London’s uncontested bid for the 2014 Worldcon has now been officially voted in. The seventh Worldcon to be held in the UK, and the third in London, will be called Loncon 3. Co-chairs Alice Lawson and Steve Cooper announced the … Continue reading
More items have been added to Renovation’s 2011 Hugo Voter Packet which Worldcon members may access between now and July 31. Connie Willis’ All Clear, the second volume of her nominated novel, now is part of the packet. It … Continue reading
The 2011 British Fantasy Awards shortlist has been announced. BEST NOVEL (AUGUST DERLETH FANTASY AWARD) Apartment 16 – Adam Nevill – Pan McMillan Demon Dance – Sam Stone – The House Of Murky Depths Leaping, The – Tom Fletcher – Quercus … Continue reading
The 2011 Hugo Voter Packet, a digital collection of Hugo-nominated works made available to 2011 Worldcon members, has been released by Renovation. This treasure trove includes the full text of four Best Novel nominees and Connie Willis’ Blackout, nominated in tandem with … Continue reading
Here are the 2011 Hugo Award nominations. There were 1006 valid nominating ballots — 992 electronic and 14 paper. Thanks to everyone who has sent congratulations. Best Novel Blackout/All Clear by Connie Willis (Ballantine Spectra) Cryoburn by Lois McMaster Bujold … Continue reading
Chris Garcia, James Bacon and a roomful of enthusiastic fanwriters produced Journey Planet in an hour at Orbital, the 2008 Eastercon. “It went well,” says James, “but an hour was not enough and despite terrific help and efforts… It’s rough … Continue reading
The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the 2022 Youth Media Award winners — the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards – … Continue reading
(1) LIGHTS OUT AT PARLER. When Twitter banned President Trump and purged thousands of QAnon-linked accounts that fell under the company’s “coordinated harmful activity” ban (due to concerns about online incitement leading to violence), Parler was one of the alternative … Continue reading
(1) ONE WORD: PLASTIC! Cora Buhlert’s latest Galactic Journey contribution is: “[APRIL 10, 1965] FURNISHING THE HOME OF THE FUTURE: INTERIOR DESIGN FOR THE SPACE AGE”. …But while the International Style may excel at furnishing office buildings, its minimalist purism … Continue reading
(1) UP ABOVE THE WORLD SO HIGH. The Royal Mail Visions of the Universe stamps are being issued in celebration of the Royal Astronomical Society’s 200th Anniversary. A collection of eight Special Stamps with stunning images depicting astronomical features and … Continue reading