Murray writes:
Books by Janeen Webb & Andrew Enstice
You might recall the offer from our June guest Janeen Webb for book sales. I purchased Five Star Republic, it’s 500 pages, and it came with a thank-you which I believe is to the entire Mob.
We are charging $25 for Five Star Republic p/b; $25 for the new Aliens & Savages p/b; I also have copies at $35 for Gold-Jade Dragon hardcover, artwork etc; and $25 for Dragon’s Child h/c (these are more expensive because of the cost for postage from the UK). They will all come signed (individually if I know who wants them). I’m happy to send individually if required and use PayPal for payment . Otherwise, I can bring some books to Melbourne and drop them off for the Mob.
Janeen Webb janeenwebb@dcsi.net.au
Janeen also reports she is at copy edit and cover art stage for her next book, Scorpion Girl.
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Magazines received
With thanks, Van Ikin in Perth has sent us two issues of Science Fiction.
Issue #53 (2023) – The Mists of Avalon, SF and the Puppies, Bruce Shaw on Jet Morgan, Alan Stewart interviews Neal Stephenson, Stephan Dedman interviews Damine Broderick.
Issue #24 (2023) – Catherine Gillard on Aging in SF, Farzaneh Pishro on M. Barnard Eldershaw, Alan Stewart talks with Ben Bova, Colin Yeo on Stephen King
As always, superbly packaged and a delight to receive. Recommended end enduring.
$20.00 per issue.paypal: van@ikin.net, also the contact email.
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Martin MacInnes Wins Arthur C. Clarke Award for ‘Intense Trip’ of a Novel
The winner of the 2024 Arthur Clarke Award has been announced: In Ascension by Martin MacInnes.
MacInnes has previously written Infinite Ground (2016) and Gathering Evidence (2020). In Ascension was also longlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize.
We are told that In Ascension, MacInnes’s third novel, “has captivated both judges and readers alike with its compelling narrative that transitions seamlessly from the ocean’s depths to the vastness of outer space. The story follows marine biologist Leigh as she embarks on a mission to explore a newly discovered trench in the Atlantic Ocean. The novel has been praised for its rich, atmospheric writing and its ability to evoke vivid detail while exploring profound themes about life.
“In a review by Adam Roberts for The Guardian, the novel was described as “beautifully written” and “richly atmospheric,” capturing a unique blend of realism and mystery. Roberts further noted, “Nobody else writes like MacInnes, and this magnificent book is his best yet.”
“The judging panel, chaired by writer Andrew M. Butler, highlighted the novel’s ability to bridge the microcosmic and the macrocosmic, offering readers an intense and immersive experience. Butler commented, “It’s an intense trip and for once it’s a winner that is in the tradition of Clarke’s own novels.”
In Ascension was shortlisted alongside notable works such as Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, The Ten Percent Thief by Lavanya Lakshminarayan, The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler, Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh, and Corey Fah Does Social Mobility by Isabel Waidner.
About the Clarke Award
The Arthur C. Clarke Award was established in 1987 by Clarke himself, known for co-writing the screenplay for the iconic 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey and authoring nearly 100 works of science fiction and nonfiction. The award has a rich history of recognizing groundbreaking works, with past winners including The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead, and Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. Last year’s award went to Ned Beauman for Venomous Lumpsucker.
MacInnes will receive £2,024 as the prize money, a tradition that reflects the current year and has been incremented by a pound annually since 2001.
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Sean Williams, Steve Roach, Nick Stathopolous in tune
We’ve previously pointed you towards the ambient music of author Sean Williams who composes under the pseudonym TheAdelaidean. Sean’s new album, Parallels, is a collaboration with the renowned ambient artist Steve Roach, has made a remarkable debut. It debuted at #1 on Bandcamp’s All Ambient chart and has reached #5 in the overall Bandcamp chart.
The album is available through Projekt Records and comes as a double CD, featuring stunning cover art by Nick Stathopoulos.
Sean has expressed his gratitude to everyone who supported the release, saying, “It’s been an amazing journey. I’m so thrilled to be working with one of my absolute heroes and inspirations!” Sean has shared a promo video for one of his favorite tracks from the album, which you can watch here.
The Adelaide Fan Review 
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