Rumours of the Marvellous by Peter Atkins contains fourteen brilliant stories by a master storyteller, plus an introduction by Glen Hirshberg and with a cover painting by Les Edwards. This is a limited edition hardcover (250 numbered copies), signed by Peter Atkins, Glen Hirshberg  and Les  Edwards.  Published by The Alchemy Press/Airgedlamh Productions at £19.99. The book will be launched at FantasyCon 2011 – with wine and cakes for each customer.

Watch the video: Rumours of the Marvellous

Screaming Dreams and Pendragon Press invite you to spend a Saturday afternoon in the salubrious company of authors and other like-minded folk to celebrate the launch of five books:

Hunter’s Moon, the debut novella from Charlotte Bond
Lest You Should Suffer Nightmares, the biography of Herbert Van Thal by Johnny Mains
Kingston to Cable, the short novel by Gary Greenwood
The Joy of Technology, the debut chapbook by Roy Gray
Isabel Jane, the debut chapbook by Catherine Dale

There will be some free drink and refreshments on offer – along with the books of course!

Films screening at this year’s FantasyCon will be…

Weeping Woman (2011) 8 Mins
Directed by Mark Steensland
Written by Paul Kane
UK Premiere – A travelling salesman discovers the danger behind taking a shortcut home.

Wishmaster (1997) 90 Mins
Directed by Robert Kurtzman
Written by Peter Atkins
A demonic djinn attempts to grant its owner three wishes, which will allow him to summon his brethren to earth.

The Devil’s Rock (2011) 83 Mins
Directed by Paul Campion
Screenplay by Paul Finch, Paul Campion & Brett Ihaka
Set in the Channel Islands on the eve of D-Day, two Kiwi commandos are sent to destroy German gun emplacements to distract Hitler’s forces away from Normandy; however, they discover a Nazi occult plot to unleash demonic forces in order to win the war.

Later (2011) 17 Mins
Directed by Simon Duric
Screenplay by Simon Duric based on the story by Michael Marshall Smith
Richard and Rachel are deeply in love but their life together ends when Rachel dies in a tragic accident…

Mail Order (2011) 16 Mins
Directed by Eric Shapiro
Screenplay by Eric Shapiro based on the story by Jack Ketchum
World Premiere – Not for the faint of heart, this is a story about a snuff film connoisseur.

Let Me In (2010) 116 Mins
Directed by Matt Reeves
Screenplay by Matt Reeves based on the novel and screenplay “Låt den rätte komma in” by John Ajvide Lindqvist
A bullied young boy befriends a young female vampire who lives in secrecy with her guardian.

Quercus Books and Jo Fletcher Books will be launching various titles at this party, including: LITTLE STAR by John Ajvide Lindqvist, A BOOK OF HORRORS ed. by Stephen Jones and more, and authors will be on hand to sign books. Wear your Convention name badge to gain admittance.

FantasyCon 2011 is providing a series of specialist EXPERT MASTERCLASSES on Saturday October 1st in the Frederick Room, Royal York Hotel (next door to the convention hotel), with authors/ editors/ agents Mike Carey, Meg Davis, Jo Fletcher, Will Francis, Simon Taylor, Stephen Volk and Cath Trechman.

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All Expert Masterclasses cost only ’5.00 each and are limited to just’TEN places per session on a first-come basis. Payment will not be’refunded if you fail to attend. The schedule and payment details have been posted on the FantasyCon website.

FantasyCon 2011 has announced its unique Artists’ Row will feature such renowned artists as Ben Baldwin, Vincent Chong, Les Edwards/Edward Miller, Minic Harman and Steve Upham, who will be exhibiting original artwork or offering prints for sale.

If you’re an artist wishing to reserve a place, there are a few remaining Artists’ Row tables that can be booked at a rate of ’15 (limit of one table per artist) — if you have already purchased a membership to the convention. If you’re not already registered, then FantasyCon 2011 has agreed a special Artists’ Membership of ’50, which covers a weekend membership and one table in Artists’ Row.

 If you wish the convention to sell prints on your behalf via the FantasyCon Print Table, there is a small commission of 10% on all sales payable to the convention. Full details can be found on the website.

Everyone enjoys a bit of fun and the chance to pick up a bargain, so The Fabulous FantasyCon Raffle will be held at 10.30 p.m. until around midnight on the Friday evening of FantasyCon 2011.

‘Once again it will be hosted by the sartorial-sharp team of Sarah Pinborough and Guy Adams (“The Ant and Dec of Free Stuff”). There will hopefully be many swish prizes up for grabs – ranging from signed books, limited editions, proof copies, artwork, prints and many rare treasures yet to be imagined!

However, WE NEED YOUR HELP. Please help us by donating a prize (or, even better, prizes) to support the Raffle. All donations — and we really do mean “all” — are very welcome, and the presenters will do their best to name-check as many people and publishers as possible. Email chair@fantasycon2011.org if you have something to donate.

Raffle tickets will be on sale at the convention throughout the Friday (check at the Registration desk if you cannot find the Redshirts selling them).’

The 2011 British Fantasy Convention is just a month away. Make sure you come for a weekend of fantasy and horror and SF with Peter Atkins, Gwyneth Jones, Joe Abercrombie, Brian Aldiss, John Ajvide Lindqvist, Christopher Paolini and Sarah Pinborough (and a host of other writers, artists and editors). Visit the FantasyCon website for details.