatsgrin
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:01 am Post subject: Re - Aussiecon 4 - World Science Fiction & Fantasy Conve |
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I agree, his work is great!
Will this be an opportunity for me to wear a wookie costume?? |
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gggraph
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:53 am Post subject: Re: Re - Aussiecon 4 - World Science Fiction & Fantasy C |
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| thecatsgrin wrote: | I agree, his work is great!
Will this be an opportunity for me to wear a wookie costume?? |
Do you NEED an excuse? Come on, wear your wookie with pride!!
Grant
(In case you were wondering, No, I have not memorised the Starfleet regulations. I do not know which level the Holodeck is on. I have no idea what Han Solo was playing when he won the Millennium Falcon off Lando Calrissian...) |
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thecatsgrin
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:06 am Post subject: Re - Aussiecon 4 - World Science Fiction & Fantasy Conve |
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The only excuse not to wear a wookie costume is when the yoda alter ego has taken over....
I was discussing with my Partner yesterday the merits of replacing the Christmas tree spot in the lounge room, with an 8 foot wookie sculpture...
He said he would rather have something useful in that corner, so I offered to build it with secret hair covered cupboard inside so we can store important things.... or at least the TV remote.!
So far he hasnt said no....
Isnt not saying no the same as agreeing??
I might have to settle for a less invasive easily covered with a couch cover Yoda.... |
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Stefan Maguran
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:55 am Post subject: Re - Aussiecon 4 - World Science Fiction & Fantasy Conve |
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| Now that you have your new couch... |
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thecatsgrin
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:09 pm Post subject: Re - Aussiecon 4 - World Science Fiction & Fantasy Conve |
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Jade
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:24 pm Post subject: Re - Aussiecon 4 - World Science Fiction & Fantasy Conve |
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oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god!
I have been waiting a long time. |
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Tango
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 1:04 pm Post subject: Re - Aussiecon 4 - World Science Fiction & Fantasy Conve |
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| Thanks for that Grant,,,,, Shuan Tan is tops in my book aswell.. I also like Dave Mckean who I found through the book ''The Comical Tragedy or the Tragical Comedy of Mr Punch '' http://www.mckean-art.co.uk/ |
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AndyE
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 3:55 pm Post subject: Re - Aussiecon 4 - World Science Fiction & Fantasy Conve |
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http://www.aussiecon4.org.au/index.php?page=56
this is a direct link to the Art show details
Thanks for the original posting Grant.
I like the condition of entry that states...
All items to be entered must be completed before being brought into the Art Show. No finishing touches to be added in the hanging area.
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Tango
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 4:49 pm Post subject: Re - Aussiecon 4 - World Science Fiction & Fantasy Conve |
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Awards = Ribbons, WOW 
Excuse my pragmatic nature but I can't buy groceries with ribbons, give me no honours just money |
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thecatsgrin
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 5:40 pm Post subject: Re - Aussiecon 4 - World Science Fiction & Fantasy Conve |
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I wonder with the ribbon , do you get a star command salute?
It could be a fun thing to do and add to the CV!
I have never been to anything like it, so I wouldnt know what sales would be like or the potential for sales.
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Jade
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 5:40 pm Post subject: Re - Aussiecon 4 - World Science Fiction & Fantasy Conve |
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| I couldn't care if it was a gold star sticker |
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thecatsgrin
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 5:43 pm Post subject: Re: Re - Aussiecon 4 - World Science Fiction & Fantasy C |
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| Jade wrote: | | I couldn't care if it was a gold star sticker |
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Jade
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 7:08 pm Post subject: Re - Aussiecon 4 - World Science Fiction & Fantasy Conve |
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| lol catsgrin. I'm so darn excited! lol |
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gggraph
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| Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 5:34 am Post subject: Re: Re - Aussiecon 4 - World Science Fiction & Fantasy C |
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| thecatsgrin wrote: | | I have never been to anything like it, so I wouldnt know what sales would be like or the potential for sales. |
They can be very strange - based on past experience, you will see everything from complete begiinners to full-time professional. In the past, there have been a lot of overseas (ie, American) visitors, some of them cashed up and prepared to pay reasonable amounts ($5K+).
My advice would be that IF you are an F&SF fan, AND you are considering attending, it may be worth putting something in the show.
Cheers
Grant |
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