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Music
Tom Smith, Luke Ski
Movies
Star Wars, Star Trek, The Mummy, Frankenstein, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Fullmetal Alchemist, Akira, The Invisible Man, The Matrix, Howl's Moving Castle, Ghost in the Shell, Spirited Away, Harry Potter, Blade Runner, Alien, Close Encounters, Men In Black, Galaxy Quest, Aliens, The Devil's Backbone, Hellboy, Pan's Labyrinth, Lord of the Rings, Serenity, Sneakers, X-Men, Steamboy, The Exorcist, Dark City, The Crow, eXistenZ, Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, The Princess Bride, The Fifth Element, Shaun of the Dead
Television
Farscape, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, Johnny Quest, The Avengers, The Wild Wild West, Doctor Who, Torchwood, Firefly, Angel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Lost, Heroes, The X-Files, The Dresden Files, The Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, Andromeda, Babylon 5, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Highlander, Blake's 7, The Prisoner, Smallville, Tales From The Crypt, Stargate, Quantum Leap, Red Dwarf, The Muppet Show, Danger Mouse, The Venture Brothers
Books
Last Call, The Anubis Gates, On Stranger Tides, Declare, Dinner At Deviant's Palace, The Stress of Her Regard, In Silent Graves, Earthquake Weather, Expiration Date, Keepers, Destinations Unknown, Prodigal Blues, In The Midnight Museum, 100 Jolts, Sparks and Shadows, Snow Crash, Dune, Dragonriders of Pern, Harry Potter, The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, Crystal Rain, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Context is a friendly convention focused on speculative fiction literature and related movies. If you enjoy manga, anime, science fiction, fantasy, or horror, you'll find plenty to entertain you at this convention. It features an engaging mix of programming for fans and pros alike, including:
anime and videos
a dealer's room of books, comics, artwork, and collectibles
science presentations
filking
poetry
author readings and autograph sessions
book and movie panels
an expanded set of writing workshops
an author roast
gourmet goodies and lively conversation in our con suite
room parties
card games, board games, and ad hoc handheld challenges (so bring your Magic™ deck, PSP or DS if you have one!)
SHROUD PUBLISHING PARTY SATURDAY NIGHT AT CONTEXT 21 (time TBD, but the suite will be open all day) 1ST FLOOR SUITE (LOOK FOR SIGNS) FREE FOOD, FREE DRINKS, MUSIC, BOOK SIGNINGS
Now drum roll please...
Our confirmed Special Guest List
BRIAN KEENE!!!! GARY A. BRAUNBECK MICHAEL LAIMO TIM WAGGONER D. HARLAN WILSON R. SCOTT MCCOY SHELDON S. HIGDON THOMAS STRAUB (artist)
...and more. Come hang around and meet the people behind the pens in a casual and fun environment. Books will be available for signing, or bring your own!
I just registered for my first Context and I am really psyched!!! I am looking forward to the whole experience. It's a long drive but I am sure it will be worth it! See you in September! -Thomas A. Erb
SHROUD PUBLISHING is honored to be throwing a MASSIVE suite PARTY at Context 21 this year. Music, libations, fishnets, snackies, prizes, author signings, artist signings, and so much more. Thank you Context!
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