Space Squid Wikipedia Cred
Posted by Matthew in Space Squid News on 07. Jun, 2011 | 6 Comments
In another sign of the flagging standards of Wikipedia, Space Squid is mentioned on the Bizarro Fiction entry.
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SxSW + Squid + Dorkbot + Ignite
On March 11th, Space Squid will be exhibiting at the Ignite/Dorkbot SXSW. What the heck does that mean, and does it involve inappropriate exposure? Good questions and the answers are “Yes, and maybe.” I think some simple definitions are required here. Dorkbot = a regular meeting of artists, hackers, designers, and other interested parties who [...]
Space Squid Inducted Into University Collection
A few months ago, we donated the complete works of Space Squid, including the clay tablets and the resin templates, to the to the Science Fiction and Fantasy Collection at the Cushing Memorial Library and Archives at Texas A&M University. And they took them. And now they’re preserving them next to actual Mesopotamean treasures.
Shadowheart Preview: Tad Williams’ Newest
Fantasy readers, we’ve got a special Thanksgiving preview surprise for you — a reading of an preview from Tad Williams’ new (and final) book in the Shadowmarch series.
Clay Tablet Scifi?!? Huh?
A scifi ‘zine is an expensive money-losing business, so we decided to print on clay tablets. Printing costs are kililng us. Clay is plentiful. Power to the people! We’re flattered that our antics have been getting some great press at WIRED, on Bruce Sterling’s blog, and at various webby spots.
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Margaret Atwood Takes Our Advice
Posted by Matthew in Space Squid News
In case you hadn’t heard the news, Margaret Atwood has launched her own Sci-Fi magazine called Loquacious Cephalopod. Now that Maggie has entered the fray of short fiction publication, we’ve already begun negotiations to merge our two organizations. After all, we’re only in this game because of her, so there’s no point in covering the [...]
Space Squid seeking seasonal ad salesperson
Posted by Squishy in Space Squid News
Looking for a little pocket money? We’re working up the next issue of Space Squid and we have an ad sales opportunity at a ridiculously high 50% commission. Can’t beat that! Well, except that the ads are dirt cheap. But the ad sales person can rejigger the rate sheet to new rates if they can [...]
Austin’s New Year to Feature Space Squid Self-Transmogrifier
Posted by Squishy in Scifi News
Spend New Year’s Eve in Austin with Space Squid Kids, we’re happy to announce that the City has approved Space Squid to unleash– I mean, unveil — unveil its latest and greatest weapon of feckless fun to Austinites on December 31st as part of the Austin’s New Year event. Austin’s New Year is the spiritual successor [...]
Sleep Like a Squid
Posted by Squishy in Funny Photos
Funny Photo: Nap Squidstyle Today we bring you an office recuperative called the Ostrich Nap Pillow, which is an upholstered headbag that will be sure to trigger active discussion and probably mockery in any breakroom. Manufacturer Kawamura-Ganjavian says it engenders “a micro environment in which to take a warm and comfortable power nap at ease. [...]
Story Readings and LINT THE MOVIE
Posted by Squishy in Story Readings
Squid fans, this Sunday is a choice story reading squidtivity at Austin’s Salvage Vanguard Theater. We’ll be reading very short stories and the Church of the Friendly Ghost folks will be showing the new documentary LINT THE MOVIE, about the life and work of cult SF author Jeff Lint. I’m still trying to wrap my head [...]
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