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John Crowley Program Guide Program Guide
The conference on imaginative literature, third edition pfcADcTCOn 3 Lowell Hilton, Lowell, Massachusetts March 30 - April 1,1990 GoH: John Crowley Special Guest: Thomas M. Disch Past Master: T. H. White (In Memoriam) Program Guide Introduction and General Information...............2 Hotel Map........................................................... 4 Dealer’s Room Map............................................ 5 Con-At-a-Glance (= Pocket Program)...............6 Guests-At-A-Glance............................................ 9 The Program...................................................... 10 Friday............................................................. 10 Saturday.........................................................12 Sunday........................................................... 17 The Readercon Small Press Award Nominees. 20 About the Program Participants........................24 About Lowell.....................................................33 Help Wanted.....................................................33 Program Guide Page 2 Readercon 3 Introduction Volunteer! Welcome (or welcome back) to Readercon! Like the sf conventions that inspired us, This year, we’ve separated out everything you Readercon is entirely volunteer-run. We need really need to get around into this Program (our hordes of people to help man Registration and Guest material and other essays are now in a Information, keep an eye on the programming, separate Souvenir Book). The fact that this staff the Hospitality Suite, and to do about a Program is bigger than the combined Program I million more things. If interested, ask any Souvenir Book of our last Readercon is an committee member (black or blue ribbon); they’ll indication of how much our programming has point you in the direction of David Walrath, our expanded this time out. We hope you find this Volunteer Coordinator. It’s fun, and, if you work division of information helpful (try to check out enough hours, you earn a free Readercon t-shirt! the Souvenir Book while you’re at it, too). -
Australian SF News 39
DON TUCK WINS HUGO Tasmanian fan and bibliophile, DONALD H.TUCK, has won a further award for his work in the science fiction and fantasy reference field, with his ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCIENCE FICTION AND 'FANTASY Volume III, which won the Non-Fiction Hugo Award at the World SF Convention, LA-CON, held August 30th to September 3rd. Don was previously presented with a Committee Award by the '62 World SF Co, Chicon III; for his work on THE HANDBOOK OF SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY, which grew into the three volume encyclopedia published by Advent : Publishers Inc. in Chicago, Illinois,U.S.A. Winning the Hugo Award, the first one presented to an Australian fan or professional, is a fitting reward for the tremendous amount of time and effort Don has put into his very valuable reference work. ( A profile of Don appears on page 12.) 8365 People Attend David Brin's STARTIDE RISING wins DONALD H.TUCK C. D.H.Tuck '84 Hugo Best Novel Award L.A.CON, the 42nd World SF Convention, was the largest World SF Con held so far. The Anaheim Convention Centre in Anaheim California, near Hollywood, was the centre of the activities which apparently took over where the Olympic Games left off. 9282 people joined the convention with 8365 actually attending. 2542 people joined at the door, despite the memberships costs of $35 a day and $75 for the full con. Atlanta won the bld to hold the 1986 World SF Convention, on the first ballot, with 789 out of the total of valid votes cast of 1368. -
Horny Toads and Ugly Chickens: a Bibliography on Texas in Speculative Fiction
HORNY TOADS AND UGLY CHICKENS: A BIBLIOGRAPHY ON TEXAS IN SPECULATIVE FICTION by Bill Page Dellwood Press Bryan, Texas June 2010 1 HORNY TOADS AND UGLY CHICKENS: A BIBLIOGRAPHY ON TEXAS IN SPECULATIVE FICTION by Bill Page In this bibliography I have compiled a list of science fiction, fantasy and horror novels that are set in Texas. I have mentioned several short stories and a few poems and plays in this bibliography, but I did not make any sustained attempt to identify such works. I have not listed works of music, though many songs exist which deal with these subjects. Most entries are briefly annotated, though I well understand that it is impossible to accurately describe a book in only one or two sentences. As one reads science fiction and fantasy novels set in Texas, certain themes repeat themselves. There are, of course, numerous works about ghosts, vampires, and werewolves. Authors often write about invasions of the state, not only by creatures from outer space, but also by foreigners, including the Russians, the Germans, the Mexicans, the Japanese and even the Israelis. One encounters familiar plot devices, such as time travel, in other books. Stories often depict a Texas devastated by some apocalypse – sometimes it is global warming, sometimes World War III has been fought, and usually lost, by the United States, and, in one case, the disaster consisted of a series of massive earthquakes which created ecological havoc and destroyed most of the region's infrastructure. The mystique of the old west has long been an alluring subject for authors; even Jules Verne and Bram Stoker used Texans in stories. -
Lonestarcon 2 PR 6
LoneStar€on2 Progress Report #6 • August 1997 San Antonio, Republic of Texas Houghton Mifflin & WorldCon congratulate HARLAN ELLISON on his 40th anniversary) his 70th book! SLIPPAGE Precariously Poised, Previously Uncollected Stories HARLAN ELLISON With Slippage, his most outrageous and wildly imaginative collection to date, Harlan Ellison celebrates the fortieth anniversary of his career (now in its forty-second year), confirming his position as “the dark prince of American letters” (as Pete Hamill put it). With characteristic fits of brilliance and irreverence, Ellison writes like an angel — or possibly a certifiable demon—crosscutting the political and the humorous, the domestic and the cosmic, and commingling ancient history, modern morality, and the surreal. Displayed here are the centerpiece showstopper, “Mefisto in Onyx,” a major, award winning novella, in which a black mindreader pays a singular and terrifying call on a white serial killer on an Alabama death row; the tour de force “The Man Who Rowed Christopher Columbus Ashore," selected for The Best American Short Stories 1993', and “Keyboard,” a sardonic commentary on our uneasy alliance with the toys of technology, based on a theme suggested by Robin Williams. Introducing the collection is a new, long “toad-strangling, belly-whopping” essay in which Ellison talks about slippages of all kinds: of life, art, heart attacks, and earthquakes. This is the 70th book Harlan Ellison has written or edited; more than 1700 stories, essays, and articles; as well as dozens of screenplays and teleplays. He has won two Mystery Writers of America Edgars, three Horror Writers of America Bram Stoker Awards, multiple Nebula and Hugo awards, the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Silver Pen for Journalism from PEN, among a plethora of other honors. -
Readercon 20 Program Guide
readercon 20 KRW ©2009 program guide The conference on imaginative literature, twentieth edition readercon 20 The Boston Marriott Burlington Burlington, Massachusetts 9th–12th July 2009 Guests of Honor: Elizabeth Hand Greer Gilman Memorial Guest of Honor: Hope Mirrlees program guide Policies and Practical Information........................................................................1 Bookshop Dealers ...................................................................................................4 Readercon 20 Guest Index .....................................................................................5 Readercon 20 Program ...........................................................................................7 Thursday ...........................................................................................................7 Friday ................................................................................................................9 Saturday ..........................................................................................................20 Sunday.............................................................................................................27 Readercon 20 Committee .....................................................................................34 Readercon 21 Advertisement...............................................................................35 Program Participant Bios ....................................................................................37 Hotel Map.....................................................................Just -
Science Fiction Review Interviews: ☆ A.E
THE HUGO WINNER!! SCIENCE FICTION REVIEW INTERVIEWS: ☆ A.E. VAN VOGT ☆ JACK VANCE ☆ RAY BRADBURY ☆ PIERS ANTHONY THE SILVERBERG THAT WAS BY ROBERT SILVERBERG I always do immediately after receiv¬ ALIEN THOUGHTS ing it. Other zines pile up, but this one becomes addictive. 'The Libertarians, like genuine Communists, and other idealists, are talking about a form of government which has never been tried on this planet, and which probably would never work beyond the level of a small, carefully engineered commun¬ ity populated entirely by zealots who are willing to force the offic¬ T. Pflock, free-lance writer, who ial theory onto reality no matter wrote, what. 'By the way, I'm now a REASON 'There are many examples of the contributing editor-haven't con¬ kind of elimination of competition tributed anything yet, however. in a free market that you hypothe¬ 'And have you heard: J.J. Pierce size. When there's no government is/has replacing (ed) J. Baen as GALAXY control, big companies take the op¬ editor! Baen's going to Ace to re¬ portunity to rub out little ones. place LoBrutto, who's going to Dou¬ This was commonplace in the early bleday to replace Jarvis, who's going part of this century in the communi¬ to Playboy Press. Ah, musical edit¬ cations media. More powerful radio ors. Such fun.' stations simply blew the smaller ones off the air by applying (and wast¬ Except for the editor at Playboy 8-5-77 A new area representative ing) more juice than anybody else Press who got booted, to create the from Gestetner, Dan Cunnings, dropp¬ had. -
The Robert R. Mccammon Bibliography
The Robert R. McCammon Bibliography The Almost-Complete Robert R. McCammon Bibliography Compiled by Hunter Goatley & Robert R. McCammon The following bibliography contains listings for all of McCammon’s books and short stories, along with selected interviews and non-fiction. The short story listings include the first appearance of a given short story, followed by any additional reprints of the story. All known American and British editions are included in the list, as well as some French and German editions. In addition to more French and German editions, there are also Japanese, Italian, and Russian editions for which publishing details are not known. Every attempt was made to ensure that this list is accurate and up-to-date. If you find that an item is missing, please send the bibliographical information to Hunter Goatley ([email protected]). Thanks to Jim Orbaugh for supplying information about the limited editions. BOOKS hardcover edition. 7. London: Warner, December 1993. Paperback. Baal 8. France: C. Lefrancq, 1997. Hardcover. As Soif de sang 1. New York: Avon Books, August 1978. Paperback. (Thirst for Blood). 2. London: Sphere Books, December 1979. Paperback, 9 9. France: Pocket, November 1998. Paperback. As Soif de printings to date. sang (Thirst for Blood). Translated by Dimitri Brun. 3. Bath: Firecrest/Chivers Press, July 1985. Hardcover. 10. Italy: Arnoldo Mondadori Editore, ????. As Loro attendono 4. New York: Pocket Books, October 1988. Paperback. (They Attend). 5. Germany: Droemer/Knaur, 1990. Paperback. 11. Germany: Droemer/Knaur, 198x. Paperback. As Blut- 6. Italy: OSCAR Mondadori, ????. durstig (Blood-thirstily). Bethany’s Sin Mystery Walk 1. -
Robert Silverberg Papers: Finding Aid
http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8w95gbv No online items Robert Silverberg Papers: Finding Aid Finding aid prepared by Katie J. Richardson, June 29, 2009. The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens Manuscripts Department 1151 Oxford Road San Marino, California 91108 Phone: (626) 405-2129 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.huntington.org © 2009 The Huntington Library. All rights reserved. Robert Silverberg Papers: Finding Aid mssSIL 1-1882 1 Overview of the Collection Title: Robert Silverberg Papers Dates (inclusive): 1953-1992 Collection Number: mssSIL 1-1882 Creator: Silverberg, Robert. Extent: 1,882 pieces + ephemera in 89 boxes + 1 oversize folder Repository: The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens. Manuscripts Department 1151 Oxford Road San Marino, California 91108 Phone: (626) 405-2129 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.huntington.org Abstract: This collection contains the papers of American author and science fiction writer Robert Silverberg (born 1935). Includes manuscripts of a selection of Silverberg’s literary works, mostly dating from 1973-1995, as well as correspondence, dating from 1954-1992, that chiefly concerns his professional dealings in relation to his writings and his business relationships with publishing companies. Language: English. Access Open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more information, contact Reader Services. Publication Rights The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher. -
FILE 770:63 ("Obviously Not a Fanzine", Says Jack Herman) Is Edited by Mike Glyer at 5828 Woodman Ave
FILE 770:63 ("obviously not a fanzine", says Jack Herman) is edited by Mike Glyer at 5828 Woodman Ave. #2, Van Nuys CA 91401, in the official Not A Fanzine editorial offices. FILE 770 is available for subscriptions at 5 issues for $4.00t mailed first class in North America, or printed rate overseas. Air printed matter delivery is available for $1.25 per copy. FILE 770 may also be obtained for arranged trades, primarily with other newzines and clubzines. Issues may also be earned for eye-popping gossip to the editor; particularly if you phone him (on your nickel) at (818) 787-5061. The answering machine is dead, long live Ma Bell. NESFA GIVES LASFS THE SHAFT Before the January 8 meeting of the Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society, early- arriving members discovered an eigit-foot-long wooden crate outside the meeting room, Freehafer Hall. Directions on the outside of the crate instructed that it could be opened by removing all of the red-painted screws around the top outside face of the box. A dozen members set to with screwdrivers. Within were three things. The obvious one was a six-foot-long steel shaft mounted on crosspieces in the crate so that it would still turn freely. At one end of the shaft was a wide flywheel. The second enclosure was a letter from the New England Science Fiction Association. NESFA, which acquired a clubhouse early in 1986, had to dispose of two businesses on the premises. One of them was a dry cleaning shop. They sold some of the equipment, but when it came to disposing of the shaft, they naturally thought of LASFS. -
The World Fantasy Convention 1996
The World Fantasy Convention 1996 Program & Schedule of Events Cafe Cthulhu is hidden. Cafe Cthulhu is located behind the bar. Cafe Cthulhu is haunted. Cafe Cthulhu is haunted by the spirit of the spoken word. Readings every half-hour! Cafe Cthulhu Weekend hours: Thursday 5pm till Midnight Friday 10am till 8:30pm and also 11PM till 1:30am Saturday 10am till 1:30am Sunday 10am till 7pm Cafe Cthulhu open Mike: Thursday 1 0:30pm till Midnight Sunday 5:30pm till 7pm Secret Map to Cafe Cthulhu Registration Hotel World Fantasy Convention 1996 The Many Faces of Fantasy Guests ofjjonor Katherine Kurtz Joe R. Lansdale Ron Walotsky Ellen Asher Toastmaster Brian Lumley Page 1 Table of Contents Introduction................................................................ 3 Event Area Map.......................................................... 4 Schedule of Events............................................... 5-11 Dealers Room Map.................................................. 12 Dealer Listing........................................................... 13 1996 Award Nominees...................................... 14-15 Previous Winners................................................ 16-21 Art Show Artists Listing............................................. 22 Membership List..................................................23-27 The Shadow over Schaumburg................................28 World Fantasy Convention 1996 Pocket Program is copyright© 1996 by the 1996 World Fantasy Convention. Cover art copyright © by Ron Walotsky. All rights reserved. -
Science Fiction Chronicle V15n09 Porter (Aug 1994)
A NIGHT IN THE LONESOME OCTOBER by Roger Zelazny; illustrated by Gahan Wilson Roger Zelazny, winner of both the Hugo Award and Nebula Award, and the author of the popular Amber series, pens a brilliant novel inspired by horror images from classic film and fiction. "A madcap blend of horror tropes and fantasy." — Science Fiction Chronicle ARTHUR WAR LORD BOOK 2: FAR BEYOND THE WAVE by Dafydd ab Hugh The spectacular second volume of Dafydd ab Hugh's innovative time travel novel, begun in Arthur War Lord, set in Arthurian England. ISAAC ASIMOV'S ROBOTS IN TIME: INVADER by William F. Wu A continuation of the fantastic series {Predator, Marauder, Warrior, Dictator and Emperor), using Asimov's robot universe to center on an exciting chase through time. BLACK THORN, WHITE ROSE edited by Ellen Datlow *k Terri Windling World Fantasy Award-winners Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling return to the realm of myth and the fantastic begun in Snow White, Blood Red. "Extraordinarily fine.... A book to be savored.' - Roger Zelazny An AvoNova Book/William Morrow Hardcover Coming in September 1994 ^S^KS C EDITOR & PUBLISHER Andrew I. Porter BOOK REVIEWER THE MONTHLY SF AND FANTASY NEWSMAGAZINE Don D'Ammassa August 1994 / Volume 15, Number 9 / Issn 0195-5365 / Wmie #175 CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Headlines 4 Vincent Di Fate, Jo Fletcher, Gibson Novelization to Pocket for $200,000.. .Kij Johnson Wins Sturgeon Stephen Jones, Harris Lentz III, Award; "No Award" First for Campbell Award. .Jeanne Cavelos Quits Abyss Frederik Pohl, Jeff Rovin, for Academic Life. ..Raven Books is New UK Fantasy/Horror Line. -
Australian SF News 44
Number 44 nusiRnunn jjf newsSI.00 Volume 7 Number 2 NnvtwncRNovember 1986 WYNNE WHITEFORD ENDER'S WAR SELLS MORE BOOKS by Orson Scot! TO BERKLEY Card wins 198< Hugo Best Novel Award WHILE ON A US TRIP TO ATTEND THE WORLD SF CONVENTION IN ATLANTA, WYNNE WHITEFORD CLINCHED A DEAL ORSON SCOTT CARD WITH BERKLEY FOR THREE REPRINTS, TWO NEW NOVELS AND PROBABLE SEQUELS A MUCH DESERVED TRIUMPH FOR FOR FIVE SERIES. AN HIGHLY ORIGINAL AND More details page 3- OUTSTANDING SF NOVEL. Full Hugo Award Details inside. flUSTMLinn ® nEUIS ISSN 0155-8870 AUSTRALIAN SF NEWS Issue # 44 November 1986 Edited and published by Mervyn R.8inns 1 Glen Eira Road Ripponlea 3182 Victoria, AUSTRALIA All correspondence to: „ „ Post Office Box 491 DEAR READERS, Elsternwick 3185 Victoria, AUSTRALIA First up I must apologise for the long deal in Phone: (03) 531 5879 publishing this issue, particularly after all the new subscriptions I received back in June. The SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $6.00 for 6 issues, response I received indicated enough interest to by surface mail and $15.00 for air mail. keep publishing ASFN, but not enough to make a Please make all payments to the editor, big thing of it. So issues for the time being Mervyn R.Binns or MERV BINNS BOOKS. At this will be small and to the point, not only because time I have no confirmed overseas agents, so of the number of subscribers I have, but also please contact me direct for new rates and due to the time it is taking me to earn a few payment details.