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Apr
13
Amazon.com competition: win a weekend with ‘The Tales of Beedle the Bard’
Posted in: Press Room on 13th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Back in December 2007, Amazon.com was revealed as the high-bidder in the charity auction for the unique, hand-made J.K. Rowling book The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
Now, Amazon have announced that they're holding a competition to win a weekend with The Tales of Beedle the Bard; under strict security supervision:
Read the Full Story...
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
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
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
10
2008 Arthur C. Clarke Award Shortlist announced
Posted in: Press Room on 10th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The shortlist for this year's Arthur C. Clarke Award was officially announced today.
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
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
8
Mark Morris confirms BBC deal for new Doctor Who novel
Posted in: Press Room on 8th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Mark says: "The new novel will be entitled Ghosts of India, and will be published in September. I'm incredibly excited to be writing another Who book so soon after [his previous Doctor Who novel] Forever Autumn [Amazon]."
More info: www.markmorriswriter.com
Source: Mark Morris RSS feed
Feb
1
Titan Books launches brand new comic strip in Torchwood Magazine
Posted in: Press Room on 1st February 2008 by Sandy Auden
The new Torchwood comic strip is an exclusive feature of Torchwood: The Official Magazine – the BBC monthly companion to the award-winning sci-fi drama out now from Titan Magazines.
The comic series kicks off with The Legacy of Torchwood 1 - the tale of a misguided Torchwood scientist whose creation sets off on a rampage of gruesome violence. As ever, it falls upon the Torchwood team to save the day! The Legacy of Torchwood 1 is written by the legendary Simon Furman (Transformers), and pencilled by SL Gallant (DreamWorks Tales).
Steve White, Senior Comics Editor of Titan Magazines, is in charge of the Torchwood project so we squeezed into his hectic schedule with some burning questions...
Feb
1
Out Now: Diana Wynne Jones’ new fantasy novel, ‘The Game’
Posted in: Press Room on 1st February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
HarperCollins' children's publishing division has been in touch this week to tell us about a brand new fantasy novel by one of Britain's best-known children's writers, Diana Wynne Jones. This is what they had to tell us about the new book: "A dark castle in Ireland, a mysterious, secret game, and a host of magnificent characters – Diana Wynne Jones' latest magical offering is a splendid blend of the familiar and the unusual.
"Hayley's parents disappeared when she was a baby, so she has been brought up by her grandparents. Her grandmother is extremely strict; she cannot tolerate Hayley getting even a speck of dirt on her clothes, and thinks it's improper for a young lady to wear trousers. Her grandfather is a mysterious man who is always working, beavering away at his computer studying the mysterious, other-wordly Mythosphere.
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...
Dec
14
Unique J.K. Rowling book raises £2million for charity in Sotheby’s auction
Posted in: Press Room on 14th December 2007 by UKSFBN admin
The unique, almost one-of-a-kind, hand-written and hand-illustrated copy of 'The Tales of Beedle the Bard' by J.K. Rowling (that we mentioned back in November) sold at auction yesterday for the princely sum of two million pounds; somewhat more than the fifty thousand pounds that auctioneers Sotheby's initially said it was expected to raise, as reported on the BBC website.
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
26
Out Now: Classical Comics’ adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry V
Posted in: Press Room on 26th November 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Classical Comics is a new UK-based independent publishing outfit with a unique approach to publishing great works of literature in an accessible, reader-friendly graphic format.
Their first two titles, Shakespeare's Henry V [Amazon and Macbeth [Amazon] are both being published in three separate editions, with identical illustrations across all three, but different interpretations of the text: 'original', 'plain' and 'quick'.
In a press release, Classical Comics' Karen Wenborn explains the concept: "Having been told by young readers that they were bored by the Bard, Classical Comics set out to make Shakespeare as energetic and colourful as Spider-Man.
Nov
7
Out Now: ‘Spider-Man The Icon’ by Steve Saffel (Titan Books, UK)
Posted in: Press Room on 7th November 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Titan Books have just released a brand new compilation volume that charts the history of one of the great Marvel Comics icons: "From his debut in August 1962's Amazing Fantasy #15, Peter Parker - better known as the Amazing Spider-Man - has thrilled audiences worldwide in comics, movies, cartoons and much more!
"A spectacular, full-colour tome, Spider-Man The Icon [Amazon] charts the career of Spider-Man from his four-colour-comics days to his big-budget blockbuster present, taking in every aspect of the phenomenon. One of the most recognisable creations in comics history and in modern popular culture, Spider-Man has been a feature of toys, clothes, music, movies and even snacks!
Nov
6
Unique J.K. Rowling book to be auctioned for charity
Posted in: What's On on 6th November 2007 by UKSFBN admin
One of the seven copies will be made auctioned in support of the charity The Children's Voice, at Sotheby's in London on December 13th, with the bidding set to start at £30,000. The other six will be given as gifts by Rowling to "the people who have been most closely involved with Harry Potter over the years".
More info: BBC news / www.jkrowling.com
Source: BBC News website, via Publishers Lunch e-newsletter
Oct
14
New three-book Grimstone deal for David Lee Stone
Posted in: Press Room on 14th October 2007 by UKSFBN admin
"I will be writing as David Grimstone, though my first project as Grimstone is the pirate fantasy Davey Swag [Amazon]. I've just created a facebook page for the above, and also a myspace page at www.myspace.com/daveyswag."
More info: www.davidleestone.com
Source: David Lee Stone
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.
Oct
8
Four new titles by UK authors due from Subterranean Press
Posted in: Press Room on 8th October 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Imminent publications include: Stephen Gallagher's Plots and Misadventures, Brian Lumley's The Taint and Other Novellas, Crooked Little Vein by Warren Ellis, and the limited edition of Coraline by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean.
More info: www.subterraneanpress.com
Source: Subterranean Press e-bulletin
Oct
7
Egmont Books launches £5k Mike Wilks ‘Mirrorscape’ competition
Posted in: Press Room on 7th October 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Tania Vian-Smith of Egmont Books has been in touch to tell us about a competition they're running promote the release of Mirrorscape [Amazon], the debut childrens' novel by fantasy artist Mike Wilks.
Tania tells us: "Egmont Press has launched a competition in conjunction with the Telegraph: if your readers go to www.telegraph.co.uk/promotions, they will find a link to: 'Find the Snail for your chance to win £5,000 [in Premium Bonds]'.
Sep
27
Genre events at the Manchester Literature Festival October 4th - 14th
Posted in: What's On on 27th September 2007 by UKSFBN admin
The second Manchester Literature Festival takes place in various venues across the city between October 4th and 14th. We've scoured the festival literature and have found a number of events that should appeal to genre fiction fans.
Sep
21
Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin signing, FP London, September 26th
Posted in: What's On on 21st September 2007 by UKSFBN admin
FP Says: "Eoin Colfer came to prominence in 2000 when he secured the biggest ever advance for a children’s novel by an unknown author. Artemis Fowl was the book that took the world by storm, and the series has gone on to sell over 1.7 million copies in the UK and Ireland and 7 million worldwide. Eoin has always been a huge fan of Graphic Novels and now fulfils his ambition of seeing Artemis Fowl in this format. Andrew Donkin is a widely experienced graphic novelist. He is the author of over 40 books for adults and children including Batman: The Legends of the Dark Knight for DC Comics."
More Info: www.forbiddenplanet.com
Source: Forbidden Planet press release
Sep
20
Doctor Who authors at Borders, Manchester Fort, September 20th
Posted in: What's On on 20th September 2007 by UKSFBN admin
According to the Borders website, the event will be preceded by their second annual Doctor Who quiz, at 6.00 p.m. if you're that way inclined.
More Info: www.bordersstores.co.uk
Source: Mark Morris (ages ago, sorry Mark!)
Sep
5
Doctor Who authors signing, Forbidden Planet, London, September 8th
Posted in: What's On on 5th September 2007 by UKSFBN admin
More Info: www.forbiddenplanet.com
Source: Forbidden Planet press release
Aug
27
Books Received August 17th - August 27th 2007
Posted in: Books Received on 27th August 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Here's the latest batch of books that we've seen here at UKSFBN, which means we're now bang up-to-date. As always, many thanks indeed to the publishers concerned for bringing these titles to our attention.
Aug
19
Books Received July 21st - August 16th 2007
Posted in: Books Received on 19th August 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Following a titanic effort today, we've now caught up with all the books and 'zines that have been received here at the UKSFBN offices up to the end of Thursday August 16th. Another batch will follow shortly, but in the meantime, do check out the following to see what's new and interesting.
Aug
16
Doctor Who and Classic Radio Sci-Fi audiobooks from the BBC
Posted in: Press Room on 16th August 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Emma Finlay from the audio books department of BBC Publishing has been in touch to tell us about a raft of new audiobook releases. Four of them (Doctor Who: The War Machines, The Kraken Wakes, Childhood's End and The Slide) are available now, with a further three (Doctor Who and the Doomsday Weapon, Doctor Who and the Cave Monsters and Doctor Who at the BBC: The Tenth Doctor) due for publication in early September.
Aug
13
BBC Four to air ‘Comics Britannia’ documentary series in September
Posted in: Press Room on 13th August 2007 by UKSFBN admin
More Info: BBC press office
Source: Big Dumb Object
Aug
9
Books Received June 15th - July 20th 2007
Posted in: Books Received on 9th August 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Unfortunately, we've fallen a bit behind just recently with listing the books that we've received here at UKSFBN. Sincere apologies to all concerned for that, and please rest assured that a concerted effort is being made to catch up.
Here, then, is the first installment: books that came in between June 15th and July 20th this year. Do check through, just in case you missed a gem or two...
Aug
7
Orbit announces UK distribution deal for Yen Press manga titles
Posted in: Press Room on 7th August 2007 by UKSFBN admin
George Walkley, business manager at Orbit Books UK has been in touch to tell us about a brand new UK distribution deal: "Little, Brown Book Group [Orbit UK's parent company] is delighted to announce that it has reached an agreement with US sister company Hachette Book Group USA to distribute their Yen Press manga list in the UK."
Aug
5
William Meikle’s new novel, ‘Generations’ available now
Posted in: Press Room on 5th August 2007 by Sandy Auden
More info: www.librosinternational.com / www.williammeikle.com/
Source: William Meikle
Jul
12
Illmoor Chronicles author David Lee Stone’s new website launches
Posted in: Press Room on 12th July 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Jeremy Allen, of the Illmoor Chronicles web-ring, has been in touch to let us know about the launch of a brand new website for author David Lee Stone, at www.davidleestone.com.
Jeremy tells us: "The site already contains video blogs by David, readings from various Illmoor books and (forthcoming) more information and excerpts from the new DLS pirate-fantasy, Davey Swag (which will be published in March 2008).
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
24
Saga comp winner David Thorpe’s YA SF novel Hybrids published
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 24th June 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Debut author (as well as established cartoonist, editor, scriptwriter, designer and environmental journalist) David Thorpe has been in touch to let us know about the recent publication of his YA novel Hybrids, which posits the chillingly plausible concept that humans and their favourite gadgets could become fused, merged and generally melded as a result of over-use of the latter by the former.
What's more, Hybrids [Amazon] is already a prize-winner, having been chosen as the outstanding winner of the 2006 Children's Book Writing Competition, run in conjunction with Saga Magazine.
Jun
15
Books Received May 8th - June 15th 2007
Posted in: Books Received on 15th June 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Another round-up of the books that have arrived at the UKSFBN offices since early May. Brand new titles and / or news editions and re-releases from the likes of Katherine Kerr, Trudi Canavan, Natashe Mostert, David Zindell, Steph Swainston, David Anthony Durham, Alastair Reynolds, Kelley Armstrong, Scott Westerfeld, Eric Brown, James Maxey, Martin Millar, Charlie Huston, James Patterson, Paul Kearney, Alan Steele, Richard K Morgan, Laurell K. Hamilton, James Patterson, Ian Irvine, and more.
As always, many thanks to the publishers concerned for bringing all these titles to our attention.
Apr
30
German author’s YA pirate trilogy to hit UK shores in May
Posted in: Press Room on 30th April 2007 by UKSFBN admin
We've received a press release from specialist children's publisher Egmont Books, about a brand new series by a well-established German author that they'll be publishing in early May.
"On 3rd May 2007 Egmont Press in the UK will publish The Wave Runners [Amazon], a thrilling swashbuckling adventure from internationally acclaimed fantasy writer Kai Meyer which goes head to head with the UK release of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End on May 25th.
Our latest round-up of shorter news items, including an extract from Terry Brooks' new novel, Ian Hocking gets to interview David Mitchell, Obi Wan's cloak fetches £54k at auction, a long-lost William Gibson graphic novel adaptation reappears online, the Tolkien Estate clamps down on filesharers, and more...
Our latest round-up of shorter news items, including that Harry Potter release date (in case you managed to miss it), a couple of competitions, a Michael Marshall reading / Q&A, and news of a couple of forthcoming novel-to-TV adaptations.
Another round-up of shorter news items, with links out to more information, including details of a Terry Gilliam signing in London, a new Warren Ellis novel, an interview with fantasy author Robert Holdstock and more...
Jan
2
Author Update: Eric Brown on his 2007 releases
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 2nd January 2007 by Sandy Auden
British sf author Eric Brown has two reasons to celebrate in 2007 - PS Publishing are releasing his long novella Starship Summer [PS Pub] and Barrington Stoke will be releasing his children's SF book, An Alien Ate Me for Breakfast! [BS] .
One last quick selection of shorter news items before we take our Xmas break:
Another quick selection of shorter news items, with links out to sources of further information.
Dec
3
Books Received Nov 18th - Dec 2nd 2006
Posted in: Books Received on 3rd December 2006 by UKSFBN admin
UK SF Book News has received the following books towards the end of November 2006, including new titles from Mary Gentle, K.J. Parker and David Langford; paperback editions from Adam Roberts and Justina Robson; plus reissues from Dan Simmons, Joe Haldeman and Elizabeth Moon. As always, many thanks to the publishers concerned for bringing these titles to our attention.
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.
Nov
1
Newsbites round-up Nov 1st 2006
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 1st November 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Here's a collection of shorter news items submitted to the site in the past week or two or gathered from various online sources. We might be following some of these stories up in future for longer articles, but these ten starters for ten will hopefully pique your interest in the meantime.
Oct
24
Jay Amory has a gripe about most fiction for teens
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 24th October 2006 by Sandy Auden
First-time YA author Jay Amory has a few grumbles about Teen Fiction. "It's the adult characters!" he says, "They're only there to be ignored. They introduce the young protagonist into the action then step back and play no further part, except maybe at the end. That doesn't strike me as true. Drama-wise, it helps to have your teenage heroes and heroines adrift for a while, developing their skills and learning to fend for themselves, but not for the entire book. YA authors do everything they can to remove grownups from the mix, but that, to me, hits an unrealistic note, and I prefer a bit of realism in my fantasy."
Oct
15
Books Received, Oct 1st - Oct 15th 2006
Posted in: Books Received on 15th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Comics in the Classroom is striving to become the place where teachers, parents, students and comic fans of every age can find the latest news and resources focusing on all-ages comic book content.
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: