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Bob Kuhn
Bob Kuhn is a fantasy and science fiction voiceover artist. Professional credits include titles by: Mike Resnick, Carl Sagan, YA author William Sleator, and recently Jeff Carver. (Plus audiobooks of history and historical fiction, true crime and mystery.) Bob has also provided fantasy MMORP NPC game voices and hosted Boskone's Fantasy and Science Fiction Pictionary. He may be the only actor who has played two different Tolkien Dragons.
Programming for Bob Kuhn
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| Fri | 13:00 | (A16) | 1 hr |
Voice Acting
Voice acting is resurging with the explosion in audio books and podcasts. Listen to a discussion among voice actors about the field. |
| Sat | 10:00 | (A15) | 1 hr |
Reading: Absent Antipodeans I
Reading works by Kylie Chan, Lisa Hannett, Fiona McIntosh, Angela Slatter and Mary Victoria. |
| Sat | 14:00 | (A04) | 1 hr |
The Big Bang Theory: The TV Show, not the Cosmological Theory
What TV show makes sure its physics equations are accurate? What TV show has well-known scientists -- even Nobel winners -- as guest stars? No, it's not on an educational TV or a science-related cable channel. It's The Big Bang Theory of course. Why has this show become so popular with scientists, geeks, and SF fans. |
| Sat | 16:00 | (A18) | 1 hr |
The Work and Legacy of Diana Wynne Jones
One of our leading fantasists, Diana Wynne Jones, died this year. Over her long career she made a significant and enduring impact on the field, both in children's fantasy and the genre as a whole. Her impact extended beyond the written word with adaptations of her work, notably including Miyazaki's version of Howl's Moving Castle. Our panel examines Diana Wynne Jones's work and her role in shaping the genre. |
| Sun | 10:30 | (A14) | 30 min |
Readings in Honour of Diana Wynne Jones
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| Sun | 13:00 | (D04) | 1 hr |
The Fisher King Legend
Tim Power's novels The Drawing of the Dark and Last Call may be considered modern takes of the Fisher King legend. The influence of Arthurian legends on modern fantasy will be explored. |
| Sun | 14:00 | (A15) | 1 hr |
Reading: Absent Antipodeans II
Reading works by Alan Baxter, Kim Falconer, Helen Lowe, Nicole Murphy and Gillian Polack. |
Home Page: http://www.bkvoice.com