A quick look at the latest acquistions.

Comics

Received my backer reward for the English translation of the sci-fi graphic novel FRONTIER by Guillaume Singelin. I had purchased the original French edition when it came out, but am happy to now have one I can actually read! And it came with a load of goodies… patch, bookmark, stickers, sketchbook, and 3D-printed resin mini-statuettes. I love Singelin’s art, but am also impressed with the graphics and production of everything. If you’re interested in reading the comic and missed out on this, it should be available in stores next year in a retail trade edition. There’s also a preview link on the Kickstarter campaign page.

Books

The Starry Wisdom: A Tribute to H.P. Lovecraft (1994) edited by D.M. Mitchell

Cyborg: Evolution of the Superman (1965) by D.S. Halacy, Jr.

An Introduction to Cybernetics (1963) by W. Ross Ashby

The Story of Cybernetics (1971) by Maurice Trask

Music

“The Nuclear Laundry” by DOOMLODE 12” Vinyl LP (2024 Edition). Find DOOMLODE on Bandcamp to give them a listen.

“In Time of Emergency, Radio Kit No. 1," 12” vinyl released by the Department of Civil Defense in 1968. Featuring 10 radio spots, to aid radio stations that were “besieged with calls from listeners asking what practical measures a person might take to increase their chance for survival” during times of heightened tensions between the nuclear powers. You can give the spots a listen at the online Civil Defense Museum.

Art

Started following illustrator and fine artist Robert Watts on Instagram. And ended up acquiring one of his smaller original sci-fi themed paintings when he put a few on sale. Titled “The Ring Miners,” it depicts a team of ships mining the rocky field of some far-flung planet’s ring. Whenever I think of blue-collar work in space, this is one of the first jobs that jumps to mind.