ShadowCon
Encyclopedia
ShadowCon is a science fiction
and fantasy
convention
, held in Oslo, Norway every year in July/August. It is held by The Shadow Project (TSP), a SF&F fandom
society. ShadowCon is usually arranged at the Blindern campus of the University of Oslo
. ShadowCon celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2006.
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
and fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
convention
Science fiction convention
Science fiction conventions are gatherings of fans of various forms of speculative fiction including science fiction and fantasy. Historically, science fiction conventions had focused primarily on literature, but the purview of many extends to such other avenues of expression as movies and...
, held in Oslo, Norway every year in July/August. It is held by The Shadow Project (TSP), a SF&F fandom
Science fiction fandom
Science fiction fandom or SF fandom is a community or "fandom" of people actively interested in science fiction and fantasy and in contact with one another based upon that interest...
society. ShadowCon is usually arranged at the Blindern campus of the University of Oslo
University of Oslo
The University of Oslo , formerly The Royal Frederick University , is the oldest and largest university in Norway, situated in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. The university was founded in 1811 and was modelled after the recently established University of Berlin...
. ShadowCon celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2006.