Silky
February 14th, 2009, 01:05 PM
People, if you haven’t checked it out already, take a look at what Steve Jones has lined up for the 2010 World Horror Convention in Brighton, March 25-28. (See below this post.)
And even if you can’t get a room at the con hotel (because they are going fast) there are plenty of hotels right there on the seafront – in fact right next door – or a brisk two minute stagger away from the bar. There are also plenty of B&Bs. But there won’t be any cheap one-day walk-ins, so if you’re going to be there get registered! Loads of people you know will be there! The Eggletons, Koszowskis … even the most excellent Paul Ganley and his brand new wife! A whole slew of writers, publishers, artists from the USA, British writers, artists, agents galore; European folk from France, Germany (we might see “Uncle” Frank Festa there), Greece: you name it. The closer it gets to the con the more the price for registration goes up.
Of course the Lumley’s will frequent the bar (frequently), and as usual turn it into a mini-K’Con. But a warning: if you want to attend the readings, the dealer’s room, the hospitality suite for free food and drinks, the night-time parties, or any of the many functions, then you’ll need to pay the registration fee.
All details of the con can be found at: http://whc2010.org … and remember: a World Horror Con in England is a rare event! you way not see another opportunity like this for a very long time…
See you there–
Brian
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From the Convention Committee:
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, The World Horror Convention will be held over March 25-28, 2010, in the historic Victorian seaside city of Brighton, on the picturesque south coast of England. This is the first time that the event will have been held off the North American continent.
The theme is "Brighton Shock! - A Celebration of the European Horror Tradition from Victorian Times to the Present Day", and the convention will host numerous panels, talks, presentations, readings, workshops and displays devoted to horror, macabre, mystery and thriller fiction and art in all its varied and fearsome forms.
The venue will be the historic Royal Albion Hotel, which dates back more than 180 years and is situated directly opposite Brighton's iconic Palace Pier and a stone's throw from the beach. There are plenty of alternative hotels and Bed & Breakfasts in the immediate surroundings, catering for all budgets, and Brighton is filled with restaurants, wine bars and clubs. Antiquarian shopping precinct The Lanes, the Sea Life Centre and the world-famous Royal Pavilion are also within easy walking distance.
Brighton has direct transport links from Gatwick International Airport and the centre of London, and is easily accessible for overseas visitors, especially those from mainland Europe. And if you want to extend your stay, then Britain's annual National Science Fiction Convention, Odyssey 2010, is being organised near to Heathrow airport the following weekend. Come for World Horror and stay for Eastercon!
The World Horror Convention's prestigious Grand Master Award will also be presented at a sit-down Banquet during the weekend. Past recipients have included Stephen King, Dean R. Koontz, Anne Rice, Ray Bradbury, Clive Barker, Peter Straub, Brian Lumley and Ramsey Campbell.
All information about the convention, hotel and location is available on our website http://www.whc2010.org, including an easy to use PayPal Registration Form (which will automatically convert your payment at the current exchange rate). Or you can print off the form and send it with a cheque (sterling only) to:
World Horror Convention
PO Box 64317
London NW6 9LL
England.
With numerous writers, artists, editors, publishers and booksellers expected to attend from all over the world, this is the one event that the dedicated horror fan, professional, collector or dealer cannot afford to miss!
Wish you were here? . . . Well, now you can be.
WORLD HORROR CONVENTION.
MARCH 25-28, 2010.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND.
www.whc2010.org
And even if you can’t get a room at the con hotel (because they are going fast) there are plenty of hotels right there on the seafront – in fact right next door – or a brisk two minute stagger away from the bar. There are also plenty of B&Bs. But there won’t be any cheap one-day walk-ins, so if you’re going to be there get registered! Loads of people you know will be there! The Eggletons, Koszowskis … even the most excellent Paul Ganley and his brand new wife! A whole slew of writers, publishers, artists from the USA, British writers, artists, agents galore; European folk from France, Germany (we might see “Uncle” Frank Festa there), Greece: you name it. The closer it gets to the con the more the price for registration goes up.
Of course the Lumley’s will frequent the bar (frequently), and as usual turn it into a mini-K’Con. But a warning: if you want to attend the readings, the dealer’s room, the hospitality suite for free food and drinks, the night-time parties, or any of the many functions, then you’ll need to pay the registration fee.
All details of the con can be found at: http://whc2010.org … and remember: a World Horror Con in England is a rare event! you way not see another opportunity like this for a very long time…
See you there–
Brian
* * *
From the Convention Committee:
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, The World Horror Convention will be held over March 25-28, 2010, in the historic Victorian seaside city of Brighton, on the picturesque south coast of England. This is the first time that the event will have been held off the North American continent.
The theme is "Brighton Shock! - A Celebration of the European Horror Tradition from Victorian Times to the Present Day", and the convention will host numerous panels, talks, presentations, readings, workshops and displays devoted to horror, macabre, mystery and thriller fiction and art in all its varied and fearsome forms.
The venue will be the historic Royal Albion Hotel, which dates back more than 180 years and is situated directly opposite Brighton's iconic Palace Pier and a stone's throw from the beach. There are plenty of alternative hotels and Bed & Breakfasts in the immediate surroundings, catering for all budgets, and Brighton is filled with restaurants, wine bars and clubs. Antiquarian shopping precinct The Lanes, the Sea Life Centre and the world-famous Royal Pavilion are also within easy walking distance.
Brighton has direct transport links from Gatwick International Airport and the centre of London, and is easily accessible for overseas visitors, especially those from mainland Europe. And if you want to extend your stay, then Britain's annual National Science Fiction Convention, Odyssey 2010, is being organised near to Heathrow airport the following weekend. Come for World Horror and stay for Eastercon!
The World Horror Convention's prestigious Grand Master Award will also be presented at a sit-down Banquet during the weekend. Past recipients have included Stephen King, Dean R. Koontz, Anne Rice, Ray Bradbury, Clive Barker, Peter Straub, Brian Lumley and Ramsey Campbell.
All information about the convention, hotel and location is available on our website http://www.whc2010.org, including an easy to use PayPal Registration Form (which will automatically convert your payment at the current exchange rate). Or you can print off the form and send it with a cheque (sterling only) to:
World Horror Convention
PO Box 64317
London NW6 9LL
England.
With numerous writers, artists, editors, publishers and booksellers expected to attend from all over the world, this is the one event that the dedicated horror fan, professional, collector or dealer cannot afford to miss!
Wish you were here? . . . Well, now you can be.
WORLD HORROR CONVENTION.
MARCH 25-28, 2010.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND.
www.whc2010.org