Robert Fripp and the League of Gentlemen

An album released on EG Records (in the UK) in 1981. Still unavailable in its original form on CD. The League of Gentlemen began rehearsing on March 19th in a 14th century lodge just outside Wimborne. The personnel were: Barry Andrews: organ Robert Fripp: guitar Sara Lee: bass guitar Johnny Toobad: drums. Our first commitment … Continue reading “Robert Fripp and the League of Gentlemen”

Arnold Böcklin and The Isle of the Dead

Another favourite painting for many years and Böcklin’s most well-known work. Arnold Böcklin (1827–1901) produced several different versions of the painting. All versions depict an oarsman and a standing white-clad figure in a small boat crossing an expanse of dark water towards a rocky island. In the boat is an object usually taken to be … Continue reading “Arnold Böcklin and The Isle of the Dead”

Alan Moore interview, 1988

Originally published in Strange Things Are Happening, vol. 1, no. 2, May/June 1988. Note: “Vincent Eno” was Richard Norris, later one half of dance/ambient outfit The Grid with Dave Ball. See also the Watchmen round table discussion on this site. Vincent Eno and El Csawza meet comics megastar ALAN MOORE Amidst smouldering heaps of superlatives … Continue reading “Alan Moore interview, 1988”