Readercon is an annual conference or convention devoted to “imaginative literature”, including literary science fiction, fantasy, horror, and the unclassifiable works often called “slipstream.” Readercon 21 will feature over 150 writers, editors, publishers, and critics, attracting prominent figures from across the U.S., and from Canada, the U.K., and occasionally even Australia and Japan. They will …
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Details on IlluXCon 3 fantasy and science fiction art symposium
Below is a teaser trailer for the upcoming IlluXCon 3 fantasy and science fiction art symposium. IlluXCon 3 will feature over 50 artists, including Michael Whelan, Boris Vallejo, Julie Bell, Greg Hildebrandt, John Jude Palencar, Ken Kelly, Donato Giancola, Justin Sweet, Larry Elmore, Jeff Easley and many, many more. The event will feature a variety …
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World’s best gamers to open Intel Extreme Masters at Shanghai challenge
The fifth season of the Intel Extreme Masters, the global league of video game champions, will have its opening Global Challenge event at the China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference in Shanghai from July 29th through August 1st. The event will include $57,000 in prize money, attracting the world’s best gamers in the disciplines of …
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San Diego Comic-Con announces additional special guests for 2010
San Diego Comic-Con today announced additional guests for its 2010 convention. Industry luminaries including manga artist Moto Hagio (The Poe Clan, Mesh), former DC Comics president Jenette Kahn, and popular author Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Olympians series), are among the 15 newly announced guests. Over 40 special guests for the 2010 convention were …
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BookExpo America comes to New York City
BookExpo America (BEA) starts tomorrow, May 25th, and runs through Thursday, May 27th, at Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. BookExpo America (BEA) is the largest publishing event in North America. This year’s event includes the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF), the leading eBook Conference in the U.S. IDPF will be adjacent to …
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Get your gallery exhibition questions answered
If you’re an illustrator in the L.A. area with questions about doing gallery work, are already creating work for galleries and need some new insights, or have questions about how to pick the right gallery for your work, I was just emailed this event that seems interesting. This Saturday, May 22nd, come with your questions …
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Ghost World author to promote new graphic novel at Toronto Comic Arts Festival
The Toronto Comic Arts Festival exists to promote the breadth and diversity of comics, and what is considered comics, as legitimate medium of literary and artistic worth. The organizers seek to promote the creators of these works in their broad and diverse voices, for the betterment of the medium of comics and to reach as …
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Free Comic Book Day is this weekend
The plans are set and the FREE comic books are shipping to shops all around the U.S. FCBD10 is finally this weekend, May 1st, 2010. CLICK HERE to locate the closest comic shop celebrating Free Comic Book Day.
Creative Week NYC coming to New York
Creative Week NYC comes to the Big Apple from May 10th-16th. Creative Week NYC is a weeklong celebration of creativity that features events from some of the top creative organizations in New York. Whether you’re interested in advertising, photography, film, art, design, or theater, Creative Week has an event for you. Currently scheduled events include: …
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