On 27th April, join acclaimed fantasy writers Brian Catling and Chris Beckett at Heffers as they talk about Brian’s new book The Erstwhile – the second in the Vorhh trilogy – and Chris’ final instalment in the Eden series – Daughter of Eden, which is shortlisted for the British Science Fiction Association Best Novel Award.
The English language has given birth to some great works of unbounded vision and imagination, and here is another one… It’s a very sophisticated and subtle exploration of the decadent, primitive and the mythical. Many books are said to be like nothing else, and aren’t, but Brian Catling’s really is – Philip Pullman on The Vorrh.
The ‘Eden’ trilogy is a remarkable achievement: with wit, insight and invention Beckett has imagined a scientific Genesis not just about a society, but about the culture and myths that sustain it. It is both politically astute and theologically compelling – Stuart Kelly, Guardian
Brian and Chris will be signing copies of their books after the talk. If you are unable to attend but would like to request signed copies, please send an email via the ‘contact’ button on this page.
Tickets for the evening are £4 in advance (£5 on the door) and can be purchased online, by calling 01223 463200 or in person at Heffers bookshop. Please note that tickets are transferable but non-refundable.
Special discount for Anglia Ruskin students! E-mail helen.marshall@anglia.ac.uk for more information!
DATE AND TIME
Thu 27 April 2017
18:30 – 20:00 BST
LOCATION
Heffers Bookshop
20 Trinity Street
Cambridge
CB2 1TY
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