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Jim Mann
Jim Mann has a been reading SF for over 40 years and got into fandom in 1975. He's also an editor for NESFA Press, where he has edited volumes of the works of Cordwainer Smith, John W. Campbell, William Tenn, James Blish, and others.
As a fan, he has been a division head at a number of Worldcons (including co-running program with his wife Laurie at the 2001 Worldcon in Philadalphia). This year he is the co-division head of Program.
He has been married to Laurie for 34 years (they got married three days before Star Wars opened) and has one daughter, Leslie (30). He used to be a technical writer and is now a manager for a very large high tech company
Programming for Jim Mann
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| Wed | 16:00 | (A13) | 1 hr |
On Stranger Tides by Tim Powers
Discuss On Stranger Tides by our Guest of Honor Tim Powers and join a discussion on the book. Blackbeard, voodoo and pirate adventure on the high seas. |
| Wed | 21:00 | (A04) | 1 hr |
What Does Your SF Sound Like?
What means science fiction music to you? A majestic piece by Williams or Holst? The theremin in The Day the Earth Stood Still? Our panel discusses trends in science fiction music and plays some samples. |
| Fri | 12:00 | (A10) | 1 hr |
Comics of 2010 and 2011 that Rocked
What are today's best comics? The panel recommends comics from 2010 and 2011, including SF, fantasy, and horror comics. |
| Fri | 20:00 | (Naples7) | 1½ hrs |
Trivia for Chocolate
Come answer trivia questions and win chocolate. |
| Sat | 10:00 | (A04) | 1 hr |
Life Lived in the Extremes
What is it like to live in "extreme environments" like Alaska? in Viet Nam? in Brazil? in the desert? in tornado alley? How can you live a normal life in an extreme environment? |
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