Jonathan Lethem to talk about Philip K. Dick at Cooper Union
Jonathan Lethem, the editor of Philip K. Dick: Four Novels of the 1960s, will talk about his work on the series in a free presentation...
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Amber Benson sells three solo novels to Penguin
Actress and author Amber Benson sold three books to Ginjer Buchanan at Penguin. The first, Death's Daughter, is the story of...
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Release party for Mark Waid’s Potter’s Field
Mark Waid's Potter's Field, a new dark series from BOOM! Studios, is being released with a party at Meltdown on 14 September...
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Schools named for J.K. Rowling’s Open Book Tour in New York City
Scholastic and the New York City Department of Education announced the 40 New York City public schools that will participate in the "J.K. Rowling Open Book Tour," and distributed...
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Agent Lucienne Diver Moves to Florida
Spectrum Literary Agency's Lucienne Diver has moved to Florida. She continues to work for the agency, which hasn't changed its place of business, and continues to handle...
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Mythic Creatures at the American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History, in New York City, is currently exhibiting "Mythical Creatures" from the past and present, trying to explain where some came from, showing what they do, and introducing them to the public. It's a fascinating look at the non-real...
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An Evening with J.K. Rowling Contest Opens Today
Scholastic is accepting entries, starting today, for 1000 pairs of tickets to "An Evening with J.K. Rowling" at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Entries are due...
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Actor Bart Burns Dies
Bart Burns (1918-2007) appeared in several genre television shows and two made-for-TV movies...
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Harry Potter Place opens with festivities and fun
Harry Potter Place is now open in New York City, on Mercer Street between Prince and Spring Streets. The festivities there will run through tonight's midnight release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows...
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Movie Reviewer Joel Siegel Dies
Movie reviewer Joel Siegel (1943-2007) died of cancer. He reviewed movies for New York City's Eyewitness News for 30 years, and for Good Morning America since 1982.
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“Harry Potter Place” coming to New York City
To kick off the actual publication of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Scholastic is hosting a street fair at their New York City headquarters on 20 July. "Harry Potter Place" will feature entertainment, magicians, wand-making...
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Quill Award Nominees Announced
The nominees for the 2007 Quill Awards—the third year of the award—have been announced. They include...
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Radio Theater Presents King Kong Live On Stage
Radio Theatre presents King Kong as a live radio play on stage in New York City. The production is...
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Film editor and actor James Lyons dies
Film editor and actor James Lyons died of an AIDS-related illness. He appeared in 1991's Poison...
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MoCCA’s Art Festival 2007 brings comics and cartoonists to the Puck Building
The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art's Art Festival 2007 will be at the end of June in New York City. Tied in with the festival will be Top Shelf's tenth anniversary party. More information...
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