Hunter S. Thompson: The Edge
“The Edge… There is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have…
An Ode to Instagram
That’s it — along with many others, I’ve just deactivated my Instagram account. The combination of Peter Krogh’s blog post and discussions with friends were…
Crombie’s Last Stand
I didn’t know Keith Crombie. I’d been to his famous Jazz Café once, a long time go. If nothing else, I gleaned this much about him…
Spillers’ Downfall: New Prints
It’s been a busy first week of 2013 in the studio, not least putting a lot of love and attention into the release of my…
My City’s Beating Heart
“The beating heart of Rome is not the marble of the senate, it’s the sand of the Colosseum.” — Gracchus, ‘Gladiator’ I used to like…
Wishing You A Contented 2013!
At this time of year, happiness seems to be the buzz-word. Happy Christmas, Happy New Year… I bid you those wishes, of course, but personally I…
Silver & Light
This is my last post for 2012, the year in which this site was born. Thank you for your company, enthusiasm and support over the…
Signing, Numbering and Embossing Real Books!
As well as the creation of this site, one of the great things to come out of 2012 for me is the self-publication of my…
The World in 2012 According to Jon Levy
Sheesh! I’ve nearly managed to finish a blog post on the sea. However, the bread and butter of life, along with the plethora of great…
Sunday Touchline
A short tangent on a Sunday… It may feel like a bit of a drag getting out of bed on a Sunday morning sometimes, especially…