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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
Iain M. Banks’ ‘Matter’ available for download on iTunes / Audible [+]
Posted in: Press Room on 2nd February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
There will also be an abridged audio CD edition [Amazon] available from February 7th, as well as the hardcover edition [Amazon], published by Orbit Books at £18.99, although the usual sort of online discounts may well apply to these latter two editions...
[+] Edit, 04.02.08 DaveH points out, via the comments (below) that there's also an unabridged version available via www.Audible.co.uk, priced £17.50, although that will involve downloading yet another bit of proprietary software...
More info: iTunes
Source: Orbit Books website
Jan
27
Manga night at Forbidden Planet International, Belfast, February 6th
Posted in: What's On on 27th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
"All manga in the store will be on sale at 10% off during the event. Tickets are available from the store (52-54 Ann Street, Belfast, phone 028 9043 8744) for the tiny sum of £1 - contact the branch for details."
More info: Forbidden Planet International
Source: Forbidden Planet Blog Log
Dec
6
Robert V.S. Redick debut scoops February ‘08 promo-double
Posted in: Press Room on 6th December 2007 by UKSFBN admin
John says: "The Red Wolf Conspiracy [Amazon] has been confirmed as Waterstone’s Fantasy and SF Book of the Month for February 2008. It will also be that month's Main Selection for the Fantasy and SF Book Club."
More Info: www.johnjarrold.co.uk
Source: John Jarrold Literary Agency press release
Oct
23
500 book Stephen Donaldson giveaway from Waterstone’s
Posted in: Press Room on 23rd October 2007 by UKSFBN admin
To be in with a chance of winning, visit the competition page on the Waterstone's website and complete the entry form. Waterstone's say that after the October 31st closing date, "500 people, chosen at random from all entries received, will get a copy absolutely free of charge."
More info: www.waterstones.com
Source: Waterstone's science fiction e-newsletter
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
18
Steve Aylett stand-up, London, September 30th
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To, What's On on 18th September 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Steve says: "Simon Munnery (League Against Tedium) headlines, plus Terry Saunders and tbc. From around 7.30pm. Featuring the hellish Lord Pin."
More info: www.steveaylett.com
Source: Steve Aylett
Sep
7
UK manga publishers tell UK retailers: “Stock more manga!”
Posted in: Press Room on 7th September 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Our good pal George Walkley of Orbit Books, who recently announced a UK distribution deal for Yen Press titles commented: "In any of the major chains, manga is being under-cooked in terms of space."
More Info: www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/
Source: Galley Cat news item
Aug
6
Adam Roberts new novel ‘Splinter’: Waterstone’s Exclusive limited edition
Posted in: Press Room on 6th August 2007 by UKSFBN admin
More Info: www.waterstones.com / www.solarisbooks.com
Source: Waterstone's science fiction e-bulletin
Aug
6
Macmillan Ltd Edtn of Peter F. Hamilton’s ‘The Dreaming Void’
Posted in: Press Room on 6th August 2007 by UKSFBN admin
More info: www.panmacmillan.com
Source: Steven North, Pan Macmillan
Jul
9
Waterstone’s launches online petition to Save Harry Potter
Posted in: Press Room on 9th July 2007 by UKSFBN admin
As reported on The Bookseller this morning, UK bookselling chain Waterstone's has launched a Save Harry campaign to try to persuade Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling to write more books set in the H.P. universe.
The chain hopes that fans will be persuaded to sign their online petition at www.saveharrypotter.co.uk. The site proclaims: "There has never been a place like Hogwarts. There has never been a writer like JK Rowling. And there has never, ever been a character like Harry Potter. Millions, perhaps billions of us love reading his adventures, and we never want them to end."
Jul
5
Fantasy Feast on offer from Reader’s Paradise bookstore, Cape Town, SA
Posted in: Press Room on 5th July 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Thomas Bulpin of the Reader's Paradise bookstore (Kloof Street, Cape Town, South Africa) dropped us a line to let us know about a special promotion they're offering their customers through August and September.
Thomas tells us: "We are planning an event in August and September called the Fantasy Feast. If a customer buys any of the featured authors' books during the 2 month event will receive a signed bookplate to stick in the novel. We have over 40 authors in the promotion, including the likes of Terry Brooks, Trudi Canavan, David Brin, Neil Gaiman, Tad Williams, Elizabeth Moon and many more...
Jun
29
Waterstone’s puts 1,000 copies of The Lies of Locke Lamora up for grabs
Posted in: Press Room on 29th June 2007 by UKSFBN admin
No, it's not a typo. UK booksellers Waterstone's, in association with UK genre publisher Gollancz Books, really are giving away a thousand copies of Scott Lynch's superb debut novel The Lies of Locke Lamora.
All you have to do to be in with a chance of receiving your free copy is visit the appropriate page of the Waterstone's website, fill in and submit the form before the closing date of July 5th (Thursday next) and then cross your fingers: the 1,000 lucky winners will be drawn at random from amongst all the entries received.
Jun
6
Event reminders: Waterstone’s mass-signings, Josh Kirby exhibition
Posted in: What's On on 6th June 2007 by UKSFBN admin
A quick reminder about two mass-signing sessions that are happening this week in London and Birmingham, plus a major exhibition of Josh Kirby's artwork (see the article we posted back in January for more information) that kicks off on June 15th in Liverpool...
Apr
19
Terry Pratchett & Vadim Jeam, FP London, April 23rd
Posted in: What's On on 19th April 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Apologies for the short notice, but we only just found out about this particular event: "Forbidden Planet is pleased to announce a signing by Terry Pratchett and Vadim Jean to promote the release of Hogfather on DVD. They will be at the Forbidden Planet Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, on Monday April 23rd from 6.00 to 7.00 p.m.
Apr
5
Bryan Talbot at Nostalgia & Comics for 30th anniversary
Posted in: What's On on 5th April 2007 by UKSFBN admin
From a recent Nostalgia & Comics press release: "The internationally award-winning comic book creator Bryan Talbot returns to Birmingham on Saturday April 7th for an exclusive West Midlands signing at Nostalgia & Comics to celebrate his new book Alice in Sunderland.
"Published by Jonathan Cape in the UK, Alice in Sunderland promises to be another graphic novel blockbuster for Talbot, weaving myth, history and the craft of storytelling to link the northern town with Lewis Carroll and his inspiration Alice Lidell, as well as offering the unlikeliest of walk-on parts courtesy of Carry On film star Sid James!
Mar
26
Neil Gaiman signing, FP London, March 30th
Posted in: What's On on 26th March 2007 by UKSFBN admin
A press release in from Forbidden Planet informs us that: "Forbidden Planet is pleased to announce a signing by Neil Gaiman to promote the paperback release of his new book, Fragile Things. He will be at the Forbidden Planet Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR, on Friday 30th March 5.00 - 6.30pm.
Mar
23
Heads-up from Steve Aylett: Lint invades Oxford Street
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 23rd March 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Steve Aylett sent us a pic of a rather superb window display in the London Oxford Street branch of Waterstone's, promoting the succinctly-entitled Lint [Amazon], his recently-published biography of Jeff Lint; one of the truly great sixties beat-legends and all-round literary cult-figures.
Mar
20
Newsbites round-up Mar 20th 2007
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To, What's On on 20th March 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Our latest round-up of shorter news items, including word of a free Dan Simmons audio extract, a free online Andy Heidel piece, 2K's performance of Alice at Foyles, Carol Anne Davis on serial killers, a couple of web-related launches, and more...
Mar
7
Forbidden Planet London signings this March
Posted in: What's On on 7th March 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Three FP author signing events for us to tell you about, all coming up in the next few weeks, all of them taking place at the Shaftesbury Avenue Megastore in London.
Mar
5
Joe Gordon on Bryan Talbot’s Alice in Sunderland
Posted in: What's On on 5th March 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Joe Gordon, head blogging honcho at the stupendously contentful Forbidden Planet International Blog Log, is getting rather over-excited about a forthcoming title from Brit comics legend Bryan Talbot.
Another quick selection of shorter news items, with links out to sources of further information.
Oct
31
Signed copies of Brian Ruckley’s Winterbirth now available
Posted in: Press Room on 31st October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Brian Ruckley, author of the well-received debut fantasy novel Winterbirth [Amazon] has been in touch to let us know how anyone who would particularly like to order a signed and (optionally) personalised copy of the book should go about it:
Oct
15
Aust Gate talks to Ramsey Campbell, Mike Carey & Lilith Saintcrow
Posted in: Press Room on 15th October 2006 by Sandy Auden
Iain Emsley, over at the Aust Gate bookstore website, is celebrating World Horror Day with an interview with living legend Ramsey Campbell.
Oct
1
Heffers 2nd SF&F Evening - author update
Posted in: What's On on 1st October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Sarah Whyley, one of the organisers of Heffers Cambridge Grafton Centre branch's 2nd Science Fiction & Fantasy evening (see our earlier item for further details) has been in touch to let us know about a few more authors who will be attending on the evening.
Sep
14
Paul Cornell cuts FPI Wisdom distribution deal
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 14th September 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Paul Cornell has written to tell us about the very special UK distribution deal for his new Marvel comic series.
Aug
24
Heffers Cambridge author showcase - November 2nd
Posted in: What's On on 24th August 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Brit SF author Neal Asher wrote recently to give us an early heads-up for an sf and fantasy event that Heffers is hosting at their Cambridge branch in November.