Australian writer, philosopher and literary critic, Russell Blackford, has reviewed each of of the 6 books in the Classic Australian SF series:

http://metamagician3000.blogspot.com/2010/09/reading-crowned-skull-by-fergus-hume.html

http://metamagician3000.blogspot.com/2010/09/reading-shrieking-pit-by-arthur-j-rees.html

http://metamagician3000.blogspot.com/2010/09/reading-vandals-of-void-by-james-morgan.html

http://metamagician3000.blogspot.com/2010/09/reading-bid-for-fortune-or-dr-nikolas.html

http://metamagician3000.blogspot.com/2010/09/reading-week-in-future-by-catherine.html

http://metamagician3000.blogspot.com/2010/09/currently-reading-out-of-silence-by.html

 

Aurealis in conjunction with Gleebooks is giving away 10 tickets to a very special event; Iain M Banks in conversation via Skype.

If you are a Sydney resident, and preferably an Aurealis subscriber, and would like the opportunity to hear the very excellent speaker that is Iain M Banks talk about his latest Culture novel, Surface Detail email the editor (editor@aurealis.com.au) and answer this simple question:

Where will Iain M Banks be speaking via Skype

The first 10 correct entries will win tickets.

Date: Wed 6 October
Time: 6pm for 6:30pm
Venue: Gleebooks, 29 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe

 

 

Known for his literary novels, science fiction and personal politics, Iain M. Banks will be in conversation LIVE in Sydney via Skype on 6 October for the release of his new novel SURFACE DETAIL published by Orbit.

Iain M. Banks’ highly publicised political actions have included tearing up his passport and posting it to 10 Downing Street, in protest of England's invasion of Iraq. As a stand for the environment he sold off his extensive car collection (including a Porsche Boxster, Jaguar Mark II and BMW M5) and doesn’t travel by plane.

Fortunately technology enables this special live Iain M. Banks event to occur in Sydney via Skype, so be sure not to miss this one-off event!

Date: Wed 6 October
Time: 6pm for 6:30pm
Cost: $10/$7 conc
Venue: Gleebooks, 29 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe
Bookings: (02) 9660 2333