Archive for March, 2009

Fowl Play at Twycross Zoo – Press Release

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on March 31, 2009
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PRESS RELEASE . . . PRESS RELEASE. . . PRESS RELEASE . . .

Twycross, Tuesday 31st March 2009

Fowl Play at Twycross Zoo

A llama has disappeared from Twycross Zoo. The seventy-year-old llama called Beckett was last seen in its enclosure on the morning of Tuesday 31st March and was discovered to have gone missing by zookeeper Liz Cubberley. At the scene of the disappearance a photo of a short, round and hairy, bearded dwarf leprechaun riding Beckett was found and is being used as evidence in the case to discover Beckett’s whereabouts.

Zookeeper Liz Cubberely says, ‘I went to feed him as normal and discovered his enclosure had been completely dug over like a giant mole had been at work in the night, leaving a huge 30 foot mound of earth and a half a mile tunnel leading to the car park. I am very concerned for Beckett’s welfare and would like to appeal to the general public to help find and return him to his home.’

Staff at Twycross Zoo can confirm that CCTV footage has been carefully analyzed and has revealed that a man in his forties with grey hair carrying a notebook and pen was seen at the zoo on the morning of Wed 31st March, shortly before Beckett was discovered missing, acting suspiciously. The man has been unofficially identified as internationally bestselling children’s author of the Artemis Fowl series, Eoin Colfer. Mr Colfer’s latest book, Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox, deals with the theme of extinct species particularly focusing on one of the world’s most endangered primates, the silky sifaka lemur of Madagascar, which is needed to provide the antidote to a fatal disease contracted by Artemis Fowl’s mother.

Mr Colfer is being questioned in connection with the disappearance and gave the following statement, ‘I am an animal lover and an environmentalist. My latest book, Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox, bemoans the loss of thousands of endangered species across the globe, hopefully encouraging the legions of children who read my books to take a greater interest in the protection of animals and our natural world. I was at Twycross Zoo to study their collection of primate species, particularly the lemurs, who play an important role in my book.’

Authorities and zoo staff are trying to discover if there is a link between Mr Colfer’s research into lemurs and the disappearance of Beckett, the llama.

Security at the zoo have informed us that there should be some news by 12 noon on Wednesday 1st April.

Ends

Llama Incident – Update

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Penguin
on March 30, 2009
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Following the further questions we’ve received following the Nickelodeon broadcasts, once again we feel we need to disassociate this site and Mr Colfer from anything to do with this zoo escape/llama kidnapping/theft nonsense. Matt over at AFC seems to have thrown a little more light on the subject but as of this time we have no statements to make on this matter.

Llama incident reported at AFC

In other news Eoin has created a Twitter account so you can check that for the latest updates. Daily Twitter digests will also be published via this blog.

Eoin’s Twitter Account

Thank you,

Foaly

PS: Please, no more llama emails!!!

Twitter Updates for 2009-03-28

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foaly
on March 28, 2009
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  • What is a good rhyme for Quasimodo? Anyone? #

“LlamaGate” Controversy

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on March 28, 2009
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In light of the recent deluge of emails and messages from llama fans we feel the need to deny any involvement in the incident at Twycross Zoo. It’s quite ridiculous to think that an author of Mr. Colfer’s standing would have anything to do with such a bizarre event. We are unable to confirm whether Mr Colfer was anywhere near Twycross at the time.

If you have questions about this matter please direct them towards this site:
Lost Llama

Thank you.
Foaly

Twitter Updates for 2009-03-27

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foaly
on March 27, 2009
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  • apparently there are some lemurs missing in some zoo- nothing to do with my little people, honestly. #
  • @frequencydesign I think I was there on holidays- is it just beside Flatulon 4? #
  • @sharkmoss I am finishing off the Hitchhiker’s sequel- lots of planets needed. #
  • @gulfvet91 I am okay now- momentary lapse of inspiration- back on track now. #
  • vote for Eoin at http://www.whsmith.co.uk/voting/RichardandJudyChildrensBookOfTheYear.aspx only if you really mean it. #
  • @mistern213 It’s okay- I am undead already- I can only be killed by stakes, carved from rolled up copies of Darren Shan books. #
  • @sharkmoss thanks Sharkmoss- we are all kids at heart. I think it’s kind of academic, but you never know. #
  • @marysxejane thanks marysxejane- ‘preciate it. #
  • @MamaDawg nice cake picture- I feel compelled to have dessert. #

Eoin Colfer über Artemis Fowl (Especially for German speaking fans!)

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on March 16, 2009
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Eoin Colfer über Artemis Fowl

Eoin Colfer und Peter Lohmeyer nehmen alle Artemis-Fowl-Leser mit auf eine turbulente und spannende Reise durch einen Zeittunnel. Eine Veranstaltung im Theater für Kinder in Hamburg-Altona.

Photos and Vote-os! Sorry!

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on March 12, 2009
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The Penguin Blog now has some great photos of the “And Another Thing” launch event. Click below to see the silver, ladies, Mr Colfer, the very cool cover for the book and some scruffy bloke called Matt hanging around!

And Another Thing Launch Event

Speaking of Matt, the man behind the number one Artemis Fowl fan site, artemis-fowl.com, he has his own selection of photos from the event.

AFC Photos of the ‘And Another Thing” launch event

And finally the Richard and Judy Book Awards for which Eoin has been nominated for Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox is now entering it’s final phase of voting. So if you haven’t voted yet get on over to the site and get clicking

Vote for the Time Paradox

The competition is strong with books from JK Rowling and Stephanie Meyer also in the shortlist but we have faith in the legions of Fowl Fans to get the result!!! : )

Cover Art for Hitchhikers 6 “And Another Thing” Revealed

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on March 10, 2009
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PENGUIN REVEAL JACKET FOR AND ANOTHER THING … AND ANNOUNCE PLANS TO JOIN FORCES WITH PAN MACMILLAN FOR HITCHHIKER BONANZA THIS AUTUMN

London, 9 March 2009 In what promises to be one of the biggest events in the publishing calendar this year, Penguin is publishing Eoin Colfer’s specially commissioned sequel to Douglas Adams’s remarkable Hitchhiker series,
And Another Thing…

"And Another Thing" Cover Artwork

Publication is timed for 12 October, which marks the 30th Anniversary of the first publication of Douglas Adams’s The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Douglas Adams’s so-called trilogy, which in fact ran to five volumes, became one of the biggest cult literary successes of the 20th century. Over the last thirty years, 16 million readers around the world have enjoyed the adventures of Arthur Dent, Trillian, Zaphod Beeblebox and Ford Prefect.

This autumn, Penguin is joining forces with Douglas Adams’s paperback publisher, Pan Macmillan to create huge combined Hitchhiker excitement; bringing together the two vast armies of fans: those of the original Hitchhiker books and the many millions of Eoin Colfer fans. (Colfer’s Artemis Fowl titles have sold more than 18 million copies globally.)

Pan Macmillan and Penguin will be working closely to create a joined-up campaign that leads readers from the original titles – which are all being beautifully repackaged by Pan with new introductions – and then onto the new book. Starting in early September, the campaign will then run in store, online and in the media through the autumn and right up until Christmas.

Penguin is also working with BBC Audiobooks to ensure that the original audio recordings have a place in the anniversary celebrations. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: Primary Phase was voted as the public’s number one audio title in a Guardian poll last year, thirty years after the first BBC radio broadcast in 1978.

At an event held at Penguin’s London offices last night the jacket for And Another Thing… was revealed.

Publication details:

And Another Thing… by Eoin Colfer is published in hardback from Michael Joseph on 12th October 2009 ISBN 9780718155148, £20

New anniversary editions of Douglas Adams’ original titles will be available in paperback at £7.99 from Pan with new introductions from notable people in the Hitchhiker world, including Russell T Davies, Dirk Maggs and Terry Jones and with an afterword from Simon Brett, the original commissioner of the radio series on 4th September 2009:
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
Life, The Universe and Everything
So Long and Thanks for All the Fish
Mostly Harmless

Already available from BBC Audiobooks:
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: The Primary Phase Special Edition, £17.61
9781408409763
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: The Secondary Phase Special Edition, £17.61, 9781408409770
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy : Tertiary Phase, £15.65 9780563510437
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: The Quandary Phase, £12.72 9780563504962
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy : The Quintessential Phase, £12.72, 9780563504078
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy : The Complete Radio Series, £17.01
9780563504191