Farmercon IV
The Philip José Farmer Memorial Gathering

WHEN: June 6th, 2009 from 11:00am to 3:30pm.

WHERE:The Lakeview Branch of the Peoria Public Library.

WHERE TO STAY: The Ramada Inn Peoria.

Call 309-686-8000 to book your room. Tell them you are coming to Farmercon and you will get a $10 discount off your room, bringing the price down to $84 + tax.

Those of you who came to "The Lovers" 50th Anniversary Celebration in August 2002 will remember this very nice hotel with the large atrium which holds a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, hot tub and lots of room to hang out.

PROGRAMMING: Subject to changes and additions:

Panel on Philip José Farmer's legacy: Speakers to be announced.

"What Philip José Farmer taught me": All guests are invited to partipate.

Opening Lines: Can you identify these opening lines to Phil's novels and stories? Bring some of your own and try to stump the audience.

Looking Forward: Reprints, new books, TV shows and...come learn what the future holds for Farmer fandom.

SILENT AUCTION: The surprise hit of last year's Farmercon. Signed books and other rare items up for sale, remember to bring cash!

Here are just a few of the items that will be available to bid on at Farmercon IV. Send an email to mike @ pjfarmer.com to place a bid on any of these. Online bidding will close on May 25th, but the final bidding will happen at Farmercon IV on June 6th, so bid well.

THE EVIL IN PEMBERLEY HOUSE, Advanced Uncorrected Proof, will be signed by co-author Win Scott Eckert in Peoria.
Mitch W $80

VENUS ON THE HALF-SHELL AND OTHERS, Hardcover Trade Edition (brand new $38), will be signed by editor Christopher Paul Carey in Peoria.
Mitch W $35

VENUS ON THE HALF-SHELL AND OTHERS, Hardcover Trade Edition (brand new $38), will be signed by editor Christopher Paul Carey in Peoria.
Opening bid $25

VENUS ON THE HALF-SHELL AND OTHERS, Hardcover Trade Edition (brand new $38), will be signed by editor Christopher Paul Carey in Peoria.
Opening bid $25

FARMERPHILE #11, one of a limited edition of twenty-five signed copies.
Opening bid $40

FARMERPHILE #12, one of a limited edition of twenty-five signed copies.
Opening bid $40

FARMERPHILE #13, one of a limited edition of twenty-five signed copies.
Opening bid $40

FARMERPHILE #14, one of a limited edition of twenty-five signed copies.
Opening bid $40

FARMERPHILE #15, one of a limited edition of twenty-five signed copies.
Opening bid $40

At least another fifteen items will be available at the silent auction at Farmercon IV, including paperbacks and pulps signed by Philip José Farmer!

A special thank you to Bill Schafer at Subterranean Press for donating some of the above items.



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