Novellas (often called simply short novels outside the genre) have been described as long enough to contain the world but short enough to be read in an afternoon. Some of the great works of fiction both in SF and elsewhere are in this form. What makes novellas such a good form and what are some of the best examples.

Charles N. Brown passed away in 2009 just a month before he was announced as a Guest of Honor at Renovation. Charles was recognized for his many contributions to science fiction and fandom, from before the early days of Locus through the present day. Gary K. Wolfe interviews three of Charles’s friends and colleagues from his long life in fandom.