Announcing Aetherica: a new UK fantasy convention

[elanor_isolda]

We are proud to announce Aetherica, a new fantasy convention to take
place in Chester, England on the weekend of June 19th – 21st, 2009.

Organised by some of the same people who brought you Sectus 2007, with
additional talent from Accio 2005, the Tolkien Society and the British
SF community, Aetherica will cover Harry Potter, Tolkien and
everything from traditional fairy tales to modern fantasy epics.

The Crowne Plaza Hotel in the medieval city of Chester will play host
to a weekend of diverse fantasy-themed programming, ranging from
presentations and panels to craft workshops and team building
activities. Just as fantasy ranges from fairy tales to complex epics,
So Aetherica will offer everything from in-depth literary analysis to
whimsical games.

Guests of honour include Peter Beagle, a superb author best known for
his novel, The Last Unicorn who has been described as "America's
greatest living fantasist," and Joe Abercrombie, a critically
acclaimed new talent whose books have been labelled as "edgy",
"humorous" and "compelling, with a gritty, real-life feel."

Join us at midsummer 2009, and spend a weekend celebrating all that is
magical.

Current membership rates are:
Adults: £35 (until November 16th 2008)
Juniors (5-18): £25 
Infants (under 5): £5
Please see our website (www.aetherica.org/faq) for more details on the
rates and price rises.

For more information about the convention, to join or to book a hotel
room, see www.aetherica.org or drop us a line.

Elanor