OT: Neil Gaiman in the Philippines

*as posted by master meann in the mailing list*


NEIL GAIMAN BOOK SIGNING PASS MECHANICS:

1. From June 15-July 11,2005, for a purchase of ONE Neil Gaiman
graphic novel or TWO Neil Gaiman books in any Fully Booked (The
Powerplant Mall, Gateway Mall and the Promenade Greenhills -soon to
open), Bibliarch (Glorietta, Waltermart (Pasong Tamo)) or
Sketchbooks (Greenbelt) store, you will get a book signing pass.

2. You can use the book signing pass in any of the book signing
venues (July 9 in Fully Booked Rockwell, July 10 FB Greenhills, July
11 FB Gateway).

3. The pass will entitle you to have two items signed by Neil.
Every person in each book signing can have max of 2 passes (equals
to 4 items). Should you have more than 2 passes, you can go to the
end of line after your turn or use the passes in other book signings.

4. Each pass has a one-time validity. (It will be marked and
returned to you so you can keep it as a souvenir)

5. Each pass will have a corresponding raffle ticket too, with a
chance for you to have dinner with Neil Gaiman on July 11, 2005!


NEIL GAIMAN ART COMPETITON RULES AND MECHANICS

Artists, both professional and non-professional, graphic designers,
students, and all fans and enthusiasts are invited to join 'The Neil
Gaiman Art Competition'!

Contest Rules and Mechanics:

? The ARTWORK may be anything inspired by the work of Neil Gaiman.
? The contest is open to anyone regardless of age or citizenship so
long as they are currently based in the Philippines and will be in
Manila during the announcement of winners.
? Each contestant may submit only one (1) entry.
? Each entry must be done in:
Size: Minimum AE size (double bond paper) on paper or canvas
Medium: Any art form ? pencil, ink, oil, charcoal, crayon,
photography,
graphic design, or any other art material
? Deadline for submission of entries: July 6, 2005 at 10:00pm.
? Entries must be submitted to any Fully Booked branch, packaged
appropriately and addressed to the Marketing Manager, Fully Booked.
? Together with the entry, the contestant must submit his/her name,
address, telephone number (BOTH landline & cellphone), email address
and a brief bio-data (school, profession, achievements, etc)in an
envelope.
? Announcement and awarding of top 3 winners will be held in "The
Gathering" event at the Rockwell Tent on July 9, 2005.

**NEIL GAIMAN himself will judge and choose the 3 winning entries!

Judging Criteria and Prizes:

? Criteria for Judging: Creativity (25%), Originality (25%), Skill
(25%), and Impact (25%).
? First Prize ? Original Artwork from "Last Temptation" signed by
Neil Gaiman AND Dinner with Neil Gaiman on July 11, 2005 (together
with the winner of the Neil Gaiman raffle)
? Second Prize ? "Mirrormask" signed by Neil Gaiman
? Third Prize ? "Murder Mysteries" signed by Neil Gaiman

Submit Your Entries to:
FULLY BOOKED
Level R1, Powerplant Mall, Rockwell, Makati City
(632) 756-5001
OR
FULLY BOOKED
Level 2, Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City
(632) 913-4543



NEIL GAIMAN RAFFLE:

1. From June 15-July 8,2005, for a purchase of ONE Neil Gaiman
graphic novel OR TWO Neil Gaiman books in any Fully Booked (The
Powerplant Mall, Gateway Mall and the Promenade Greenhills - soon to
open), Bibliarch (Glorietta, Waltermart (Pasong Tamo)) or
Sketchbooks (Greenbelt) store, you will get a raffle coupon attached
to a book signing pass.

2. Simply cut out the coupon, fill in the information and drop in
the designated drop boxes. Deadline for submission of raffle stubs
is on July 8, 2005 at 10:00pm.

3. Three (3) winners will be picked by Neil Gaiman at "The
Gathering" event in the Rockwell Tent on July 9, 2005 at 6pm.

4. PRIZES AT STAKE:
3rd Prize - "Creatures of the Night" signed by Neil Gaiman
2nd Prize - "Marvel 1602" signed by Neil Gaiman
1st Prize - Complete "Sandman" series, signed by Neil Gaiman AND
dinner with Neil Gaiman on July 11,2005 (together with winner of the
Art
Competition).

PER DTI-N