Day 5 is Latvian-American artist Philippe Halsman, responsible for that photo of Einstein and producing work for Vogue and Life magazines. Dabbling in photography from the age of fifteen, Halsman went on to become one of the world’s most recognised photographers, working with subjects such as Marilyn Monroe and Richard Nixon. Continue reading 5 Days of Photography. 5: Philippe Halsman (1906-1979)
Here are five fantastic female weird fiction authors for you! Margaret St. Clair – Certainly few writers in speculative fiction are more deserving of a revival—or more undeservedly neglected. I know I am not alone in thinking this way, as the … Continue reading 5 Female Weird Fiction Authors
His work was featured in Pick-Me-Up, The Idler and the Pall Mall Gazette, in fact he owned The Idler for two years. Many artists have said they were influenced by Sime’s work, including fantasy illustrator Roger Dean. H.P. Lovecraft also claimed to be a fan too, but it was Sime’s work for Lord Dunsany that secured his place in fantasy history. Read the whole of Dunsany’s The Book Of Wonder, A Chronicle Of Little Adventures At The Edge Of The World (1912) and The Sword Of Welleran, And Other Stories (1908), including Sime’s illustrations for free. Continue reading Illustrator: Sidney H. Sime (1867-1941)
With tens of millions of hits on his YouTube videos and exhibitions and clients all over the world, it’s pretty safe to say that Erik is a successful artist. He’s a great example of someone who has turned a hobby into a flourishing career. Continue reading 5 Days of Photography. 4: Erik Johansson (1985-current)
I love Indie books, but there are so many out there that it can be hard to know what to give my time to. Based on research and interviews, here are four independent authors that seem interesting enough to take a punt on! Continue reading 4 Indie Authors that I want to Investigate
On to day 3 of 5 Days of Photography! Today I’ve chosen Brooke DiDonato. These are wonderfully moody photos and I really like the colour contrasts in them. The longer I look at this one, the more it starts to … Continue reading 5 DAYS OF PHOTOGRAPHY. 3: Brooke DiDonato (current)
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by Mike Russell Oh look, it’s one of those aqua-birds! They are common here in the desert. See the large, skin sack that hangs from its throat? That is full of water. Tragically, all aqua-birds birds are completely unaware of this fact. Constantly thirsty, they fly around the desert in search of something to drink. The aqua-birds’ thirst induces hallucinations of extraordinarily beautiful and ornate birdbaths. Look, this bird has seen one now! See how it dives towards the ground. Now see as it lands and pecks at the sand, bemused, the mirage having… Continue reading Aqua-birds
Today is day two of 5 Days of Photography and we’re looking at Kiev photographer, (spray) painter and video artist Sasha Kurmaz. We often look at people who are long-dead on Examining the Odd, so it’s nice to look at a fresh, living artist! By the way, if you’re a fresh, living artist or writer and would like to see your work on the blog, please get in touch. Continue reading 5 DAYS OF PHOTOGRAPHY. 2: Sasha Kurmaz (1986-current)
Over the next five days, I’ll post about a different photographer each day. I hope you enjoy it! Day 1 is one of the world’s greatest and most innovative photographers, Man Ray (Emmanuel Radnitzky). He was the only American to … Continue reading 5 Days of Photography. 1: Man Ray (1890-1976)
British weird fiction author Mike Russell has a new book of short stories out and he’s very kindly allowed Examining the Odd to publish the first in the anthology so you can enjoy it for free! Continue reading Flock
Jay Snelling Art 