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November 28, 2012
October 6, 2012
Oblivion: Interview with Anthony at Bookzone 4 Boys Blog
I read somewhere that you feel Oblivion to be the best book you have written. What is it about Oblivion that makes it so special for you?
Partly, it’s the characters. I think Pedro, the Peruvian street urchin, and Scott, the American twin who sells out and goes bad are two of the most interesting and well-drawn characters I’ve ever created. Partly it’s the amount of action I’ve managed to pack into the book which takes place all over the world with volcano eruptions, drug lords, slave markets, battles on the ice etc, etc. But above all, I think the book is my most personal. It has something – vaguely – to say. That may not matter to you but it matters to me.
There’s also a full spoiler-free review of Oblivion here:
Read the full Oblivion review on Bookzone 4 Boys
Order Oblivion now from:
Amazon
Waterstones
WHSmith
October 5, 2012
Anthony Horowitz’s top 10 Apocalypse Books – The Guardian
Tieing in with yesterday’s launch of Oblivion, the final book in the Power of Five series, Anthony lists his top ten apocalyptic books.
Dystopia. Apocalypse. Death and destruction. There are two problems when you set out to write a book in this vein. The first is that you find yourself very limited as to what you can actually describe. After all, there are so many ways that the world can end – war, disease, alien invasion, zombification etc. And whatever the cause, the end result is going to be pretty much the same: mass starvation, anarchy, long-term suffering and slow death. Unless you’re writing a screwball comedy (and there have been attempts), there’s hardly going to be much variation in the mood of the book either.
Read the full list on The Guardian
Order Oblivion now from:
Amazon
Waterstones
WHSmith
October 4, 2012
Oblivion: OUT NOW!
Oblivion: out now!
Oblivion, the final book in Anthony Horowitz’s The Power of Five series, is out today.
Anthony kicked off the book tour last night with a launch party at The Ivy in London, where a copy of the book was frozen solid inside this ice sculpture.
Oblivion Ice Sculpture
Oblivion Ice Sculpture 2
Anthony is now on tour, with visits to:
The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival
The Telegraph Bath Festival of Children’s Literature
Waterstones Birmingham
Waterstones Milton Keynes
Eason Dublin
Find out how you can meet Anthony at these events here.
What to expect in Oblivion…
The earth has almost been destroyed by the forces of darkness. Those who have survived are barely human, drifting in a world ruled by famine, terrorism and war. Any last hope now rests with five extraordinary teenagers: the Gatekeepers.
The Five must find each other and make a final stand against Chaos, King of the Old Ones … but Chaos is everywhere. He calls to them from Antarctica, where he is gathering his forces, preparing for a last battle in the frozen wasteland of Oblivion. And one of the Five has turned traitor. The others know that without him they cannot win.
Chaos Beckons
Oblivion Awaits
Read a sample chapter below
Order Oblivion now from:
Amazon
Waterstones
WHSmith
Or, find your local bookseller
http://www.booksellers.org.uk/bookshopsearch
Bring the cover to life…
We’ve also launched an augmented reality app that allows you to bring the cover of Oblivion to life. All you have to do is download “The Power of Five” app from the App Store or Google Play, then hold your phone in front of the book, or an image of the cover, and watch as it comes to life…
Download now from:
The App Store
Google Play
September 27, 2012
Anthony Horowitz Oblivion Launch in Chorley on 04/10/12
Please note that the venue for this event has now changed. The previous venue, Preston has now been changed to Parklands High School in Chorley. All tickets previously purchased are still valid for the new venue.
THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR OBLIVION…
Anthony Horowitz is without question one of the world’s most celebrated writers for young people as well as adults. Hear Anthony talk about the inspirations, passions and experiences behind writing some of his most loved children’s books, including Alex Rider and find out about Oblivion, the epic and final instalment in the bestselling fantasy series, The Power of Five.
Join bestselling novelist and scriptwriter Anthony Horowitz on the launch night of ‘Oblivion’ and be amongst the first to read the very last instalment in his ‘The Power of Five’ series. The first novel, ‘Ravensgate’ won the prestigious Lancashire Book of the Year award, judged entirely by young people across Lancashire. It is fitting that Anthony joins us as the final novel in the series is published.
Entry is £3 which includes £2 off the price of the book on the night. Anthony will sign and personalise books.
THURSDAY 4th OCTOBER
Parklands High School
Southport Road
CHORLEY
PR 7 1LL
7.30pm
Tickets cost £3 (of which £2 is redeemable against Oblivion at the event)
To book tickets please call SilverDell of Kirkham on 01772 683444 or book online
http://anthonyhorowitz1-es2.eventbrit...
Tickets cost £3 (of which £2 is redeemable against Oblivion at the event)
and are available through Eventbrite
http://anthonyhorowitz1-es2.eventbrit...
Alternatively call SilverDell of Kirkham on 01772 683444
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Artist:
Anthony Horowitz
Date:
Thursday, October 4th 2012
Time:
7:30pm
City:
Anthony Horowitz in
CHORLEY
Venue:
Parklands High School
Address:
Southport Road, CHORLEY, PR 7 1LL
Venue phone:
01772 683444
Country:
UK
Admission:
£3
Age restrictions:
All Ages
Box office:
01772 683444
Notes:
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR THIS EVENT
THURSDAY 4th OCTOBER
Parklands High School
Southport Road
CHORLEY
PR 7 1LL
7.30pm
Tickets cost £3 (of which £2 is redeemable against Oblivion at the event)
To book tickets please call SilverDell of Kirkham on 01772 683444 or book online
http://anthonyhorowitz1-es2.eventbrit...
Tickets cost £3 (of which £2 is redeemable against Oblivion at the event)
and are available through Eventbrite
http://anthonyhorowitz1-es2.eventbrit...
Alternatively call SilverDell of Kirkham on 01772 683444
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September 25, 2012
The House of Silk – Chosen by The Richard and Judy Book Club
Anthony’s Sherlock Holmes book The House of Silk has been featured on the Richard and Judy Book Club.
From the Review:
“As to the story… well, if Conan Doyle could come back from the grave (something that as a firm believer in spiritualism and the power of mediums, he often threatened to do) he would certainly give Horowitz a warm, if spectral, handshake.”
“Horowitz spins an ever-more dramatic and dangerous story. What begins as a puzzle swiftly becomes a mystery with deeply sinister overtones. As Holmes and Watson become immersed in their investigations, they begin to hear the whispered words ‘the House of Silk’… what does the phrase mean? What links London’s foggy streets with the violent underworld that seethes in the American city of Boston?
This is quite simply one of the best detective mysteries I have read for a long time. Congratulations, Mr Horowitz. Can we have another one please?”
http://www.richardandjudy.co.uk/books/The-House-of-Silk/208
Hear Anthony talk about the book and his love of Conan Doyle’s originals in the Bookclub podcast:
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/id436366121
House of Silk
September 18, 2012
Anthony Horowitz at Waterstones (Milton Keynes) on 07/10/12
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Artist:
Anthony Horowitz
Date:
Sunday, October 7th 2012
Time:
3:30pm
City:
Anthony Horowitz in
Milton Keynes
Venue:
Waterstones (Milton Keynes)
Address:
Unit 72, Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes MK9 3GA
Venue phone:
0843 290 8495
Country:
UK
Age restrictions:
All Ages
Box office:
0843 290 8495
Buy tickets
Notes:
Meet Anthony Horowitz
Anthony Horowitz
Oblivion – Power of Five
WATERSTONE’S MILTON KEYNES 72
Sunday, 7 October 2012, 3:30PM
The internationally bestselling author of the Alex Rider series will be signing copies of Oblivion, the eagerly anticipated final instalment in The Power of Five series. Free limited edition t-shirt with every copy of Oblivion purchased from Waterstones on the day of the event. Please arrive early to avoid dissapointment.
Further details: 0843 290 8495
Unit 72, Midsummer Place
GB – Milton Keynes MK9 3GA
Tel: 0843 290 8495 / Fax: 01908 397847
E-mail: manager@miltonkeynes-midsummerplace.waterstones.com
Site: http://www.waterstones.com
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Anthony Horowitz at Waterstones (Birmingham) on 07/10/12
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Artist:
Anthony Horowitz
Date:
Sunday, October 7th 2012
Time:
11:00am
City:
Anthony Horowitz in
Birmingham
Venue:
Waterstones (Birmingham)
Address:
128 New Street – Birmingham B2 4DB
Venue phone:
0843 290 8151
Country:
UK
Age restrictions:
All Ages
Box office:
0843 290 8151
Buy tickets
Notes:
Meet Anthony Horowitz
Anthony Horowitz
Oblivion – Power of Five
WATERSTONE’S B’HAM NEW ST
Sunday, 7 October 2012, 11:00AM
The internationally bestselling author of the Alex Rider series will be signing copies of Oblivion, the eagerly anticipated final instalment in The Power of Five series. Free limited edition t-shirt with every copy of Oblivion purchased from Waterstones on the day of the event. Please arrive early to avoid dissapointment.
Further details: 0843 290 8151
128 New Street
GB – Birmingham B2 4DB
Tel: 0843 290 8151
E-mail: manager@birmingham-newstreet.waterstones.com
Site: http://www.waterstones.com
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September 11, 2012
Anthony Horowitz Oblivion Launch in Preston on 04/10/12
THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR OBLIVION…
Anthony Horowitz is without question one of the world’s most celebrated writers for young people as well as adults. Hear Anthony talk about the inspirations, passions and experiences behind writing some of his most loved children’s books, including Alex Rider and find out about Oblivion, the epic and final instalment in the bestselling fantasy series, The Power of Five.
Join bestselling novelist and scriptwriter Anthony Horowitz on the launch night of ‘Oblivion’ and be amongst the first to read the very last instalment in his ‘The Power of Five’ series. The first novel, ‘Ravensgate’ won the prestigious Lancashire Book of the Year award, judged entirely by young people across Lancashire. It is fitting that Anthony joins us as the final novel in the series is published.
Entry is £3 which includes £2 off the price of the book on the night. Anthony will sign and personalise books.
THURSDAY 4 OCTOBER
7.30pm
Harrington Lecture Theatre
Greenbank Building
University of Central Lancashire
PRESTON, PR1 2HE
Tickets cost £3 (of which £2 is redeemable against Oblivion at the event)
and are available through Eventbrite
http://anthonyhorowitz1-es2.eventbrit...
Alternatively call SilverDell of Kirkham on 01772 683444
Related Event
Artist:
Anthony Horowitz
Date:
Thursday, October 4th 2012
Time:
7:30pm
City:
Anthony Horowitz in
PRESTON, PR1 2HE
Venue:
Harrington Lecture Theatre
Address:
Greenbank Building, University of Central Lancashire, PRESTON, PR1 2HE
Venue phone:
01772 683444
Country:
UK
Admission:
£3
Age restrictions:
All Ages
Box office:
01772 683444
Buy tickets
Notes:
THURSDAY 4 OCTOBER
7.30pm
Harrington Lecture Theatre
Greenbank Building
University of Central Lancashire
PRESTON, PR1 2HE
Tickets cost £3 (of which £2 is redeemable against Oblivion at the event)
and are available through Eventbrite
http://anthonyhorowitz1-es2.eventbrit...
Alternatively call SilverDell of Kirkham on 01772 683444
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Anthony Horowitz at Harrington Lecture Theatre on 04/10/12
THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR OBLIVION…
Anthony Horowitz is without question one of the world’s most celebrated writers for young people as well as adults. Hear Anthony talk about the inspirations, passions and experiences behind writing some of his most loved children’s books, including Alex Rider and find out about Oblivion, the epic and final instalment in the bestselling fantasy series, The Power of Five.
Join bestselling novelist and scriptwriter Anthony Horowitz on the launch night of ‘Oblivion’ and be amongst the first to read the very last instalment in his ‘The Power of Five’ series. The first novel, ‘Ravensgate’ won the prestigious Lancashire Book of the Year award, judged entirely by young people across Lancashire. It is fitting that Anthony joins us as the final novel in the series is published.
Entry is £3 which includes £2 off the price of the book on the night. Anthony will sign and personalise books.
THURSDAY 4 OCTOBER
7.30pm
Harrington Lecture Theatre
Greenbank Building
University of Central Lancashire
PRESTON, PR1 2HE
Tickets cost £3 (of which £2 is redeemable against Oblivion at the event)
and are available through Eventbrite
http://anthonyhorowitz1-es2.eventbrit...
Alternatively call SilverDell of Kirkham on 01772 683444
Related Event
Artist:
Anthony Horowitz
Date:
Thursday, October 4th 2012
Time:
7:30pm
City:
Anthony Horowitz in
PRESTON, PR1 2HE
Venue:
Harrington Lecture Theatre
Address:
Greenbank Building, University of Central Lancashire, PRESTON, PR1 2HE
Venue phone:
01772 683444
Country:
UK
Admission:
£3
Age restrictions:
All Ages
Box office:
01772 683444
Buy tickets
Notes:
THURSDAY 4 OCTOBER
7.30pm
Harrington Lecture Theatre
Greenbank Building
University of Central Lancashire
PRESTON, PR1 2HE
Tickets cost £3 (of which £2 is redeemable against Oblivion at the event)
and are available through Eventbrite
http://anthonyhorowitz1-es2.eventbrit...
Alternatively call SilverDell of Kirkham on 01772 683444
| Download iCal
