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<em>Welcome to Mars</em> is now with us and we are taking advanced orders via the <a href="http://www.strangeattractor.co.uk/shoppe/shop_WTM.html" target="_blank">Strange Attractor Shoppe</a>. Order now to get a free copy of the accompanying 70-minute audio CD from <a href="http://www.simonsound.co.uk/sound" target="_blank">Simon James</a>. Copies will start being dispatched from 14 November.

We're also thrilled to announce a launch party for the book, on Tuesday 18 November at the <a href="http://www.thehorsehospital.com">Horse Hospital</a>. Simon will be playing live analogue electronics and Ken will do a short reading. Entry is free. Bring robot friends.

And don't forget that on 20 November, Ken Hollings, Bruce Woolley, Simon James and Mark Pilkington will be performing a live audio-visual spectacular based on WTM at the <a href="http://www.shunt.co.uk/" target="_blank">Shunt Vaults,</a> as part of Graham Massey's Mondo Mancunia festival.

Phew!