ARTEMIS FOWL: Fairies, Fiends and Flatulence
“Like Dave Allen for juniors” The Times
EOIN COLFER LIVE! TOURING THROUGHOUT THE UK AUGUST 2008
Following a sold out West End run in Autumn 2006 and to mark the publication of the new title in the series: ARTEMIS FOWL AND THE TIME PARADOX; the celebrated author and stand-up performer EOIN COLFER is taking his live show on tour throughout the UK in August 2008.
“A brilliantly surreal family narrative full of farting, gentle mockery and subversiveness.” (The Times)
Recipient of a Herald Angel Award for Performance at the 2004 Edinburgh Fringe (the first author to win such an award) Eoin Colfer gives audiences a hilarious insight into the inspiration for the teenage criminal mastermind ARTEMIS FOWL: “The ex-teacher’s lesson is the frothy tale of his childhood and his mischievous siblings, illustrated by beautifully evocative photographs . . . our amiable, pixie-like host is never dull.” (Evening Standard, Four Stars). The tour will also give Artemis’ legion of fans an opportunity to meet the author and have their newly published copies of ARTEMIS FOWL AND THE TIME PARADOX personally signed.
Acclaim for the Artemis Fowl series: ‘It reads like the fastest, punchiest comic strip you’ve ever come across’ Daily Telegraph
About Eoin Colfer:
EOIN (pronounced ‘Owen’) COLFER was a primary school teacher in Wexford, Ireland up until he secured the largest ever advance for a children’s novel by an unknown author in October 2000. He cast a spell on the publishing and film industries with his fantastically original novel, Artemis Fowl, and hasn’t looked back since. Miramax and Tribeca productions teamed up for a film option before the book had even been auctioned at the Frankfurt Book Fair. in a deal reportedly worth an unspecified six figures with a seven figure purchase price. The film is now slated to go into production next year.
Colfer, who is 43, lives in Wexford, a seaside town in the south-east of Ireland, with his wife Jackie and their sons Finn and Sean. His first novel, Benny and Omar was an instant bestseller in Ireland and even knocked Harry Potter off the number-one slot for bestselling children’s books. Like Artemis Fowl, it was written after a day’s teaching and after his young son’s bedtime.
Total UK sales of Eoin’s Artemis Fowl titles now exceed a staggering 2.8million copies in the UK and Ireland and over 7 million worldwide. His work is published in 41 countries. He has achieved huge international critical acclaim in the media and the book trade.
Artemis Fowl won the WHSmith ‘People’s Choice’ Children’s Book of the Year Award 2002, The Children’s Book of the Year at the British Book Awards and was shortlisted for both the Whitbread Children’s Book of the Year 2001 and The Blue Peter Book Award 2002. Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident was shortlisted for the Red House Children’s Book Award 2002.
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Dear Mr. Colfer,
My daughter and her friend are “severely” addicted to your Artemis Fowl books. They have read the series and discussed them at length. I often find “secret” messages posted on the wall. I have no idea what they say or who they are for. Do I need to worry about unusual visitors? Recently, my daughter read The Supernaturalist – she read it before nightfall on the day of purchase – and has been “slightly raging” ever since. Sir, I don’t mean to be rude – but I am not certain if I should be pleased with this craziness or worried and completely ban your books from our home. (just kidding)
mr.colfer
I have read the Artemis fowl books and I thinke the books are briliant.
Dear Eion,
I would just like to say that your books are the best! I would give them a writing award if I could! Rock on!!That is all.
im essra and i first herd of your books from my cosin i read the supernaturalist it was soooooooooo good i was seriusly addicted then friends and family told me about artemis fowl and im am now glad ot say that im stalking all your websites(just kiddin….or am i) well anyway i was wondering if you ever going to tour in the U.S and if you do VIRGINIA is very nice u should visit(that is if you arnt creeped out by this message)
Mr.colfer
I love to read books and my current lexile is 1180 I love ARTIMIS FOWL so much and I read the WHOLE troligy in almost one week and I realy liked them so if it’s not to much to ask I would love if you made more [about four more atleast] of ARTIMIS FOWL and I am realy realy realy dead serius!!!! So please make more!
Dear Mr. Eoin Colfer,
I really hope you will consider a tour of the United States. I really love your books, especially your ideas about sciene of the future. I love Physics and so I really enjoyed reading about your ideas on the relations between space and time travel combined with the idea of magic as a form of energy. I cannot wait to see what you have written about in the Time Paradox!
(The New England area is pretty nice you know . . . )
Dear Eoin Colfer,
I absoluotly LOVE the Artemis fowl books. I think the whole idea of fairies living underground and a teenage genius is really cool. My favourite one is The Opal Deception and loved it so I’m here to ask if you will write a new Artemis Fowl book? Plllllllllleeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Mr. Colfer
I am a reader of your books, and they are ones of my favorite. Artemis Fowl series, The Wish List, The Supernaturalist, Benny and Omar, Half Moon Investigations, etc. are all of my favorite. I prefer the Artemis Fowl series than the Harry Porter series of Rowling because Artemis Fowl “draw a line of what magic can and can not do”, which make your books being really realistic ^_^ and being realistic doesn’t mean they are not enjoyable. Infact, most of your books are full with creativity, imagination, and comedy (in an acceptable way, I mean ^_^). But for Artemis Fowl series, I’m waiting for some romances (which it barely has in the first four books)in the sixth one.
I am looking forward to July (_ _”)
Dear Mr. Colfer
A friend of mine first got me interested in your books a few years back, and i am pleased to say that i am still enthralled in the cunning tales of Artemis Fowl. Recently i have been acquiring your otehr books, including airman which i finished just this afternoon. I am pleased to report that it is another accomplishment on your part, as the story had me completely wrapped up in it.
I do have one disappointed fact to add though, i just recently found out about your tour, and when i looked at the dates there was nothing, i repeat NOTHING for anything anywhere in Ireland. Needless to say i almost cried when i found out it was all in England. Please, please, please do not forget you have everyone over here loving your books!!! I would hope that the next tour would do will not leave over here out as i’m afraid i would be one of the first purchasing a ticket and willfully sitting in the front row eager to hear more about you and your adventures.
ALSO, Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox isn’t coming out over here until August. I literally fell off my chair when i got the flyer in with Airman!! I have recently been praying that there would be more to come, as i just re-read the series over again for i dont know what time.
Job well done Mr. Colfer (thumbs up) ^^
happy birthday mr Colfer!!!
Dear Mr. Colfer
Happy Birthday! I just wanted to say thanks for writing Artemis Fowl.
I live in Germany (we moved when I was ten) and loads of people here love your books. Me and my friends can’t wait till the next one comes out!
By the way,I have wanted to be a n author since… I can’t remember when and was wondering if you have any tips!?!
Once again thank you!
Bye.
I recently discovered the release of the sixth book. I nearl fell out of my chair when I heard, then immediately hammered on my sister’s door and yelled at her to come and see your website. We both can’t wait! Added to my dates to remember: July- Artemis Fowl, October- Inkdeath. Heard about your tour. You should do one in the US, everone loves your books here. coughCaliforniacough
Dear Mr. Colfer,
I first fell in love with your books when we had to read it as an English text in year 7 (6 years ago now) and now I buy all of your books as they are awesome!!!
I nearly fainted when I read this blog and saw the mention of a 6th Artemis Fowl book. I hoped you wouldn’t end it so soon and I was convinced their wasn’t going to be another since you ended it with The End.
Also I don’t like your newer covers of the books. I like the classic ones with the coded language on the covers.
I have finally worked out the Eternity Code written on the bottom of the pages and I also have deciphered the gnomish and centaurian.
Please come and do a tour of Australia when you have time.
Bye and thank you for the awesome novels and books you write.
Dear Mr. Colfer
I really hope that you consider doing a tour in the USA because i really love your books. I have every single one in hardback. The midwest area is really pretty lots of nice scenery and good architecture. So pretty please come and you’ll have a huge turnout where ever you go.
dear mr. colfer
i just wanted to tell you that your book is by far the best book i have ever read in my life…
just till you know… im my cuntry your book is a big secseas(im from israel)
im 15 and antil now i just hared to read books but antil i read yours i cant stop reading…
so i wanted to say thank you and can you pleas wriet more artemis fowl
yours…
noa
Dear Mr.Colfer your books are simply brriliant! I don’t know what i would do without them, i’ve also deciphered every code, YES EVEN THE ETERNITY CODE. Anyway i cannot wait for number 6, i don’t know what i shall read until then!
—————————Yours sincerelY—————————
George.
Dear Mr. colfer:
I started reading your books not to long ago. When I was watching my niece She is a big fan of your books and she handed me the first Artemis Fowl book. From that day forward i have been a bif fan too. I read(and now own ) all of the Artemis Fowl books to date, Half-Moon investigations (when are we going to see his next case?), The Wish, and I am Reading Airman right now and I have the supernaturalist on order. I look forward to reading all of your work. Is there any news about the movie?
Well I had better get back to work, Have a great one, and keep writing.
Thank
R. Byron
P.S If you are every in the Hollywood area drop me a line. Well Do lunch. ;o)
Dear Mr.Colfer,
I first heard about your books from my brother.The First book that I read by you was The Supernaturalist.It was way totally good.The first book that I owned that you wrote was Artemis Fowl:The Arctic Incident.Um I hope you consider make a U.S tour and come to the south of Texas.Um also I hope you consider writing a sequel to The Supernaturalist,and also making it into a movie.I think that most people would enjoy both.One of your largest fans (thats me),
Robyne
You do know that a tour through the United States is a must right? Perhaps next spring? It would definitely have to be before it gets too hot in Las Vegas, although it’s quite pleasant in Flagstaff that time of year
. As always, looking forward to new works. Thank you!
One of your Rabid Fans
,
-Sam
i love every single one of your books you are the most amazing, talented, and all the in between . You write the most captivating books on earth! You’re as Brilliant as “Artemis” if not more! Thank you for Writing what you do,and Please keep writing Books!!!!!!!
With love and upmost thanks for your books,
Jenn
Dear Mr. colfer, i have read all your artemis fowl books and none have failed to please me. i am eager as ever to read the 6th book.
Sincierly
Vinay.
Hello. I´m writing from Argentina.Wow! You are amazing!!! I simply adore the Artemis Fowl series,I first got my hands on one of your books when I was in fourth grade, that´s de about 4 years ago… I was amazed on the way you travel though the story and manage not to leave any loose ends, which happens many times. I´ve read Artemis Fowl, Artemis Fowl: and the Arctic Incident,The Eternity Code and The Opal Deception. It´s unbeleivable the way the characters travel so smoothly throught the story, you can actually place yourself in their place and feel what they feel, think what they think. It´s something that is really hard to do… and I admire you for that. Thank you for being there and showing me how an excellent author writes.
Hi!I’m Luna.I first started reading youre books when i got the lost colony for birthday present and first i was thinking: Maybe i wait until i have read the other Artemis Fowl books….But i coulden’t wait so i read it out before i had even finished the first ^^.I really really REALLY are crazy aboute them,Can bearly wait until the time paradox!!!!!!And i too LOVED the wish list.I’m planning to read the supernaturalist.When i decided to read the wishlist i thought “It can’t beat Artemis Fowl”.
But i was proved to be wrong, it was one of the best books i ever read in my life!You are the best author ever!!!
Luna
hi im sorry i left this message on another thread
mr colfer i first read your books when i was in my local library i been hooked since
and i would be extremely pleased if youd think of visiting gloucester on your next tour please as we never have world famous authors such as yourself pass through our little city
i know many of your fans here are eagerly anticipating your next book as am i ‘ i almost had an heart attack when an advert fell out of my copy of airman that my girlfriend bought for me.
it would mean a lot to me and the rest of your fans here in gloucester and i know there are lots
from kyle ‘worklines’ workman
Mr. Colfer
After a struggle I decided that you, and not J.R.R. Tolkien, are my favorite author!!!! I have never been so eager to get back to a book then I have with yours, and when I think about my favorite novels, The Supernaturalist, Airman, and the entire Artemis Fowl series are always at the top of my list!!!!
Thank you for contributing to the world some of the most brilliant books ever written! (Now I just have to wait for The Time Paradox to arrive at my library!
i love the artemis fowl books i hope to read them all and i cant wait for “the time paradox” and i’m hoping miderva will be in it (from the lost colony) i would like to know more about the ending from the lost colony about what he told his family…. thank you for these books and by the way you should have an ireland tour for your home country thanks
Dear, Mr. Colfer
I’m so amazed of your amazing presented.
Artemis Fowl is so wonderful.
I’ll always waiting for your books.
Thank you very much, Mr. Colfer.
You’re really a Genius.
-Arra
as they say, both J.R.R and J.K can just go to bed!!! i love the way you show how the characters think based on their mind, and not only blabber away. up in Norway, i have never heard of anyone that has read about you stock you lower than the above mentioned authors.
(might be a bit much, but i hope you could take your time up to Norway [i look forward to the continued legacy)
I am 22 years old this year. Most would not expect me to be interested in the Artemis Fowl books, but most people would be wrong. I do not usually read certain authors, but Eoin Colfer is a favorite of mine and I really look up to him. A good story does not only need a good plot, it needs to be well written and Mr. Colfer has mastered this skill. I only wish I could meet him personally, but sadly his tour will not be coming to my state. Seriously, i know Geirgia sucks, but you have fans here too.
Mr. Eoin Colfer,
I love your Artemis Fowl series. I know the Gnommish alphabet off by heart and write messages in Gnommish all the time. I have read the first book nine times, and now reading it for the tenth. I have read all of the Artemis Fowl series at least fourty times put together.
I loved your Air Man book which I got for my birthday this year and I read that really really quickly. I enjoyed it so much.
I can’t wait for THE TIME PARADOX to come out. I’ve been waiting for it since the Lost Colony for this book.
Keep writing please!
Steph B.
Australia.
Eoin Colfer,
I started reading Artemis Fowl from my school library and thought they were brilliant. The library only had the first two, so I went out and bought the rest. I am seriously obssessed now!! Im from Dublin, and my friends love them too. The books are really well written and everything. I’m going to get the Time Paradox now as I’ve just finished the Lost Colony. I can’t wait! (haha I probably sound like a loser) I also love the Supernaturalist. Its great.
Keep Writing,
Aislinn.
Mr. Eoin Colfer, I am happy to say that i love your artemis fowls sieres. I have read them all and all of you other books to. There is one thing that has been nagging at my brain scince i read the first artemis fowl book though. What happened at the Hamburg incedent?!?You`ve kept it a secret for the whole sieres. Will you tell about it in The Time Paradox? are you going to make a short story about it and post it on one of the artemis fowl sites or on your own site? Please reply because i dont know if i can live with the mystery.
Eoin Colfer,
Hi, I am from the Untied States and my family is visiting Ireland once again in December. We will be in Dublin on New Years Day. I am a big fan of the Artemis Fowl series and so are my follow travelers. I was wondering if there are any cool places you have to see in Dublin, that are located near the Dylan hotel. I adore Artemis Fowl, and it is one of the best series of books I have ever read.
Thank You,
Meg.
Dear Mr. Colfer:
I started reading the Artemis Fowl books back in ’02 when I started third grade, when “The Arctic Incident” came out. I’m going into high school now, and I’m extremely happy that the sixth book is out now, and extremely happy for your success. Please, if you have a choice, plan a U.S. tour(and if you stop by Florida, that would be very cool)!
Huge Arty Fan,
E.M.
I would just like to say, you are my favorite author and your books are phenomenal!! I have The Supernaturalists and all the Artemis Fowl books (except The Time Paradox). At the end of Arctic Incident I was soooooo sad because I thought that was the end, but now I’m psyched there’s a new one! I was going to buy it, but there is a possibility my dad bought it for me. He is going to give a book to me when we go camping but all he will say is that it’s blue and has no pictures. If it’s not The Time Paradox I hope Chapters isn’t sold out (witch is a distinct possibility owing to how good your previous books were) because I will get advances on my allowance if I have to, or get my parents to buy it for me. THANK YOU FOR WRITING ARTEMIS FOWL!!!!!!!
Hi! I just wanted to say that your books are a huge hit here in Canada (in case you didn’t know). Feel free to visit at any time!
-Mel Simon, Toronto
Dear Mr. Colfer,
I am a avid fan and was counting the days until the 6th Artemis Fowl book/audio was released. My four children and I have repeatedly listened to the audio books. Nat Parker made the characters come to life. My disappointment on hearing someone else try (and fail) to narrate Artemis, Holly, Mulch and Butler leaves a bitter note in my ears. Please redo the audio again with Mr. Parker!!Bring back the characters of these excelent books.
Huge disappointed fans
Kristi and family
Hey Eoin,
I am a big fan of yours. I lived in Dundalk, Co.Louth until I was seven, but I have been living on Long Island, New York for the last three years. I love your books. I have read them all. I particularly like how you take fairytales and turn them into Sci-fi fantasies. I enjoy the character; Mulch, I think he brings good comic relief to your books. So please don’t kill him off!!
I also like another Irish author called Derek Landy. You ever read any of his stuff?
Just wondering, your book tour ever stopping in New York?
Let me know.
Good Luck,
Aidan Mohan
Your books are amazing. I am also a Harry Potter freak and I can’t tell
whose books I like better. I just finished reading The Lost Colony and I was in shock. I can’t wait for The Time Paradox and I will be the first one to buy it. Good luck with your tour!
Drake Eshleman
Hi I wanted to say that I LOVE your books. I finished the time paradox yesterday and I think it’s the best artemis book ever!!!By the way the U.S.A.(Seattle, WA in particular) is a VERY scenic place so better schedule a flight prices are rising!:)
Hello,
I am a avid fan of Artemis Fowl. I loved the Time Paradox,but why didn’t Nathaniel Parker narrate??? He’s the best!! The characters come alive when he speaks.PLEASE do the book again with him narrating I’ll buy it again!!
Just want you to be aware of how HIDEOUSLY disappointing it is to have a narrator other than Nathaniel Parker on the audio version. Doesn’t your new reader realize that Artemis is IRISH and therefore needs to speak with an Irish accent?!
What a letdown, after waiting so long for the new installment. I teach 7-8 grade, and am probably one of your most prolific marketers with my students, and it was hard to whip up ANY enthusiasm about this new book.
Why not Nathaniel? He is the epitome of the spoken Artemis Fowl stories.
To Eoin (pronounced Owen) =)
I remember when i first got into your Artemis Fowl Books- I read them a totally different order [3,1,4,5,2]=P
Before “Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox” Book came out I re-read them and they were just as inspirational and mind blowing as the first time.
I was wondering whether the movie will come out in Australia soon. And do you have any other Artemis Fowl Books planned or any other books =D
Always looking out for the LEP while keeping my nose in one of your books =)
Isabelle (pronounced Is-a-bell)
I love your books mostly Artemis Fowl me and my cousin started reading them but he didn’t finish and i went on and bought the rest you are one of my favourite authors
and was wondering is there going to be an Artemis Fowl Movie?? (I’ve heard rumours!!)
!!
Hope you write more brilliant books
Egregio Eoin Colfer,
sono italiano e non parlo molto bene l’inglese… spero che capisca quello che dico. Sono un suo grande ammiratore ed, essendo Alf Moon un libro molto bello, pensavo che sarebbe interessante un seguito… spero che legga questo post..
Con affetto
Laocoonte
Dear mr. Colfer,
I just want to say that your books “Artemis Fowl” are great for all ages. I’m from Russia, Moscow and thnx God your books are translated into my native language or my Dad wouldn’t be able to read them as me.(I enjoy reading in original though my English is not great.) Unfortunately, here in Russia we almost don’t get any news about your further books, interviews and information about the film. Nevertheless, I try not to miss smth interesting on this site.
Thank you very much mr. Colfer for writing such fascinating books.
Dear Mr.Colfer,
You are amazing author,every book I read written by you was a page turner and you showed me to have a great book you need a different story line and great style.
I was wondering Mr.Colfer,would you ever consider touring Ireland?
Or maybe do one show in Dublin(I live in Galway).I know you that all your fans would leap at the chance of meeting Eoin Colfer,world wide, bestselling,award winning,Irish author.
Pretty please with sugar plums on top.
Your forever fan,Ciara
I am a big fan of yours.I love your books. I have read them all. I particularly like how you take fairytales and turn them into Sci-fi fantasies. I enjoy the character;Mulch, I think he brings good comic relief to your books. So please don’t kill him off!!
I also like another Irish author called Derek Landy. You ever read any of his stuff?
Just wondering, your book tour ever stopping in New York?
Let me know.
Good Luck,
w.j.b
Mr. Colfer,
) It seems cool that you have visited the UK. It’s very unfortunte that I live in Dubai. Ever think of venturing here once? Rather exciting, it is. Many fans here in Dubai. Please consider touring Dubai.
Hence my ‘alias’, i like to read a lot of books and your books are on top my list, not including Anthony Horowitz(just kidding
an enormous fan,