Russell Hoban's new novel My Tango with Barbara Strozzi is now available in shops and online. London's famous Foyles bookshop deserves a special mention as their web page for the book features this note: "Promotional: GUARANTEED HOBAN FAN MARKET: There has been an international 'Russell Hoban Some-Poasyum', and dedicated fans celebrate his birthday by leaving their favourite quotes from his books in public places [yes, that's SA4QE, folks! - Ed]. For fans of films with a twist of the fantastical such as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Science of Sleep and Amelie. LONDON ANGLE: A perfect book to carry on the tube, with its many references to the hidden corners of the capital."
On 4 February 2012 the Slickman A4 Quotation Event celebrated 
In 2005 the first international convention for Russell Hoban fans took place in London, and was marked by the publication of a fantastic 48-page booklet featuring exclusive contributions from innumerable fans and associates including novelist David Mitchell and actress Glenda Jackson. A wonderful memento of the event, it's also a beautiful collector's item and must-have for any Hoban fan. Although in limited supply, copies of the booklet are still available at £6.00 each plus p&p. Order direct from 
Russell Hoban turned 86 on 4 February 2011 and fans celebrated in traditional style by leaving quotes from his books in public places. Browse their quotes 
To celebrate 30 years in print of Russell Hoban's most famous novel 
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