CopperCon 31 Announces a Charity Auction for Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County
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CopperCon 31 Announces Charity Auction for Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County
Phoenix's premiere Science Fiction convention, CopperCon, is excited to announce that this year’s Charity Auction will benefit Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County.
Phoenix, Arizona April 18, 2011 - The Central Arizona Speculative Fiction Society (CASFS), sponsor of CopperCon 31 is excited to announce that this year’s Charity Auction will benefit Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County.
The Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County (LVMC) is a non-profit organization in Phoenix, Arizona dedicated to teaching adults 16-years and older how to read, write, speak English and prepare for the GED. They depend on grants, corporate donations and individual gifts. They also need volunteers. See their website at http://www.literacyvolunteers-maricopa.org/ for more information.
All books that are presented as a First Edition are done so at the best judgment of our Charity Auction Director. No guarantee is made by Catherine Book, CASFS, Inc. or CopperCon31 for any item. If you have any questions, please ask via e-mail or inspect the item prior to auction.
Here are a few items already available, check the web site for updates
Books
“Dune Messiah” by Frank Herbert. Book club edition, copyright 1969.
“I am Spock” by Leonard Nimoy. Hardcover, first edition, copyright 1995.
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” by J. K. Rowling. Hardcover, first edition, copyright 2003.
“The Sheep Look Up” by John Brunner. Trade paperback, new reprint, copyright 1972, reprint by BenBella with coverart by Bob Eggleton, 2003.
“Worldbinder, book 6 of The Runelords” by David Farland. Hardcover, first edition, copyright 2007.
“The Man with the Golden Torc” by Simon R. Green. Hardcover, first edition, copyright 2007. Publisher review letter is laid-in.
“Regeneration” by Julie Czerneda. Hardcover, first edition, copyright 2006. Publisher review letter is laid-in.
“War of Honor” by David Weber. Hardcover, first edition, copyright 2002. Autographed.
"Star Trek, The Collectibles" by Steve Kelly. A large softcover book that depicts and prices ST collectibles items. Copyright 2008, signed by the author.
Tidbits:
Gold-colored unicorn pendant on approx. 24” chain. Pendant measures approx. 1.5x1.75”.
Pewter-look seahorse pendant on approx. 18” chain. Seahorse measures approx. 1.5”x.75”.
DareDevil comic character lunchbox, new with thermos. Autographed by Brian Bendis, writer on the series.
"The New Teen Titans” comicbook, No. 9, copyright 1981. Autographed by Marv Wolfman.
Soft brown leather drawstring pouch, measures approx. 9”x5”
Harry Potter collectible figure by Enesco. Measures approx. 4.5” x 2.75” x 2”. It is a ‘storyteller’ figure, no. rr5/358, with a viewmaster-type disk inside.
Bead bracelet with the word "Write", expands from 6" to 7".
Vintage African Trade Beads necklace on twine, circa 18th century. Measures approx. 26”.
Specimen A-4372 from the Miskatonic University lab. We think it's the funeral box from the Tomb of Uman-Ra.
Axis & Allies boardgame Booster Pack with 9 miniatures.
“Darkness” a playstation game print, copyright 2006. It measures approx. 8-1/2” x 11” and is suitable for framing.
Robotech model. Unknown origin, probably a giveaway from a fast-food restaurant.
Bag of18 movie buttons including Starship Troopers, Deep Impact and The Shadow.
Extra special stuff:
Framed picture of three voice artists from Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs, signed by all three: Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille and Rob Paulsen. Picture measures approx. 8”x10”.
CopperCon 31 is a science fiction convention, scheduled for September 2-5, 2011, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 11460 West Hilton Way, Avondale, Arizona. Membership is $35 thru April 30, 2011. Youths 7-12 are half price and children 6 and under are free. Author Guest of Honor: Carrie Vaughn. Local Author: Janni Lee Simner. For fans of science fiction, fantasy and horror media, as well as hard and speculative science, CopperCon 31 is the premiere meeting place.
For more information about CopperCon 31, please contact:
Nyki Robertson
Chair CopperCon 31
Email: info@coppercon.org
Or visit: www.coppercon.org
Facebook: CopperCon Science Fiction
Twitter: CopperCon
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CopperCon 31 Announces Charity Auction for Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County
Phoenix's premiere Science Fiction convention, CopperCon, is excited to announce that this year’s Charity Auction will benefit Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County.
Phoenix, Arizona April 18, 2011 - The Central Arizona Speculative Fiction Society (CASFS), sponsor of CopperCon 31 is excited to announce that this year’s Charity Auction will benefit Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County.
The Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County (LVMC) is a non-profit organization in Phoenix, Arizona dedicated to teaching adults 16-years and older how to read, write, speak English and prepare for the GED. They depend on grants, corporate donations and individual gifts. They also need volunteers. See their website at http://www.literacyvolunteers-maricopa.org/ for more information.
All books that are presented as a First Edition are done so at the best judgment of our Charity Auction Director. No guarantee is made by Catherine Book, CASFS, Inc. or CopperCon31 for any item. If you have any questions, please ask via e-mail or inspect the item prior to auction.
Here are a few items already available, check the web site for updates
Books
“Dune Messiah” by Frank Herbert. Book club edition, copyright 1969.
“I am Spock” by Leonard Nimoy. Hardcover, first edition, copyright 1995.
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” by J. K. Rowling. Hardcover, first edition, copyright 2003.
“The Sheep Look Up” by John Brunner. Trade paperback, new reprint, copyright 1972, reprint by BenBella with coverart by Bob Eggleton, 2003.
“Worldbinder, book 6 of The Runelords” by David Farland. Hardcover, first edition, copyright 2007.
“The Man with the Golden Torc” by Simon R. Green. Hardcover, first edition, copyright 2007. Publisher review letter is laid-in.
“Regeneration” by Julie Czerneda. Hardcover, first edition, copyright 2006. Publisher review letter is laid-in.
“War of Honor” by David Weber. Hardcover, first edition, copyright 2002. Autographed.
"Star Trek, The Collectibles" by Steve Kelly. A large softcover book that depicts and prices ST collectibles items. Copyright 2008, signed by the author.
Tidbits:
Gold-colored unicorn pendant on approx. 24” chain. Pendant measures approx. 1.5x1.75”.
Pewter-look seahorse pendant on approx. 18” chain. Seahorse measures approx. 1.5”x.75”.
DareDevil comic character lunchbox, new with thermos. Autographed by Brian Bendis, writer on the series.
"The New Teen Titans” comicbook, No. 9, copyright 1981. Autographed by Marv Wolfman.
Soft brown leather drawstring pouch, measures approx. 9”x5”
Harry Potter collectible figure by Enesco. Measures approx. 4.5” x 2.75” x 2”. It is a ‘storyteller’ figure, no. rr5/358, with a viewmaster-type disk inside.
Bead bracelet with the word "Write", expands from 6" to 7".
Vintage African Trade Beads necklace on twine, circa 18th century. Measures approx. 26”.
Specimen A-4372 from the Miskatonic University lab. We think it's the funeral box from the Tomb of Uman-Ra.
Axis & Allies boardgame Booster Pack with 9 miniatures.
“Darkness” a playstation game print, copyright 2006. It measures approx. 8-1/2” x 11” and is suitable for framing.
Robotech model. Unknown origin, probably a giveaway from a fast-food restaurant.
Bag of18 movie buttons including Starship Troopers, Deep Impact and The Shadow.
Extra special stuff:
Framed picture of three voice artists from Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs, signed by all three: Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille and Rob Paulsen. Picture measures approx. 8”x10”.
CopperCon 31 is a science fiction convention, scheduled for September 2-5, 2011, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 11460 West Hilton Way, Avondale, Arizona. Membership is $35 thru April 30, 2011. Youths 7-12 are half price and children 6 and under are free. Author Guest of Honor: Carrie Vaughn. Local Author: Janni Lee Simner. For fans of science fiction, fantasy and horror media, as well as hard and speculative science, CopperCon 31 is the premiere meeting place.
For more information about CopperCon 31, please contact:
Nyki Robertson
Chair CopperCon 31
Email: info@coppercon.org
Or visit: www.coppercon.org
Facebook: CopperCon Science Fiction
Twitter: CopperCon
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