Welcome to Bookworm Chengdu

Writers and guests of honour attending the
Science fiction Conference
held this week in Chengdu

Vladimir Yevgrafovich Bugrov
Russia (Cosmonaut)

Neil Gaiman - UK
Author of STARDUST
(SF Writer)

Robert J. Sawyer - Canada
(SF writer)

Iwaue Osamu - Japan
(Chairman of Chinese SF research Association of Japan)

Tachihira Touya - Japan (Researcher of Chinese literature, writer)

Hikawa Leiko Japan
(Fantasy writer, critic)

Fujiomi Shuko - Japan
(Illustrator, cartoonist, prose writer)

Kabutogi Reigo - Japan
(Freelancer, SF researcher)

Yuri Alexandrovich Nikitin- Russia
(SF writer)

Vassily Golovachev - Russia (SF writer)

Larisa Mikhailova - Russia (Supernova publisher)

David Brin - US
(SF writer)

Nancy Kress - US
(SF writer)

Michael Swanwick - US
(SF writer)

Elizabeth Hull - US
(Ex-chairman of SF research Association of America)

David Hill - US
(SF writer)

For more information about the events contact Selma at selma.franov@gmail.com or see the
conference website

http://2007.sfw.com.cn/ or contact Jenny at jennyxiaobai@gmail.com for more information

We're growing our programme of cultural and literary events in Chinese!

If you want to be on the mailing list for chinese language events please let us know at selma.franov@gmail.com

Upcoming events:

30th August 7.30pm Relationships between men and women by psychologist Mrs. Yelin

Saturday 1st September afternoon Painting and Photo exhibition by Zhaoyang and friends
Opening reception

DO YOU HAVE CHINESE FRIENDS WHO'D BE INTERESTED IN THIS PROGRAMME? LET THEM KNOW BY CLICKING THE 'FORWARD' LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS MAIL. THANKS!

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"Where should we be if nobody tried to find out what lies beyond? Have you never wanted to look beyond the clouds and stars, to know what causes trees to bud and what changes darkness into light? But if you talk like that people call you crazy..."
- Henry Frankenstein, "Frankenstein" (1932)

Sborg splazgr,
For something entirely different come down this week and explore beyond. Also lined up are the open mic, the organic market, kid's club, gaming and lots more !

Week of Science Fiction fun at the 'Worm:
Monday 20th - Monday 27th August

This week, Chengdu plays host to an extremely unusual event - the 2007 International Science Fiction/Fantasy Conference!

We'll be celebrating the event in various ways throughout this week at The Bookworm. See below!!

First up, we bring you daily projections of Sci-fi short films in Chinese with English subtitles, directed and produced by Chinese film-art students. Join the producers and directors of the Chinese short films and talk about their work.

Tuesday 7.30pm showing:
Green bean cake - a Guangzhou high school students low budget production (24min)
Screaming BeiHong - Beijing Aviation University students production (32min)

Wednesday 7.30pm showing:
Five o'clock - University students' production (42 min)
Parapax - Beijing University production (58min)

Chinese films followed by a projection of sci-fi movies in English with Chinese subtitles. Friday 24th August 7pm:
To celebrate the opening of the Science Fiction conference, attendees from the event will be converging on The Bookworm!! Come along to meet and mingle with sci-fi authors, special guests and enthusiasts. Hosted by the conference organisers, there will also be an opportunity for Q&A with some of the conference's leading lights. May the force be with you.

Saturday 25th August 10.30am
Kid's club - after the usual reading and activities we'll show a children's sci-fi animated film.

Saturday 25th August 7.30pm
Go wild at what may be your only opportunity ever to dress up as Dr Spock or Aldous Huxley (?) in Chengdu without being branded a nutter. Well, perhaps we can't guarantee that... Anyway, come along for The Bookworm's first ever Science Fiction Fancy Dress Party.
Obviously, great prizes are in store for the most outlandish costumes.

Sunday 26th August 7.30pm
Science fiction classics in English with Chinese subtitles.

The whole week will be marked by special sci-fi cocktails and space dishes. Check our special menu. Anyone wearing a costume during this week will be awarded a sci-fi drink.

Stay tuned for more info on further events during the conference.

Thursday 23rd August 8pm:
Salome's Salon Open mic with Melissa

Come and join our ever growing crowd of musicians and enjoy our open mic specials both for musicians and the audience. Free drink for performers and all night Sangria specials for Music lovers.

Friday 10th August 8pm Live jazz night at The Bookworm 'Handprint', Chengdu's finest jazz collective playing just for you every Friday.

Saturday 25th August 10am-12.30pm:
3rd Organic Market

Saturday 25th August 10.30-11.30
Kid's Bookclub

Join Lauren from EtonHouse School for this week's special sci-fi related session! It's a surprise but be ready to free your imagination and creative talents.

All the materials required will be provided by the Bookworm. Activities are suitable for kids aged 3-7. 30 RMB per child.

After the kid's club we'll show a children's sci-fi animated film Monsters Inc. starting at 12pm.

Monday 27th August Evening regulars

Majiang 7pm - organised by CIWC but open to everyone who's willing to play.
Chinese corner 7.30pm - The theme for this corner is Jiuzhai Valley and stories related to it. Join in for free with chinese teachers' assistance to boost your progress.

For more information on the above events contact Selma at selma.franov@gmail.com

Tuesday 28th August 7.30pm
Quiz night

We're here again with an 8-round quiz with Don in the quizmaster role. New teams and individuals welcome anytime.

Next time join in for the first in the series of our Autumn Quiz Challenge - culminating in a Grand Final with even grander prizes.

Coming Up
Sign up for a Scrabble competition with great prizes by sending an e-mail to selma.franov@gmail.com. We'll keep you posted on the exact starting time of the comp.

September :
The Bookworm's First year Anniversary Party on Friday 7th September!!! A Grand Buffet featuring your favorites of the past year and all you can drink for only 100RMB. A night full of entertainment, live music and performances...until the Rugby World Cup starts at 3am.

Book talks:
Ed Jocelyn on his incredible five-year Long March; Mark Bekoff on the intriguing world of Animal Emotions.

Photoclub gathering and a Scavenger hunt; Art-cinema classics series under the guidance of Steven Nelmes.

There's a lot more on the way, so keep in touch for more info! Questions? If you need any more info from us, on our events, library or our bar and restaurant, please don't hesitate to get in touch. You can drop into the 'worm, mail us at peter@chinabookworm.com or selma.franov@gmail.com, or call us on Chengdu 028 8552 0177.

Community notice

Chengdoo magazine Call for contributions for their fourth issue, on "Changing Chengdu" as well as for their upcoming issues. For more info contact the Chengdoo team at chengdoo@gmail.com or visit their website www.chengdoo.com

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