1992 Batman Returns Trading Cards

For some reason, I've been holding onto these Batman Returns film tie-in trading cards since they were released in 1992. I used to have quite a lot of these but the main collection is long gone and I assume these were some doubles that I had stashed away somewhere. If I recall correctly, I tried to get my mother to cash in my 'Gotham City Dollars' but she never did. If she had, maybe I'd be posting the entire collection and not just the crappy doubles. *sigh*

A Stag Party With Men Only, editor - R.J. Minney, published 1955, George Newnes, London.

Here are two colour plates from a book I found some time back, entitled 'A Stag Party With Men Only', a bawdy little publication, celebrating the 'sophisticated gentleman' ethos of post-war England with a collection of saucy-but-not-vulgar tales and cartoons. To be honest, I didn't read much of it, but I always intended to. Unfortunately, it was one of the books that I had to part with before moving to the UK. I did manage to get these two scans done before that happened, though.

Judging by internet evidence, RJ Minney edited the collection, and judging by the signature, I believe the plates were painted by Bruce Minney, who doesn't appear to be a relation.

The Girls From La Vie Parisienne, Paul Dinnage, 1961, Neville Spearman Pty Ltd

The Big Band - I Think Of Demons

The Big Band have released another song! This time, it's a cover of the legendary Roky Erickson's 'I Think Of Demons'. We're all very proud of it and we want you to hear it.

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(cover image by Irina Ionesco)

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Postcards - Reproductions from Erotica Universalis 30 Postcards - Taschen

Bernard Montorgueil - The Four Thursdays - Dressage, 1930s

Futurama Playing Cards; OR 'Grunka Lunka Dunkity Dasis' - Hearts

The Girls From La Vie Parisienne, Paul Dinnage, 1961, Neville Spearman Pty Ltd

It's Hallowe'en Time Again!

Ah, it's that time of year again, when bloggers across the globe go Hallowe'en crazy!

I'm a little disappointed, as this year may be the first year I won't be going to a Hallowe'en costume party. For the past 8 years or so, I've been going to an annual party, held at a notorious house just south of Adelaide in South Australia.

Here's my past 6 years' efforts, along with the originals for comparison:

But I've just moved to London, and have only really just found my feet here, as such, I don't have anything planned. I've got ideas in mind, but as we're only 7 days away from the Hallowe'en weekend, I'm not really sure if I'll be able to pull it off. If worse comes to worse, maybe I'll just spend the weekend wearing my costume around the flat.

Regardless, as per tradition, here is my annual Hallowe'en compilation!

This year, I've taken inspiration from the 1996 stinker 'Werewolf'... or if you're an MST3K fan like myself (see above), you may know it better as 'Wharwilf'.

1. In the House/In a Heartbeat (28 Days Later) - John Murphy
2. Howling At The Moon (Sha La La) - Ramones
3. Wolfsbane - Adam WarRock
4. King Knight - SALEM
5. Dead Billy - Big Black
6. Skinwalker - The Big Band
7. The Siege and Investiture of Baron Von Frankenstein's Castle at Weisseria - Blue Öyster Cult
8. Thunder & Lightning - Thin Lizzy
9. Darkness Be My Friend - Bruce Dickinson
10. Ghost Shark - Rocket From The Crypt
11. Bat's Mouth - Bat For Lashes
12. Tomorrow Wendy - Andy Prieboy
13. Your Ghost - Kristin Hersh & Michael Stipe
14. The First Five Minutes After Death - Coil
15. Take Me To Your Leader - The Lancers
16. I Ain't Nuthin' But A Gorehound (Live) - The Cramps
17. Weird Ones - The Graytones
18. Dead Man's Stroll - The Revels
19. Country Skin - Michael Stanton
20. Buried Me Alive - The Frogs
21. I Think Of Demons - Roky Erickson
22. Hotel Lament (The Beyond) - Fabio Frizzi
23. The Black Dog Runs At Night (Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me) - Angelo Badalementi

(remember, support the artists and only buy from trusted vendors)

Download SKINDRIVING - A Hallowe'en Compilation From Ringo Stalin's Curios (rar - 130Mb - mediafire)

2010 Compilation - Something Bad Happened To A Clown
2009 Compilation - Meat For The Beast
2008 Compilation - One For The Freaks

Futurama Playing Cards; OR 'Grunka Lunka Dunkity Dasis' - Spades

Postcard