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Catastrophia launch date and venue announced
Posted by Paul Raven on December 2nd, 2009 at 14:27
We have more news from Allen Ashley regarding the Catastrophia anthology! Take it away, Mr Ashley…
I am pleased to announce that Pete Crowther, PS Publishing and I have provisionally agreed a date and venue for the official launch of the anthology Catastrophia. This is scheduled to be on the afternoon of Saturday 18th September 2010 at the Britannia Hotel in Nottingham, UK as part of the British Fantasy Society’s FantasyCon weekend.
Last year saw the launch of several notable titles at FantasyCon from publishers such as PS, NewCon Press, Constable Robinson, etc. FantasyCon has become something of a “must-attend” for yours truly over the years. As well as book launches, it also features: guests of honour that have recently included Clive Barker, Neil Gaiman and Brian Clemens; art shows; panels and discussions; and the all-important presentation of the annual BFS awards.
It was at FantasyCon a few years back that I pitched the idea of the Catastrophia anthology to Pete Crowther, so it is especially thrilling that we are planning to launch the book at next year’s event. Currently, we are hoping to do a mass signing / dedication session in the main bar area sometime on the Saturday (18.9.2010).
Several of you will have previously attended BFS conventions so won’t really need me to convince you. For those who have been wondering what it’s all about, FantasyCon 2010 is the perfect excuse – come along, meet the editor, meet the publisher, meet the authors, get your book personally signed, and generally have a great weekend. Naturally, there’s no obligation… just a friendly invitation.
Further details can be obtained from the British Fantasy Society web site www.britishfantasysociety.org or you can email fcon@britishfantasysociety.org for more details.
Thanks, Allen! You heard the man… get your holiday booked!