It's an enjoyable read, but most interesting as an artifact, I think.
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BeijingPalmer
read BIMBOS OF THE DEATH STAR, a 1987 mystery set at a SFF con, and interesting to note some big differences in fandom
- *generalized* fandom assumed, rather than specific brands, with partial exceptions for Star Wars and Star Trek
- overwhelmingly male
- literature rather than TV/film the norm
- *generalized* fandom assumed, rather than specific brands, with partial exceptions for Star Wars and Star Trek
- overwhelmingly male
- literature rather than TV/film the norm
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