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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
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
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
Line-up confirmed for next weekend’s Alt.Fiction Festival, Derby
Posted in: What's On on 18th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From an Alt.Fiction news update:
"Derby City Council has confirmed the line-up for Alt.Fiction 2008, the third annual one-day festival of science fiction, fantasy and horror writing, which takes place on Saturday April 26th.
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
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
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
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.
Mar
31
Books Received March 17th - 31st 2008
Posted in: Books Received on 31st March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Our latest round-up of the books that have been sent in to UKSFBN in the past fortnight. As always, many thanks indeed to the publishers concerned for bringing these titles to our attention.
Click on any of the book covers for ordering information from either Amazon.co.uk or the book's publisher.
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
30
Stage version of Iain Banks’ ‘The Wasp Factory’ touring Scotland, April - June
Posted in: What's On on 30th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The Cumbernauld Theatre Company will be touring Malcolm Sutherland's stage adaptation of the classic Iain Banks novel The Wasp Factory from mid-April to mid-June.
The tour begins with a ten-day run at Glasgow's Tron Theatre and Tron's Press and Marketing Officer Douglas Martin has sent through the following information on the production.
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
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
Contemporary Horror Cinema Conference, Manchester, April 3rd-4th 2008
Posted in: What's On on 24th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Manchester Metropolitan University is holding a two-day conference entitled 'New Nightmares: Issues and Themes in Contemporary Horror Cinema and Horror Film Criticism' on the 3rd and 4th of April 2008.
Confirmed keynote speakers are Jay McRoy, Associate Professor of English and Film Studies at the University of Wisconsin and editor of Monstrous Adaptations: Generic and Thematic Mutations in Horror Film (Manchester University Press), and Julian Petley, Professor of Film and Television Studies at Brunel University and co-editor of British Horror Cinema (Routledge).
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
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
20
Coming Soon: Harry Shannon’s new novel, ‘Daemon’ is creeping closer…
Posted in: Press Room on 20th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Author Harry Shannon has been in touch to tell us that his next book will soon be unleashed upon an unsuspecting horror-reading public:
"The final book in my Night trilogy will be released in trade paperback format by Delirium Books on March 25th, 2008.
Mar
16
Books Received March 2nd - 16th 2008
Posted in: Books Received on 16th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Another round-up of the books and magazines that have been sent in to UKSFBN in the past couple of weeks. As always, many thanks indeed to the publishers concerned for bringing these titles to our attention.
Click on any of the book covers for ordering information from either Amazon.co.uk or the book's publisher.
Mar
13
UKSFBN Quick Links Listing for 13.03.08
Posted in: Press Room on 13th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Another quick round-up of links of interest elsewhere on T'Internets.
Mar
2
UKSFBN Quick Links Listing for 02.03.08
Posted in: Press Room on 2nd March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
A bumper round-up of links to items of potential interest elsewhere on the WWW...
Mar
1
Books Received February 17th - March 1st 2008
Posted in: Books Received on 1st March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Another quick round-up of the books that have been sent in to UKSFBN in the past couple of weeks. As always, many thanks indeed to the publishers concerned for bringing these titles to our attention.
Click on any of the book covers for ordering information from either Amazon.co.uk or the book's publisher.
Feb
24
Editor Kate Lloyd on launching Titan’s Official ‘Supernatural’ Magazine
Posted in: Press Room on 24th February 2008 by Sandy Auden
Can't get enough of Dean and Sam Winchester, the sexy demon hunters in Supernatural? Want to find out more about the mythologies, stories and action at the centre of this highly successful TV series? Well, your wait is over: Titan will be indulging your senses and answering all your questions in their new Supernatural magazine.
With issue #1 released this month - featuring interviews with stars Dean and Sam, an in-depth article about the boys' Chevy Impala (even the cars can act in this show) and all the latest hot news from behind the scenes - the new magazine is sure-fire winner. So how did magazine head honcho, Kate Lloyd get such a plum of a job?
Feb
23
Solaris to publish Ellen Datlow’s Poe-inspired fiction anthology
Posted in: Press Room on 23rd February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
In a recent press release, Solaris Books have announced that they are delighted to have purchased a brand new anthology from one of genre fiction's leading editors, Ellen Datlow.
Solaris Books' Mark Newton tells us: "To coincide with the 200th anniversary of the birth of Edgar Allen Poe, Solaris are pleased to announce an anthology of remixed and reimagined tales inspired by his work and edited by multi-award winner, Ellen Datlow.
"Top genre names including Sharyn McCrumb, Lucius Shepard, Pat Cadigan and M. Rickert are lending their talent to this project, retelling such classics as 'The Fall of the House of Usher', 'The Tell-Tale Heart' and 'The Masque of the Red Death'. The anthology, simply titled Poe, will be published in both the US and UK, in January 2009.
Feb
23
Second Justin Gustainis ‘Quincey Morris’ novel due from Solaris
Posted in: Press Room on 23rd February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Solaris Books have announced a new deal for Amercian supernatural mystery author Justin Gustainis: Solaris will be publishing Evil Ways, the second book in Gustainis' Quincey Morris series.
Solaris' Mark Newton tells us: "Hot on the heels of Black Magic Woman, Justin Gustainis' breakthrough dark fantasy novel, comes the second Quincey Morris investigation.
"In a story that ranges from Baghdad to L.A., Evil Ways sees eccentric billionaire, Walter Grobius, attempt to unleash a devastating magical apocalypse. Quincey Morris, and his partner, white witch Libby Chastain, are drawn into their deadliest case yet..."
Feb
22
Out Now: ‘Black Static’ issue #3, from TTA Press
Posted in: Press Room on 22nd February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The third issue of Black Static: Transmissions from Beyond - the magazine of dark, edgy short fiction from TTA Press - is out now and available from the TTA website and all good bookstores and magazine outlets.
TTA's Roy Gray dropped us a line to tell us about the line-up for this latest issue: "Black Static is for readers who enjoy horror that's a little more obscure and mysterious than usual. And we have a great line-up of seven short stories from a good mix of familiar names and rising stars.
Feb
22
Out Now: three more Edward Gorey classics reprinted by Pomegranate
Posted in: Press Room on 22nd February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
US-based publisher Pomegranate has been steadily producing a growing series of reprint editions of classic tales and poems by celebrated illustrator, artist and cartoonist of the macabre Edward Gorey.
Their latest three re-released Gorey titles are The Wuggly Ump, The Gilded Bat, and The Fantod Pack. Dan Rabot of Pomegranate Europe has been in touch to tell us a little more about each of these titles.
Feb
17
UKSFBN Quick Links Listing for 17.02.08
Posted in: Press Room on 17th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Another quick round-up of links of genre-fiction related interest gleaned from the RSS feeds and websites of the world...
Feb
16
Books Received February 1st - 16th 2008
Posted in: Books Received on 16th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Our latest round-up of the books that have been sent in to UKSFBN in the past couple of weeks. As always, many thanks indeed to the publishers concerned for bringing these titles to our attention.
Click on any of the book covers for ordering information from either Amazon.co.uk or the book's publisher.
Feb
13
Derek Gunn announces two new ‘Vampire Apocalypse’ titles
Posted in: Press Room on 13th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Vampire Apocalypse: A World Torn Asunder is the first book in the Vampire Apocalypse series from Irish author Derek Gunn. It's published by KHP Industries, US and UK, under their Black Death Books imprint) and currently available worldwide.
Now, Derek Gunn tells us that two new Vampire Apocalypse books are in the pipeline: "Vampire Apocalypse: Descent into Chaos is with the publishers and should be released in late 2008 / early 2009 and the third book in the series, Vampire Apocalypse: Fallout, is nearing completion."
Feb
13
Guy Adams on ‘Deadbeat: Makes You Stronger’ and ‘Deadbeat: Dogs of Waugh’
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 13th February 2008 by Sandy Auden
As we mentioned yesterday, UK independent publisher Humdrumming are currently in the last couple of days of their website-relaunch sale. Two of the titles on offer are Guy Adams' zombie series Deadbeat, books one (Makes You Stronger) and two (The Dogs of Waugh).
Deadbeat: Makes You Stronger introduces freshly dead (and re-animated) zombie Max, a regular in the Deadbeat nightclub and a man with a sense of curiosity that can get him killed (again). Enlisting the help of his dead nightclub friends he sets off to discover why you would be taking a full coffin away from a graveyard and, more importantly, why is the occupant still breathing?
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
12
Two days left to grab yourself a Humdrumming bargain
Posted in: Press Room on 12th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Guy Adams of UK independent publisher Humdrumming has been in touch to let us know that there's still time (according to the count-down on their homepage) to grab yourself a bit of a bargain in the Humdrumming Sale.
Guy tells us: "Here at Humdrumming we've been steadily gathering a name for ourselves over the last three years, publishing attractive books by such respected authors as Mark Morris, Garry Kilworth, Gary Fry, Gary McMahon and James Cooper.
Feb
10
Strong UK contributor line-up for Ash Tree’s ‘Exotic Gothic II’
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 10th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Editor Danel Olson is currently working on Exotic Gothic II: New Tales of Taboo, the sequel to the anthology Exotic Gothic, which was published by Canadian independent Ash Tree Press in October 2007. The contributors list is still in the process of being finalised, but we understand there's likely to be a strong UK contingent in the final assortment.
Feb
7
UKSFBN Quick Links Listing for 07.02.08
Posted in: Press Room on 7th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
More links of genre-fiction related interest scoured from the Internet for your convenience and reading pleasure...
Feb
6
Books Received January 1st - 31st 2008
Posted in: Books Received on 6th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Another round-up of the books that have been sent in to UKSFBN in the past few weeks. As always, many thanks indeed to the publishers concerned for bringing these titles to our attention.
Click on any of the book covers for ordering information from either Amazon.co.uk or the book's publisher.
Feb
6
Virgin Books horror list announces Williams and Campbell titles
Posted in: Press Room on 6th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Virgin Books are launching a new paperback horror range later this year and they've been in touch to let us know that their first two titles will be The Unblemished by Conrad Williams and The Grin of the Dark by Ramsey Campbell.
Virgin Books' Emily Cary-Elwes had the following to tell us about the first two titles: "The Unblemished is an epic drama of flesh-eating monsters and hunted survivors that rivals 28 Days Later, artfully interweaving the stories of a mother determined to protect her only daughter, and a serial killer who believes he is the rightful heir to an ancient dynasty of flesh eating monsters.
Feb
5
Solaris buys Simon R. Green’s ‘Nightside’ series for UK publication
Posted in: Press Room on 5th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Solaris Books press release: "Solaris is very excited to announce the purchase of the first six books in Simon R. Green's Nightside series for UK publication.
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
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
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
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
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.