Thursday 20 November 2014

Berlin, 1935


      Bernard Quatermass and Von Braun

Monday 17 November 2014

Crossroads Blues


The story of guitarist Robert Leroy Johnson, 1911-38.Told in Manga.

'Great Warriors' 12/13


Tuesday 11 November 2014

Expressionist set design


From 'The Cabinet of Dr Caligari', 1919

Jet-Ace Logan



Dan Dare - inspired tales of the RAF Space Command, 1950's-60's

Thursday 6 November 2014

Wednesday 5 November 2014

'Great Warrior'



My grandfather, Albert 1897-1988.Corporal, British Army in France and Italy 1914-19.Awarded a Military Medal at the battle of the Somme 1916; didn't recall the action due to an accidental double issue of rum.Offered  promotion to fight with the White Russians in 1919 but wisely declined.Served in the Home Guard in WW 2.Rode 650cc motorbikes until age 65 when he moved on to cars.