(1) R.U.R. BEING SERVED? NPR says “The Robots Are Coming To Las Vegas”. How long will people pay to see a robot arm mix a cocktail, in slow motion and without conversation? At the Vdara Hotel and Spa in Las … Continue reading
(1) WAYS IN WHICH PRATCHETT IS STILL WITH US. Sam Jordison discusses “Pratchett power: from lost stories to new adaptations, how the late Discworld author lives on” in the Guardian. “Of all the dead authors in the world, Terry Pratchett is the … Continue reading
By James Bacon: Join the Journey Planet team as they look at the art of Erró, Iceland’s most famous Avant Garde artist, but are challenged by re-use, copying and the ongoing conflict created by pop-artists and their supporters as they … Continue reading
(1) FOR ALL MANKIND. There’s a lot of information available about Season 2 of Apple TV+’s alternate history of the space race For All Mankind – only I didn’t locate a release date. Take a guided tour of For All … Continue reading
(1) FANTASY & SCIENCE FICTION. Here is the cover of the Nov/Dec 2019 issue of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. The cover art is by Bob Eggleton. (2) FIYAH SURVEY. FIYAH Literary Magazine’s “The Black Speculative Fiction Writer … Continue reading
(1) VALENTINELLI CONSIDERS ANTIHARASSMENT PROJECTS. Monica Valentinelli has issued a “Tentative Plan for Con Safety Discussion and Call for Feedback”. …I want to stress, however, that I am no expert on the subject of con safety. There are several people … Continue reading
The following awards were announced at Utopiales in Nantes on October 31. Prix Julia Verlanger* L’esprit du Melkine by Olivier Paquet (Editions L’Atalante, 2013) (*The Julia Verlanger Prize is a literary award established in 1986 which honors science fiction and … Continue reading
By Francis Hamit and Leigh Strother-Vien: The Press Briefing immediately before the Opening Ceremonies of Loncon 3, the 2014 World Science Convention, featured all of the Guests of Honor (though Chris Foss was on the program opposite the briefing) except … Continue reading
Memberships in Loncon 3, the 2014 Worldcon, will cost more on July 14. The new tariffs will be — Full Adult Attending membership rate £135 (US$225 / €175). Young Adult Attending membership rate (for members aged between 16 and 25 … Continue reading
The 2014 Worldcon, Loncon 3, will be highlightlighting science fiction and fantasy art through exhibits, programming, and special events. Over 2,000 works from nearly 100 artists are expected to be on show, including examples of the best of British illustration from … Continue reading