Daily Archives: May 5, 2007

May the fourth be with you at Forbidden Planet

Posted on May 5, 2007 by Iain

The London Forbidden Planet store has an intriguing event on July 12th. From the press release: “Forbidden Planet are pleased to announce that we are the exclusive European location for the upcoming Gentle Giant World Tour celebrating the 30th Anniversary … Continue reading →

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Good graphics for Teens

Posted on May 5, 2007 by Iain

Newsarama has this recommended list of graphic novels for teenagers and there is some great reading on the list. technorati tags:graphic novels

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Northern Golden Compassy thing

Posted on May 5, 2007 by Iain

HisDarkMaterials.org and BridgetotheStars.net have intriguing news on the filming of the first Pullman film. It appears that a trailer will be appended the third Pirates of the Caribbean film. A poster showing Lyra, Iorek and the althiometer is posted here. … Continue reading →

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Smog – UnLunDun by China Mieville

Posted on May 5, 2007 by Iain

This is, I strongly suspect, the first of several posts about Un Lun Dun. China Mieville’s first foray into children’s literature regains the jouissance of Perdido Street Station but retains the technical skill of the the Scar and Iron Council. … Continue reading →

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Putting the pieces together – Jigsaw by Garry Kilworth reviewed

Posted on May 5, 2007 by Iain

Garry Kilworth’s Jigsaw is a strange beast of a book like its central conceit. Max is being brought up by his father on a series of archaeological digs. He and his brother are busy having adventures and befriend the American … Continue reading →

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