Conspiracy '87 / Worldcon 1987 Information
Conspiracy '87 / Worldcon 1987
August 27 - September 1, 1987
Metropole Hotel / Brighton Conference CentreBrighton, UK
Science Fiction Convention
The 45th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Conspiracy '87, was held 27 August - 1 September 1987 at the Metropole Hotel and The Brighton Centre in Brighton, England. The initial chairman was Malcolm Edwards, who had to scale back his involvement several months before the con, and was succeeded by Paul Oldroyd with the title of "Coordinator", later recognised as chairman. The toastmaster was Brian W. Aldiss. Guests of honor: Doris Lessing (UK), Alfred Bester (US) (did not attend, due to poor health), Arkady Strugatsky and Boris Strugatsky (USSR), Jim Burns (artist), Ray Harryhausen (film), Joyce Slater & Ken Slater (fan), David Langford (special fan).
Attendance:
5,425 total people4,009 paid attendeees
Photos and Reports
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