The Entertainer

July 8, 2011

Nicola Probert is an artist and film maker. This short story is taken from 17.17, a collection of writing and imagery by Nicola, planned for publication later this year. Words and image by Nicola Probert.   I walked down into the room and it was crowded. There were already too many people, jammed into...
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The first issue of River’s Edge is now available as a Kindle eBook on Amazon.   This first issue of River’s Edge was originally released limited edition.  Silkscreen printed and limited to only 500 copies (each individually numbered), it has now sold out. This is the electronic version, available to all, featuring articles on...
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You can now buy an electronic version of our first issue. The first issue may have sold out, but now everyone can get hold of a copy. You can now purchase the e-zine version of Issue #1, which is now available on our FIRST ISSUE page.   Sign up for our free monthly newsletter...
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Sons of the Silent Age: Bowie and Iggy in Berlin

June 18, 2011
Sons of the Silent Age: Bowie and Iggy in Berlin

“So there’s Bowie and Iggy, and they’re doing some recording together. And they’ve ‘ordered’ some girls.” There’s a short silence as our German driver-cum-tourguide gauges the potential fallout of what he may or may not be about to play to us. He stops the DVD interview we’re all watching, momentarily. Then starts it again....
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Damien Hirst: Great Showman, Poor Artist

June 17, 2011
Damien Hirst: Great Showman, Poor Artist

Damien Hirst is not a great artist. He is, of course, a popular and immensely successful artist. But popular does not necessarily equate with excellence in the creative pursuits. Lots of people went to see the film High School Musical, but that does not mean it is a great movie. But yes – it...
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Spiral Facts

June 15, 2011
Spiral Facts

You know that quote that says, “It’s easy, it’s cheap, go out and do it”? Some parts of that are lies, but one part is still excellent advice. Many things are within your reach, certainly; but all the sources I’ve access to have confirmed that some things are by no means cheap, usually before...
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