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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
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
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
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
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
23
McDonald, MacLeod, Bigwood, Aldiss win 2007 British Science Fiction Awards
Posted in: What's On on 23rd March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The winners of this year's British Science Fiction Awards, for work first published in the UK during 2007, were announced yesterday at the annual British Science Fiction Convention, Eastercon, in London.
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
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.
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
12
‘How Manga Took Over the World’ exhibition opening in Manchester
Posted in: What's On on 12th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
"The exhibition will explore the art of Manga in its many guises, tracing the journey from its early origins to its many modern day manifestations. The exhibition will be brought to life by live demonstrations from graphic designers and graffiti and makeup artists, as well as the opportunity to role-play your favourite Manga character."
More info: www.urbis.org.uk
Source: Heads up via Joe Gordon, Forbidden Planet Blog
Mar
12
Line-up for Derby’s 2008 Alt.Fiction day confirmed
Posted in: What's On on 12th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
This year's line-up features a host of top UK genre authors, including the likes of Brian Lumley, Michael Marshall Smith, Mike Carey, Charles Stross, Graham Joyce, Ramsey Campbell and Justina Robson and many, many more. Tickets for the day cost £20 (£16 concessions) and can be booked from the Assembly Rooms Box Office on 01332 255800. Doors open at 11am for a 12.00 p.m. start, with a 9.00 p.m. close. The programme of events for the day is available on the Alt.Fiction blog.
More info: altfictionday.blogspot.com
Source: Alex Davis, Alt.Fiction organiser
Mar
10
BSFA Award-nominated short fiction podcast at StarShipSofa.com
Posted in: Press Room on 10th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
"Starting Monday 10th March - and therefore in plenty of time for you to listen to all five stories well in advance of voting at Eastercon - StarShipSofa will upload one of the narrated stories each day. First off will be Chaz Brenchley narrating his own nominated story, 'Terminal'."
More info: www.starshipsofa.com
Source: Tony Smith, StarShipSofa.com
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
27
Mr. T returns in graphic novel from UK indie publisher Mohawk Media
Posted in: Press Room on 27th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
UK-based publisher Mohawk Media says: "In anticipation of the major worldwide launch of their Mr. T graphic novel in summer 2008, British publisher Mohawk Media has announced that they are celebrating with a special Limited Advance Edition.
"With a total number of only 4,000 copies, Mr. T: Limited Advance Edition is now available. It marks the return to prominence of Mr. T, the Mohawk muscleman who was voted the fourth 'Greatest American' in a recent global BBC poll, muscling in front of the likes of Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Feb
24
Out Now: Three new graphic novel titles from Titan UK
Posted in: Press Room on 24th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The UK's largest graphic novel publisher, Titan Books UK, have announced the publication of three new titles at the end of last week: Pride of Baghdad, Criminal: Lawless and Jeff Hawke: Overlord. Read on for the low-down on all three.
Feb
22
Introducing ‘Baby Boomers’, from UK indie publisher Orang Utan Comics
Posted in: Press Room on 22nd February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
UK independent publisher Orang Utan Comics have announced the launch of a new comics title - Baby Boomers - which they are describing as "Calvin and Hobbes meets Spy vs Spy". Orang Utan's Managing Editor & Co-Founder Ian Sharman says: "Baby Boomers is a heartwarming tale of two adorable infants and their ongoing desire to cause each other as much physical pain as possible.
"Join writer Richard McAuliffe and artist Chad Cicconi as they do their part to convince the next generation of comic readers that perhaps having children might not be the best option to take; while at the same time reassuring those who have already spawned that things really could be much worse."
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
18
Out Now: Andrew Humphrey’s ‘Other Voices’, from Elastic Press
Posted in: Press Room on 18th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Andrew Hook, publisher at UK indie Elastic Press, has been in touch to tell us: "Our first book this year is now available from our website and all good bookstores.
"Other Voices by Andrew Humphrey was published on 1st February and features stunning cover artwork by Nicola L Robinson and an introduction by Eric Brown.
"The launch event for this book is a little delayed due to venue problems, however we’ll be celebrating its arrival at Jurnet's Bar, Wensum Lodge, King Street, Norwich from 7.30 p.m. on Saturday 1st March 2008.
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
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
3
UK comics community IndieReview.co.uk adds new features for 2008
Posted in: Press Room on 3rd February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Rachid Otsmane, editor-in-chief of UK independent comics publishers' portal and community website IndieReview.co.uk has been in touch to tell us the latest news from the site: "IndieReview.co.uk is a young Community helping push forward the awareness and recognition of independent UK Comics and Manga creators through reviewing and displaying relevant articles and works created in the UK.
"The site was established in 2007, has undergone some major refurbishment ready for 2008. The Community has worked towards their aim of bringing UK Indie Comics / Manga talent to the public through a selection of resources and reviews of small press releases, and the site has introduced of a number of new member incentives.
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
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
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
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
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