Black Static; Transmissions from beyond.

[Troo]

Ooooh, I like that, Roy!

[Roy1]

Yes Troo, very striking I thought.

Here is another review of BS 2

[Roy1]

See the thread Black Static's Dark Place

[AE35Unit]

May seem a silly question but is Black Static a horns magazine I could easily find in the shops?

[Roy1]

Not a silly question because we don't have a retail distribution agreement for Black Static. That's why there is no chance of getting it retail other than in specialist shops like Transreal, Edinburgh, and Murder One, London.

You can also get them via the website.

I will be IZ rep at Manchester Central Library on 11 th March for the Incwriters Outstanding Contribution to Literature (Magazines) award event, 6:00-7:30pm on the 11th March 2008. If you are in town I'll have some copies of BS and you can get one from me at the door.

Also I'll be at the BSFG meeting on 8th Feb. That's central Birmingham. I'll take along a few Black Statics and Interzones.

Contact me via roy1gray (at) yahoo (dot) co (dot) uk

[AE35Unit]

thats horror not horns, stupid phone!

[Roy1]

Short notice of this event. Details on the SFFC Interzone thread.

Ellen Datlow, Pat Cadigan, John & Judith Clute and some of Interzone's and Black Static's editors.

London 9 Feb 08.

AE35 Unit Horns fitted I suppose

[AE35Unit]

Well I guess horns do fit with the whole horror theme...

[Roy1]

Available in April - Black Static 4; front cover by David Gentry. More here

[Roy1]

Black Static debuts at Fictionwise next week

To quote our E edition editor Pete Bullock ...
"Beginning with Fictionwise’s regular release of new titles on Monday, March 10, 2008 (Tuesday for those of you in Australia), readers will have the option of purchasing single issues or a one-year subscription. As we did with Interzone, Black Static eBooks will debut with three issues to encourage subscriptions. The release date has been chosen to coincide with the expected arrival of the print edition of Black Static 3 overseas. Future issues will appear alongside the arrival of the print edition.

"Fictionwise offers a wide array of eBook formats, which now include formats for the Sony Reader and Amazon Kindle (with wireless download option).

"Inside each e-Edition of Black Static you will find the complete text and artwork found in the print edition. In lieu of having the phenomenal appearance that our editor, Andy Cox, bestows on the print edition, the e-Edition will be formatted so that it can be easily read on virtually any electronic device.

If you haven’t purchased at least one copy of the print edition, I strongly encourage you to do so. Andy has done an amazing job with the look and feel of Black Static, imbuing the stunning artwork of David Gentry throughout every issue. Black Static achieves an eye-popping, wicked-looking style, which gives an eerie glimpse into the tortured souls of its writers and creators."

[Roy1]

Black Statics 1, 2 & 3 are 'up' on Fictionwise now.

[Roy1]

I will be at Alt Fiction Derby selling Black Static 1, 2, 3 & 4 on 26 April. I’ll also have Interzone, Alison, Success… and some Crimewaves.

If you are going and want to reserve any issues please let me know as I’m trying to cut down on backache from hauling heavy loads of books and magazines. The idea is to take less, sell more and leave with a lot less.
(We will be selling at slightly reduced prices)


You can leave a message on this thread or contact me via e mail at roy (at) ttapress (dot) demon (dot) co (dot) uk

Don’t leave it too late as I have to order the mags from Andy by the 16th April.

If you can't make it subscribe or, if you have the correct equipment, try the E Reader/device versions.

[Roy1]

Issue 4 of Black Static: Transmissions From Beyond is out now, with new stories by Nicholas Royle, Conrad Williams, Cody Goodfellow and others.
As usual, cover and all original art is by David Gentry.

Fiction:
Cleaning the Western Kittiwake by Tyler Keevil

Atwater by Cody Goodfellow

Zombie by Conrad Williams

Salt by Nicholas Royle

Ye Shall Eat in Haste by Steve Nagy

This Much I Remember by Barry Fishler

Non Fiction:
White Noise (news compiled by Peter Tennant)
Electric Darkness by Stephen Volk
Blood Spectrum by Tony Lee (DVD reviews and competitions)
Case Notes by Peter Tennant (an interview with Conrad Williams plus book reviews, sidebars, factoids and featurettes)
Japan’s Dark Lanterns by John Paul Catton
Night’s Plutonian Shore by Mike O’Driscoll
Black Static is published bimonthly. Subscribe now!

[Roy1]

There is a review of BS 4 here and I quote one reader's comment below.

Received my BS4 today and I've just finished 'This Much I Remember' having read 'Atwater', 'Zombie', and 'Salt' earlier this evening.

'This much...' is an absolute triumph. I'm not 100% sure why it's in BS but I'm so glad it is. It blew me away, I've still got goosebumps- there perhaps I've answered myself! The story gripped me, upset me, crushed me, grabbed my heart and wrapped it in knots. Fabulous and totally not what I was expecting to find inside the covers of my beloved Black Static. I applaud you Mr Fishler!

I enjoyed 'Zombie' too although it was too short and I recognised far too much of myself in it.

'Atwater' was a tour de force that I enjoyed immensely right up until the reveal. I have to admit I was a bit miffed at the author for resorting to this much used and abused vehicle, especially with what had gone before. Had the ending been a little more original and (to me at least) less predictable, it would have been my favourite story of the last twelve months. Even so it was a cracking read that was so vivid I felt I was watching a special effects laiden movie. Wow!

In our usual spirit of openness I must admit that not all readers were so effusive

[Roy1]

For any of you who work/live in the centre of Manchester (UK)

Black Static at the Central Library (St Peter’s Square) in the 2nd floor Reception Room on Wednesday 11 June 1-2pm.

I'll be selling Interzone and Black Static plus a few books in the room before and after the event and will try to be set up there by 12:30. Entry is free but the books and magazines aren’t, though prices tend to be less than cover.

This is a very rare chance to buy Black Static direct.
There's also an SF reading from Tony Ballantyne