- Jim Shull Rediscovered
By Gary Farber: Holy mother of Ghu-Ghu, Foo-Foo, and Roscoe! I sent Jim Shull a Friend Request a few years ago after noticing him on Facebook and realizing that he must be the great fan artist of the 1970s, whose … Continue reading
- Get Your First Look at This Year’s Marvel’s Voices: Pride #1
Marvel’s Voices: Pride #1, the annual one-shot that celebrates LGBTQIA+ characters and creators, goes on sale June 14. The groundbreaking anthology will continue its tradition of bringing the spirit of Pride Month to your local comic shop with a dazzling … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 5/27/23 I Thought Muddy Waters Scrolled That Pixel
(1) PROBLEMATIC PROGRAM CONTENT. Joshua Shaw raised a red flag in a public post at the Official Anime North Facebook Group. This is a bit of a dour post and I don’t want to ruin anyone’s fun this weekend. Even … Continue reading
- Robert Tilendis Review: Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co
Review by Robert Tilendis: Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG is a major German chocolatier and candy manufacturer with an international reputation for excellence. The 74% Intense contains cocoa from Peru and comes in a square bar, about 3-1/2 inches … Continue reading
- Memorial Day Crime Fiction Awards Roundup
THE CRIME WRITERS OF CANADA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE The Crime Writers of Canada have announced the winners of their annual Awards of Excellence. BEST CRIME NOVELsponsored by Rakuten Kobo, with a $1000 prize BEST CRIME FIRST NOVELsponsored by Melodie Campbell, with … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 5/26/23 Pixels Get Ready, There’s A Scroll A-Coming
(1) BRADBURY MUSEUM CLOSING. The Ray Bradbury Experience Museum in his hometown of Waukegan, IL is shutting down this month they announced today on Facebook. In 2017 a group of dedicated volunteers came together to honor Ray Bradbury in his … Continue reading
- SFWA Awards the 2023 Givers Fund Grants
The Grants Committee of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) has awarded 29 organizations, activities, and public interest programs with Givers Fund Grants. These micro-grants ranged from $165 to $4,235 each, for use for projects taking place in … Continue reading
- 2023 Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire Winners
The Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire 2023 winners have been announced. The awards will be presented during the Étonnants Voyageurs festival in Saint-Malo, France to be held May 27-29. The award’s mission is described on its website with a touch of irony: “Grand Prix de … Continue reading
- 2023 Kitschies Shortlists
The 2023 Kitschies Award shortlists have been revealed. The prize, sponsored by Blackwell’s, is given to “the year’s most progressive, intelligent and entertaining fiction that contain elements of the speculative or fantastic.” RED TENTACLE (NOVEL) GOLDEN TENTACLE (DEBUT) INKY TENTACLE (COVER ART) The … Continue reading
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