The Stars, They Are
The oldest man in the universe finds life in the future too alien to live. Continue reading The Stars, They Are
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The Whole Shebang
When the President successfully self-assasinates it is up to post-truth media maestro Brewster to keep his world spinning Continue reading The Whole Shebang
Deja Vu
A backpacker on the Eurail meets an old man who encourages him to try different ways. Continue reading Deja Vu
Changelings
A young boy realises he got on the wrong bus. Continue reading Changelings
Starve
A man loses the will to live when he loses his appetite. Continue reading Starve
L Ron Hubbard’s Necronomicon Love
L Ron Hubbard based the Scientology religion on H P Lovecraft’s Necronomicon. Continue reading L Ron Hubbard’s Necronomicon Love
Soundjacked
A poor choice of music leads to trouble. Continue reading Soundjacked
The Warrior and the Weasel
Two old friends discuss bullies and gossip. Continue reading The Warrior and the Weasel
Temp
A temp contemplates life on his lunch break. Continue reading Temp
Shot
The greatest war photo shows moment of death. Continue reading Shot
Growing pains
Charles Burns’ Black Hole is a masterpiece of teenage alienation and universal fears. Continue reading Growing pains
Long day
Daydreaming helps a slave monkey get through the day. Continue reading Long day
Poker faces
Dogs Playing Poker is beloved popular art, despite scornful snobbery. Continue reading Poker faces
From heaven we descend
The opening of Herzog’s Aguirre, Wrath of God shows the insignificance of man against nature. Continue reading From heaven we descend
When fists are brushes
Picasso’s 1937 howl of rage at the murder of innocents produced a painting that still shocks. Continue reading When fists are brushes
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