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The '''Talossan Science Fiction, Fantasy & Whisky Society''' ''(La Società Talossan dal Siensiă-ficziun, del Fantasieu es del Wiski)'' is a literary and social club dedicated to the appreciation of speculative fiction and distilled fermented malted barley. Variously described as a "Most Ancient and August Order" and as a "High Church," the | The '''Talossan Science Fiction, Fantasy & Whisky Society''' ''(La Società Talossan dal Siensiă-ficziun, del Fantasieu es del Wiski)'' is a literary and social club dedicated to the appreciation of speculative fiction and distilled fermented malted barley. Variously described as a "Most Ancient and August Order" and as a "High Church," membership is casual and open to all Talossans who participate in discussions on the society's [[Wittenebrg]] forum. | ||
==History== | |||
The society was founded in 1998/XIX by [[Ián Anglatzarâ]]. Originally called the Talossan Science Fiction & Whisky Society, the organization's name was changed to reflect its expanded literary scope in the 2010s. Following a period of inactivity, it was reconvened by [[Antonio Montagnha]] on 10 April 2022/XLIII. | |||
==Activities== | ==Activities== | ||
Revision as of 19:43, 20 November 2023
The Talossan Science Fiction, Fantasy & Whisky Society (La Società Talossan dal Siensiă-ficziun, del Fantasieu es del Wiski) is a literary and social club dedicated to the appreciation of speculative fiction and distilled fermented malted barley. Variously described as a "Most Ancient and August Order" and as a "High Church," membership is casual and open to all Talossans who participate in discussions on the society's Wittenebrg forum.
History
The society was founded in 1998/XIX by Ián Anglatzarâ. Originally called the Talossan Science Fiction & Whisky Society, the organization's name was changed to reflect its expanded literary scope in the 2010s. Following a period of inactivity, it was reconvened by Antonio Montagnha on 10 April 2022/XLIII.
Activities
Literary Discussion
Members of the Society recommend and discuss works of speculative fiction. The works discussed include:
- The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi
- Flatland by Edwin A. Abbot
Past Newsletter
In the late 1990s, TSFFWS published two issues of its electronic newsletter Spaceships and Distilleries "chock-full of science fiction tastings and whisky reviews." No new issues have been released since.