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The North American Discworld Convention (a.k.a. NADWCon) is a fan-run science fiction convention to celebrate the works of Sir Terry Pratchett, focusing primarily on his long-running series of Discworld novels. It is held biennially on odd-numbered years to accommodate the UK Discworld Convention, which is on even-numbered years.〔(NADWCon 2009 FAQs - What is the North American Discworld Convention? ) ("We chose 2009 to avoid conflict with the UK Discworld conventions that take place during even-numbered years – which makes us officially odd!") 〕The first NADWCon was held in 2009 〔(North American Discworld Convention: The Official Announcement! ) alt.fan.pratchett group, Nov. 22, 2007〕〔(First North American Discworld Convention to be Labor Day (Weekend) 2009 ), SFScope, Nov. 20, 2007.〕 and sponsored by Arizona-based LepreCon, Inc. The 2013 convention was held on July 5 - 8 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront hotel. The NADWCon program includes several large-scale events, such as the Gala Banquet, Maskerade (honoring Pratchett's novel of the same name), Charity Auction, and Guest of Honor Interview. The 2009 convention also featured a convention-wide Seamstress Guild Party on the opening night. These large events are mixed with smaller panels, discussion groups, games, guest klatches, and other activities. ==History== Discworld Conventions have been held in the UK since 1996,〔(Discworld Convention 2010: About Us )〕 but prior to 2009 one had not been successfully attempted in North America. On Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005, Pratchett did a booksigning and Q & A session for ''Thud!'' at Olsson's Books & Records in Arlington, VA,〔(Book-signing tours by Terry Pratchett ) "posted by Terry Pratchett on alt.fan.pratchett on 10th August 2005"〕 and was asked during the Q & A portion (by the future Vice Chair of NADWCon2009) whether he would be willing to attend a North American convention if one were to be organized for him - to which he heartily answered "yes."〔(Audio clip of the question being asked at the 2005 Q&A. )〕 Planning for the convention began that night and gained momentum until, after securing sponsorship from LepreCon, Inc. and acquiring a number of experienced convention runners for its chair and committee positions, registration for the 2009 convention opened in November 2007. Registration capped out and closed prior to the 2009 convention, at approximately 1,040 members. *NADWCon2009 ran from Sept. 4 - 7, 2009. There was also a pre-convention event on Sept. 3, and a library appearance by Sir Terry Pratchett (made possible by NADWCon, but not part of the official convention) at the Glendale, AZ library on September 8.〔(Authors @ The Teague Presents Sir Terry Pratchett )〕 The convention was considered a great success,〔(Terry Says Goodbye to nadwcon 2009 ) ("The first ever North American Discworld Convention, nadwcon 2009, was held last week and this, September 4–7, in Arizona and was a huge success.") 〕〔(Discworld Comes to the Midwest ) ("The first Discworld convention in North America took place in Tempe, AZ in September of 2009 and was deemed a big success by fans, guests, and even by Sir Terry Pratchett himself, who was the Guest of Honor.")〕 and he declared it "the best Discworld Convention" he'd ever been to.〔(Terry Pratchett Forum, North American Discworld Convention 2009 ) ("Terry said it was the best convention he'd ever been to.")〕〔(FabulousLorraine.com ) ("...and Terry said it was the best convention ever.")〕 *NADWCon2011 was held in Madison, Wisconsin on July 8–11, 2011, at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club. *NADWCon2013 was held in Baltimore, Maryland on July 5-8, 2013, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The North American Discworld Convention」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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