Baltimore Science Fiction Society

The Baltimore Science Fiction Society is a literary society focusing on science fiction, fantasy and related genera. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, the BSFS sponsors Balticon, the Maryland Regional Science Fiction Convention, and a young writers contest for Maryland students. It maintains a free lending library, and conducts other public outreach events promoting literacy.

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Science fiction - Fantasy - Baltimore, Maryland - Balticon

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The BSFS has presented "The Compton Crook Award" each Balticon SM (since 1983) for "... the best first novel in the genre published during the previous year ...". The list of eligible books is published in the monthly newsletter so all club members will have a chance to read and vote. The winning author is invited to Balticon SM (BSFS pays transportation and lodging) and presented with the cash award. Compton Crook, who used the nom de plume Stephen Tall, died in 1981. He was a long time Baltimore resident, Towson University professor, and of course, a science fiction author.

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Compton Crook Award - Compton Crook - Stephen Tall - Towson University

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