Worldcon 2005

Interaction, The 63rd World Science Ficton Convention, was held in Glasgow at the SECC between 4th-8th August 2005.

It was my very first time attending such an event and it made a significant impression on me I must admit. I worked as a volunteer and even dared to enter the artshow, selling 11 of the 16 pieces I had on display. It also allowed me to meet a lot of the artists and authors who's work I had admired for many years. It was a great experience for me and it was here that the Estronomicon eZine was conceived!

Snapshots

The maiden voyage of the WSFS Armadillo

Authors during a signing, with Terry Pratchett, Kim Stanley Robinson and George R.R.Martin

Me at the StarGate and the Hugo Awards party with artist Keith Scaife and agent Alison Eldred

The dealers room with lots of books and goodies to tempt the money from your wallet

Me with artists Jim Burns and Frank Wu

A nice view of the Clyde from the window in the ASFA hotel room

The StarGate in the main hall and taking a break in the cafe with artist Paola and Frank

Artists John Picacio, Chris (Fangorn) and Jim Burns

Artists Michael Whelan and David B. Mattingly

Costumes from the masquerade on display in the main hall

More views from the bank of the Clyde

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Photographs by Steve Upham and Brendan Vaughan