The 33rd International Conference on the
Fantastic in the Arts
“The Monstrous Fantastic”
In his seminal article on Beowulf, J.R.R. Tolkien describes the three monsters of the poem as “essential, fundamentally allied to the underlying ideas of the poem.” The Fantastic has many similarly integral monsters and monstrosities. But what do these monsters mean? How does the monstrous signify? The Monstrous Fantastic will explore the many creative and cultural constructions of monstrosity in the arts from monsters of ancient times to monsters of the present and future.
March 21-25, 2012
Orlando Airport Marriott
Orlando, Florida, USA
| Guest of Honor: | China Miéville |
| Guest of Honor: | Kelly Link |
| Guest Scholar: | Jeffrey J. Cohen |
| Special Guest Emeritus: |
Brian Aldiss |
The deadline for proposals has passed. Here is a copy of the call for proposals.
2012 Program Draft – February 18
Membership Renewal and Conference Registration are
Now Available
Note: If you want only to renew membership and not to register for the conference, go to the membership page.
There are several ways to renew membership and pay for the conference:
- (THE NEW WAY) Fill out the on-line membership form. Then pay for membership and register and pay for the conference on-line.*
- (THE OLD WAY) Fill out the paper form, IAFA 2012 Membership and ICFA 33 Registration*, and put it in the mail along with your payment.
- Fill out the paper form, IAFA 2012 Membership Only and mail that in. Then pay for membership and register and pay for the conference on-line.*
We are seeking volunteers to help out with the conference.
*Don’t forget to order a Limited Edition Miéville Shirt with your registration!
Curious about what fine banquet dining Donald has worked out with the caterers at the hotel? Get a preview of the menu of succulent concoctions that await you in March! In fact, there are even lactose and gluten free options!
