Wonderful Photographs of Clouds
Because you can never tire of cloud-watching… Continue reading Wonderful Photographs of Clouds
Mike Russell and his Surreal Stories
Mike Russell is the author of two short story collections; Nothing Is Strange and Strange Medicine. His work is surreal and often humorous, with some stories even being described as erotic, absurd or disturbing. Mike has been performing his stories in the South of England for over a decade, wearing his famous top hat with its seeing eye. Continue reading Mike Russell and his Surreal Stories
5 Books Set on Mars
Want to escape? Here are five books set on Mars. Bon voyage! Across the Zodiac: The Story of a Wrecked Record by Percy Greg – The book is notable as containing what is probably the first alien language in any work … Continue reading 5 Books Set on Mars
Wise Words from Thich Nhat Hanh
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is a global spiritual leader, poet and peace activist, revered around the world for his powerful teachings and bestselling writings on mindfulness and peace. He is the man Martin Luther King called “An Apostle of peace … Continue reading Wise Words from Thich Nhat Hanh
5 Days of Photography. 5: Philippe Halsman (1906-1979)
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)
5 Female Weird Fiction Authors
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
Illustrator: Sidney H. Sime (1867-1941)
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)
5 Days of Photography. 4: Erik Johansson (1985-current)
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)
4 Indie Authors that I want to Investigate
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
5 DAYS OF PHOTOGRAPHY. 3: Brooke DiDonato (current)
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)
Jay Snelling Art 