The UK’s Scarlet Imprint has open pre-orders for 72, an enigmatic mutus liber by the artist Ayis Lertas. Here’s their description of this liber: “The 72 demons, devils and monstrous beasts constrained within this ‘book without words’ are iconic of all… Continue Reading
Today, February 15, is I Want Butterscotch Day! It’s also National Gumdrop Day, Remember the Maine Day, St. Skeletor’s Day, National Hippo Day, Susan B. Anthony Day, and Singles Awareness Day. Valentine’s Day candy will be marked down for clearance… Continue Reading
Here’s an intriguing print-on-demand title that folks are buzzing about: “Daughters of Babalon Volume 1 is an anthology of works by a broad range of modern writers and artists that captures the rich and multifaceted aspects of the feminine current… Continue Reading
We are sad to report the passing of poet Gerrit Lansing who died last night surrounded by loved ones. The Poetry Foundation website describes him thusly: Poet, editor, and critic Gerrit Lansing was born in Albany, New York, and raised… Continue Reading
A friend forwarded me this note about a new release from Genesis Breyer P-Orridge and friends, being released by the U.K.’s Cold Spring Records: Kondole / Dead Cat, a double CD and DVD collection. “The rare film features: Derek Jarman,… Continue Reading
Today, February 8, is National Iowa Day in the United States. Since 2011 the state snack of Iowa has been s’mores, a sticky sweet treat made of a toasted marshmallow and a wedge of chocolate sandwiched between two graham crackers.… Continue Reading
Yesterday, the Washington Post posted a book review of Serinity Young’s Women Who Fly: Goddesses, Witches, Mystics, and Other Airborne Females. This is an examination of accounts of females who are actual deities or with supernatural powers including that of flight,… Continue Reading
Author Erik Davis has posted his essay “Babalon Rising: Jack Parsons’ Witchcraft Prophecy.” for free download. The author’s site explains: “Follow the link below to download a copy of my essay ‘Babalon Rising: Jack Parsons’ Witchcraft Prophecy.’ The essay, based on… Continue Reading
Fulgur Ltd has made a more detailed, formal announcement of their upcoming March publication of Taro As Colour by Ithell Colquhoun. The publisher’s site says: “In 1977, a series of 78 strange enamel works were exhibited in a small gallery… Continue Reading
February is Black History Month, which the History Channel describes as “an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of blacks in U.S. history. The event grew out of ‘Negro History Week,’… Continue Reading