William Gibson – live in London, August 28th

BLACKWELL and SCI-FI-LONDON present a series of talks and lectures by some of the leading lights in science fiction, fantasy and cutting-edge literature.

Over the next few months we are proud to bring you a fantastic programme of live events all being run in conjunction with BLACKWELL bookstores (one of the best stores in Charing Cross Road).

On 28th August we present An Evening with William Gibson at the Congress Centre, Great Russell Street, London.

To celebrate the publication of Spook Country, William will be in talking about his new novel, taking questions from the audience and signing copies of Spook Country. Chairperson tbc.

William Gibson is the revered pundit of post-industrialism and creator of cyberspace. It has been several years since Gibson has been to the UK, don’t miss this chance to listen to this visionary author.

The event is TUESDAY 28 AUGUST, 7PM at the Congress Centre, 28 Great Russell Street, London WC1 3LS

His new book SPOOK COUNTRY is released on 7th August.

Tickets £7, concessions £5
Bookings can be made by calling
0845 456 9876
Lines are open Mon – Fri, 9.30am to 6.00pm or visit
Blackwell, 100 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0JG


We have five pairs of tickets to the talk along with five copies of SPOOK COUNTRY to give away. To be in the draw answer the following question: Keanu Reeves starred in the movie version of Gibson’s short story JOHNNY MNEMONIC. How else are Reeves and Gibson linked? E-mail your answer by August 21 2007.

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR ANSWER IN THE COMMENTS BOX BELOW AS YOU WILL NOT BE ENTERED INTO THE CONTEST.