Samuel L. Jackson and M. Night Shyamalan at Forbidden Planet 11 January 2019

On the evening of 10th January, we were thrilled to welcome Samuel L. Jackson and M. Night Shyamalan into our London store. There are some events that just make starry-eyed fans out of all of us, and this was no exception - and we’d like to say a huge thank …

Greg Rucka Signing 18 March 2006

Forbidden Planet Bristol was host for a signing with comics writer Greg Rucka. The author of numerous superhero stories, Greg was autographing copies of his latest graphic novel featuring Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman entitled The OMAC Project. (Below) Gr…

Alan Lee signing The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook 9 December 2005

The Lord of the Rings movie phenomenon continues with another Tolkien-related signing at Forbidden Planet. Artist Alan Lee returned to sign copies of The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook. (Below) Promotional poster for the Alan Lee event.  If you have any pictur…

Brian Froud signing Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Letters 3 December 2005

Forbidden Planet hosted a signing with artist Brian Froud, illustrator of the book Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Letters. (Below) Promotional poster for the Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Letters event.  For more from Brian Froud, click here. If you have …

Terry Pratchett signing Thud! & Where's my Cow? 26 November 2005

Forbidden Planet hosted cult author Terry Pratchett's 23rd signing at an FP store with autographed copies of Thud! and Where's my Cow? (Below) Promotional poster for the Terry Pratchett event at Forbidden Planet London. For more from Terry Pratchett, click h…

Ray Harryhausen signing The Art of Ray Harryhausen 19 November 2005

Forbidden Planet hosted a signing with Ray Harryhausen co-writer (with Tony Dalton) of a new book about his work called The Art of Ray Harryhausen. (Below) Promotional poster for the Ray Harryhausen event at Forbiddene Planet London.  If you have any picture…

David Bircham and Daley Osiyemi signing Brodie's Law 28 October 2005

Forbidden Planet hosted a signing with David Bircham and Daley Osiyemi for their new graphic novel Brodie's Law. (Below) Promotional poster for the Brodie's Law event.  If you have any pictures of this event, please share them with us by clicking the button …

George R. R. Martin signing A Feast for Crows 20 October 2005

Legendary author George R. R. Martin, was signing copies of his then new book A Feast for Crows at both Forbidden Planet in London and Birmingham. (Below) Promotional poster for the George R. R. Martin event at Forbidden Planet Birmingham.  For more from Geo…

FP Newcastle Chris Jericho and Fozzy signing All That Remains 18 October 2005

Following on from their signing at Forbidden Planet London in May 2005, WWE star Chris Jericho and members of his rock band Fozzy were in Newcastle to sign copies of the All That Remains CD. (Below) Promotional poster for this event hosted at Forbidden Planet…

Lance Henriksen signing AVP: Aliens Vs Predator - The Creature Effects of ADI 15 October 2005

Forbidden Planet hosted a signing with actor Lance Henriksen. Lance, who played Bishop in the movie Aliens was on hand to sign copies of AVP: Aliens Vs Predator - The Creature Effects of ADI. (Below) Promotional poster for the Lance Henriksen event.  If you …

David Gemmell signing Troy 10 September 2005

Forbidden Planet hosted another signing with British fantasy author David Gemmell to promote his new book Troy, Lord of the Silver Bow. (Below) Promotional poster for the David Gemmell event at Forbidden Planet London.  For more from David Gemmell, click her…

Gerry Anderson signing the new range of Bandai Captain Scarlet toys 10 September 2005

Gerry Anderson returned to Forbidden Planet to sign the new range of Bandai Captain Scarlet toys based on the television series. (Below) Promotional poster for the Gerry Anderson event at Forbidden Planet London.  If you have any pictures of this event, plea…

Justin Richards, Gareth Roberts and Steve Lyon signing new Doctor Who books 5 September 2005

Forbidden Planet's second signing session promoting the novels based on the new Doctor Who series. The authors present included Justin Richards (The Deviant Strain), Gareth Roberts (Only Human) and Steve Lyons (The Stealer of Dreams). (Below) Promotional post…

Robin Hobb signing Shaman's Crossing 3 August 2005

In 2005 Forbidden Planet London hosted another signing with Robin Hobb, author of Shaman's Crossing, the first instalment in her eagerly anticipated Soldier Son trilogy. For more from Robin Hobb, click here. If you have any pictures of this event, please sha…

Jim Burns signing Imago 30 July 2005

Described as 'a showcase of sensual exploration', artist Jim Burns new book Imago was the subject of another highly successful signing at Forbidden Planet. (Below) Promotional poster for this event.  For more from Jim Burns, click here. If you have any pictu…

Robert Rankin signing The Brightonomicon 19 July 2005

In 2005 British author Robert Rankin returned to Forbidden Planet London to sign copies of The Brightonomicon. (Below) Promotional poster for the Robert Rankin event at Forbidden Planet London.  For more from Robert Rankin, click here. If you have any pictur…

Iain M Banks signing The Algebraist 12 July 2005

Science fiction author Iain M. Banks returned to Forbidden Planet to sign the paperback edition of his new book The Algebraist. (Below) Promotional poster for the Iain M. Banks signing at Forbidden Planet London.  For more from Iain M Banks, click here. If y…

Tricia Sullivan signing Double Vision 11 July 2005

Forbidden Planet hosted a signing with science fiction writer Tricia Sullivan, author of Double Vision. (Below) Promotional poster for the Tricia Sullivan event at Forbidden Planet London.  For more from Tricia Sullivan, click here. If you have any pictures …

Justin Richards, Stephen Cole and Jacqueline Rayner signing the new Doctor Who books 19 May 2005

Forbidden Planet hosted an event with authors Justin Richards, Stephen Cole and Jacqueline Rayner who were signing copies of the new Doctor Who books (Monsters and Villains, Clockwise Man, Winner Takes All, and The Monsters Inside). (Below) Promotional poster…

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Signing 30 April 2005

The star of the eagerly awaited feature film version of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, actor Martin Freeman, director Garth Jennings, and producer Nick Goldsmith were joined at a Forbidden Planet signing by Robbie Stamp, the editor of a new book on the…