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Press releases and official news items sent in to UKSFBN by publishers, authors, retailers &c.Apr
29
Coming Soon: ‘Peckerwood: 24 Minutes’ from UK indie Ablaze Media
Posted in: Press Room on 29th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From an Ablaze Media press release:
"Ablaze Media is pleased to announce the launch of Peckerwood, a new series of comedy graphic novels. The first book, Peckerwood: 24 Minutes, will be available in comic shops from June 2nd 2008. It is a wickedly funny, irreverent parody of the TV show 24.
Apr
28
Andy Remic relaunches website with new look and new novel extract
Posted in: Press Room on 28th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Andy Remic, author of War Machine, Spiral, Quake and Warhead has dropped us a line to let us know about a bit of work he's been doing on his website.
"I've recently re-vamped my 'site to make it a) more pleasing to the eye, b) easier to navigate, and c) contain less crap and superfluous content.
Apr
23
Out Now: Issue eight of magical realism e-zine ‘Serendipity’
Posted in: Press Room on 23rd April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
A quick note from the editors of Serendipity:
"In a Herbie-like ball of fun, issue ocho has arrived. Serendipity 8 has some really great stories, notably 'Blue' by Elaine Walker and Stefan White's magical 'Five and a Half Feet of Julie'.
Apr
23
Out Now: ‘Eternal Vigilance’ part one, by debut author Gabrielle S. Faust
Posted in: Press Room on 23rd April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From an Immanion Press press release:
"Eternal Vigilance: From Deep Within the Earth - the debut novel from Technohorror author and horror industry entertainment journalist Gabrielle S. Faust - has been described as: 'if Anne Rice went cyberpunk' and tells the futuristic tale of the vampire Tynan Llywelyn...
Apr
23
Out Now: a ‘Conceptual Breakthrough’ in SF Criticism from Inkermen Press
Posted in: Press Room on 23rd April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From an Inkermen Press press release:
"Conceptual Breakthrough: Two Experiments in SF Criticism by James Holden and Simon King (with an afterword by Adam Roberts) is available now [actually, it was published in December 2007] in paperback, priced £9.95.
"Why isn't science fiction criticism as bold or as startling as science fiction itself? Could it be that SF criticism usually addresses itself to only two questions: how to define SF, and how to police its boundaries?
Apr
21
Out Now from Humdrumming: Gary McMahon’s ‘Rain Dogs’
Posted in: Press Room on 21st April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Humdrumming press release:
"With a new week comes a new announcement! A new title, and a new reason to shout 'HUZZAH!'
"Today's joy shall be un-bounded as we declare Gary McMahon's very first novel - Rain Dogs - as available for ordering in its numbered and signed First Edition, with the quantity limited to only 200 copies, including a probing and thoughtful Foreword from that well known bon-vivant and Man About Town: Conrad Williams.
Apr
19
Out Now: ‘The Midnight Eye Files: The Sirens’ by William Meikle
Posted in: Press Room on 19th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
New title news from Scottish horror and dark fantasy author William Meikle:
"At first it's a simple lost son case, but for Glasgow PI Derek Adams things turn quickly to the twilight zone. Soon he's on a remote island and up to his hips in mer-women, shape changers and ancient fisher cults. Running back to the city doesn't help; there's mayhem on the streets. An ancient god is waking up, and only blood will stop him.
Apr
18
Titan Books announces two new ‘Supernatural’ novels, June 2008
Posted in: Press Room on 18th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Titan Books press release:
"Twenty-two years ago, Sam and Dean Winchester lost their mother to a demonic supernatural force. Growing up, they have learnt to hunt and kill the paranormal evil that lives in the dark corners and on the back roads of America…
Apr
17
UK indie Orang Utan Comics picks up treble Eagle Award nomination
Posted in: Press Room on 17th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From an Orang Utan Comics press release:
"UK comic studio Orang Utan Comics has been nominated in three of the categories for this year's prestigious Eagle Awards.
Apr
16
Steven Savile to pen Stargate SG-1 tie-in series, plus two original crime novels
Posted in: Press Room on 16th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Multi-genred author of horror, science fiction, TV and movie tie-ins and more, Steven Savile, dropped us a line to let us know about a couple of new book deals he's recently secured:
"First up, I've just signed up with Fandemonium / MGM to write a trilogy of novels set within the Stargate SG-1 universe, featuring all of our favourites from the series - Daniel Jackson, Teal'c, Sam Carter and of course Jack O'Neill.
Apr
16
Titan to republish three more classic ‘Modesty Blaise’ comic strip stories in May
Posted in: Press Room on 16th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Titan Books press release:
"The dark underworld of espionage and crime is lit up by the fatal charms of the gorgeous Modesty Blaise: high priestess of pulp crime and goddess of cult thrillers!
"Adventurer, spy, smuggler, racketeer and all-round bad girl, Modesty is as stylish as she is smart, as lethal and beautiful as a Japanese fighting sword! Originally published in the Evening Standard in the 1960s, Peter O'Donnell's Modesty Blaise provides crime thriller storylines with sass, wit and a touch of glamour, that has wooed celebrity fans such as Quentin Tarantino.
Apr
15
Sealed bid auction: dine with Terry Pratchett to benefit Alzheimer’s Research
Posted in: Press Room on 15th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The following received via a message sent to the 'Matching Funds With Terry Pratchett' Facebook group:
"Calling all fans of Terry Pratchett and Raj Persaud! On 1st May the Alzheimer's Research Trust will be hosting an exclusive dinner at a private venue in London.
Apr
15
Sarah Hall’s ‘The Carhullan Army’ wins this year’s James Tiptree Jr. Award
Posted in: Press Room on 15th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Locus Online reports that the winner of this year's James Tiptree Jr. Award, the annual literary prize for "science fiction or fantasy that expands or explores our understanding of gender", is The Carhullan Army [Faber & Faber, UK] by UK author Sarah Hall.
Apr
14
Coming Soon: ‘Best of Transformers: Eye of the Storm’ from Titan Books
Posted in: Press Room on 14th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
"The Transformers: sentient robots with the ability to alter their form. Hailing from the planet Cybertron, where a war between two factions endlessly rages, the honourable Autobots do battle against the tyrannical Decepticons... for the good of the universe!
"One of the most popular franchises of all time, Transformers has generated over $3 billion in sales, spawning hundreds of action figures, over 300 animated episodes, and over 6 million comic books sold since 2002 alone.
Apr
14
Titan Books announces ‘Supernatural: The Official Companion Season 2′
Posted in: Press Room on 14th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Titan Books press release:
"From the producers of The O.C. and The X-Files, and starring Jared Padalecki (Gilmore Girls, House of Wax) and Jensen Ackles (Smallville, Dark Angel), Supernatural is the hit series that takes viewers on a spooky road trip through the dark heart of America.
"Now Titan is giving fans the chance to get up close and personal with the good, the ghastly and the gorgeous of the programme's second season, in Supernatural: The Official Companion Season 2 [£9.99, 25 April 2008].
Apr
13
Adam Nevill announces forthcoming titles for new Virgin Books horror list
Posted in: Press Room on 13th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From Virgin Books editor Adam Nevill:
"I am now embarking upon the ambitious task of publishing horror fiction as a mainstream publishing concern again in the UK. My goal is too create a more mature focus - horror with style and originality. Fresh and edgy contemporary fiction marketed at a more sophisticated readership than purely the traditional adolescent male demographic.
Apr
13
Amazon.com competition: win a weekend with ‘The Tales of Beedle the Bard’
Posted in: Press Room on 13th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Back in December 2007, Amazon.com was revealed as the high-bidder in the charity auction for the unique, hand-made J.K. Rowling book The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
Now, Amazon have announced that they're holding a competition to win a weekend with The Tales of Beedle the Bard; under strict security supervision:
Read the Full Story...
Apr
13
Titan Books announces Deluxe edition of ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’
Posted in: Press Room on 13th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Titan Books press release:
The Dark Knight, the sequel to Batman Begins, hits UK Cinema screens on July 25th 2008 and here, in a new deluxe hardback edition, is one of the film's major inspirations.
"Batman: The Killing Joke (Deluxe Edition) [April 25th 2008, £11.99] is one of the most controversial tales from Batman's career. The Caped Crusader must battle to outwit his deadliest foe, The Joker, after the grinning madman commits an unspeakable crime which will change the face of Gotham City forever.
Apr
11
Orbit UK acquires Jim Butcher’s ‘Codex Alera’ series
Posted in: Press Room on 11th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From an Orbit Books press release:
"Orbit, the UK's number one publisher of science fiction and fantasy, is thrilled to announce to acquisition of Jim Butcher's Codex Alera sequence in a major four book deal.
Apr
11
Gollancz Books acquires Pierre Pevel fantasy series for UK publication
Posted in: Press Room on 11th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Gollancz Books press release:
"Bragelonne, the leading French fantasy publishing house, and Gollancz, an imprint of the Orion Publishing Group, are delighted to announce that Pierre Pevel's dragon fantasy sequence, beginning with Les Lames du Cardinal, will be translated and published in English in 2009.
Apr
10
Titan Books to publish UK edition of Mark Millar graphic novel ‘Wanted’
Posted in: Press Room on 10th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Titan Books press release:
"Based on Mark Millar's explosive graphic novel and helmed by stunning visualist director Timur Bekmambetov - creator of the most successful Russian film franchise in history: the Night Watch series - comes the high-octane action thriller Wanted, starring BAFTA-nominee James McAvoy (Atonement, The Last King of Scotland) alongside Oscar winners Angelina Jolie (Beowulf, Tomb Raider) and Morgan Freeman (The Shawshank Redemption, Batman Begins).
"Wanted [May 23rd 2008, £9.99] introduces Wesley Gibson, one of life's losers. His job sucks; his girlfriend's cheating on him; his life's going nowhere. Until he finds out everything he believed about his life was a lie...
Apr
10
Titan announces ‘Batman: Gotham Knight’ tie-in novelisation
Posted in: Press Room on 10th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Titan Books press release:
"Already one of the most talked about movies of the year, The Dark Knight is set to hit cinemas nationwide on July 25th 2008. Following his acclaimed turn on the phenomenally successful Batman Begins, Christopher Nolan will be directing, with Christian Bale reprising the role of Batman, Michael Caine as Alfred, Gary Oldman as Lt. Gordon, and featuring Heath Ledger as legendary villain The Joker.
"But before the movie hits cinemas, the animated movie prequel will be whetting the appetite of fans everywhere, and Titan Books will be publishing the official novelisation: Batman: Gotham Knight [May 27th 2008, £6.99].
Apr
8
Free download: ‘The Wasp Factory’ by Iain Banks, full audiobook
Posted in: Press Room on 8th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The Independent and Audible.co.uk have teamed up to make a very special offer that Iain Banks fans will love: you can currently grab yourself a FREE download of the audiobook version of Iain Banks' seminal debut novel The Wasp Factory.
Apr
7
SFX Launches ‘Pulp Idol 2008′ short fiction writing contest
Posted in: Press Room on 7th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The UK's leading sci-fi glossy, SFX has launched the third annual round of their short fiction writing contest for amateur authors, Pulp Idol.
Apr
7
Humdrumming announces new Tim Lebbon novella, ‘The Reach of Children’
Posted in: Press Room on 7th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Humdrumming press release:
"September of 2008 sees the release of The Reach of Children - Tim Lebbon's first piece of 'classic horror' in quite some time, and Humdrumming is the lucky outfit that's publishing it.
Apr
3
Out Now: new Block, Evans and Zivkovic editions from PS Publishing
Posted in: Press Room on 3rd April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Multi award-winning UK independent PS Publishing has announced the publication of three new titles this week - all of them full-length novels - by Lawrence Block, Christopher Evans and Zoran Zivkovic.
Apr
3
UKSFBN Quick Links Listing for 03.04.08
Posted in: Press Room on 3rd April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Another hefty round-up of links to articles of interest elsewhere on T'Internet.
Apr
2
Tim Lebbon announces double UK novel deal with Allison and Busby
Posted in: Press Room on 2nd April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
UK-based horror and dark fantasy author Tim Lebbon is and award-winning author of over twenty published novels and novellas, although to-date - albeit with the notable exception of his early novellas Mesmer and Faith in the Flesh, as well as his two PS Publishing novellas Naming of Parts and Changing of Faces - the vast majority of them have been released by US-based publishers.
So Tim was understandably delighted when he was recently able to announce his first UK novel deal - and a double-deal at that - with genre publishing newcomer Allison and Busby.
Apr
2
Titan Books announces official Indiana Jones movie tie-in graphic novel
Posted in: Press Room on 2nd April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Titan Books press release:
"This spring, Titan Books will crack the whip alongside Indiana Jones when the world's most famous, most daring archaeologist returns to the silver screen in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
"Titan will publish the official graphic novel adaptation of the movie, on May 23rd 2008 [ISBN 978-1845767990, £9.99], offering fans a unique companion to the cinematic experience of seeing the movie.
Apr
2
CG Society’s 2008 Grand Challenge inspired by David Brin’s ‘Uplift’ series
Posted in: Press Room on 2nd April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
SF author David Brin, whose work has been published in the UK by Orbit Books, has been in touch to tell us about an international competition that's currently being staged by the Computer Graphics Society.
David tells us "A year ago, the Computer Graphics Society ran a 'Grand Challenge', resulting in vivid images, animations, and even movie trailers, for Greg Bear's novel, Eon.
Apr
2
Out Now: ‘Fantasy Classics’, Graphic Classics vol #15 [Eureka Productions, US]
Posted in: Press Room on 2nd April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Graphic Classics press release:
"Wizardry, dreamworlds and... Frankenstein! Eureka Productions is pleased to announce the publication of Fantasy Classics, the fifteenth volume in the Graphic Classics series of comics adaptations of great literature.
Apr
1
‘The Adventures of Indiana Jones’ omnibus due in May [Bantam Press, UK]
Posted in: Press Room on 1st April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Bantam Press press release:
"Published for the first time in one volume, three action-packed novels inspired by the original Indiana Jones films.
"With his battered leather jacket, his trademark fedora and his bullwhip, Indiana Jones has gone in search of adventure, confronted danger and unearthed an untold wealth of ancient treasures.
Apr
1
Garth Ennis’ Boys are back from Titan Books in May
Posted in: Press Room on 1st April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Titan Books press release:
"From the dark and twisted mind of Garth Ennis, co-creator of Preacher and Hitman, and the savage pencil of Darick Robertson, artist on Transmetropolitan, comes the second sickening instalment in the series that promises to change the way you look at superheroes forever - The Boys!
Mar
31
Indy Magazine ‘Crikey!’ takes a close look at the British comics scene
Posted in: Press Room on 31st March 2008 by Sandy Auden
Did you grow up on British comics? Want to take a trip down Memory Lane and revisit some of your favourites? Remember TV21? Eagle? Sparky? Maybe Wham! Or Judy? Or the extremely spooky Misty?
If you're answering yes to any of the above then you should be getting the new Crikey! Magazine. Brought to us by Editor Brian M Clarke and Designer Glenn Fleming, Crikey! looks at a huge range of comics, their development, their artwork and their story content; and they even a look at how the comics influenced kids in France.
Mar
29
Titan Books unveils ‘Icons: The DC Comics and WildStorm Art of Jim Lee’
Posted in: Press Room on 29th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
A recent Titan Books press release has announced the publication of "A stunning collection of the work of Comics Superstar Jim Lee."
Titan tells us: "Over the last two decades, the name 'Jim Lee' has come to be synonymous with all that is élite in the world of comics. One of the most successful and popular artists to work in comics, Jim Lee is acclaimed by critics and revered by fans worldwide thanks to his hyper-dynamic artwork and innovative character and costume designs.
Mar
29
Out Now: horror anthology ‘Beneath the Surface’ [Shroud Publishing, US]
Posted in: Press Room on 29th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Shroud Publishing press release:
"Brand new publisher of suspense, horror, and dark fantasy, Shroud Publishing LLC, has announced the release of its first compilation of modern horror stories: Beneath the Surface, 13 Shocking Tales of Terror (ISBN 978-0980187007, Trade Paperback), which features more than 13 original horror stories written by award-winning authors hailing from across the United States and the United Kingdom.
Mar
29
Titan Books to publish official ‘Iron Man’ movie novelisation, April 25th
Posted in: Press Room on 29th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Titan Books press release:
"Comics and movies collide with unrivalled anticipation in Marvel Studios' blockbuster movie to be released on 2nd May 2008 – Iron Man.
"Starring Oscar nominee Robert Downey Jr. (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Zodiac) as billionaire Tony Stark – and his eponymous Super Hero alter-ego – and directed by Jon Favreau (Swingers, Elf), this is the long-awaited film portrayal of one of Marvel's most popular comic book characters.
Mar
25
Out Now: ‘Illuminations - the Flash Fiction Anthology’ [Odd Two Out]
Posted in: Press Room on 25th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a press release posted on Paul Raven's Velcro City Tourist Board:
"Illuminations is a new anthology from small press Odd Two Out Publishing that showcases original, cutting edge short fiction from eight up-and-coming young British writers.
Mar
24
UKSFBN Quick Links Listing for 24.03.08
Posted in: Press Room on 24th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Another bumper round-up of links of interest we've found elsewhere online.
Mar
24
Solaris Books signs debut steampunk novelist Tim Akers
Posted in: Press Room on 24th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Solaris Books press release:
"Solaris is delighted to announce a new acquisition from debut author Tim Akers. Heart of Veridon is the first book in the Burn Cycle. Jacob Burn is a disgraced airship pilot, and a man augmented by strange implants designed to keep him alive in combat conditions.
"An exiled son of nobility, he now makes his own way in the criminal underworld of Veridon, the City of Cog. But soon Jacob finds himself caught in a conspiracy of sabotage and murder between the government and the church, a mystery that stretches back into the roots of the city of Veridon itself."
Mar
23
Coming soon: ‘Night of Knives’ by Ian C. Esslemont, UK pb edition
Posted in: Press Room on 23rd March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
May 5th sees the publication of the UK paperback edition of Ian Cameron Esslemont's debut novel, Night of Knives, set in same world as Steven Erikson's Malazan Books of the Fallen.
From a Transworld UK press release:
"It gave the Empire its name, but the tiny island and city of Malaz is now a sleepy, seedy back-water port. However, tonight things are a little different. Tonight its residents are bustling about, barring doors and shuttering windows. Because tonight a once-in-a-generation Shadow Moon is due and threatens the good citizens of Malaz with demon hounds and other, darker, beings...
Mar
23
Out Now: ‘Indiana Jones Omnibus Vol #1′ [Titan Books, UK]
Posted in: Press Room on 23rd March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Titan Books press release:
"To welcome the return of adventurous archaeologist Indiana Jones to the big screen this May, his classic comics adventures are collected in an all-new omnibus edition – Indiana Jones Omnibus (vol.1), published in paperback and priced at £19.99.
Mar
22
Out Now: ‘The Second Black Book of Horror’ [Mortbury Press, UK]
Posted in: Press Room on 22nd March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Mortbury Press press release
"The Second Black Book of Horror is now available from UK publisher Mortbury Press, in paperback, priced £7 plus £1.50 p&p within the UK."
Mar
22
Out Now: ‘Smallville: The Official Companion Season 6′ [Titan Books, UK]
Posted in: Press Room on 22nd March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Titan Books press release:
"Smallville, the TV show featuring the early adult years of Clark Kent, the man who is Superman, continues to be one of the hottest shows on TV today, airing on Channel 4 and E4.
Mar
22
Coming Soon: ‘The Next Fix’ by Matt Wallace from Apex Publications
Posted in: Press Room on 22nd March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From and Apex Publications press release:
"If there is a party at the end of the universe, Matt Wallace's The Next Fix will be the drug of choice. If you like a chaser of tech with your horror, humor with your darkness, and beauty with your grit, The Next Fix is your next high.
Mar
22
Titan Books acquires licence to publish British Comics Classics from Egmont
Posted in: Press Room on 22nd March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Titan Books press release:
"In an extensive deal for worldwide book publishing rights, Titan Books has acquired a licence to publish an exciting range of classic comic strip collections from Egmont UK Ltd, in what promises to be the beginning of a winning range of title series, revelling in nostalgia.
Mar
22
M. John Harrison wins 2008 Philip K. Dick Award
Posted in: Press Room on 22nd March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
This year's Philip K. Dick Award for "the distinguished original science fiction paperback published for the first time during 2007 in the U.S.A." has gone to Nova Swing by M. John Harrison.
The results were announced on Friday evening at evening at Norwescon in SeaTac, Washington. Harrison was one of two UK authors on this year's shortlist, the other being Adam Roberts for Gradisil.
Mar
21
Coming Soon: James Patterson’s ‘Maximum Ride IV: The Final Warning’
Posted in: Press Room on 21st March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Random House Childrens Books press release:
"James Patterson's fourth Maximum Ride title for younger readers will be published in the UK by Doubleday on April 10th in hardback, priced £12.99.
Mar
21
2008 Hugo Awards nominees announced; several UK authors shortlisted
Posted in: Press Room on 21st March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The nominees for this year's Hugo Awards have been posted to the 2008 Worldcon website.
Mar
21
Two new anthos from Newcon Press - ‘Celebration’ and ‘Myth-Understandings’
Posted in: Press Room on 21st March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Ian Whates, publisher and editor-in-chief of UK independent Newcon Press has been in touch to tell us about two titles that he'll be launching at this weekend's Eastercon at the Radisson Edwardian Hotel at London Heathrow.