- Fundraising Continues For Maryann Harris, Wife Of Trailblazing Author Charles De Lint
[Three days remain in the Tamson House Arts Fest opportunity.] By Julie Bartel: As you might have heard, MaryAnn Harris (artist, musician, and creative partner of Charles de Lint) has been in hospital since September 6, 2021 recovering from Powassan … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 11/26/22 A Pixel Short And A Scroll Late
(1) THE NEW NUMBER ONE. The ever-widening circle of people who are hearing about the death of beloved sf author Greg Bear has resulted in File 770’s obituary notice “Greg Bear (1951-2022)” becoming the site’s most-read post ever. It passed … Continue reading
- Review: Whispers Under Ground (Rivers of London #3)
Whispers Under Ground (Rivers of London #3) by Ben Aaronovitch (author), Kobna Holdbrook-Smith (narrator). Tantor Media, ISBN 9781452680095, September 2012 One fine Monday morning, Peter Grant is summoned to Baker Street Station on the London Underground, to assess whether there … Continue reading
- Marvel Heroes Are Exposed To The Wonderous Size-Shifting Effects Of Pym Particles In New Stormbreakers Variant Covers
Marvel’s Stormbreakers Class of 2023 are here and bringing their talents to your favorite comic series and characters. In February, your pupils will grow to goliath proportions when you view their new size-shifting super hero Stormbreakers variant covers. These pieces portray … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 11/25/22 As Ghu Is My Witness, I Thought Pixels Could Scroll
(1) SFF WORKSHOP IN PAKISTAN. The first Salam Award Writers Workshop will be held March 6-10, 2023 in Lahore, Pakistan. Elizabeth Hand and Mary Anne Mohanraj are the lead instructors. Apply at the link – the deadline is December 31, … Continue reading
- Justin, We Hardly Knew You
By John Hertz: (partly reprinted from Vanamonde 1520) Justin Edwin Anton Busch (1959-2022) left for After-Fandom last month, on the first day of Corflu XXXIX (fanziners’ convention; usually in the Spring, this year 21-23 Oct). He had been living in … Continue reading
- 5th Annual Psychedelic Film and Music Festival Award Winners
The Psychedelic Film and Music Festival has announced the award winners for its fifth annual event, which featured a lineup of science fiction, horror, and fantasy films, music videos, and panels with filmmakers. The festival took place in person at the Producers Club Theaters in Midtown Manhattan … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 11/24/22 On The Avenue, Second-Fifth Avenue, The Filetographers Will Snap Us, And You’ll Find That You’re In The Pixelgravure
(1) TURKEY DAY. Following that overstuffed title it’s time to pay homage to another Thanksgiving tradition, one I’m sure you’ll immediately recognize. (2) SIGNERS OF THE TIMES. “Bob Dylan Gets Tangled Up in Book Autograph Controversy” – the New York … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 11/23/22 I’ve Read Through The Pixel On A Scroll With No Name
(1) ARISIA CHAIR TURNOVER. The acting Arisia 2023 convention chairs Alan and Michelle Wexelblat have resigned. Melissa Kaplan has stepped up as acting con chair in their place. The Arisia board says “details of the handoff and relevant ongoing efforts … Continue reading
- Chengdu Worldcon Update
What has developed since Chengdu Worldcon co-chair Ben Yalow, at a Chicon 8 Q&A session, set expectations about when the convention’s new website would launch, its first progress report would appear, and when 2023 site selection voters who now are … Continue reading
- Rolling Toast to Honor Greg Bear
By Astrid Bear: This weekend there will be a Rolling Toast to honor Greg Bear. This is a tradition that began in the Gunroom of HMS Surprise, a group that Astrid Bear is a member of. Many of whose members have … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 11/22/22 File Thing, You Make My Scroll Sing, You Make Everything … Pixelly
(1) NPR’S PICKS OF 2022. NPR has put up its massive list of “Best Books 2022: Books We Love”. It’s sortable by category – this is the button to pull out the 67 “Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Speculative Fiction” titles. The tool will also take you … Continue reading
- Golden Joystick Awards 2022 Winners
The Golden Joystick Awards 2022 were presented in an online broadcast on November 22. Elden Ring took home the most awards, picking up four Golden Joysticks in total. FromSoftware Inc. claimed Best Studio, making it five in total for the developers. Best … Continue reading
- Remembering Camelot’s Prince
By Steve Vertlieb: That terrible day in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963 remains one of the most significantly traumatic days of my life. I was just seventeen years old. I was nearing the end of my high school classes … Continue reading
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