#ArtOfTheDay: 'Kaguya' by Shinya Takanezawa

'Kaguya' by Shinya Takanezawa.

Currently on view at Shinya's 'Journey To The West' solo art exhibition at Haven Gallery.

#CoolArt: 'Isolated Kingdom III' print by Kilian Eng through Black Dragon Press

'Isolated Kingdom III' by Kilian Eng, the next print in Kilian's 'Palace Life' series.

24" x 36" fine art giclée print on 310gsm Hahnemühle German Etching paper, in a numbered limited edition of 180 for £160.

On sale Thursday September 10 at 5pm UK through Black Dragon Press.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Imbuing Of Intention' by Stephanie Law

'Imbuing Of Intention' by Stephanie Law.

Currently on display at the 'New Beginning' group art exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery.

#CoolArt: 'Lores' print by Amandalynn through Pangeaseed

'Lores' by Amandalynn.

Part of PangeaSeed's educational print program, 'Printed Oceans', raising awareness and education of pressing marine environmental issues through the lens of some of today's most respected creative minds.

13" x 26" fine art giclee print, full bleed with hand-deckled edges, in a signed and numbered limited edition of 15 for $100.

On sale now through PangeaSeed.

Proceeds from this print will go to help power PangeaSeed Foundation's global ARTivism efforts and the artists who dedicate their time and talent to their cause.

For more information on how you can help save our seas, please visit https://www.pangeaseed.foundation.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Bloody Rose' by Daniel Kamarudin

'Bloody Rose' by Daniel Kamarudin.

Art from the endpapers of The Broken Binding special edition of 'Bloody Rose', book 2 in 'The Band' series, written by Nicholas Eames, published in 2025.

Winners of the 2026 Hugo Awards Announced

The winners of the 2026 Hugo Awards, presented annually since 1953 by the World Science Fiction Society, to recognize the best in science fiction and fantasy, have been announced.

 

The 2026 Hugo Awards were presented at a ceremony during LACon V, the 84th World Science Fiction Convention, on August 30 2025 in Anaheim, USA.

Best Novel

• The Everlasting by Alix E Harrow (Tor US; Tor UK)

Best Novella

• The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar (Tordotcom; Arcadia UK)

Best Novelette

• “Never Eaten Vegetables” by HH Pak (Clarkesworld, Issue 220)

Best Short Story

• “In My Country” by Thomas Ha (Clarkesworld, Issue 223)

Best Series

• Old Man’s War by John Scalzi (Tor US; Tor UK)

Best Graphic Story or Comic

• A Wizard of Earthsea: A Graphic Novel, written by Ursula K Le Guin, adapted and illustrated by Fred Fordham (Clarion Books; Walker UK)

Best Related Work

• Inventing the Renaissance by Ada Palmer (University of Chicago Press US, Head of Zeus UK)

Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form

• Sinners, screenplay by Ryan Coogler, directed by Ryan Coogler (Proximity Media, Warner Bros. Pictures)

Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form

• Murderbot: “All Systems Red,” written by Paul Weitz & Chris Weitz, directed by Roseanne Liang, based on the book All Systems Red by Martha Wells (Apple TV)

Best Game or Interactive Work

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by Sandfall Interactive, published by Kepler Interactive

Best Editor, Short Form

• Neil Clarke

Best Editor, Long Form

• Diana M Pho

Best Professional Artist

• John Picacio

Best Semiprozine

• Uncanny Magazine, publisher and editor-in-chief: Michael Damian Thomas; managing editor Monte Lin; poetry editor Betsy Aoki, podcast producers Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

Best Fanzine

• nerds of a feather, flock together, editors Roseanna Pendlebury, Arturo Serrano, Paul Weimer; senior editors Joe Sherry, G Brown, Vance Kotrla

Best Fancast

• Hugo, Girl!, presented by Haley Zapal, Amy Salley, Lori Anderson, and Kevin Anderson

Best Fan Writer

• Jason Sanford

Best Fan Artist

• Yuumei

Best Poem

• “Hex Supply Customer Support Log” by Elis Montgomery (Strange Horizons, Issue 25 August 2025)

Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book

• Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe by CB Lee (Feiwel & Friends)

Astounding Award for Best New Writer (sponsored by Dell Magazines)

• Antonia Hodgson (1st year of eligibility)

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Eyes Of The Cat' by Jean Giraud (Moebius)

Art by Jean Giraud (Moebius).

Cover art for 'The Eyes Of The Cat' graphic novel, published in 1978.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Tom Fleming

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Tom Fleming.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Medb: Queen, Warrior, Sovereign' by Justine G Cappelli

'Medb: Queen, Warrior, Sovereign' by Justine G Cappelli.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Tom Chantrell

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Tom Chantrell.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Virgo' by Kai Carpenter

'Virgo' by Kai Carpenter.

Art from the '2020 Llewellyn Astrology Calendar'.

#CoolArt: 'Disney Villains' prints by Andrew Rowland through Bottleneck Gallery

'Ursula' & 'Jafar' by Andrew Rowland.

Officially licensed 12" x 36" giclee print;

• in numbered Regular editions of 100 for $60 each.
• archival pigment prints on 4mm thick acrylic panel, in limited editions of 35 for $115 each, with a numbered digital COA issued by Verisart.

On sale Friday September 4 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

'Ursula'

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Chained' by Frank Frazetta

'Chained' by Frank Frazetta.

Cover art for 'Conan The Usurper', written by Robert E Howard & L Sprague de Camp, published in 1967.

#CoolArt: 'Godzilla' print collection Wave 2 by Noriyoshi Ohrai through Bottleneck Gallery

'Godzilla' print collection Wave 2 by Noriyoshi Ohrai.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print;

• in numbered Regular editions of 175 for $60 each.
• numbered Holo Foil Editions of 125 for $70 each..
• numbered Art Variant editions of  50 for $60 each.
• numbered Holo Foil Art Variant editions of 50 for $70 each.

On sale Thursday September 3 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

'Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla II' by Noriyoshi Ohrai (Regular & Foil Edition)

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Astarion' by Eleonor Piteira

'Astarion' by Eleonor Piteira.

Cover art for the novel, 'Baldur's Gate III: Astarion', written by T Kingfisher, published September 2026.

Available as a giclee print through Eleonor's Inprnt store.

#CoolArt: 'Dial M For Murder' prints by Paul Blow through Bottleneck Gallery

'Dial M For Murder' by Paul Blow.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" print;

• in a numbered Regular screen print edition of 100 for $60.
• and an archival pigment print on 4mm thick acrylic panel, in a Variant edition of 35 for $125, with a numbered digital COA, issued by Verisart.

On sale Wednesday September 2 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Fortunes Told' by Paige Carpenter

'Fortunes Told' by Paige Carpenter.

#CoolArt: 'The Amazing Spider-Man #1000' Comic Art prints by Patrick Gleason through Bottleneck Gallery

'The Amazing Spider-Man #1000' by Patrick Gleason.

Officially licensed print;

• in a 24" x 26" numbered Regular screen print edition of 100 for $60.
• a 24" x 36" numbered Art Variant screen print edition of 50 for $60.
• a 24" x 36" numbered Holo Foil Variant screen print edition of 75 for $70.
• a 16" x 24" 3D lenticular print on 1mm PET, in a limited edition of 50 for $85, with a numbered digital COA, issued by Verisart.
• a 16" x 24" archival pigment print on multi-layer acrylic panel, in a limited edition of 35 for $125, with a numbered digital COA, issued by Verisart.
• a 7" x 10.5" archival pigment print on multi-layer acrylic panel, in a limited edition of 75 for $50, with a numbered digital COA, issued by Verisart.

On sale Tuesday September 1 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular & Acrylic Panel Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Autumn Spirit' by Nozomi Matsuoka

'Autumn Spirit' by Nozomi Matsuoka.

#ArtOfTheDay: Art by Jean Giraud (Moebius)

Art by Jean Giraud (Moebius).

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Tom Beauvais

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Tom Beauvais.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Gaia' by Francesca Resta

'Gaia' by Francesca Resta.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Tom Bagshaw

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Tom Bagshaw.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Lady Alchemy' by Federica Costantini

'Lady Alchemy' by Federica Costantini.

Artwork from the 'Athanor' project.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Mothman' by Frank Frazetta

'Mothman' by Frank Frazetta.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Papillon' by Rebecca Léveillé Guay

'Papillon' by Rebecca Léveillé Guay

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Forbidden Kingdom' by Patrick Jones

'The Forbidden Kingdom' by Patrick Jones.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Cordelia Carstairs & Cortana' by Qistina Khalidah

'Cordelia Carstairs & Cortana' by Qistina Khalidah.

Character art from 'The Last Hours' trilogy, written by Cassandra Clare.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Incal' by Jean Giraud (Moebius).

'The Incal' by Jean Giraud (Moebius).

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Todd Slater

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Todd Slater.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Daughter Of Doctor Moreau' by Marcela Bolivar

'The Daughter Of Doctor Moreau' by Marcela Bolivar.

Interior art from the Subterranean Press edition of the novel, 'The Daughter Of Doctor Moreau', written by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Todd Lockwood

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Todd Lockwood.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger - On The Beach' by Michael Whelan

'On The Beach' by Michael Whelan.

Back cover art for 'The Gunslinger', book 1 in 'The Dark Tower' series, written by Stephen King, published in 1982.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Huntress' by Frank Frazetta

'The Huntress' by Frank Frazetta.

Cover art for the 1964 edition of 'Savage Pellucidar', book 7 in the 'Pellucidar' series, written by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Summer' by Maria Abagnale

'Summer' by Maria Abagnale.

#CoolArt: 'Teenage Muntant Ninja Turtles' print by Hernán Carracedo through Bottleneck Gallery

'Cowabunga!' by Hernán Carracedo.

Officially licensed 18" x 36" giclee prints;

• in a numbered Regular edition of 50 for $50.
• a numbered Rainbow Foil Variant edition of 50 for $60.
• a numbered Red Foil Variant edition of 50 for $60.

On sale Wednesday August 19 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition

#CoolArt: 'The Fox And The Hound' prints by Ben Harman through Bottleneck Gallery

'The Fox And The Hound' by Ben Harman.

Officially licensed 12" x 36" giclee print;

• in a numbered 'Day' edition of 100 for $60.
• and a 'Dusk' edition of 50 for $60.

On sale Wednesday August 19 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

'Day' Edition

#CoolArt: 'Pinocchio' print by Ben Harman through Bottleneck Gallery

'Pinocchio' by Ben Harman.

Officially licensed 12" x 36" giclee print, in a numbered limited edition of 100 for $60.

On sale Wednesday August 19 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Sun' by Julia Metzger

'The Sun' by Julia Metzger.

#CoolArt: 'Star Trek: Starfleet Vessels & Locations' prints by Florey through Vice Press

'Star Trek: Starfleet Vessels & Locations' by Florey.

Officially licensed archival pigment prints;

• in a numbered 24" x 18" edition of 200 for £29.99 each.
• Set of 4 24" x 18" edition prints for £109.99.
• a numbered A3 edition of 2000 for £14.99 each.
• Set of 4 A3 edition prints for £49.99.

On sale Tuesday August 18 at 6pm UK through Vice Press.

'Enterprise'

#CoolArt: 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' prints by Martin Ansin through Bottleneck Gallery

'Spider-Man: Far From Home' by Martin Ansin.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print;

• in a numbered Regular Glow-In-The-Dark edition of 325 for $75.
• a numbered Holo Foil Variant edition of 200 for $85.
• and a numbered Spectral Variant Glow-In-The-Dark edition of 125 for $85.

On sale Tuesday August 18 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Glow-In-The-Dark Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Strength' by Timothy Von Rueden (Vonnart)

'Strength' by Timothy Von Rueden (Vonnart).

From the Vonnart Tarot Deck, launching on Kickstarter in 2027.

#ArtOfTheDay: Art by Jean Giraud (Moebius)

Art by Jean Giraud (Moebius).

#CoolArt: 'The Crow' 4K Bluray Steelbook with cover art by Matt Ferguson

'The Crow' 4K bluray steelbook, with box art by Matt Ferguson, 

Steelbook design and layout design by Matt Ferguson and Florey, in a Region A, B, C edition for £29.99. Vice Press will also have a limited number of exclusively Matt Ferguson signed editions.

• Also available in a Steelbook & Vice Press exclusive VHS bundle edition, with white VHS cassette tape and black on cassette printing, for £59.99.
• a Steelbook & standard VHS bundle edition, with black VHS cassette tape and red on cassette printing, for £59.99.
• and a Steelbook & both VHS bundle editions for £89.99.

Each edition includes the full film in widescreen UK PAL format only (will only play on European VHS players).

On sale to pre-order Monday August 17 at 12am (midnight) UK through Vice Press, and other stores.

Steelbook Front

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Timothy Von Rueden (Vonnart)

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Timothy Von Rueden (Vonnart).

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Thalia, Heretic Cathar' by Magali Villeneuve

'Thalia, Heretic Cathar' by Magali Villeneuve.

Card art from the 'Eldritch Moon' Magic: The Gathering expansion set, published July 2016.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Timothy Pittides

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Timothy Pittides.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Ignis Purgator Terrae' by Tom Bagshaw

'Ignis Purgator Terrae' by Tom Bagshaw.

Available as a 1/1 hand embellished edition through Tom's website.

#CoolArt: 'Paw Patrol' print by Dave Perillo through Bottleneck Gallery

'Paw Patrol' by Dave Perillo.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" giclee print;

• in a numbered Regular edition of 100 for $40.
• a numbered Silver Foil Variant edition of 35 for $50.

On sale Friday August 14 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition

#CoolArt: 'Paw Patrol' print by Tom Whalen through Bottleneck Gallery

'Paw Patrol' by Tom Whalen.

Officially licensed 36" x 24" giclee print;

• in a numbered Regular edition of 100 for $50.
• a numbered Rainbow Foil Variant edition of 35 for $60.

On sale Friday August 14 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition