Project Gutenberg 2009-04-07 Public domain in the USA. 198 Ackerman, Forrest J. 1916 2008 Ackerman, Forrest James Out of This World Convention Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Out of This World Convention" by Forrest J. Ackerman is an eye-witness account highlighting the 14th World Science Fiction Convention, likely written in the mid-20th century. This nonfiction book captures the vibrancy and enthusiasm of the science fiction community, recounting the gathering of fans, authors, and industry figures from around the globe. With a focus on the developments and notable events at the convention, it serves as a valuable snapshot of the science fiction culture during this time. The narrative details the author's experiences at the convention, showcasing prominent figures in the genre such as Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke while also reflecting on the growth of the science fiction fanbase since the first convention held seventeen years prior. Ackerman vividly describes keynote addresses, humorous speeches, and the extravagant Masquerade Ball, which featured imaginative costumes and characters inspired by the genre. Furthermore, the book touches on the organizational efforts of dedicated committee members and culminates with an announcement of the next convention to be held in London, encapsulating the excitement and camaraderie of science fiction fandom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en World Science Fiction Convention (14th : 1956 : New York, N.Y.) Science fiction -- Congresses PN Text Science Fiction Browsing: Literature Browsing: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy 30003 2025-06-11T16:52:45.984470 text/html 25854 2021-01-04T22:49:14 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 10236 2021-01-04T22:49:14 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 90105 2025-06-11T16:52:50.983472 application/epub+zip 88893 2025-06-11T16:52:48.885460 application/epub+zip 77423 2025-06-11T16:52:47.741452 application/epub+zip 172436 2025-06-11T16:52:52.516436 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 165847 2025-06-11T16:52:50.302452 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 136228 2022-09-13T09:41:10.251130 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 24489 2025-06-11T16:52:45.614481 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 24386 2021-01-04T22:49:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 9358 2021-01-04T22:49:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18928 2025-06-11T16:52:52.644453 application/rdf+xml 12175 2025-06-11T16:52:48.278461 image/jpeg 2876 2025-06-11T16:52:48.009446 image/jpeg 88686 2025-06-11T16:52:45.991461 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia