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Tag Archive: Terry Pratchett
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
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.
Mar
17
Genre Fandom called on to ‘Match it for Pratchett’
Posted in: Press Room on 17th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Detail: Last December, legendary fantasist and satirist Terry Pratchett announced that he had been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Earlier this month, Terry revealed that he had donated around £500,000 to the Alzheimer's Research Trust to fund research into the disease.
As widely reported elsewhere, sci-fi Fandom has now been called on to 'Match it for Pratchett' and raise another £500,000 for Alzheimer's Research charities. Author Pat Cadigan has started a Facebook Group to help spread the word, there's a website - www.matchitforpratchett.org - has been set up to help coordinate donations, and the producers of the Sky One adaptation of The Colour of Magic are auctioning a replica of The Luggage on eBay for the charity as well.
More info: Alzheimer's Research Trust
Source: Various, as per links
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.
Dec
12
Terry Pratchett diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease
Posted in: Press Room on 12th December 2007 by UKSFBN admin
In an open letter on Discworld artist Paul Kidby's website, legendary fantasy humourist Terry Pratchett has announced that he has been diagnosed with a rare form of early-onset Alzheimer's Disease.
Nov
30
Books Received November 11th - 30th 2007
Posted in: Books Received on 30th November 2007 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.
Nov
10
Books Received October 15th - November 10th 2007
Posted in: Books Received on 10th November 2007 by UKSFBN admin
The latest round-up of the books that have been sent to UKSFBN towers 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.
Oct
14
Books Received August 28th - October 14th 2007
Posted in: Books Received on 14th October 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Another round-up of the books that have been sent to UKSFBN towers in the past few weeks. As always, many thanks indeed to the publishers concerned for bringing these titles to our attention.
Aug
9
Terry Pratchett signing, Forbidden Planet London, October 13th
Posted in: What's On on 9th August 2007 by UKSFBN admin
FP says: "Terry Pratchett is quite possibly the most famous fantasy writer in the UK. His new book, Making Money, tells the story of former con man Moist von Lipwig who is now in charge of Ankh-Morpork’s Royal Mint. While doing this job he comes across a vampire, something nameless in the cellar, a 300-year-old wizard and The Assassin’s Guild who are trying to kill him! All Moist wants to do is spend his life making money, but things keep getting in the way."
More Info: www.forbiddenplanet.com
Source: Forbidden Planet press release
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.
Another quick selection of links to interesting, quirky and / or amusing stuff we've found, or have been sent; not necessarily news, but hopefully entertaining and informative enough in their own way...
Nov
17
Books Received, Oct 16th - Nov 17th 2006
Posted in: Books Received on 17th November 2006 by UKSFBN admin
UK SF Book News has received the following books during the second half of October and first half (ish) of November 2006 (once again, many thanks to the publishers concerned for bringing these titles to our attention). Do check out the list, just in case there's anything there that might have slipped under your radar.
Another selection of shorter news items, with the usual links out to sources of further information.
Oct
15
Books Received, Oct 1st - Oct 15th 2006
Posted in: Books Received on 15th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Sep
27
Terry Pratchett US Tour, October 9th - 18th
Posted in: What's On on 27th September 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Legendary British fantasy humourist Terry Pratchett is heading off on a US tour in October to promote his new Discworld novel Wintersmith, with scheduled appearances as follows:
Sep
15
Terry Pratchett UK talks & signings, Sept & Nov
Posted in: What's On on 15th September 2006 by UKSFBN admin
The UK's all-time Best-selling fantasy humourist, the one and only Terry Pratchett [wiki], will be making a few UK appearances in the next few weeks to promote his new Discworld novel, Wintersmith [Amazon].
Aug
30
Terry Pratchett’s Johnny & The Bomb airing Saturday
Posted in: Press Room on 30th August 2006 by UKSFBN admin
The feature-length TV show based on Terry Pratchett's best-selling children's book, Johnny & The Bomb is to be aired this coming Saturday.
Aug
23
Terry Pratchett featuring in W&A Yearbook 2007
Posted in: Press Room on 23rd August 2006 by UKSFBN admin
This in from Colin Smythe, Terry's agent: "The 2007 edition of The Writers' and Artists' Yearbook [Amazon] - the 100th anniversary edition - published by A.& C.Black, contains an article by Terry (pp. 231-22) giving advice on how to write SF.