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Apr
29
Graham Masterton signing, Waterstone’s Colchester, May 10th
Posted in: What's On on 29th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Just a quick one via Matt Williams at the Graham Masterton e-bulletin list:
"Message from Graham Masterton: 'I will be signing books at Waterstones in Culver Square, Colchester, Essex, around mid-day on May 10 2008, if you can have any books you need signing!'"
Apr
24
Eric Brown signing, FP London, May 10th
Posted in: What's On on 24th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Forbidden Planet press release:
"Forbidden Planet is pleased to announce a signing by Eric Brown. He will be signing his new book, Kéthani at the Forbidden Planet Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR, on Saturday 10th May from 1,00 to 2.00 p.m.
Apr
22
Jamie McKelver signing, FP London, May 8th
Posted in: What's On on 22nd April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Forbidden Planet press release:
"Forbidden Planet is pleased to announce a signing by Jamie McKelvie. He will be signing his new collection, Suburban Glamour: Volume One at the Forbidden Planet Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR, on Thursday 8th May, from 6.00 to 7.00 p.m.
Apr
21
Dimensional Manga event, Orbital Manga, London, April 26th
Posted in: What's On on 21st April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The folks at Orbital Manga have been in touch to tell us about a special even they're hosting this weekend:
"Manga Fans this is your chance to meet the author and artist from the new manga graphic novel Demon Prince: Children of Gaia. Don't miss this opportunity to see the artist from Dimensional Manga in action, sketching on some pretty big pieces of board!
Apr
17
Stephen Hunt signing, FP London, May 3rd
Posted in: What's On on 17th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Forbidden Planet press release:
"Forbidden Planet is pleased to announce a signing by Stephen Hunt. He will be signing his new book, The Kingdom Beyond The Waves at the Forbidden Planet Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR, on Saturday May 3rd, from 1.00 to 2.00 p.m.
Apr
10
Ron English signing, FP London, May 3rd
Posted in: What's On on 10th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Forbidden Planet press release:
"Forbidden Planet is pleased to announce a signing by Ron English. He will be signing his new book, Abject Expressionism at the Forbidden Planet Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR, on Saturday May 3rd from 3.00 to 4.00 p.m.
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
1
Doctor Who authors Richards, Tucker & Smith signing, FP London, April 12th
Posted in: What's On on 1st April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Forbidden Planet press release:
"Forbidden Planet is delighted to announce a signing by Justin Richards, Mike Tucker and Dale Smith. They will be signing their new Doctor Who books at the Forbidden Planet Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2 H 8JR, on Saturday 12th April, from 11.00 a.m. to midday.
Mar
30
Sebastian Peake, Talk & Signing, Oxford Lit Fest, April 3rd
Posted in: What's On on 30th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Sebastian Peake, son of the late, great Mervyn Peake, will be giving a talk as part of the Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival at 2.30 p.m. on April 3rd in Festival Room 2, Christ Church (tickets £7.50) on the subject of Boy in Darkness and Other Stories, the collection of his father's short fiction that he edited and had published last year.
Mar
25
Alastair Reynolds signing, FP London, April 12th
Posted in: What's On on 25th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Forbidden Planet press release:
"Forbidden Planet is pleased to announce a signing by Alastair Reynolds. He will be signing his new book, House Of Suns at the Forbidden Planet Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR, on Saturday 12th April from 1.00 to 2.00 p.m.
Mar
24
Neal Asher signing, FP London, April 5th
Posted in: What's On on 24th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Forbidden Planet press release:
"Forbidden Planet is pleased to announce a signing by Neal Asher. He will be signing his new book, Line War, at the Forbidden Planet Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR, on Saturday 5th April from 1.00 to 2.00 p.m.
Mar
19
Robert Earl and Richard Williams signing, FP London, March 29th
Posted in: What's On on 19th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Forbidden Planet press release:
"Forbidden Planet is pleased to announce a joint signing by Robert Earl and Richard Williams.
Mar
13
Joe Abercrombie signing, FP London, March 20th
Posted in: What's On on 13th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
FP says: "Abercrombie is a freelance film editor, who after several knock-backs from literary agents, was eventually signed by Gollancz in 2005. Last Argument Of Kings is the final instalment of his epic fantasy trilogy, The First Law. The first part, The Blade Itself, has now been published in eight countries."
More info: www.forbiddenplanet.com
Source: Forbidden Planet press release
Mar
12
Warhammer authors Abnett & McNeill signing, FP London, March 15th
Posted in: What's On on 12th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
FP says: "Dan Abnett's Legion[Amazon], the latest instalment in the Horus Heresy series, follows on from the tragic events on Isstvan III where Space Marines turned on their own brothers. The Alpha Legion and the Imperial Army are now put to the test as the traitors launch a series of relentless attacks.
"Graham McNeill's Time Of Legends: Heldenhammer [Amazon] is the start of a major new fantasy series which brings the heroes and legends of the 'Warhammer' world to life. This first book tells the story of Sigmar Heldenhammer and his most famous battle, defending the Black Fire Pass against thousands of orcs."
More info: www.forbiddenplanet.com
Source: Forbidden Planet press release
Feb
12
‘Basil Copper: A Life in Books’ launch, BFS Open Night, London, Feb 23rd
Posted in: What's On on 12th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Hosted by the British Fantasy Society and PS Publishing, the bio/bibliography Basil Copper: A Life in Books, compiled and edited by Stephen Jones, will be launched on Saturday, February 23rd at The Upstairs Bar, Ye Olde Cock Tavern, 22 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1AA from 6.00 p.m. onwards.
Among those signing copies will be: Basil Copper, editor/co-designer Stephen Jones, artists Randy Broecker and Les Edwards, co-designer Michael Marshall Smith and publisher Peter Crowther. Special Guests (subject to commitment) will include legendary anthology editors Hugh Lamb, Michel Parry and David A. Sutton.
Feb
10
Bob Byrne signing, The Bernard Shaw, Dublin, February 14th
Posted in: What's On on 10th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
More info: www.clamnuts.com
Source: Joe Gordon, FP Blog Log
Feb
8
Manga artists signing, Orbital Manga, London, February 23rd
Posted in: What's On on 8th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Emily Man, from comics store Orbital Manga of Covent Garden, London, has been in touch to tell us about a launch event and competition that they're organising to mark the launch of The Mammoth Book of Best New Manga on February 23rd from 12.00 to 2.00 p.m.
Emily tells us: "Manga artists Karen Rubins, Chie Kutsuwada, Nana Li and John A Short will be at orbital Manga to sign copies of The Mammoth Book of Best New Manga and the first ten customers to buy both volumes one and two will also receive a free Manga illustration drawn and signed on the day by one of the artists!"
Feb
2
Robert Rankin, David Warner, Rupert Degas signing, FP London, Feb 13th [++]
Posted in: What's On on 2nd February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
FP says: "Robert Rankin is one of the country's most renowned humorous fantasy writers. He has written 29 novels and is an unrepentant Luddite who writes his bestselling novels by hand in exercise books. David Warner is an accomplished stage and screen actor. He has appeared in The Omen, Tron, Time Bandits, Star Trek, Titanic and Tim Burton's Planet of The Apes. Rupert Degas is an actor who has lent his voice to animated films, TV shows, radio productions and also audio books."
[+] Edit, 04.02.08 - FP have been in touch to let us know that Andy Serkis (Lord of the Rings, King Kong) and Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy from the Harry Potter movies) will also be appearing at the signing.
[++] Edit, 08.02.08 - FP have now added Sarah Douglas, who played the villainess Ursa in Superman The Movie and Superman II, to the line-up as well.
More info: www.forbiddenplanet.com
Source: Forbidden Planet press release
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dec
19
Brian Wood signing, Orbital Manga, London, January 5th
Posted in: What's On on 19th December 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Brian Wood will be coming to the UK for a signing at London's Orbital Manga at Orion House, Upper St Martins Lane, London on January 5th 2008 from 12.00 to 2.00 p.m.
More info: www.myspace.com/orbitalmanga
Source: Emily Man, Orbital Manga
Dec
3
Charles Stross signing, FP London, December 8th
Posted in: What's On on 3rd December 2007 by UKSFBN admin
FP says: "Born in Leeds, Charles knew at the age of six that he wanted to be a Sci-Fi writer, but began his career as a pharmacist. He realized it wasn't the job for him when the police staked out his shop for a second time during an armed robbery. He then did a post-graduate degree in Computer Science and moved up to Edinburgh to start a new career in web consultancy but got into the dotcom boom at the wrong time. Fed up, he started to write full time and has now had huge success in the States, written 15 novels and has several Hugo nominations to his name.
"The Family Trade [Amazon] is the first volume of The Merchant Princes series. It's a fantasy novel featuring parallel time lines where a family discovers that they can cross over into the other worlds. In another plot twist a journalist who loses her job stumbles across a story that will be the scoop of her career; that's if she survives long enough to write it..."
More info: www.forbiddenplanet.com
Source: Forbidden Planet press release
Nov
26
British Fantasy Society Open Night, London, December 7th
Posted in: What's On on 26th November 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Horror and dark fantasy editor, anthologist, biographer, historian and pundit extraordinaire Stephen Jones would like to extande the following invitation on behalf of the British Fantasy Society:
"You are invited to come along to: The Annual British Fantasy Society Christmas Open Night on Friday, December 7th (early evening onwards until late), upstairs at Ye Olde Cock Tavern, Fleet Street, London.
"Chris Teague [of Pendragon Press] is launching Tony Richards' new collection (No-Man and Other Stories), and editor Trudi Topham will be promoting her eZine Pantechnicon. Plus writers, artists, editors, publishers and beer. What more can you ask for?"
More information over at the events page of the British Fantasy Society website.
Source: Stephen Jones, on behalf of the BFS
Nov
23
David Lloyd mini-tour of Ireland, Nov 27th - Dec 1st
Posted in: What's On on 23rd November 2007 by UKSFBN admin
The details of the appearances are as follows:
- Tuesday, Nov 27th, 7.30 p.m., talk and signing, Central Hotel, Exchequer St, Dublin.
- Wednesday, Nov 28th, 4.00 - 7.00 p.m., signing, Chapters Bookstore, Parnell St, Dublin.
- Thursday, Nov 29th, 8.00 p.m., talk and signing, The Roisin Dubh, Dominick St, Galway.
- Saturday, Dec 1st, 12.00 - 3.00 p.m., signing, Other Realms, Paul St Shop Centre, Cork.
More Info: www.lforlloyd.com
Source: David Lloyd, via Joe Gordon
Nov
2
Jim Mahfood signing, FP London, November 28th
Posted in: What's On on 2nd November 2007 by UKSFBN admin
and his 40oz Collections at the Forbidden Planet Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, on: Wednesday 28th November from 6.00 to 7.00 p.m.
FP says: "Jim Mahfood (also known as Food One) has been drawing and scribbling since 1997. His work with Kevin Smith on the Clerks comics and with Brian Michael Bendis on various Marvel projects has secured him an international cult following. Jim's work has appeared in comics, books, magazines, music videos, t-shirts and album covers. He also creates live mural paintings at DJ/hip hop events."
More info: www.forbiddenplanet.com
Source: Forbidden Planet press release
Nov
1
Gerard Way signing, FP London, November 14th **Updated**
Posted in: Press Room on 1st November 2007 by UKSFBN admin
FP says: "Gerard Way is not only world famous as the lead singer of My Chemical Romance, but he is now making a name for himself in the world of comic book writing. The Umbrella Academy is a six issue limited series (released through Dark Horse) which has been meet with extraordinary praise and massive sales. It's not his first steps into the genre, Gerard used to work in the comic industry in New York before forming MCR in 2001. The inside illustrations in The Umbrella Academy are by Gabriel Ba' and the covers are by James Jean."
**Update** November 7th: FP have also asked us to pass on the following message: "PLEASE NOTE: Gerard Way will ONLY be signing copies of The Umbrella Academy. There will be a limit of 2 comics each person can get signed. Due to the limited signing time we can't guarantee that everyone who queues will be seen. Both editions of The Umbrella Academy will be on sale on the day."
More info: www.forbiddenplanet.com
Source: Forbidden Planet press release
Oct
29
Alice Sebold signing, Congress Centre, London, November 7th
Posted in: What's On on 29th October 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Event organisers Blackwell tell us this is an exclusive London evening so book tickets early to avoid disappointment is advised. Tickets are £7, (£5 concessions) and bookings can be made by calling 0845 456 9876 (lines open Monday-Friday, 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or by visit Blackwell, 100 Charing Cross Road, London.
More info: Blackwell
Source: Blackwell press release
Oct
23
CANCELLED - Mike Carey event, Rutherford Theatre, October 25th
Posted in: What's On on 23rd October 2007 by UKSFBN admin
More info: www.mikecarey.net / bookshop.blackwell.co.uk
Source: George Walkley, Orbit Books
Oct
22
Hallowe’en Horrors East Midlands tour, October 29th - 31st
Posted in: What's On on 22nd October 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Alex Davis, organiser of, among many other things, Derby's annual Alt.Fiction one-day conventions, has been in touch to tell us about a trilogy of events taking place at the end of october. "This Hallowe'en sees three special literature events taking place to mark the release earlier this year of a new horror anthology, Phobic, which was published by Comma Press and contains 15 superb horror stories."
The three events will present readings from a number of the authors whose work is published in the anthology. The tour begins on October 29th at 7:30 p.m. in Chesterfield at the Pomegranate Theatre, featuring acclaimed fantasy and thriller writer Chaz Brenchley and local crime writer Christine Poulson. Tickets are £4 / £3 (concessions) and tickets can be booked by calling 01246 345222.
The second event takes place on October 30th at Northampton Central Library, at 7.00 p.m. This event features Paul Magrs (author of Never the Bride and Something Borrowed) along with established scriptwriter Robert Shearman. Both authors are also well known for their work as writers for Dr Who - Robert Shearman was the writer of the well-known episode 'Dalek'. Tickets are available, priced £4, by calling 01604 462040.
The tour concludes on Hallowe'en night, October 31st, at Lincoln Library from 7.45 p.m. and features scriptwriters Maria Roberts and Lavinia Murray. Both authors have had worked produced at various theatres, and Lavinia Murray has written over 30 plays for BBC Radio. Tickets for the final date are £4 / £3 (concessions) and can be booked by calling 01522 782010.
Each event features author readings, Q+A sessions, book sales plus the Hallowe'en Horrors Raffle, with horror goodie bags to be won!
Source: Alex Davis, tour co-ordinator
Oct
18
Scott Robertson signing, FP London, October 27th
Posted in: What's On on 18th October 2007 by UKSFBN admin
FP says: "Lift Off is for anyone with an interest in air vehicles. It's packed with over 600 sketches, concept designs and colour renderings. Start Your Engines is compiled using Scott's huge archives of ground vehicle drawings. It's 700 pages of futuristic and retrospective designs."
More info: www.forbiddenplanet.com
Source: Forbidden Planet press release
Oct
17
Elastic Press Jai Clare launch party, London, November 4th
Posted in: What's On on 17th October 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Elastic Press publisher Andrew Hook says: "Jai will be reading from her collection, and entrance is free. The book will be available at £5.00 on the day, or you can order through the website at £5.99 plus p&p. The more the merrier, please come along and support us at the first London launch since Extended Play last year."
More info: www.elasticpress.com
Source: Andrew Hook, Elastic Press
Oct
11
Andy Remic UK mini tour, October - November 2007
Posted in: What's On on 11th October 2007 by UKSFBN admin
SF / thriller writer Andy Remic will be putting in a number of public appearances in the next few weeks to promote his new, high-octane, action-packed novel, War Machine [Amazon], which will be published by Solaris Books on November 5th.
Here's a chunk of War Machine blurb to whet your appetite: "In a time of post-Singularity and FTL, the Helix War has raged across galaxies. Ex-soldier Keenan is now working as a private investigator on a planet at the peaceful fringes of the Tri-Gal. Since his family has died he's run up debts and is a heavy drinker, but he cannot refuse business.
"When a prince from the Jervai Province offers him a case onto a dangerous colony world, but the royal also offers clues as to the murderers of Keenan's family. It is a mission he cannot refuse. However, for this case he must gather together his old military unit, a group who swore they'd never work together again..."
And here's the itinerary for his extended trip around the UK:
- October 12th - guest of the Birmingham SF Group, at the Britannia Hotel, New Street, Birmingham from 7.45 p.m.
- November 2nd to 4th - Novacon, Walsall
- November 10th - book signing at Forbidden Planet, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London from 1.00 to 2.00 p.m.
- November 17th - book signing at Forbidden Planet Bristol, from 1.00 - 2.00 p.m.
More info from Andy Remic's website.
Source: Andy Remic
Oct
8
Jeanette Winterson signing, UCL Bloomsbury, London, October 8th
Posted in: What's On on 8th October 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Jeanette will be in conversation with journalist Alex Clark, taking questions from the audience and signing copies of her books. Tickets are £7 (concessions £5) and can be booked by calling 0845 456 9876 or visiting Blackwell, 100 Charing Cross Road, London
More info: bookshop.blackwell.co.uk
Source: Blackwell e-bulletin
Sep
27
Genre events at the Manchester Literature Festival October 4th - 14th
Posted in: What's On on 27th September 2007 by UKSFBN admin
The second Manchester Literature Festival takes place in various venues across the city between October 4th and 14th. We've scoured the festival literature and have found a number of events that should appeal to genre fiction fans.
Sep
26
Simon Spurrier signing, FP London, October 6th
Posted in: What's On on 26th September 2007 by UKSFBN admin
FP says: "Contract has already gained rave reviews for Simon. SFX Magazine called it 'Crime fiction with a horrific twist that will certainly satisfy your faintly unnatural lusts.' Simon is still a bit amazed that he gets paid for doing something he loves and says that after being born, signing a publishing deal is the best thing that’s ever happened to him. He has also written numerous strips for 2000AD."
More info: www.forbiddenplanet.com
Source: Forbidden Planet press release
Sep
26
Pia Guerra signing, FP London, October 4th
Posted in: What's On on 26th September 2007 by UKSFBN admin
FP says: "Pia Guerra won the award for Outstanding Comic Book Artist 2006 at the Joe Shuster Awards. Since the mid 90’s she has worked for various independent titles but her breaking through came with with Y: The Last Man series. The comic is now in development as a major movie with New Line Cinema. Y: The Last Man - Motherland is volume nine in the ongoing series, following on from Kimono Dragons."
More info: www.forbiddenplanet.com
Source: Forbidden Planet press release
Sep
25
Mike and Louise Carey signing, Orbital Manga, London, September 29th
Posted in: What's On on 25th September 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Mike (Lucifer, Hellblazer and many more) and Louise (Diary of a London Schoolgirl, Bethany’s Words) will be promoting their new co-written comic book Confessions of a Blabbermouth [Amazon]. There's an interview with Mike Carey about the project over at www.comicbookresources.com.
More info: Orbital Manga / www.mikecarey.net
Source: Emily Man, Orbital Manga & Comics
Sep
24
Neil Gaiman in conversation, Criterion Theatre, London, October 2nd
Posted in: What's On on 24th September 2007 by UKSFBN admin
The event will be followed by an exclusive signing for ticket holders only, at Waterstone's Piccadilly. In addition, all ticket holders will be entered into a prize draw to win tickets to the premiere of Stardust the movie at the Odeon Leicester Square the following evening, October 3rd. The winning ticket will be drawn by Neil Gaiman at The Criterion.
Tickets cost £5, and you can book online at www.hayfestival.com or by calling 0870 990 1299.
More info: www.neilgaiman.com
Source: Becky Fincham, Headline Books
Sep
24
Brian Froud signing, FP London, October 6th
Posted in: Press Room on 24th September 2007 by Sandy Auden
FP says: "Brian Froud began his career as a graphic designer before teaming up with Jim Henson to work as the conceptual designer for The Dark Crystal and then again on Labyrinth. Brian also took his imagination and artwork into books including the best sellers The World of the Dark Crystal, Lady Cottington’s Pressed Fairy Book, Goblins and Faeries.
"The Dark Crystal celebrates its 25th anniversary with the release of a new two disc DVD special edition. It’s been digitally re-mastered and is packed full of new bonus features. It also includes commentary from Brian Froud. Labyrinth, starring Oscar winner Jennifer Connolly and David Bowie, has also been released as an Anniversary Edition. This two disc set also features commentary from Brian Froud."
More info: www.forbiddenplanet.com / www.worldoffroud.com
Source: Forbidden Planet press release
Sep
21
Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin signing, FP London, September 26th
Posted in: What's On on 21st September 2007 by UKSFBN admin
FP Says: "Eoin Colfer came to prominence in 2000 when he secured the biggest ever advance for a children’s novel by an unknown author. Artemis Fowl was the book that took the world by storm, and the series has gone on to sell over 1.7 million copies in the UK and Ireland and 7 million worldwide. Eoin has always been a huge fan of Graphic Novels and now fulfils his ambition of seeing Artemis Fowl in this format. Andrew Donkin is a widely experienced graphic novelist. He is the author of over 40 books for adults and children including Batman: The Legends of the Dark Knight for DC Comics."
More Info: www.forbiddenplanet.com
Source: Forbidden Planet press release
Sep
21
Nathan Long signing, FP London, September 22nd
Posted in: What's On on 21st September 2007 by UKSFBN admin
FP says: "Nathan had been working as a screenwriter in Hollywood for 15 years when he became fed up with the whole production cycle of selling a script. He decided to become a full time author and started to write novels. A little while later Nathan hooked up with Black Library and has now written a range of Warhammer books for them including Orcslayer, Valnir’s Bane and Tainted Blood."
More Info: www.forbiddenplanet.com
Source: Forbidden Planet press release
Sep
20
Doctor Who authors at Borders, Manchester Fort, September 20th
Posted in: What's On on 20th September 2007 by UKSFBN admin
According to the Borders website, the event will be preceded by their second annual Doctor Who quiz, at 6.00 p.m. if you're that way inclined.
More Info: www.bordersstores.co.uk
Source: Mark Morris (ages ago, sorry Mark!)
Sep
19
Heffers 3rd Science Fiction & Fantasy Evening CANCELLED
Posted in: What's On on 19th September 2007 by UKSFBN admin
All ticket holders will be refunded, and Sarah Whyley of Heffers says that they sincerely hope to run the event again next year. Enquiries by telephone to (01223) 568573 or by email at sarah.whyley@heffers.co.uk.
More Info: Heffers Cambridge
Source: Sarah Whyley, Heffers
Sep
12
The Write Fantastic author events in September / October
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To, What's On on 12th September 2007 by UKSFBN admin
A few dates for fantasy fans' diaries coming up; Juliet E. McKenna of fantasy writers' collective The Write Fantastic (along with Sarah Ash, Chaz Brenchley, Mark Chadbourn, Deborah J. Miller, Stan Nicholls and Jessica Rydill) has been in touch to let us know about a series of events that various members of the group will be attending in the next couple of months.
Sep
11
James Cooper collection to launch at Fantasycon
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To, What's On on 11th September 2007 by UKSFBN admin
British author James Cooper has been in touch to let us know that his debut short fiction collection, You Are The Fly: Tales of Redemption & Distress [Amazon], will be published by Humdrumming Books on Friday September 21st and will be launched at Fantasycon in Nottingham during the weekend of September 21st - 23rd, where James will be available to sign copies on the Saturday.
Sep
10
Clint Langley & Pat Mills signing, FP London, September 15th
Posted in: What's On on 10th September 2007 by UKSFBN admin
FP Says: "Clint Langley is started his career in the 90’s and has become a hugely sought-after artist. He has worked on various comic strips, [including] Slaine, Judge Dredd and Warhammer. Pat Mills is one of the founding fathers of 2000AD, and has created some of the comic's longest-running characters, including Slaine, The ABC Warriors and Nemesis The Warlock. His other work also includes writing and developing Judge Dredd and writing the classic World War One war comic Charley's War."
The comics-creating duo will be promoting Slaine: The Book Of Invasions: Volume 3 [Amazon], written by Pat Mills with artwork by Clint Langley, and Minotaur [Amazon], which Clint Langley worked on as a designer and artist and is out on DVD on the 3rd September.
More info: www.forbiddenplanet.com / Pat Mills' 2000AD profile / www.clintlangley.com
Source: Forbidden Planet press release