The British Fantasy Society was formed in 1971, initially as the British Weird Fantasy Society, for "all devotees of fantasy, horror, and the supernatural". Often perceived in the past as catering principally if not exclusively for horror fans, this active society – which sponsors an annual Convention, Fantasycon (1975-current) – has little direct relevance to sf other than a substantial crossover of membership with sf groups. However, an earlier British Fantasy Society (1942-1946) was sf-based (> British Science Fiction Association for further details). The current society's British Fantasy Awards have been presented for fantasy and horror since 1971. [PR/DRL]
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