Spokesperson
At ConFiction John van Duin was the spokesman to the Dutch and international press with Johan-Martijn Flaton – he must have caught a virus there then ever since he has been active as a PR and spokesperson, helping out many Dutch conventions to promote themselves and worked as editor and editor-in-chief for various magazines.
He now works as head of fundraising activities and marketing for the Stichting Oogfonds Netherlands & Eindredactie HSF.
ConFiction, more than most Worldcons, is likely to be remembered as one of the turning points in convention history. Not only is this the second World ever to be held in a country whose official Read more…
What else is there to say? A dream come true? Probably. When you read this book you are either at ConFiction, on your way back home with – hopefully – good memories.
ConFiction becomes a melting pot with fans from all over the world, busloads full from the former East Block. With over 3500 members it is the second worldcon on the continent and a huge success.