World Fantasy Convention
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The World Fantasy Convention is an annual convention
of professionals, collectors, and others interested in the field of fantasy
. It places emphasis on literature and art, while de-emphasizing dramatic presentation, gaming
, masquerade, and the like. The World Fantasy Award
s are presented at the event. Other features include an art show, a dealer's room, and an autograph
reception.
Science fiction convention
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of professionals, collectors, and others interested in the field of 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...
. It places emphasis on literature and art, while de-emphasizing dramatic presentation, gaming
Role-playing game
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, masquerade, and the like. The World Fantasy Award
World Fantasy Award
The World Fantasy Awards are annual, international awards given to authors and artists who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in the field of fantasy...
s are presented at the event. Other features include an art show, a dealer's room, and an autograph
Autograph
An autograph is a document transcribed entirely in the handwriting of its author, as opposed to a typeset document or one written by an amanuensis or a copyist; the meaning overlaps with that of the word holograph.Autograph also refers to a person's artistic signature...
reception.
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