TALLAHASSEE EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

Janice Shriek and 621 Gallery Cordially invite you to the Official Book Release Party for

World Fantasy Award Winner
Jeff VanderMeer’s
SHRIEK: AN AFTERWORD

A tragi-comic novel about love, death, art galleries, and a messed up family, set in the imaginary city of Ambergris.

621 Gallery
621 Industrial Drive - Railroad Square
Sunday, October 22, 2006
5pm to 8pm

>Showings of the short experimental film based in the book (with soundtrack by legendary rock band The Church)

>Showings of Jeff’s other short video projects

>Samples of Ambergris Beer (brewed by Todd Szuch)

>Wine and hors d’oeuvres

>Give-aways of Church CDs and Shriek Beer

>Video displays of art by artists associated with Jeff’s work

>A Retrospective display of all of Jeff’s previous books (with placards created by Mark Wingenfeld)

>621’s exhibit of work by Gary Duehr, Linda Hall, and John Wilson

>A short, manic reading by the author

Borders will be selling copies of Shriek and Jeff’s other books.

(And don’t forget: Jeff will be doing a Q&A with novelist and city commissioner Mark Mustian at Borders on Oct. 21st at 3pm.)

SHRIEK IN PORTLAND

Many thanks to Edward Morris Jr, Jay Lake, and 23rd Avenue Books for their participation in the Portland, Oregon, Shriek movie showing. Edward and Jay worked their butts off.

Here are a few photos from the event.

More news and photos from other events to follow.

Jeff

Clinton Theater, Portland Oregon (Jeff's big thrill: being billed with Rocky Horror.)


Edward Morris, Jr., organizer extraordinaire

The freebies/book table

The squid. Ed says: "As far as the Shriek party is concerned, the squid ended up being hucked at my former employer's place of business at about 3AM during the first rainy night in September by several drunken Reds and Greens, along with numerous eggs and spirit-lamps. I made Molotov cocktails for the event, but was shouted down. But half a dozen eggs did the job.

SHRIEK EVENT--CHICAGO

Think Galactic is proud to host a screening of the short film based on Jeff VanderMeer's new novel, Shriek: An Afterword. We are hosting this event as a fundraiser for our first leftist SF convention, Think GalactiCon.

Screening Details:
September 26th, 8pm
Acme Art Works
1741 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
$5 Donation suggested

There will be door prizes and other goodies. The lovely folks from Women & Children First will be present with copies of the novel that you may purchase. Space is limited to 50 attendees, so please email us [info @ thinkgalactic.org] and make a reservation! [if sufficient demand exists, we will have a 2nd screening at 9pm]

Further details and updates to be available here as they happen.

MOVIE EVENT REPORTS--CAMBRIDGE AND ELSEWHERE

Photos from the Cambridge event...

This past weekend, a ton of Shriek movie events occurred around the country. I'm just now getting reports in about those events. For example, the San Francisco event went very well, with 40 to 50 people showing up at 12 Galaxies to watch the movie and meet The Church, who answered questions about their involvement. The Atlanta event and NYC events were also a blast, although I don't have full reports or photos yet. Here are a few comments from both, though.

San Francisco, from Ken Keegan (Omnidawn):

Yesterday's Shriek movie event at 12 Galaxies went very well--standing room only in the stage area of this bar. We had some issues with some members of The Church coming before others. So I got up before the audience when the show started and announced our planned schedule, and said that this would all now be improvised
based on when the band members arrived. We ran your intro and the KGB reading, and by then Wilson and Tim arrived, and I introduced Dave Barnard and he interviewed them for about twenty minutes, and then Wilson and Tim left. Then we showed the guide to Ambergris, followed by my introduction of Chris Garcia and his short
talk of about 5 minutes, followed by the Shriek movie, which everyone seemed to enjoy.

When Steve and Peter did arrive about 25 minutes later they joined in fun and they were interviewed for about another 25 minutes, including questions from the audience. They had brought more CD albums and signed posters, and we added these to the prizes and started giving away stuff again when the interview finished. Because of the band members coming late at the end, we ran almost an hour later than planned, but Rusty checked in with the bar tender, and he was very understanding. And, he won a CD in the raffle, and that probably helped. In any case, we felt we couldn't close the show with the two band members on their way. And it all worked out.

There was much talk and excitement about the book and the movie.

New York, from Rajan Khanna, who was in attendance:

Just wanted to say that I attended Liz's Shriek event last night in NYC and it was a great time. Everything came together well and the movie was showcased brilliantly. Great job on that, by the way. I even won a bottle of the Ambergris Stout in a raffle drawing. Now I'm of the opinion that since someone went to the effort of making the beer, I should give it a try, but I was advised against it. What do you think? I'd love to try it, but I don't want to wreck the bottle or label with condensation.

Anyway, Liz did a great job in organizing it. Everyone seemed to be having a good time.

(The answer is: always drink the beer...)

I do, however, have photos (above) and a short report from Rob Davies, who organized the Cambridge event at Pandemonium, however.

I'll be on the road at the Southeast Independent Booksellers Association convention in Orlando the 8th, where I'll give the Ambergris multimedia presentation and show the movie at a private party. I'll also be going to Austin and Gainesville (FL), as well as Tallahassee, for more movie showings, with a Chicago showing occurring as well.

More soon.

Jeff

ATTN NEW YORK: NEW *MASSIVE* SHRIEK MOVIE EVENT

Tor's own Liz Gorinsky has great news for all Jeff VanderMeer fans residing in or planning to visit New York:

FROM UNDERGROUND: A night of strange and varied entertainments centered around Jeff VanderMeer's novel Shriek: An Afterword. August 20, 2006, 7-11 p.m. at Galapagos Art Space [70 North 6th Street between Kent and Wythe, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718 782-5188). Subway: L to Bedford Ave]. $7.

In honor of the release of Jeff VanderMeer's groundbreaking, mind-bending novel Shriek: An Afterword... a multidisciplinary event centered around the Brooklyn debut of "Shriek: The Movie," a short film based on the novel of the same name, directed by Juha Lindroos and with an original soundtrack by legendary art-rock band The Church. Before and after the screening, a full slate of fantastical acts including readings by Catherynne M. Valente, Ellen Kushner, and Scott Westerfeld; burlesque by Jo Boobs and Bambi the Mermaid; rap by Schäffer The Darklord; and visual art by Hawk Alfredson. MCed by ¡Jeff! the Clown, with interstitial soundscapes by Nick Lesley.

More information.

Also, a reminder that Shriek: An Afterword is officially on sale in the United States as of today. Grab yourself a copy of the book now!

ATTN PITTSBURGH: NEW SHRIEK MOVIE EVENT

Robert Devereux will host a new screening and party on August 20:

SUN. August 20 - Pittsburgh, PA - 9pm - Shadow Lounge (6028 Penn Circle South, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Phone - 412.363.8277). $3.

SHRIEK MOVIE TRAILER

A short (admittedly rough) trailer I've put together for the movie, to be housed on the shriekthenovel.com Website.

Here's the YouTube link.

Jeff

FINAL SHRIEK MOVIE SCHEDULE

Here's the final schedule for August through October. Jeff

(Updated August 9, 2006.)

A city at war with itself. A night beyond imagining. And… aftermath…

A short film directed by Helsinki 19 founder J.T. Lindroos, and featuring an original soundtrack by The Church and the voices of band members Steve Kilbey and Tim Powles. With original script by World Fantasy Award winner Jeff VanderMeer, based on his novel, Shriek: An Afterword.

Visit Shriek the Movie and Shriek the Novel for further details on the movie and all events. Information about the movie will also be available at The Church's U.S. concerts and Jeff VanderMeer's book tour events in the U.S. and Europe.

SHRIEK MOVIE SHOWINGS
Shriek: The Movie to be screened, with freebies at all U.S. events provided by primary sponsors Tor Books (Jeff's publisher) and Cooking Vinyl (The Church's label), as well as Bantam Books, Omnidawn Press, Night Shade Books, Earthling Publications, Wheatland Press, and Prime Books. Give-aways include books, CDs, Shriek beer, etc. All events are free unless otherwise indicated.

MON. July 24 - Lisbon, Portugal - 9:30pm, Fnac Colombo (bookstore A-103; Centro Comercial Colombo, Av. Lusiada, Lisbon) -. A signing/reading by Jeff VanderMeer, followed by a showing of the movie and discussion.

THURS. August 3 - Berlin, Germany - 7 to 10pm, Andymon SF Club (address information unavailable at this time; check local listings) - A discussion with Jeff VanderMeer and showing of the movie.

FRI. August 4 - Berlin, Germany - 8pm - Otherland Bookstore (formerly "UFO Bookstore"; Bergmannstraße 25 • 10961 Berlin-Kreuzberg, Tel. (030) 69 50 51 17). Jeff VanderMeer signing, and discussion of the movie (including a showing of the film).

SUN. August 6 - Atlanta, GA - 6pm to 8pm - The Five Spot (1123 Euclid Avenue, NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, 404-223-1100) - "Invited, Like the Fans": Hang out with other Church fans at the Five Spot before The Church concert (at the Variety Playhouse, a block away). Two movie showings: 6:15pm and 7:15pm. (Members of The Church may attend, schedule permitting.)

THURS. August 10 - New York City - doors open 8pm - Irving Plaza (17 Irving Place, on the corner of 15th Street and Irving Place)- The movie is scheduled to air between the opening act and The Church’s performance, although this is subject to change depending on technical requirements.

FRI. August 18 - Cambridge, MA - 7pm - Pandemonium Books & Games, Inc. (4 Pleasant Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 617-547-3721, Email general@pandemoniumbooks.com)

SAT. August 19 - Raleigh - 11am - The Colony Theater (5438 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609, http://www.therialto.com/main.php?title=our_theaters_colony) - A showing of the film hosted by Two Cranes Press’ Janet Chui and Jason Erik Lundberg, publishers of Off the Map by Daniel Wallace, author of Big Fish (made into a movie by Tim Burton).

SAT. August 19 - Helsinki, Finland - 1:30 pm - Finncon (Helsinki Congress Paasitorni
Paasivuorenkatu 5 A FI - 00530 Helsinki Tel. +358 9 7089 611) - Jeff VanderMeer introduces and shows his Shriek movie (directed by J.T. Lindroos), with discussion. (See program schedule for all other Jeff VanderMeer events.)

SAT. August 19 - Portland, OR - 7pm and 9pm - Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St., Portland, OR 97202 EventsPhone - 503.238.8899 or Message: 503.238.5588) A full-fledged event with movie showing, MC'd by local Portland author Jay Lake and the renowned performance poet Edward Morris, Jr., with support from 23rd Street Books. $6 adults, $3 children.

SUN. August 20 - New York, NY - 7pm to 11pm - Galapagos Art Space [70 North 6th Street between Kent and Wythe, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718 782-5188). Subway: L to Bedford Ave] FROM UNDERGROUND: A night of strange and varied entertainments centered around Jeff VanderMeer's novel Shriek: An Afterword. Before and after the screening, a full slate of fantastical acts including readings by Catherynne M. Valente, Ellen Kushner, and Scott Westerfeld; burlesque by Jo Boobs and Bambi the Mermaid; rap by Schäffer The Darklord; and visual art by Hawk Alfredson. MCed by ¡Jeff! the Clown, with interstitial soundscapes by Nick Lesley. More information. $7.

SUN. August 20 - San Francisco, CA - 3pm to 4:30pm - 12 Galaxies (2565 Mission Street @ 22nd, San Francisco, CA . 94110, 415-970-9777, info@12galaxies.com; http://www.12galaxies.com/home.html) - The Church will attend this movie showing to answer questions about their involvement in Shriek and about their new CD. Ken Keegan and Rusty Morrison from Omnidawn Press as well as Chris Garcia from Science Fiction/San Francisco will host the festivities. Dave Barnard from Hotelwomb will also participate.

SUN. August 20 - Pittsburgh, PA - 9pm - Shadow Lounge (6028 Penn Circle South, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Phone - 412.363.8277). $3.

FRI. - SUN. - September 22 - 24 - Nottingham, England - tba - British Fantasy Convention (Britannia Hotel, 1 St. James Street, Nottingham UK; http://www.fantasycon.org.uk/) - Showings of the movie as part of the film component of programming.

FRI. September 30 - Austin, TX - 8pm - BookPeople (603 North Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703) Jeff VanderMeer will read at this event and introduce the movie.

SUN. October 8 - Gainesville, FL - 7pm - Thomas Center (302 Northeast Sixth Avenue, Gainesville, FL 352-334-5064) VanderMeer will read at this event and introduce the movie.

In addition, private parties have been planned by Jeff's fans in Philadelphia PA, New York City, Pittsburgh PA, Columbia SC, Des Moines IA, Osceola IN, and Orlando FL, mostly around the August 18th weekend, one week after the novel's release date. If you're interested in attending one of these parties, contact Jeff at vanderworld at hotmail.com

MICHAEL GUNTER'S NYC SHRIEK PARTY

Michael Gunter [gunter at spazrock.com] is happy to include a few interested people in his private party for the Shriek movie.

August 19th, 7pm.

Drop him a line if interested.

Cheers,

Jeff