Information on a recently-released book on Hergé, and an upcoming tribute to Stan Lee
Books
Rebellion, Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans win British Fantasy Awards
Great news for the Rebellion team
Latest episodes of “1950s British Science Fiction” explore the art of Ron Turner and some publishing mysteries
More wonderful explorations of SF publishing after World War Two
British Science Fiction Association Awards Shortlist Revealed
The British Science Fiction Association has just announced the shortlist of nominees for their BSFA Awards for work published in 2020, which includes an award for Best Artwork and a nomination for Hugo nominated Fan Artist Iain Clarke. The BSFA Awards are… Read More ›
In Memoriam: Illustrator Victor Ambrus, the refugee who brought British history and legend to life
Marking the passing of this much-loved illustrator
WebFind: H.G. Wells: The War of the Worlds, illustrated by Adam Ruffino
Well, this looks rather tasty…
First “Lost Fleet Outlands” adventure release delayed, out in June
COVID chaos continues in the publishing industry
“Forever Avon” fan fiction charity anthology celebrating the life of actor Paul Darrow raises funds for World Wildlife Fund
Blake’s 7 fans honour a legend
“Go Monsters, Go”, a new colouring book from Dave Windett
Colour your own monsters!
In Memoriam: Dan Dare and Thunderbirds comic artist Donald “Don” Harley
A British comics legend, one of the core team that created Dan Dare for Eagle, has passed
Whispering Gorillas and Vampires of Venus, more 1950s British Science Fiction uncovered
There’s a Star Wars connection to some of these early British SF titles
Wattpad, WEBTOON platforms now under one roof
Webtoon and Wattpad are now owned by one company
Crowdfunding Spotlight: The Grant Perkins Artbook
A fun project from ace artist Grant Perkins
Latest 1950s British Science Fiction VideoCasts feature author EC Tubb and an American publishing invasion!
New episodes of the ace 1950s British Science Fiction from Philip Harbottle are online
In Memoriam: Doctor Who Writer Philip Martin
We pay tribute to a much-love writer of stage and screen who has died aged 82.
In Memoriam: Horror Author Guy N. Smith
Guy N. Smith has passed, a victim to COVID-19
Coming Soon: “Doctor Who and Science”, a new book exploring ideas, identities and ideologies in the series
A new book exploring ideas, identities and ideologies in the series
In Memoriam: David Ashford, British Comics Historian
British comics fandom has lost one its greatest archivists
Sneak Peek: Spirit of Japan: Festivals, Rituals and Everyday Magic
A intriguing new illustrated book from Liminal 11 will be released next year
Can You Support this year’s BookTrust Christmas appeal?
This year, more so than ever before, there will be children who may not be looking forward to Christmas…