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Multi-award winning author China Miéville kicked off the promotional activity for his latest novel Railsea in London on May 23rd, and Sci-Fi Bulletin’s Alice Wybrew was there:

Appearing at Forbidden Planet’s flagship store on Shaftesbury Avenue, China gave a short reading from his new book followed by a Q&A and signing. As expected, the event saw an impressive turnout, with China’s most dedicated fans queuing to take home their signed copy of Railsea.

We’re looking forward to seeing what weird and wonderful new offerings China has in store for us in Railsea and you can check it out now by picking up your own copy from Amazon by clicking here

This was just the first of many upcoming events featuring China this week; check out the list below for more event information and keep up to date with his latest activity and more from the Tor team on Twitter by following @UKTor.

China Miéville events

Thursday 24 May, 7pm
China will be in discussion with Karen Mirza and Brad Butler about their collaborative new film project, Deep State, China’s first film script
LRB Bookshop, 14-16 Bury Place, London, WC1A 2JL. £7
See the LRB Bookshop website for further details

Sunday 27 May, 12pm – 1.30pm
China will be signing copies of Railsea at the Newham Bookshop stall at Goldsmiths Row market, near Columbia Road in London
See the Goldsmith Row Market facebook page for more details

Wednesday 30 May, 6pm
China will be reading from and discussing Railsea at Waterstones Liverpool One
Tickets are free but must be reserved in store or by calling 0843 290 8457

Saturday 2 June, 2pm
The Olympic Legacy with China Miéville, Iain Sinclair, Laura Oldfield Ford and Ken Worpole
As part of the Stoke Newington Literary Festival
Abney Public Hall, 73A Stoke Newington Church Street, London, N16 0AS
Tickets £6
See the Stoke Newington Literary Festival website for further details

Saturday 2 June, 5pm
RIP The Book? Discussion about the future of publishing with Mark Billingham and publishing industry insiders
As part of the Stoke Newington Literary Festival
St Mary’s Old Church, Stoke Newington Church Street, London, N16 9ES
Free!
See the Stoke Newington Literary Festival website for further details

Wednesday 6 June, 7.30pm
China will be talking and signing at The Olive Tree in Ely, in association with Topping Books
Tickets £6/5 with £6/5 off the book
See the Topping Books website for further details

Thursday 7 June, 7pm
China will be reading from and discussing Railsea at Waterstones New Street, Birmingham
Tickets £3, redeemable against a copy of the book. Reserve by calling 0843 290 8151