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Date Archive: January 2008
Jan
31
Sarah Ash on her brand new fantasy novel, ‘Tracing the Shadow’
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 31st January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
British fantasy author Sarah Ash's new novel Tracing the Shadow has just been published in the US by Bantam Spectra.
It's a prequel to her series, The Tears of Artamon, and tells "a tale of a siege between kingdoms, and a battle between heretics and believers, each with their own truths, their own lies, and their own soul-shattering discoveries waiting to be made."
We dropped Sarah a line to ask her a few questions about the new novel and how it relates to her previous series.
Jan
31
Out Now: Titan’s ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’
Posted in: Press Room on 31st January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Titan Books press release: "With an irresistible blend of humour and horror, Oscar-winning director Tim Burton brings Stephen Sondheim's award-winning musical thriller to big screen with Johnny Depp as the eponymous Demon Barber of Fleet Street, in the DreamWorks Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures release, Sweeney Todd.
Written by Mark Salisbury, the only journalist on the movie's set, Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, published by Titan on January 25th, has been compiled in close collaboration with Tim Burton and his production team, promising a truly exclusive look behind the scenes.
Jan
31
Alan Moore, Melinda Gebbie signing, Gosh! Comics, London, February 2nd
Posted in: Press Room on 31st January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Moore and Gebbie will be signing copies of the UK edition of their new graphic novel, Lost Girls. Full details of the signing can be found on the Gosh! website.
More Info: www.GoshLondon.com
Source: FPI Blog Log news feed
Jan
30
UKSFBN Quick Links Listing for 30.01.08
Posted in: Press Room on 30th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Another quick round-up of external links for your contemplation and delectation...
Jan
30
TTA Press announces TTA Con #9, London, February 9th
Posted in: What's On on 30th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
TTA Press, the publishers of the UK's longest-running SF short fiction magazine, Interzone, as well as Black Static, Crimewave and The Fix, have announced that they'll be hosting the long-awaited TTACon #9 on Saturday February 9th.
Jan
30
Steve Westcott signing mini-tour, UK, February 8th - 17th
Posted in: What's On on 30th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Steve Westcott has been in touch to let us know that he's venturing forth from his Isle of Man lair in February to embark on a book signing tour.
He'll be promoting the re-issued edition of his debut comic fantasy novel Reluctant Heroes, as well as the upcoming March release of book two in the Black Dragon trilogy, Cronan the Librarian, from Frontlist Books.
Jan
29
Solaris announces new novel deal for Conrad A. Williams
Posted in: Press Room on 29th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The latest news from the UK's Solaris Books imprint is that they're "proud and terrified" to announce a brand new acquisition from critically acclaimed writer Conrad A. Williams, Decay Inevitable, which Solaris is describing as "one of the grittiest modern fantasies ever written, and a masterful dark thriller."
Jan
29
Coheed and Cambria signing, FP London, February 8th
Posted in: What's On on 29th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
This just in from a Forbidden Planet press release: "Forbidden Planet is pleased to announce a signing by the band Coheed and Cambria. They will be signing copies of The Amory Wars at the Forbidden Planet Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, on Friday 8th February from 5.00 to 6.00 p.m."
Jan
28
John Jarrold announces two-book Tor UK deal for Mark Charan Newton
Posted in: Press Room on 28th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
John Jarrold, of the John Jarrold Literary Agency has concluded a two-book World rights deal with Peter Lavery of Macmillan / Tor UK, for new UK fantasy author Mark Charan Newton.
The first book is titled Nights of Villjamur and will be published early in 2009.
Jan
27
Manga night at Forbidden Planet International, Belfast, February 6th
Posted in: What's On on 27th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
"All manga in the store will be on sale at 10% off during the event. Tickets are available from the store (52-54 Ann Street, Belfast, phone 028 9043 8744) for the tiny sum of £1 - contact the branch for details."
More info: Forbidden Planet International
Source: Forbidden Planet Blog Log
Jan
27
Solaris announces brand new James Lovegrove novel, ‘The Age of Ra’
Posted in: Press Room on 27th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
UK sf, fantasy and horror publisher Solaris Books have announced a deal for critically acclaimed author James Lovegrove, for a brand new epic science fiction novel, The Age of Ra.
Solaris' Mark Newton has some more information for us: "In The Age of Ra, the ancient Egyptian gods have defeated all the other pantheons and claimed dominion over the Earth. The world is divided into warring factions, each under the aegis of a different deity.
Jan
26
Interzone’s Roy Gray visiting the Birmingham SF group, February 8th
Posted in: What's On on 26th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Roy's job is to obtain useful publicity and advertising for Interzone. Not an easy task. What does he do and how does he do it? Is he any good? How can he do better? Tickets are £3 for BSFG members, £4 for non-members. Further details can be obtained from Vicky the secretary at bhamsfgroup@yahoo.co.uk.
More info: Birmingham SF Group
Source: Birmingham SF Group
Jan
26
Out Now: ‘Sci.Fi and Fantasy Modeller’, volume eight
Posted in: Press Room on 26th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Mike Reccia, editor of UK-based publication Sci.Fi and Fantasy Modeller has been in touch to let us know that the latest volume has recently been published, and it'd packed full of "the very best in genre modelling articles and features from around the globe."
Mike also sent through some additional info on the title: "Sci.Fi and Fantasy Modeller is a quarterly, 100-page, all-colour softback, perfect-bound 'mook' (a combination of a magazine and a book) which is dedicated to coverage of all kinds of genre model-making.
Jan
24
Solaris announces new novel deal for Mark Chadbourn
Posted in: Press Room on 24th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Last week, Solaris Books announced a deal for a new novel by British Fantasy Award-winning author Mark Chadbourn.
Mark Newton sent us the following detaiils: "The Lord of Silence is a thrilling new epic fantasy. When the great hero of the city of Idriss is murdered, Vidar, the Lord of Silence, must take his place as chief defender against the mysterious terrors lurking in the dense forest beyond the city's walls.
Jan
24
Stephen Hunt’s ‘The Court of the Air’ chosen for Berlinale pitch
Posted in: What's On on 24th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
This just in from the John Jarrold Literary Agency: "Ten novels (written in a wide variety of languages) have been selected for presentation by the world's main publishers on February 12th 2008 at therBerlin International Film Festival - the world's largest film festival with 200,000 movie and TV professionals attending. One fantasy and science fiction book made the cut, Stephen Hunt's epic fantasy tale, The Court of the Air.
"Organised by the Berlin International Film Festival in cooperation with the Frankfurt Book Fair for the third time, the Breakfast & Books section of the film fair enables representatives from publishing houses, literary agents and producers to meet for a pitching session, followed by breakfast together. Producers interested in the film rights can discuss matters on location with right holders.
Jan
23
BFS announces two new Guests of Honour for Fantasycon ‘08
Posted in: What's On on 23rd January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Artist Dave McKean and fantasy author James Barclay will be joining already-announced US guest of honour Christopher Golden and Master of Ceremonies Christopher Fowler for the weekend of author interviews, readings, quizzes, panel sessions, the British Fantasy Awards, and drinking. (Lots of drinking...)
More info: www.fantasycon.org.uk
Source: British Fantasy Society
Jan
23
Stephen King on video: talking about new novel ‘Duma Key’
Posted in: Press Room on 23rd January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Katie Davison of Stephen King's UK Publisher Hodder & Stoughton, has been in touch to tell us about a video interview with the master of modern horror fiction that they've recorded and posted on www.stephenking.co.uk.
Katie tells us that it's "a short film of Stephen King talking about writing. He is speaking about his brilliant new novel, Duma Key, which is published tomorrow, on Thursday 24th January, in hardback, cover price £18.99."
Jan
22
Iain M Banks mini-tour, UK South, February 25th - 28th
Posted in: What's On on 22nd January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Banks will be visiting Hove, Bristol, Norwich and Lincoln, between the 25th and 28th of February. Full details have been posted on the Orbit website.
More info: www.orbitbooks.net
Source: Orbit Books news feed
Jan
22
Robert Holdstock interview at BSFA meeting, London, January 23rd
Posted in: What's On on 22nd January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The venue is the upstairs room at The Star Tavern, 6 Belgrave Mews West, London. The evening starts at 6.00 p.m. (although BSFA members will be gathering in the downstairs bar from 5.00 p.m.) and Robert will be interviewed by Paul Kincaid about his life and work. The event finishes at 9.00 p.m.
More info: British Science Fiction Association
Source: BSFA news feed
Jan
21
Michael Marshall’s ‘Straw Men’ - comic book adaptation due June ‘08
Posted in: Press Room on 21st January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
News in from Michael Marshall [Smith]'s news feed: "Michael has teamed up with Zenescope Entertainment, the company behind the critically acclaimed graphic novel SE7EN (based on the film of the same name) to adapt his best-seller, The Straw Men, into a comic book and graphic novel format."
"Zenescope president Joe Brusha said: 'We are extremely excited to be working with Michael on this project, his book was one of the best and most thrilling reads I've had in a very long time and I always thought it would make for an incredible comic.
Jan
16
Online now: issue #5 of magic realism zine ‘Serendipity’
Posted in: Press Room on 16th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
There's also a review by David Hebblethwaite of Vera Nazarian's The Clock King and the Queen of the Hourglass (PS Publishing), and a competition to win a copy of Apex Publications' horror anthology Gratia Placenti.
More info: www.magicalrealism.co.uk
Source: Serendipity e-bulletin
Jan
15
Announcing the first issue of Jason Rennie’s ‘Sci Phi Journal’
Posted in: Press Room on 15th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Australian author Geoffrey Maloney - whose published work includes stories in Albedo One and the Pendragon Press anthology New Writings of the Fantastic, as well as a forthcoming Elastic Press mini-collection entitled Six Silly Stories - has been in touch to tell us about a new publication that he thinks will be of interest to UK readers and writers of F&SF.
Geoffrey tells us: "Editor Jason Rennie has just launched the Sci Phi Journal and Issue One is now available in a variety of formats, including audio book, with readings of the stories and articles professionally done by people such as Nathan Lowell (who is associated with www.podiobooks.com.
Jan
14
John Jarrold Literary Agency reports a great start to ‘08
Posted in: What's On on 14th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The John Jarrold Literary Agency has enjoyed a busy start to the new year, with news of a news book deal for a current client, a forthcoming book festival appearance and interview with one of the biggest authors in British literature, and a new client joining the agency to round off the first couple of weeks of the year.
First, that book deal. John tells us: "One of the first horror authors being published by Virgin / Random House is the doyen of British supernatural fiction, Ramsey Campbell. Winner of many World Fantasy Awards, British Fantasy Awards and Lifetime Achievement Awards – amongst others – Campbell was described as 'Britain's most respected living horror writer' by the Oxford Companion to English Literature.
Jan
13
Abaddon Books announces 2008 publication schedule
Posted in: Press Room on 13th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
2000AD publisher Rebellion's Abaddon Books imprint has unveiled its publishing schedule for 2008, which includes new volumes in ongoing shared-world series Pax Britannia, The Afterblight Chronicles and Tomes of the Dead, as well as the first two titles in brand new sword and sorcery series, Twilight of Kerberos.
Jan
13
Transworld UK declares 2008 to be the year of Steven Erikson
Posted in: What's On on 13th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Sam Jones of Transworld Publishers has been in touch to tell us about their "big plans this year for author Steven Erikson and his epic fantasy sequence, The Malazan Book of the Fallen – hailed by his peers, critics and fans alike as the first great fantasy epic of the millennium.
"In February we are publishing a special mass market paperback edition of the acclaimed and astounding first novel in the Malazan Book of the Fallen, Gardens of the Moon. Sporting the new cover look for the series, illustrated by Steve Stone, it includes an exclusive introduction written by the author and will be available at the extra special price of only £3.99.
Jan
12
Solaris announces new deals for Gail Z. Martin and James Maxey
Posted in: Press Room on 12th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The UK's Solaris Books have announced two new deals for current Solaris authors Gail Z. Martin and James Maxey.
Jan
11
Paul Grist signing, FPI Manchester, January 19th
Posted in: What's On on 11th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
There's a lengthy interview with Paul Grist on the FPI Blog that's definitely worth a read if you're a fan of his work, as well as full details of the event.
More info: www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog
Source: Joe Gordon, FPI Blog
Jan
11
Iain M Banks proofs up for grabs thanks to Orbit
Posted in: Press Room on 11th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The closing date is midnight (GMT) on January 13th (this coming Sunday) so you'll need to get your skates on to be in with a chance...
More info: www.orbitbooks.net
Source: Sam Smith, Orbit Books
Jan
9
Pantechnicon Magazine seeks submissions for first print anthology
Posted in: Press Room on 9th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Trudi says: "Stories must be in the SF/F/H genres, and of a standard that matches or surpasses what we would usually publish in the Magazine. It is highly recommended that you have read an issue of Pantechnicon before submitting to the anthology." Full submission guidelines are available on the Pantechnicon website.
More info: www.pantechnicon.net
Source: Trudi Topham, Pantechnicon Magazine
Jan
9
Jim Mahfood and Bill Shag exhibition, London, Jan 11th - Feb 8th
Posted in: What's On on 9th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The organisers tell us: "The show will present original works by the two artists together with a unique chance to see a new series of collaborative pieces. Jim has long been a star of the comic scene; his drawings and paintings are a comic-book twist of surrealist wit and graffiti style and culture. Bill Shag's photographs are a record of the absurd and beautiful America in which he lives. Dark and dangerous, his images capture a subversive world revelling on the edge of society. This show presents a rare chance to see and purchase work by two of America's best underground artists."
More info: www.barprague.com
Source: Emily Griffiths, Adrem
Jan
9
2008 Philip K. Dick Award finalists announced
Posted in: Press Room on 9th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The shortlist for the 2008 Philip K. Dick Award for 'distinguished science fiction published in paperback original form in the United States' in 2007 has been announced, and this year it includes Brit authors Adam Roberts and M. John Harrison.
Jan
8
Triple Doctor Who author signing, FP London, January 12th
Posted in: What's On on 8th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The three Doctor Who books in question are: Wishing Well (Baxendale), The Pirate Loop (Guerrier) and Peacemaker (Swallow).
More info: www.forbiddenplanet.com
Source: Forbidden Planet press release
Jan
7
UKSFBN Quick Links Listing for 07.01.08
Posted in: Press Room on 7th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Here's another quick round-up of links of potential interest that we've spotted recently:
Jan
7
Coming Soon: Interzone #214 - Banks, Stoddard, Priest and more
Posted in: Press Room on 7th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The 214th issue of the UK's longest running and only pofessional short science fiction magazine, Interzone will be available at the end of the week from publisher TTA Press.
Interzone #214 contains the usual blend of original fiction and non-fiction articles, including a feature interview with leading UK sf author Iain M Banks.
Jan
4
Albedo One announces 2008 Aeon Award for short fiction
Posted in: Press Room on 4th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Frank Ludlow of Albedo One, Ireland's premiere magazine of speculative fiction, has been in touch to tell us that they've just launched the 2008 International Aeon Award short fiction contest.
Frank has all the details: "The contest is open to submissions of up to 8,000 words (no minimum word limit) in any speculative fiction genre, from Fantasy and Science Fiction to Horror or anything in-between or unclassifiable. The judges have very broad tastes in this regard.
Jan
3
Elastic Press announces 2008 publication schedule
Posted in: Press Room on 3rd January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Back before the seasonal break, Andrew Hook of award-winning UK independent publisher Elastic Press sent round details of his planned publication schedule for 2008.
So - with apologies for the late posting and no further ado - take it away, Andrew: "Andrew Humphrey's Other Voices will be published on February 1st. Five years ago we published Andrew's Open The Box [Amazon] to great acclaim, and this second collection will feature thirteen new stories with an introduction by Eric Brown and cover art by Nicola L Robinson.
Jan
3
Out Now: ‘After the War’ by Tim Lebbon (Subterranean Press, US)
Posted in: Press Room on 3rd January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Tim says: "It's a volume of two novellas [Vale of Blood Roses and The Bajuman] based in my fantasy world of Noreela, and it's gathering some great reviews." The book is available in a trade edition priced at $35. See the Subterranean Press website for ordering information or check out the UK price at Amazon.co.uk.
More Info: www.noreela.com / www.timlebbon.net
Source: Tim Lebbon
Jan
2
Coming Soon: new fiction zine ‘Polluto’, from Dog Horn Publishing
Posted in: Press Room on 2nd January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The editorial duo behind UK independent press Dog Horn Publishing, have been in touch to tell us about the relaunch of the press and the debut publication, at the end of January, of their brand new magazine title Polluto.
Adam Lowe and Liam Keogh tell us: "Dog Horn Publishing is a UK-based, trendsetting publisher of new and innovative fiction in quality, hand-designed limited editions, set to explode as it moves from publishing one novel a year to a packed schedule of fresh books and magazines.