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Tag Archive: Waterstones
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!'"
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
Oct
18
Stephen R. Donaldson UK signing tour, Oct 22nd - Oct 27th
Posted in: What's On on 18th October 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Fantasy and science fiction writer Stephen R. Donaldson will be visiting the UK next week and putting in several public appearances in addition to the Forbidden Planet signing that we mentioned last month.
He'll be signing copies of his new novel, Fatal Revenant [Amazon], the second of four books in his ongoing Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant series.
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
Aug
23
Adam Roberts on new novel ‘Splinter’ and re-translating Jules Verne
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 23rd August 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Science Fiction author, critic and academic Adam Roberts' new novel, Splinter, will be published next month by UK genre imprint Solaris Books. In a freely acknowledged nod to one of the past-masters of the genre, Splinter has inspired by a classic Jules Verne novel, one which hasn't seen a fresh translation into English in over 130 years, until now: Solaris are also publishing a two-volume slipcased edition that includes Roberts' re-translation of the Verne in question, which will be exclusivley available from Waterstone's in the UK.
We dropped Adam a line to ask him a few questions about Splinter and about the inspirational monsieur Verne.
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
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."
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
26
Simon Morden book launch, Newcastle, July 11th
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To, What's On on 26th June 2007 by UKSFBN admin
N.B. Correction, 28.06.07: Simon has been in touch to say that the launch has been rescheduled from July 10th at 7.00 p.m. to July 11th at 6.30 p.m.. Please update your diaries...
Dark fictioneer Simon Morden writes to tell us about the launch event for his far-futuristic and darkly dystopian new novel, The Lost Art [Amazon], that he's pretty sure he tells us is definitely taking place on July 11th in Newcastle.
"In the absence of a confirmation from the bookstore, but a relatively certain date from Random House... The bookstore have now confirmed a new date and time, so you are cordially invited to a book launch!
Jun
13
Dean Koontz to participate in ‘LongPen’ remote-signing, June 23rd
Posted in: What's On on 13th June 2007 by UKSFBN admin
News of a technological first, from UK genre publisher Harpercollins Voyager: "On Saturday 23rd June from 2 p.m. Dean Koontz will be signing copies of The Good Guy [Amazon] from his home in Newport Beach, California for customers at Waterstone’s Piccadilly.
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...
May
17
Steph Swainston on new novel ‘The Modern World’
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To, What's On on 17th May 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Steph Swainston dropped us a line the other day to let us know about a signing session she'll be involved in a couple of weeks from now:
- Thursday June 7th, from 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. - 'SF in the City' at Waterstones Piccadilly, London. Confirmed author attendees are: Steph Swainston, Eric Brown, John Lambshead, Chris Dolley, Andrew Dennis, Steven Savile.
We also took this opportunity to drop Steph Swainston a few questions about her new novel, The Modern World, the latest in her ongoing Castle series:
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.
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...
Oct
10
Stephen King UK event, London, Nov 7th
Posted in: What's On on 10th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Living legend Stephen King will be making an ultra-rare UK appearance next month (his first for ten years) to coincide with the publication of his new novel, Lisey's Story [Amazon].
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].