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Ken MacLeod named Writer in Residence at Edinburgh Napier University

SF author Ken MacLeod has been named the third Writer in Residence at Edinburgh Napier University... Read more [...]
This entry was posted in Activities and tagged Ken MacLeod, MA, SF on August 17, 2012 by Press Release.

New World rights Deal for Urban Fantasy Writer Suzanne McLeod

Suzanne McLeod has sold two new volumes in her Spellcrackers series to Gollancz... Read more [...]
This entry was posted in Book & Novel Sales and tagged London, World Rights on August 17, 2012 by Press Release.

Author Harry Harrison Dies

Grand Master Harry Harrison (1925-2012) wrote The Stainless Steel Rat, Bill, the Galactic Hero, and the novel upon which Soylent Green was based... Read more [...]
This entry was posted in Obituaries and tagged Harry Harrison, SF, Soylent Green on August 15, 2012 by Ian Randal Strock.

Actor Ron Palillo Dies

Actor Ron Palillo (1949-2012) was Horshack on Welcome Back, Kotter, but also a stage actor, artist, and teacher... Read more [...]
This entry was posted in Obituaries on August 14, 2012 by Kit Hawkins.

Author Adam Niswander Dies

Adam Niswander (1946-2012) was an author, bookseller, and founder of MythosCon... Read more [...]
This entry was posted in Obituaries on August 13, 2012 by Ian Randal Strock.

2012 Prix Aurora Award (English) Winners

The winner of this year's Prix Aurora Awards (English) for Canadian sf are... Read more [...]
This entry was posted in Awards and tagged Prix Aurora Awards on August 13, 2012 by Ian Randal Strock.

Top Box Office Grossers: First Week in August 2012

The bat will not be dethroned, marking three weeks at the top of the charts... Read more [...]
This entry was posted in Film & Television and tagged Dark Shadows, Ice Age Continental Drift, Madagascar on August 13, 2012 by Kit Hawkins.

Most Popular and Updated Articles: 5-11 August 2012

The most popular SFScope articles during the last week, as well as those which were updated... Read more [...]
This entry was posted in SFScope Site News on August 13, 2012 by Kit Hawkins.

Special effects creator Carlo Rambaldi dies

Special effects genius Carlo Rambaldi won Oscars for his work on King Kong, Alien, and E.T.: The Extraterrestrial... Read more [...]
This entry was posted in Obituaries and tagged King Kong, MSN on August 10, 2012 by Kit Hawkins.

Director Mel Stuart Dies

Documentary film maker Mel Stuart (1928-2012) made very forays into fiction, but one of them was Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory... Read more [...]
This entry was posted in Obituaries and tagged Los Angeles, New York City, Roald Dahl on August 10, 2012 by Kit Hawkins.

Electronic Edition of Amazing Stories Relaunch Prelaunch Issue Published

The first electronic pre-issue of the new Amazing Stories is now available via request (for free), and will very soon be available for sale... Read more [...]
This entry was posted in Magazines and tagged Amazing Stories, DRM, Relaunch Prelaunch on August 9, 2012 by Ian Randal Strock.

Chicon 7 Steps Up Art Activities with ASFA Support

In addition to the usual art show, WorldCon will publish a limited-edition commemorative publication featuring WorldCon artists, and have as a special art exhibit the Frank Room: a selection of work from the Jane and Howard Frank collection... Read more [...]
This entry was posted in Exhibits, Organizations & Conferences and tagged Art Show, ASFA, Chesley Awards, Don Maitz, Ian Miller on August 9, 2012 by Ian Randal Strock.

All Rudy Rucker’s stories for free

Rudy Rucker has released his complete sf stories for free online... Read more [...]
This entry was posted in Activities and tagged Rudy Rucker on August 8, 2012 by Kit Hawkins.

Opus leads off new list with The Dark Knight Trilogy

Applause Books founder Glenn Young is launching Opus Book Publishers with The Dark Knight Trilogy: The Complete Screenplays... Read more [...]
This entry was posted in Publishers on August 8, 2012 by Ian Randal Strock.

Books Received: August 2012

Books received for review during the month of August 2012. This page is updated throughout the month. Read more [...]
This entry was posted in Books Received and tagged New York Times, Science Fiction, Star Wars on August 8, 2012 by Ian Randal Strock.

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