Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon

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The convention badge has been decorated with 1) a ribbon for HAL-Con, a convention hostded in Kawasaki in 2020; 2) Certified Book Addict, a privately produced ribbon given to me by a generous woman while standing in line; 3) a DisCon III ribbon, for the DC-based WorldCon 2021; 4) a Philip K. Dick quote on sheep as a promotion for ConZealand, the 2020 WorldCon in New Zealand; and 5) a Heinlein quote from The Heinlein Society. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
The convention badge has been decorated with 1) a ribbon for HAL-Con, a convention hostded in Kawasaki in 2020; 2) Certified Book Addict, a privately produced ribbon given to me by a generous woman while standing in line; 3) a DisCon III ribbon, for the DC-based WorldCon 2021; 4) a Philip K. Dick quote on sheep as a promotion for ConZealand, the 2020 WorldCon in New Zealand; and 5) a Heinlein quote from The Heinlein Society. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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The convention badge has been decorated with 1) a DisCon III ribbon, for the DC-based WorldCon 2021; 2) A Chicago ribbon for Chicago's bid to host the WorldCon in 2022; 3) a ribbon supporting Glasgow, Scotland's bid to host the WorldCon in 2024; 4) a ribbon in Maori supporting the WorldCon in New Zealand in 2020. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
The convention badge has been decorated with 1) a DisCon III ribbon, for the DC-based WorldCon 2021; 2) A Chicago ribbon for Chicago's bid to host the WorldCon in 2022; 3) a ribbon supporting Glasgow, Scotland's bid to host the WorldCon in 2024; 4) a ribbon in Maori supporting the WorldCon in New Zealand in 2020. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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The easiest way to get around Dublin, aside from walking, was with a Leap card, These could be used for both buses and the surface rail system, and apparently also for bikes. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
The easiest way to get around Dublin, aside from walking, was with a Leap card, These could be used for both buses and the surface rail system, and apparently also for bikes. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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As any former goverment employee will tell you, the lanyard is almost as important as the badge. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
As any former goverment employee will tell you, the lanyard is almost as important as the badge. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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Program for the 2019 Hugo ceremony, listing all the nominees. The cover describes the base created specifically for the Dublin WorldCon. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
Program for the 2019 Hugo ceremony, listing all the nominees. The cover describes the base created specifically for the Dublin WorldCon. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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Thin booklet describing the various concerts, plays and other performance events at Dublin 2019. Note the dragon and rocket ship in the design at the bottom, and repeated in the Irish harp in the center. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
Thin booklet describing the various concerts, plays and other performance events at Dublin 2019. Note the dragon and rocket ship in the design at the bottom, and repeated in the Irish harp in the center. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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Booklet with translated Japanese stories on
Booklet with translated Japanese stories on "intelligence, artificial and human." For eight decades, the "World Science Fiction Society" has been dominated chiefly by Anglo-American works, and non-English speaking writers used the convention to remind everyone that not all writers write in English. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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Pocketbook (a bit longer than average) describing the Convention Center and other venues. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
Pocketbook (a bit longer than average) describing the Convention Center and other venues. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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While you can only see a suggestion of the USS Dublin starship on the front, the back makes this clearer, along with the Millennium Falcon. Yes, that appears to be a dragon snout above the Falcon. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
While you can only see a suggestion of the USS Dublin starship on the front, the back makes this clearer, along with the Millennium Falcon. Yes, that appears to be a dragon snout above the Falcon. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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Cover of a small press book with a collection of interesting apocalypic stories. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
Cover of a small press book with a collection of interesting apocalypic stories. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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Small press book with a collection of stories about faith and belief. Yes, this is a science fiction and fantasy book. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
Small press book with a collection of stories about faith and belief. Yes, this is a science fiction and fantasy book. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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Booklet for the Retro Hugo awards. The illustration discusses the design elements of the custom base of the award. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
Booklet for the Retro Hugo awards. The illustration discusses the design elements of the custom base of the award. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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The program was printed like an old Ace Double: half the program was for the ceremony and, if you flipped it over, the other half was for the Retro Hugo Awards for 1944. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
The program was printed like an old Ace Double: half the program was for the ceremony and, if you flipped it over, the other half was for the Retro Hugo Awards for 1944. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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A committee is working on getting Glasgow selected as the site for the 2024 Worldcon. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
A committee is working on getting Glasgow selected as the site for the 2024 Worldcon. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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If you are a fan of David Weber's Honor Harrington series, the Royal Manticoran Navy would like you to join. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
If you are a fan of David Weber's Honor Harrington series, the Royal Manticoran Navy would like you to join. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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If you were coming to the World Science Fiction Convention, you know about Game of Thrones. Northern Ireland had a handy guide to filming locations, a not all that subtle prod for visiting and spending tourist dollars. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
If you were coming to the World Science Fiction Convention, you know about Game of Thrones. Northern Ireland had a handy guide to filming locations, a not all that subtle prod for visiting and spending tourist dollars. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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The Dublin Public Library was at Worldcon, promoting, among other things, Borrow Box: a way to borrow library books on a tablet or smartphone. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
The Dublin Public Library was at Worldcon, promoting, among other things, Borrow Box: a way to borrow library books on a tablet or smartphone. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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Since Worldcon is a science fiction convention, SFWA (Science Fiction Writers of America) had representatives present, encouraging writers to join. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
Since Worldcon is a science fiction convention, SFWA (Science Fiction Writers of America) had representatives present, encouraging writers to join. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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Nice mixture of real and imaginary elements. And then there is the back cover, too. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
Nice mixture of real and imaginary elements. And then there is the back cover, too. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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You don't normally see seals and dragons in orbit over Ireland. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
You don't normally see seals and dragons in orbit over Ireland. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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Many Americans and many Brits were caught off guard by the discovery that Ireland uses Euros and not dollars or pounds. In fact, the Greek goddess Europa is incorporated into the watermark on the right. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
Many Americans and many Brits were caught off guard by the discovery that Ireland uses Euros and not dollars or pounds. In fact, the Greek goddess Europa is incorporated into the watermark on the right. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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A group from Chicago promoted the city as the host for the 2022 WorldCon. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
A group from Chicago promoted the city as the host for the 2022 WorldCon. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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Skyboat Media publishes audiobooks of science fiction and fantasy, and distributes them on USB cards. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
Skyboat Media publishes audiobooks of science fiction and fantasy, and distributes them on USB cards. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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Skyboat Media publishes audiobooks of science fiction and fantasy, and distributes them on USB cards. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
Skyboat Media publishes audiobooks of science fiction and fantasy, and distributes them on USB cards. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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Skyboat Media publishes audiobooks of science fiction and fantasy, and distributes them on USB cards. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
Skyboat Media publishes audiobooks of science fiction and fantasy, and distributes them on USB cards. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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Skyboat Media publishes audiobooks of science fiction and fantasy, and distributes them on USB cards. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
Skyboat Media publishes audiobooks of science fiction and fantasy, and distributes them on USB cards. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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Skyboat Media publishes audiobooks of science fiction and fantasy, and distributes them on USB cards. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
Skyboat Media publishes audiobooks of science fiction and fantasy, and distributes them on USB cards. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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Skyboat Media publishes audiobooks of science fiction and fantasy, and distributes them on USB cards. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
Skyboat Media publishes audiobooks of science fiction and fantasy, and distributes them on USB cards. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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Pin promoting Glasgow for the 2024 Worldcon. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
Pin promoting Glasgow for the 2024 Worldcon. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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This pin was created to honor Grace Hopper, the world's first programmer. Hopper warned programmers not to waste nanoseconds. The labrynth on the pin is 11.8 inches, which is the distance light travels in a nanosecond. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
This pin was created to honor Grace Hopper, the world's first programmer. Hopper warned programmers not to waste nanoseconds. The labrynth on the pin is 11.8 inches, which is the distance light travels in a nanosecond. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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Chengdu, an inland city in China of 14.5 million people, was promoting itself as a site for a future Worldcon. Unfortunately, all week long the news was filled with stories of Hong Kong's pro-democracy demonstrations and China's brutal response, making this unlikely. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
Chengdu, an inland city in China of 14.5 million people, was promoting itself as a site for a future Worldcon. Unfortunately, all week long the news was filled with stories of Hong Kong's pro-democracy demonstrations and China's brutal response, making this unlikely. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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Pin from Worldcon 76, held in San Jose in 2018. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
Pin from Worldcon 76, held in San Jose in 2018. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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The splendid Dublin 2019 Worldcon pin. It has an Irish harp, a dragon, and a rocketship. Nicely done. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
The splendid Dublin 2019 Worldcon pin. It has an Irish harp, a dragon, and a rocketship. Nicely done. Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon.
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