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Ian McDonald
Ian McDonald's first novel Desolation Road was published in 1988, a scarily long time ago. Since then he's produced twelve other novels --the latest is The Dervish House from Pyr/Gollancz which is nominated for a Hugo this year -- and the forthcoming Planesrunner first part of a series for young readers. He's been nominated for just about every major Sf award and occasionally wins one as well. He lives just outside Belfast in Northern Ireland with his partner Enid, who plays viola da gamba, amongst other talents. In his dayjob he works in development for a local TV production company. It keeps him touch with reality (of some kind).
Programming for Ian McDonald
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| Thu | 11:00 | (A04) | 1 hr |
The Psychogeography of Ideals
Psychogeography is variously defined as "the study of the precise laws and specific effects of the geographical environment, consciously organized or not, on the emotions and behavior of individuals" or where psychology and geography meet in assessing the emotional and behavioral impact of urban space. How does the psychogeography of ideals - 'cultural software', from our media to the built environment - shape our thinking? |
| Thu | 13:00 | (A11) | 1 hr |
Pyr
Come be among the first to see and hear about Pyr's latest projects! Illustrated with slides and commentary by Pyr creators. |
| Thu | 15:00 | (Hall 2 Bar) | 1 hr |
Literary Beer: Thu 15:00
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| Fri | 11:00 | (E01) | 1 hr |
Reading Jam
Some of our finest writers read for kids |
| Fri | 15:00 | (A15) | 30 min |
Reading: Ian McDonald
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| Fri | 17:00 | (A01+6) | 1 hr |
The Future of Cities
Our panel discusses the challenges facing urban populations around the world and how they translate into interesting story settings. |
| Sat | 13:00 | (Hall 2 Autographs) | 1 hr |
Autographing: Sat 13:00
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LiveJournal: Ian McDonald