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Paul Riddell is donating a terrarium with live carnivorous plants. This terrarium contains examples of the Australian lance-leafed sundew (Drosera adelae) and the delicate triggerplant (Stylidium debile), both of which are carnivorous. This terrarium also includes a resin figure, potting mix, and complete instructions for the care of the plants. Do not store near small pets.

Paul adds: “Anyone with further questions about care or shipping is welcome to forward questions to http://txtriffidranch.livejournal.com for details. I realize that this is a bit odd, but look at it as an early Darwin Day present.”

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Jeffrey K. Richard is donating a leather manuscript case/cover complete with a tooled depiction of the Assyrian god Marduk. Completed on 6-8 oz cowhide (top, bottom, inner flaps) and 12-14 oz cowhide (sides). Hand stitched with waxed thread. Mahogany stain. Clasp enclosure. Safely fits a 500 page manuscript. Will apply sheen sealant if winning bidder requests. Hand crafted by Oklahoma leather artist and SF/F fan J.K.Richard.

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James Beach is donating a lifetime subscription to Dark Discoveries magazine.

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Thomas Monteleone is donating a signed limited-edition hardcover of M.A.F.I.A: the most irreverent, entertaining, and longest-running column in the history of horror and dark fantasy, dealing with all things publishing-Monteleone has written about breaking in, breaking out, being successful, and being a failure. He tells it like it is in the book biz, television, film, and popular culture. If you want the inside scoop on the genres you love, this is the book for you!

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Critique of 1 (one) short story or first chapter of a novel by Delia Sherman. Delia is the author of numerous short works of fantastical/historical/folkloric fiction, including Nebula-nominated “Walpurgis Afternoon” and “The Fiddler of Bayou Teche,” of three fantasy novels for adults and two for children. She has taught writing at the Odyssey and Clarion writing workshops and the Cape Cod Writer’s Center, and has led workshops focusing on novel first chapters for 10 years at Wiscon.

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“The Bird That Comes to Eat My Soul,” 3D Art by Greg Weber

This is a three dimensional piece of art made from feather, forks, a saw blade, a crab claw, and other plastic and metal parts. In wood base and ready for hanging. 9 x 13 inches. Anonymous donor.

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Alan Clark print “Interior for The Dark Country,” 8″x20″. Anonymous donor.

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Ellen Kushner is donating a first U.S. edition hardcover of her first novel, SWORDSPOINT (Arbor House, 1987) with original Tom Canty cover. The author will sign and personalize it for you.

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Mary Robinette Kowal, author and voice artist, will record your short story up to 4000 words.

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Michael Walsh is donating OTHER WORLDS, BETTER LIVES is a retrospective collection of some the
best longer stories by Howard Waldrop. The contents are:

“A Dozen Tough Jobs” (1989)
“Fin de Cycle” (1990)
“You Could Go Home Again” (1993)
“Flatfeet” (1996)
“Major Spacer” (2001)
“The Other Real World” (2001)
“A Better World’s In Birth” (2003)

Along with an introduction to the collection, each story features an afterword by Howard Waldrop.

This collection complements the previously published THINGS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME, a career retrospective of his short fiction.

The galley had a print run of 200 copies, most of went to reviewers.

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