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The Medusa Frequency cover art by Frances Broomfield

In an exclusive interview for russellhoban.org, Frances Broomfield tells us how the cover art for Russell Hoban's classic 1987 novel came about.

Sir Quentin Blake (photo from BBC News)

Quentin Blake, who illustrated several of Russell Hoban's books including the recent Rosie's Magic Horse, has been recognised with a knighthood in the New Year's Honours list.

Riddley Walker - Gollancz edition (detail)

Gollancz have published Russell Hoban's 1980 classic Riddley Walker as a title in their SF Masterworks series.

The Mouse and His Child RSC artwork

russellhoban.org has three pairs of tickets to give away for the RSC's new production of Russell Hoban's classic The Mouse and His Child.

Trouble Puppet Theatre's production of Riddley Walker took home three awards at the B. Iden Payne ceremony on 29 October.

Russell Hoban's posthumous book for young children, Rosie's Magic Horse, has been published.

Trouble Puppet Theatre Company's production of Riddley Walker has been nominated for eight B. Iden Payne Awards, the most prestigious theatre awards in Austin, Texas, USA.

russellhoban.org logo by Elisa Bowman

russellhoban.org, the new website providing comprehensive information about the late author Russell Hoban, has been launched.

The forthcoming edition of Bartlett's Familiar Quotations is set to quote Russell Hoban for the first time.

James Yarker of Stan's Cafe will be appearing in Bristol on 15 September to reflect on the company's 1999 revival of Russell Hoban's play The Carrier Frequency.

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