Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Last Drink Bird Head by Ann VanderMeer Jeff VanderMeer. The First Annual Last Drink Bird Head Award Finalists. As I noted before, we’re giving out awards at the Last Drink Bird Head party at World Fantasy Award. The more that Ann and I thought about it, the more service awards seemed particularly appropriate given the nature of the Last Drink anthology. So we got all serious and spent a good deal of time thinking about categories and finalists. We thought awards from this perspective might be a very good thing for the field, so we’re leaving open the probability of continuing the awards next year, and the year after that. If we do so, we’ll put formal guidelines in place, have some custom-made trophies, and probably use a panel of judges. But for now, it’s all us, for better or worse…. And now, without further ceremony or ado, here are the nominees for the first annual Last Drink Bird Head Awards. (Some of our categories may be playful , but we are truly serious in our respect for all of the nominees.) ABOUT THE LAST DRINK BIRD HEAD AWARDS. We’re pleased to announce the finalists for the first annual Last Drink Bird Head Awards, as chosen by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those in the genre community who enrich us with their time, energy, and words, often for causes greater than themselves. Finalists for this year’s award were chosen for efforts in 2008 and/or 2009. The winners will be announced at the Last Drink Bird Head Party at the World Fantasy Convention in San Jose, California (October 29, 8p.m., Imperial Parlor, 20th floor). Winners will receive a bird head figurine, a certificate, and chocolate. The awards are named after the anthology Last Drink Bird Head from Ministry of Whimsy Press (an imprint of Wyrm Publishing). The proceeds from the anthology benefit the ProLiteracy charity. Contributors include Peter Straub, Ellen Kushner, Gene Wolfe, Tanith Lee, and over 80 others. To buy the limited hardcover and support literacy, visit the order page. THE FINALISTS. Gentle Advocacy In recognition of individuals willing to enter into blunt discourse about controversial issues… – K. Tempest Bradford – Nick Mamatas – John Scalzi. Tireless Energy In recognition of individuals who selflessly give of themselves for worthy organizations or causes… – Natania Barron (for the Outer Alliance) – Leslie Howle (for Clarion West and Hugo House activities) – Rina Weisman (for SF in SF and the Variety Children’s Charity of Northern California) Promotion of Reading In recognition of individuals whose efforts contribute to the promotion of reading or an increase in reading proficiency… – Colleen Cahill (for her work at the Library of Congress as an advocate for genre fiction and as the library’s representative to the ALA) – James Gunn (for his work with AboutSF) – Susan Straub (for her work as the creator and director of the Read to Me program, the goal of which is, in part, to “stimulate the imaginationâ€​) Expanding Our Vocabulary In recognition of writers whose fiction or nonfiction exposes readers to new words and, often, new ideas… – John Clute – Hal Duncan – Catherynne M. Valente. International Activism In recognition of those who work to bring writers from other literary traditions and countries to the attention of readers in North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia… – Charles Tan (for Bibliophile Stalker and various ad hoc efforts) – Lavie Tidhar (for internet advocacy and for editing The Apex Book of World SF) – James and Kathy Morrow (for editing The SFWA European Hall of Fame: Sixteen Contemporary Masterpieces of Science Fiction from the Continent and continuing advocacy efforts) Special Achievement Award. The winner of a Special Achievement Award also will be announced at the Last Drink Bird Head party. This award is geared toward recognizing individuals who are proactive behind the scenes but whose efforts often don’t receive public recognition. The winner will receive an elegant Hieronymous Bosch bird-with-letter figurine, a certificate, and chocolate. Starting with year two, the award will be named after the first year’s winner. Jeff VanderMeer. Here’s the contributor list for Last Drink Bird Head , the Ministry of Whimsy’s (an imprint of Wyrm Publishing) flash fiction anthology for literacy charities. We’re on a tight schedule–contributors will hear from Ann soon re contracts and pre-production deadlines–so that the book will be available at the World Fantasy Convention. Daniel Abraham Michael Arnzen Steve Aylett KJ Bishop Michael Bishop Desirina Boskovich Keith Brooke Jesse Bullington Richard Butner Catherine Cheek Matthew Cheney Michael Cisco Gio Clairval Alan M. Clark Brendan Connell Paul Di Filippo Stephen R. Donaldson Rikki Ducornet Clare Dudman Alistair Duncan Scott Eagle Brian Evenson Eliot Fintushel Jeffrey Ford Richard Gehr Felix Gilman Jon Courtney Grimwood Rhys Hughes Paul Jessup Antony Johnston John Kaiine Henry Kaiser Caitlin R. Kiernan Tessa Kum Ellen Kushner Jay Lake Tanith Lee Stina Leicht Therese Littleton Beth Adele Long Dustin Long Nick Mamatas JM McDermott Sarah Monette Kari O’Connor Ben Peek Holly Phillips Louis Phillips Tim Pratt Cat Rambo Mark Rich Bruce Holland Rogers Nicholas Royle G Eric Schaller Ekaterina Sedia Ramsey Shehadeh Peter Straub Victoria Strauss Michael Swanwick Mark Swartz Alan Swirsky Rachel Swirsky Sonya Taaffe Justin Taylor Steve Rasnic Tem Jeffrey Thomas Scott Thomas John Urbancik Genevieve Valentine Kim Westwood Leslie What Andrew Steiger White Conrad Williams Liz Williams Neil Williamson Caleb Wilson Gene Wolfe Jonathan Wood Marly Youmans Catherine Zeidler. VanderMeer, Jeff and Ann (ed.) - Last Drink Bird Head / Вандермеер, Джефф и Энн (ред.) - Еще рюмочку, птичья голова [2009, EPUB, ENG] Деньги от продажи книги пошли на благотворительные цели. Книга на русский не переводилась, перевод названия - моя личная импровизация. Все рассказы, включенные в антологию, имеют одно и то же название, поэтому в содержании указаны только авторы. Да, в тексте книги - тоже так. The avicephalus walked into the bar, its frill ruffled and its beak clacking, the way they do when they’re spoiling for a fight. It acted like it owned the place. Which it didn’t. Not literally. But we both knew what the score was. Last Drink Bird Head by Ann VanderMeer. Ann and Jeff VanderMeer have announced the winners of their Fall Fiction contest. The winners will receive publication on their website, $2000, $200, and $100 respectively, and personal correspondence with the judges. Winner: “Linger Longer,” by Vincent Masterson Second Place Story: “Pool People,” by Jen Neale Third Place Story: “Animalizing,” by Marisela Navarro. Weird Tales Back Tracks. Filed in Magazines | Steven H Silver, August 21, 2012 1:18 pm | Comments Off on Weird Tales Back Tracks. Shortly after new Weird Tales editor Marvin Kaye announced that he would be publishing an extract from a self-published novel by Victoria Foyt that has been widely decried as racist, new Weird Tales publisher John Harlagher announced that the excerpt would not run in the magazine after all. Following Kaye’s original announcement, former editor Ann VanderMeer, who had been retained to edit and publish a story by a new author in each issue, severed her ties with the magazine. World SF Travel Fund Recipients. Filed in Awards, Conventions, Paying forward | Steven H Silver, July 25, 2012 12:41 pm | Comments Off on World SF Travel Fund Recipients. Swedish authors Karin Tidbeck and Nene Ormes have been named the recipients of the World SF Travel Fund, which will permit the two women to travel to Toronto, Canada to attend this year’s World Fantasy Convention, with additional assistance from Cheeky Frawg Books, run by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer. The selection board was comprised of Lauren Beukes, Aliette de Bodard, Nnedi Okorafor, Ekaterina Sedia, and Charles Tan. Lavie Tidhar and Sean Wallace administer the fund. Weird Tales Sold. Filed in Industry, Magazines, Publishers | Steven H Silver, August 23, 2011 11:25 am | Comments Off on Weird Tales Sold. Wildside Press has sold Weird Tales to Marvin Kaye. Kaye has elected to edit the magazine himself and the staff, including Hugo-winning editor Ann VanderMeer will not be retained. VanderMeer’s last issue will be #359 with subsequent issues edited by Kaye (and some will contain VanderMeer purchased stories). Last Drink Bird Head Awards. Filed in Awards, Paying forward | Steven H Silver, October 25, 2010 1:13 pm | Comments Off on Last Drink Bird Head Awards. The winners of the Last Dirnk Bird Head Awards, presented by Jeff & Ann VanderMeer, were announced at Capclave over the weekend of October 22-24. The awards are given to “celebrate those in the genre community who enrich us with their time, energy, and words, for causes greater than themselves.” Gentle Advocacy: Ay-leen the Peacemaker (for Beyond Victoriana) Tireless Energy: Leslie Howle (for Clarion West and Hugo House activities) Promotion of Reading: Colleen Cahill (for Library of Congress work as a genre fiction advocate and as the library’s representative to the ALA) Expanding Our Vocabulary: Matthew Cheney International Activism: Lavie Tidhar (for the World SF Blog) The Neil Clarke Special Achievement Award: L. Timmel Duchamp. Last Drink Bird Head Nominations. Filed in Awards, Paying forward | Steven H Silver, September 21, 2010 8:17 am | Comments Off on Last Drink Bird Head Nominations. Last year, Jeff & Ann VanderMeer began presenting the Last Drink Bird Head Awards for those in the genre community who enrich us with their time, energy, and words, for causes greater than themselves. They have announced the 2009-10 nominees. The winners will be announced on October 16 in conjunction with the WSFS Small Press Awards at Capclave. Gentle Advocacy In recognition of individuals willing to enter into blunt discourse about controversial issues… Ay-leen the Peacemaker (for Beyond Victoriana ) Hal Duncan (for blogging and Notes from New Sodom ) N.K. Jemisin (for blogging and commentary) Jason Sanford (for blogging) Tireless Energy In recognition of individuals who selflessly give of themselves for worthy causes, websites, or organizations… Rick Kleffel (for The Agony Column) Leslie Howle (for Clarion West and Hugo House activities) Debbie Notkin (for Tiptree Awards work, Wiscon work, and other activities) Victor Raymond (for past Carl Brandon Society and Interstitial Arts Foundation work, as well as other behind- the-scenes activities) Promotion of Reading In recognition of individuals whose efforts contribute to the promotion of reading or an increase in reading proficiency… Colleen Cahill (for Library of Congress work as a genre fiction advocate and as the library’s representative to the ALA) James Gunn (for his work with AboutSF) Julia Starkey (for building the Harvard Library’s SF/F section) Lynne Marie Thomas (for archiving the works and papers of SF/F authors) Expanding Our Vocabulary In recognition of writers whose nonfiction, through reviews, blogging, and/or essays, exposes readers to new words and, often, new ideas… Matthew Cheney Anil Menon Abigail Nussbaum Adam Roberts. International Activism In recognition of those who work to bring writers from other literary traditions and countries to the attention of readers in North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia… Pro-literacy fundraiser sf/f anthology: LAST DRINK BIRD HEAD. What Is Last Drink Bird Head? That's the catalyst editors Ann and Jeff VanderMeer provided to over 80 writers in creating this unique anthology, with all proceeds going to ProLiteracy.org. All each writer got was an email with "Last Drink Bird Head" in the subject line and the directions "Who or what is Last Drink Bird Head? Under 500 words." Like any surrealist writing game, it either sparked a response or it didn't. The result? Last Drink Bird Head is a blues musician, a performance artist, a type of alcohol, a town in Texas, and even a song sung by girl scouts in Antarctica. Contributors include Peter Straub, Caitlin R. 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