(1) DISNEYLAND ORIGINALS FOR SALE. Heritage Auctions’ catalog for “Disneyland: The Auction” includes an impressive assortment of retired equipment from the park, in addition to all the other collectibles. Coming up for bid on May 21-22 will be things of … Continue reading
The winner of the 2022 Philip K. Dick Award, given for distinguished science fiction published in paperback original form in the United States, was announced April 15 at Norwescon 44: Dead Space by Kali Wallace (Berkley Books) Special citation was given … Continue reading
The five Philip K. Dick Award judges for distinguished science fiction published in paperback original format in the United States for the 2022 award year are: Michael Cassutt12241 Hillslope StreetStudio City CA 91604-3604 .pdf files to [email protected] Matthew Goodwin200 Mulberry … Continue reading
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) Grants Committee has awarded 25 organizations, activities, and public interest programs with 2022 Givers Fund Grants ranging from $350 to $4,800. Since 2014, when SFWA transitioned to an active 501(c)3 charitable … Continue reading
The six works nominated for the 2022 Philip K. Dick Award were announced by the judges and the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society, along with the Philip K. Dick Trust on January 11. Defekt by Nino Cipri (Tordotcom Publishing) Plague Birds … Continue reading
(1) SOLDIERING ON THROUGH COVID. ConFusion chair Lithie Dubois has written one of the strongest chair communications I have ever read explaining why the Michigan convention is going ahead. “The State of ConFusion – a Transparent Update from the Conchair”. … Continue reading
(1) DANCING TO BRADBURY. Tonight, tonight, won’t be just any night:“Dance Troupe Reimagines Sci-Fi Story as Lesson in Human Hope As Pandemic Fades” reports Pasadena Now Weekender. Pasadena’s Lineage Performing Arts Center shares its take on Ray Bradbury’s “All Summer … Continue reading
(1) INTRODUCING BEST EDITOR. During last night’s telecast: “Harrison Ford uses Oscar soapbox to get some Blade Runner complaints off his chest”. “I’d like to share some notes, some editorial suggestions that were prepared after the screening of, uh, a … Continue reading
The 2021 Philip K. Dick Award winner was announced online by Norwescon 43 on April 2: Road Out Of Winter by Alison Stine (Mira) A special citation was given to: The Book Of Koli by M. R. Carey (Orbit) The … Continue reading
The five Philip K. Dick Award judges for distinguished science fiction published in paperback original format in the United States in the 2021 award year are: John P. Murphy30 Peaslee RdMerrimack NH 03054-4517ebooks in .mobi format to [email protected] Kelly Robson96 Saint … Continue reading