My friend Miriam has a philosophy (in the form of a question) - "How can anyone really think that everything's been done, seen and heard?" And it's true - the internet will never catch up, try as it might. The antithesis of her philosophy exists of course because there's people out there who'd rather be in control and keep a status quo even in the underground. The very moment one gives into this insidious closed-mindedness he or she dis-invites the possibility to discover all the the incredible shit that IS out there in the world. It's never-ending, and that's a damn fact - but you have to look for it!
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I love this sheet music illustration, wonderfully representing a tone that Richard Sala seems to have no problem tapping into.
A Monster-clad Halloween give-away bag. I missed out on the "2 Monsters 1 Super Toy Plus Candy" though.
These are spectacular iron-ons and hang in Craig's and my apartment right under the original Mike Diana cover art for "Pray for Scars". They were in new condition because the guy I bought them off of had store stock! Talk about a score.
I've seen a whole mess of different sets of those eyes, which were give-aways with Butter-Nut Bread. The three eyed madman at the bottom there is one of a set of collectible circular cards from 1960's Japan. I'm fairly ignorant of that world so I don't have any other info, but if anyone does it would be quite welcome.
All too rare is the meeting of the Gothic and the Psychedelic; but there's decent tinges in the Corman/Poe/Price masterpieces. Lancer published these book "adaptations" in the 60's and really gave them a gloriously cheesy and bright psych feel. I need the other titles!
This slightly sinister wizard is the other side of the Witch mask that started us off. Wonderful art on both of them, I have a feeling it could've been a known comic artist doing some commercial work but no hunch who. Mr. Bhob Stewart, any leads?
the wizard mask is epic! I also love the Creature iron-on... your blog gives me a serious boner.
ReplyDeleteUnrelated, but what was the film playing during both Lanes sets on Saturday? I need to see that shit.
Oh great question, it's an amazing Swedish silent film from the 20's called "HAXAN". It's a sort of documentary depicting the things that people who believe in Witchcraft, religions, etc. would have to believe happened or happen. It has a sort of humorous approach, and quite decadently indulges in some really evil looking stuff. There's a Criterion DVD of it now, God (and Satan) bless those folks.
ReplyDeleteDon't recognize that style.
ReplyDeleteThat gilman drawing is freaking me out.
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