Readercon 2010

Readercon centers on the writers, editors, critics, and readers of written science fiction, fantasy, and the wider realm of imaginative literature that involves some element of the fantastic.<br /> <br /> We feature a near-total focus on the written word. No art show, no costumes, no gaming, almost no media — just a thought-provoking program, a well-stocked Bookshop, and of course some parties.<br /> <br /> The program consists of two tracks each of panels, readings, and discussions/talks, plus kaffeeklatsches and autograph signings, and covers the complete range of imaginative literature from hard sf to "slipstream." Our program page lists the full programs of our last eleven conventions.<br /> <br /> We publish a Souvenir Book whose pages of content rival a Worldcon's in number, and a separate Program Guide (we were the con that pioneered their separation) with comprehensive bio-bibliographies of all the Program Participants. We have the lowest ratio of general attendees to pro guests of any convention we know of — about 3.5 : 1. Total attendance is usually about 600 to 700.