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DWCon
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| Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Name: | DWCon |
| Dates: | 1996-present |
| Frequency: | biannual |
| Location: | UK |
| Type: | fan run |
| Focus: | Terry Pratchett |
| Organization: | |
| Founder: | Paul Rood |
| Founding Date: | |
| URL: | https://www.dwcon.org/ |
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DWCon, also known as the "International Discworld Convention" is a science fiction convention held in the United Kingdom on even-numbered years. The first DWCon took place in 1996 and was organized by members of the Usenet newsgroup alt.fan.pratchett. The event focuses on the works of writer Terry Pratchett.
History
Paul Rood became the proof of that old saying 'Fools rush in where angels fear to tread' when he naively proposed a super afp meet - only to use the word 'convention'. The result is history: the First Discworld Convention took place in Manchester in June 1996.lspace.org[1]
Staff
Articles on The Guild of Fans and Disciples:
- High Marks on Tall Buildings by Paul A. Rood, June 1996, Discworld Convention Chairman
- Rood Words Interview with Paul Rood, 1996, Convention Organizer
Programming
1998
2002
Con Reports
1996
- Claire Speed?
- Mark B
- Richard Kettlewell
- The 1996 Discworld Convention Retrospective
- Sunday Times
- J. L. Domini
1998
2002
2004
2006
Photos
- 1996 Photo Descriptions
- 1996 Photo Archives (and alt)
- Vetitice 1998
- Datko 1998 Photos (mostly unarchived)
- 'Ooky 1998 Photos
- 1998 Photo Archives
- 2002 Photo Archives
- 2004 Photo Archives
- 2006 Photo Archives
Con Merchandise
Outside the UK
- Other Discworld Conventions -- and this membership link mentions CabbageCon7/Dutch DW Con, although their website isn't loading
- Discworld Monthly tracks fan meetups and get-togethers