Dark Societies Returns….

Posted on April 14, 2013 by | 1 Comment

billboard_london_being_watchedIn association with  Waterstones Piccadilly and the Post-Apocalyptic Book Club, Dark Societies returns, on Thursday 2nd May,once again to delve into the murky depths of our imaginations with a fantastic, in depth panel discussion and interactive Q&A. Continue reading →

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Post-Apocalyptic Review – Robopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson

Posted on April 8, 2013 by | Leave a comment

RobopocalypseRobopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson is one of those books where the clue is very much in the title. Set in the not too distant future, the novel depicts a world where the machines we rely on in our everyday lives turn against us. Continue reading →

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After Apocalypse Now… Or Never? NHM Lates

Posted on March 31, 2013 by | 3 Comments

lates-apocalypse-now-or-neverWhat a fantastic evening! About 200 people attended the Natural History Museum After Hours special event, Apocalypse Now… Or Never?  Will Self, author of the post-apocalyptic novel The Book Of Dave, was also in the audience! Continue reading →

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Apocalypse Now… Or Never? at the Natural History Musuem

Posted on March 24, 2013 by | Leave a comment

lates-apocalypse-now-or-neverThe Natural History Museum in London has scheduled a series of special events along side their excellent extinction exhibition.

This month’s event on Friday 29th March is an informal panel discussion all about the fascination with apocalyptic fact and fiction.

The panel of speakers include:

Leila Abu el Hawa – Founder and Organiser of the Post-Apocalyptic Book Club

Dr Lewis Dartnell – Researcher, Astrobiology, University College London

Dr Robbie Sutton - Reader of Psychology, University of Kent

The event takes place on Friday 29th March, doors 6.30pm and starts at 7pm.  Tickets for this event are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.  They cost £12/£10 Members and can be booked online through the following link:

http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats-on/events/programs/nhm/apocalypse_now…_or_never%3F_-_after_hours_event.html

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Post-Apocalyptic Review – The Sleeper Awakes by H.G. Wells

Posted on March 12, 2013 by | Leave a comment

SleeperThere was a certain amount of excitement around February’s book. A lot of people in the group are big fans of Wells’ work and whilst most people have read The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds, The Sleeper Awakes was a bit of an unknown. Sadly, it seems that there’s a pretty good reason for that as it’s definitely not one of his better efforts! Continue reading →

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The PABC’s Favourite book of 2012

Posted on January 7, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Milk_glass-300Well, 2012 is behind us and the world did not end.  So to celebrate, I asked the Post-Apocalyptic Book Club what their favourite book from the 2012 reading list is.  They voted and the winning title is…. Continue reading →

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The Return Man – A little Q&A with V.M Zito

Posted on November 14, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Fast paced and action packed, The Return Man by V.M Zito was released in paperback last week and I was lucky enough to be able to interrogate the author.  Here is what he had to say about his debut novel: Continue reading →

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The PABC & SCI-FI LONDON:EAST The Post Apocolympic Event

Posted on November 5, 2012 by | Leave a comment

We have a super exciting treat for you all this weekend at the SCI-FI LONDON EAST mini film festival.  The Post-Apocolympic event brings you a whole host of sci-fi films all about the end of the world.

The Post-Apocalyptic Book Club has teamed up with SCI-FI LONDON for 3 fantastic very special events to take place as part of the festival at the Stratford Picture House Cinema. Continue reading →

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Can Zombies Read?

Posted on November 5, 2012 by | Leave a comment

And the answer is yes!  Or at least this lot can and it looks like they are trying to get the upper hand by reading The Return Man by V.M Zito.

To celebrate the release of book in paperback, editor Francine Toon and I made out way across London  on Saturday 27th October to check out a Zombie Walk organised by Viking Hats.

Here’s what we found: Continue reading →

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My Attempt at Zombie Origami

Posted on October 15, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Monday night = a little bit bored.

Zombie Origami = Awesome

Origami = very FRUSTRATING! Continue reading →

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