Novacon News
Robert Holdstock [1948-2009]It is sincere regret we announce the death of science fiction and fantasy author Robert Holdstock, guest of honour at Novacon 14 in 1984. He was 61 and had been undergoing treatment for a serious e.coli infection. Novacon 14 chair Steve Green said "I could not have wished for a better guest of honour than Rob. His energy and enthusiasm invigorated both the committee and our convention. We send our heartfelt condolences to his partner Sarah and his family." 29 November 2009 Past Novacon websites archived Following our acquision of the internet domain novacon.org.uk, this website is now incorporating archive copies of the sites for Novacons 37, 38 and 39. Our thanks to Kevin Clarke for his technical assistance on this project.
Check out the new archive 28 November 2009 Novacon 40 open for registrations Membership is now £40, payable to "Novacon 40" at 379 Myrtle Road, Sheffield, S2 3HQ (please note this is likely to increase after Easter 2010). 19 November 2009 Nova Awards get 'new' administrator Following Steve Green's decision to step down as administrator of the Nova Awards, Martin Tudor has agreed to return to the post he held in the mid-1990s. 28 October 2009
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