Dragon Con, Atlanta, June 26-29, 1997 Update

[Ed Kramer]

Dragon*Con
June 26-29, 1997
Inforum Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia

Dragon*Con is America's largest annual convention for fans of Science
Fiction and Fantasy, Comics, Games, Art, Animation, Science, Music,
Television and Films. Over 450 hours of panels, workshops,
demonstrations, and discussions include individual program tracks for Star
Trek, Star Wars, X-Files, Babylon 5, Dr. Who, NASA Space Science, and much
more! Listen to and discuss informative topics with authors, editors,
artists and media personalities. Hundreds of the most popular
role-playing, card and dice, board, miniature, and computer game
tournaments are featured. Open gaming and live role-playing events run
24-hours.

Over 350 Featured Guests include:

Renowned Authors
C.J. Cherryh (Chanur series)
Matthew J. Costello (7th Guest and 11th Hour)
Raymond E. Feist (The Riftwar aaga)
Robert Jordan (Wheel of Time series)
Mercedes Lackey (Heralds of Valdemar)
Brian Lumley (Necroscope series)
F. Paul Wilson (The Keep)
Margaret Weis (Dragonlance saga)

Film and Television
Clive Barker (Hellraiser and Nightbreed)
Doug Bradley (Hellraiser's Pinhead)
Rudy Coby (The Coolest Magician on Earth)
Mike Jittlov (The Wizard of Speed and Time)
Bill "Splat" Johnson (Special F/X Master)
Lloyd Kaufman (The Toxic Avenger)
Fred Olen Ray (Attack of the 60' Centerfold)
Brian Yuzna (Re-Animator and From Beyond)

Star Wars Spectacluar
Kevin J. Anderson (Bestselling Author)
Kenny Baker (R2D2)
Jeremy Bulloch (Bobba Fett)
Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca)
David Prowse (Darth Vader)
Tim and Greg Hildebrandt (Artists Extraordinaire)

Comic Greats
Art Adams (Classic X-Men)
Michael Allred (Madman)
John Byrne (Wonder Woman)
Paul Dini (Batman Adventures)
Peter David (The Hulk)
Jim Steranko (Nick Fury)
Bill Tucci (Shi)
Mark Waid (Kingdom Come)
Bernie Wrightson (The Stand)

Events Include: 20 Simultaneous Program Tracks, Free Autograph Sessions,
Spectacular Costume Contest, Live Concerts and Late Night Dances, Art Show
and Print Shop, Medieval Combat Demonstrations, Writers and Illustrators
Workshops, Amateur Video Workshop and Contest, 24-Hour Video Rooms and
Japanese Animation Rooms, Film and Television Previews, Tournament Gaming
and Live Role-Playing Events events, Robot Battles, Quick-Sketch
Competition, and Consignment and Charity Auctions, Children's Programs,
Performances by the Atlanta Radio Theatre, Mighty Rassilon Art Players,
and the Crossed Swords. Much, much more!

Exhibit Hall and Dealer's Room: Over 100,000 sq.ft. of hand-made crafts,
toys, movie props, hardbound and paperback books, games and accessories,
electronics, computer software, medieval arms and artifacts, posters,
models, Japanese animation merchandise, and Silver and Golden Age comics.
The largest Dealer's Room in the Southeast! Dealer Tables are now
available for $350 for all four days. 10' x 10' Publisher Booths are $850
for five days (includes S.T.A.R.S. Retail Trade Show on June 25).

Hotel Accommodations: Our new host hotel is the Hyatt Regency Atlanta,
located just across the street from the Atlanta Market Center and Inforum
Convention Center. All Tournament and Open Gaming events as well as our
Convention Hospitality Suite will be located in the Hyatt. The Hyatt will
sell out early; please make your reservations now! Our overflow hotels are
the Best Western American, Days Inn Atlanta, Inn at the Peachtrees, Howard
Johnson Downtown Atlanta, Super 8 Hotel, Ramada Hotel, Courtyard by
Marriott, Fairfield Inn, and Carter Hall Efficiencies. Our discount rates
include a three dollar charge to cover the cost of shuttle transportation
to all convention hotels and facilities.

The Hyatt Regency has reserved rooms and suites specially designated for
parties. When reserving your room at the Hyatt, be sure to specify PARTY
FLOOR if you want to throw a bash, and you won't have to worry about
upsetting a single mundane. You may also reserve a room on a QUIET FLOOR
should you opt to sleep at night. Rooms at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta are
available at the discounted rate of $112 per night single ($10 additional
per person). Discounted Suite rates begin at $263 (Crown or Panorama) per
night. Enclosed Parking is $15 per day. Call (404) 577-1234 to make your
Hyatt reservations.

Rooms at the Best Western American Hotel (distance: 1 block) are $95 for
one to four persons; one bedroom Party Suites are available for $153.
This is our also our PARTY hotel. Parking rates are $12/day. Call (404)
688-8600.

Rooms at the Days Inn Atlanta (distance: 1 block) are $112 for one to four
persons with a parking rate of $7/day: call (404) 523-1144. Rooms at the
Inn at the Peachtrees (1 block) are $112 per night single ($10 additional
per person) and includes a complimentary hot breakfast buffet daily;
parking rates are $8 per day: call (404) 577-6970. Rooms at the Super 8
Hotel (2 blocks) are $99 per night ($10 additional per person) with
parking available across the street for $5/day: call (404) 524-7000.
Rooms at the Howard Johnson Downtown Atlanta (1 block) are $92
single/double and $102 triple/quad and includes a complimentary
continental breakfast daily; parking rates are $6.50/day: call (404)
577-1980. Rooms at the Ramada Hotel (3 blocks) are $85 single/double and
$95 triple/quad and features FREE PARKING for registered guests: call
(404) 659-2660. Rooms at the Fairfield Inn (4 blocks) are $85 for one to
four persons with a parking rate of $8/day: call (404) 659-2727 x 352.
Rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott (distance: 4 blocks), $95 for one to
four persons with a parking rate of $8/day: call (404) 659-7777 ext. 353.
Carter Hall Efficiencies (distance: 6 blocks), $82 per night for one to
four persons or $441 for a week (7 nights), and features FREE PARKING for
registered guests: call (404) 688-3676.

Art Show and Print Shop: The Dragon*Con `97 Art Show will feature some of
the best professional and amateur Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming, and
Comic artists in the US. We charge $25 per 4x4 foot pegboard panel. Table
space for 3-D work is $15 per 1/2 table. A 10% commission is charged on
all Art Show sales. No hanging fee is charged for the Print Shop; a 20%
commission will be charged. Membership is not included in Panel or Tables
prices. Artwork will be judged in the following categories: Science
Fiction, Fantasy, Humor, and 3-Dimensional, with Professional and Amateur
divisions. A Best of Show Award will also be presented. For rules and
additional info on our Art Show and consignment Print Shop, write to
Teresa Patterson, Pegasus Management, 2501 W. Sublett Rd. #890, Arlington,
TX 76017. Include an SASE.

Advertising: Publishers, Clubs, Cons, and other businesses can reach
thousands of SF, Gaming and Comics fans by advertising in our Dragon*Con
`97 Progress Reports. Over 60,000 Progress Reports will be distributed and
mailed across the United States and Canada. Rates: $125 for an 1/8 page
(5" x 3.5"), $225 for a 1/4 Page (5" x 7"), $375 for a 1/2 Page (10" x 7"
or 5" x 14"), or $625 for a Full Page (10" x 14"). These dimensions
include borders, and all ads must be camera-ready; half-tones should be
produced using an 85-line screen. Deadline: March 15, 1997. Camera-ready
art and a check for payment in full must be received by this date.

Our beautifully printed Program Books will feature a UV-laminated
full-color cover by Tim and Greg Hildebrandt, and will be handed out to
every Dragon*Con `97 member. The Program Book ad reservation deadline is
May 2, 1997; camera-ready art and a check for payment in full must be
received by May 16, 1997. Rates: $185 for a 1/4 Page (3.75" x 5"), $290
for a 1/2 Page (3.75" x 10" or 7.5" x 5"), or $495 for a Full Page (7.5" x
10"). Dimensions include borders, and all ads must be camera-ready.

Inside front and back covers and 4-color process ads are also available.
For a complete rate card, please contact Stuart Hellinger at P.O. Box 561,
New York, NY 10150-0561, or e-mail him at s...@panix.com or fax him at
(718) 437-4146.

Admission: 4-Day Memberships are $40 through March 15, 1997 and $50
through May 15, 1997. 4-Day Memberships will be available at the
convention for $60. Children-in-tow, age six and under admitted free of
charge; professional babysitting provided with paid membership for child.

Four-day memberships may be reserved by sending a check or money order
payable to Dragon*Con, along with your name, fan name or company (if
desired), address, city, state, zip, phone, and date of birth. Our
mailing address is P.O. Box 47696, Atlanta, GA 30362-0696. Advance
Memberships may also be reserved using American Express, MasterCard, or
Visa by calling Ticketmaster at (404) 249-6400.

For more info, call: (770) 623-6321, Office: (770) 925-0115, or link to
our Internet Web site at: http://www.dragoncon.org

[edkr...@aol.com]

Dragon*Con
America's Celebration of Science Fiction Comics, Gaming, and the Popular Arts
June 26-29, 1997
Inforum Convention Center, Hyatt Regency Atlanta and Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel
Atlanta, Georgia

Dragon*Con is America's largest annual convention for fans of Science Fiction and Fantasy, Comics, Games, Art, Animation, Science, Music, Television and Films. Over 450 hours of panels, workshops,
demonstrations, and discussions include individual program tracks for Star Trek, Star Wars, X-Files, Babylon 5, Dr. Who, NASA Space Science, and much more! Listen to and discuss informative topics
with authors, editors, artists and media personalities. Hundreds of the most popular role-playing, card and dice, board, miniature, and computer game tournaments are featured. Open gaming and live
role-playing events run 24-hours.

Over 350 Featured Guests include:

Renowned Authors:
C.J. Cherryh (Chanur series)
Matthew J. Costello (7th Guest and 11th Hour)

Raymond E. Feist (The Riftwar saga)

Robert Jordan (Wheel of Time series)
Mercedes Lackey (Heralds of Valdemar)

F. Paul Wilson (The Keep)

Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (Dragonlance saga)

Award-Winning Artists:
Clyde Caldwell
Larry Elmore
Clayburn Moore
Mark Poole
Lisa Snellings
Ron Walotsky
Bernie Wrightson

Screenwriters and Directors:

Clive Barker (Hellraiser and Nightbreed)

Mike Jittlov (The Wizard of Speed and Time)

Lloyd Kaufman (The Toxic Avenger)

Screaming Mad George (The Guyver)

Fred Olen Ray (Attack of the 60' Centerfold)
Brian Yuzna (Re-Animator and From Beyond)

Film and Television:

Doug Bradley (Hellraiser's Pinhead)
Rudy Coby (The Coolest Magician on Earth)

Stephen Furst (Babylon 5's Vir Cotto)
Charlton Heston (Soylent Green and Planet of the Apes)
Chase Masterson (Star Trek: DS9's Leeta)
Michael O'Hare (Babylon 5's Sinclair)
John Rhys-Davies (Sliders' Prof. Arturo)

Star Wars Spectacular:

Kevin J. Anderson (Bestselling Author)
Kenny Baker (R2D2)

Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett)

Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca)
David Prowse (Darth Vader)
Tim and Greg Hildebrandt (Artists Extraordinaire)

Comic Greats:
Art Adams (Classic X-Men)
Michael Allred (Madman)
John Byrne (Wonder Woman)
Paul Dini (Batman Adventures)
Peter David (The Hulk)
Jim Steranko (Nick Fury)
Bill Tucci (Shi)
Mark Waid (Kingdom Come)

Stage Performances:
Atlanta Radio Theatre
The Crossed Swords
Mighty Rassilon Art Players
Throb's 1997 Bettie Page Tribute

Live Concerts:
The Changelings
The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets
Doomsday
Fusebox
GWAR
Hotter than Hell (KISS tribute)
Iced Earth
NothingInside
Order of the Dying Knights
Trio Nocturna

Events Include: 20 Simultaneous Program Tracks, Free Autograph Sessions, Spectacular Costume Contest, Live Concerts and Late Night Dances, Art Show and Print Shop, Medieval Combat Demonstrations,

Writers and Illustrators Workshops, Amateur Video Workshop and Contest, 24-Hour Video Rooms and Japanese Animation Rooms, Film and Television Previews, Tournament Gaming and Live Role-Playing Events,
Robot Battles, Quick-Sketch Competition, and Consignment and Charity Auctions, and Children's Programs. Much, much more! Our 1997 charities are the Georgia Literacy Council and the Pediatric AIDS
Foundation.

Exhibit Hall and Dealer's Room: Over 100,000 sq.ft. of hand-made crafts, toys, movie props, hardbound and paperback books, games and accessories, electronics, computer software, medieval arms and
artifacts, posters, models, Japanese animation merchandise, and Silver and Golden Age comics. The largest Dealer's Room in the Southeast!

Discount Air Travel: Seven-Eleven Tours, Inc. is our official travel agency offering discounts on airline tickets. When you call, please identify yourself as an attendee of Dragon*Con in Atlanta,
June 1997. Telephone: 1-800-645-0711 or 516-454-9200; Monday-Friday 8 am - midnight, Saturday 9 am - 6 pm EST. You can fax them at 516-454-9148, e-mail them seven...@aol.com, or link to their web
page at www.travelhub.com/seven11/

Hotel Accommodations: The Hyatt Regency Atlanta and Westin Peachtree Plaza are SOLD OUT. Our overflow hotels are the Best Western American, Days Inn Atlanta, Inn at the Peachtrees, Howard Johnson

Downtown Atlanta, Super 8 Hotel, Ramada Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield Inn, and Carter Hall Efficiencies. Our discount rates include a three dollar charge to cover the cost of shuttle
transportation to all convention hotels and facilities.

Rooms at the Best Western American Hotel (distance: 1 block) are $95 for one to four persons; one bedroom Party Suites are available for $153. This is our PARTY hotel. Parking rates are $12/day.

Call (404) 688-8600. Rooms at the Days Inn Atlanta (distance: 1 block) are $112 for one to four persons with a parking rate of $7/day: call (404) 523-1144. Rooms at the Inn at the Peachtrees (1

block) are $112 per night single ($10 additional per person) and includes a complimentary hot breakfast buffet daily; parking rates are $8 per day: call (404) 577-6970. Super 8 Hotel (distance: 2
blocks), $79 for one to four persons and includes a complimentary continental breakfast daily with parking available across the street for $5/day: call (404) 524-7000. Rooms at the Howard Johnson

Downtown Atlanta (1 block) are $92 single/double and $102 triple/quad and includes a complimentary continental breakfast daily; parking rates are $6.50/day: call (404) 577-1980. Rooms at the Ramada
Hotel (3 blocks) are $85 single/double and $95 triple/quad and features FREE PARKING for registered guests: call (404) 659-2660. Rooms at the Fairfield Inn (4 blocks) are $85 for one to four persons
with a parking rate of $8/day: call (404) 659-2727 x 352. Rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott (distance: 4 blocks), $95 for one to four persons with a parking rate of $8/day: call (404) 659-7777 ext.
353. Carter Hall Efficiencies (distance: 6 blocks), $82 per night for one to four persons or $441 for a week (7 nights), and features FREE PARKING for registered guests: call (404) 688-3676.

Art Show and Print Shop: The Dragon*Con `97 Art Show will feature some of the best professional and amateur Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming, and Comic artists in the US. We charge $25 per 4x4 foot
pegboard panel. Table space for 3-D work is $15 per 1/2 table. A 10% commission is charged on all Art Show sales. No hanging fee is charged for the Print Shop; a 20% commission will be charged.
Membership is not included in Panel or Tables prices. Artwork will be judged in the following categories: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Humor, and 3-Dimensional, with Professional and Amateur divisions.

A Best of Show Award will also be presented. For rules and additional info on our Art Show and consignment Print Shop, send e- mail to Teresa Patterson at peg...@bab.com or write Pegasus Management,

2501 W. Sublett Rd. #890, Arlington, TX 76017. Include an SASE.

Advertising: Our beautifully printed Program Books will feature a UV-laminated full-color cover by Tim and Greg Hildebrandt, and will be handed out to every Dragon*Con `97 member. The Program Book

ad reservation deadline is May 2, 1997; camera-ready art and a check for payment in full must be received by May 16, 1997. Rates: $185 for a 1/4 Page (3.75" x 5"), $290 for a 1/2 Page (3.75" x 10" or
7.5" x 5"), or $495 for a Full Page (7.5" x 10"). Dimensions include borders, and all ads must be camera-ready.

Inside front and back covers and 4-color process ads are also available. For a complete rate card, please contact Stuart Hellinger at P.O. Box 561, New York, NY 10150-0561, or e-mail him at
s...@panix.com or fax him at (718) 437-4146.

Admission: 4-Day Memberships are $40 through April 1, 1997 and $50 through May 15, 1997. 4-Day Memberships will be available at the convention for $60. Children-in-tow, age six and under admitted

free of charge; professional babysitting provided with paid membership for child.

Four-day memberships may be reserved by sending a check or money order payable to Dragon*Con, along with your name, fan name or company (if desired), address, city, state, zip, phone, and date of
birth. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 47696, Atlanta, GA 30362-0696. Advance Memberships may also be reserved using American Express, MasterCard, or Visa by calling Ticketmaster at (404) 249-6400

or via the internet at http://www.ticketmaster.com.