Entropic State Update – 27.03.20

This is a composite of two recent patreon posts. The world is a funny place right now and, with Hussein experiencing a very difficult bereavement and Tash stuck in Sri Lanka, the BitR schedule is naturally taking a back seat to events. As a result it will be a wee while before we get back … Continue reading Entropic State Update – 27.03.20 →

Moorcock Shelfies 05 with @Zen_Sunni

With all this weirdness and anxiety rattling around right now, friend of the show Nis aka @Zen_Sunni landed in my DMs with impeccable timing to get me back on track and remind me what's important. BOOKS DAMMIT. I think I've mentioned before that I'm a big fan of those early 90s (late 80s?) oversized Millennium … Continue reading Moorcock Shelfies 05 with @Zen_Sunni →

Michael Moorcock by Wyrmwalk

I finally found a reason to look at Instagram beyond my daily 'like' of Dave Mosley's postings of ace paperback covers - I see you arkwright99. There's a ton of great art on there and I happened across the work of Wyrmwalk and it's brilliant stuff. In particular I was taken by a charcoal image … Continue reading Michael Moorcock by Wyrmwalk →

Penzance

Phil and I have just spent a marvellous few days in Penzance, Cornwall. A combination of ancient pubs, excellent seafood and shopping for old books has ensured we've managed to do everything we love when away from the daily grind that constitutes 'normal' life. There's something about the British coastal town that I can't resist. … Continue reading Penzance →

Episode 08 – Elric of Melniboné Part Three w/ @lozbearfield

Elric of Melniboné part three Loz is back as we conclude our coverage of the 1972 Moorcock novel Elric of Melniboné. Join us as we are horrified by a challenging beer and Loz offends Scunthorpe (as well as narrowly avoiding a date with Dannus). As usual we struggle with pronunciation and saying The Ship That … Continue reading Episode 08 – Elric of Melniboné Part Three w/ @lozbearfield →

Episode 07 – The Jewel in the Skull Part Two

The Jewel in the Skull Part Two w/ Natasha Natasha is back with me as we continue our deep dive into the first Hawkmoon novel, The Jewel in the Skull. Meliadus gets some downtime and we finally meet Hawkmoon. MARVEL at Tash's brutal takedown of mothers-in-law... SIGH at the rambling non-sequiturs... GASP at Tash's salty … Continue reading Episode 07 – The Jewel in the Skull Part Two →

Episode 06 – Elric of Melniboné Part Two w/ @lozbearfield

Elric of Melniboné Part Two Loz is back with me at Derry and Tom's as we dive into Straasha's ocean depths to prize open the mysteries below and discuss (most of) Book Two of Elric of Melniboné. Elric is full of pith and vinegar for a change and we get a good look at him … Continue reading Episode 06 – Elric of Melniboné Part Two w/ @lozbearfield →

Episode 05 – The Final Programme Phase One w/ @husseindharma

The Final Programme Phase One After a degree of arm-twisting and one false start, Hussein finally gets his head into a sci-fi/fantasy book and agrees to tell the tale! We cover the first Phase of The Final Programme, the introduction of Jerry Cornelius into the world of Michael Moorcock. Hussein pops a couple of cherries, … Continue reading Episode 05 – The Final Programme Phase One w/ @husseindharma →

Behind the scenes with Hussein

It took a while but, following an aborted attempt a few weeks ago, Hussein and I finally managed to hook up and record our first Jerry Cornelius session, covering Phase One of The Final Programme. Hussein brought his snapper along and took a couple of photos. Tidy! On to editing now. Hussein is a great … Continue reading Behind the scenes with Hussein →

Moorcock Shelfies 04 – @jedwardscott1

Another fab shelfie here from Twitter compadre @jedwardscott1. Despite being very fond of some of the newer editions and omnibuses I just feel so much closer to those 60s, 70s and 80s paperbacks and there's a lovely blend of Mayflower, Grafton/Granada and Quintet editions in here. In particular though I'm intrigued by The Warhound and … Continue reading Moorcock Shelfies 04 – @jedwardscott1 →