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Gallery: Sci-fi luminaries wow fans at Boskone 54

By Jody Gilbert March 21, 2017, 8:41 AM PDT

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Introduction

Introduction

Last month, sci-fi fans descended on Boston’s Westin Waterfront Hotel for Boskone–” the longest-running science fiction convention in New England!”

As in previous years, Bokone 54 featured gaming, demos, a speculative art show, readings, panels, “filking,” kids’ activities, and the opportunity to meet some of the premier authors and artists in the field.

In the photo above, attendees gather around posters by Official Artist, Dave Seely.

Gallery: Sci-fi luminaries wow fans at Boskone 54

Guest of Honor

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Guest of Honor

Fans flock to chat with Guest of Honor, Brandon Sanderson.

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A game or two...

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A game or two...

Boskone offered tabletop games, video games, game demos, and tournaments.

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Gaming

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Gaming

“No swearing, fighting, or cheating is allowed. You will be asked to leave if caught.”

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Cosplay

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Cosplay

A few Boskone attendees donned costumes.

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The Tick

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The Tick

It wouldn’t be a con, especially in Boston, without The Tick.

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Dragonslair

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Dragonslair

Fido guards Dragonslair–a prime destination for the younger set.

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Lenny the Sad Robot

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Lenny the Sad Robot

Kids built robots from “cardboard and found stuff” in Dragonslair.

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Filking

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Filking

NESFA Fellow Erwin Strauss entertains passersby in the Galleria.

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Jo Walton reading

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Jo Walton reading

Jo Walton, winner of the 2017 Skylark Award, reads from her forthcoming novel.

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Dealers!

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Dealers!

There was no shortage of vendors and merchandise in the Dealer Room.

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Panel: Mythologies of the World

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Panel: Mythologies of the World

One of dozens of panels at Boskone 54, Mythologies of the World featured Ada Palmer, Max Gladstone, Peter Muise, Ken Altabef, and Milton Davis.

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Time to go home

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Time to go home

The end of the con!

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