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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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 [...]
The Stickers and Postcards Are Here!
Posted by Squishy in Funny Photos
Funny sticker and postcard fans, rejoice! If you’ve been seeking the proper, societally-approved way to show your love for squidly things, this is your time. You see, the new Space Squid stickers and postcards have arrived. And you can get yours for doing what you were gonna do anyhow! The stickers are 3 inches in [...]
Space Squid Issue #10 — Now available for download
Posted by Matthew in Space Squid News
It’s true that Space Squid is all about the paper. There’s something about a truly archaic medium, covered in patina, toner smudges, and off-center stapling. But you know how kids are these days. They want their digital zines so they can read their sci-fi on their walkman or whatever they’re calling it these days. That’s [...]
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