Wilfred Thesiger: explorer, ascete, hard man. Also a beautiful photographer in the days when every photo in your film really counted and there was no Photoshop to fall back on. He carried his camera in a goatskin bag and rationed a handful of films over many months of expedition. See some rare pics here, at my favourite museum in the world.
In 2012 I set off on a journey in homage of Thesiger. Details here…
Not Very Glowing Book Reviews – Blackout Art
Sometimes, as an author, you receive glowing book reviews. That is a lovely feeling. Sometimes, as an author, you receive not very glowing book reviews. That is a less lovely feeling. I have been having some fun with my #notveryglowingbookreviews, […]...
10500 Days (and almost as many words)
“My thoughts first turned to adventure 10,500 days ago today. The idea of adventure for me at first was simple and uncomplicated. It was the prospect of excitement, fun, and novelty that were pulling me forward, and the push of […]...
Survey results: What direction shall I go next?
I recently asked the wonderful readers of my newsletter for a bit of advice on what things I should focus my attention on for the next few months and years. I thought I’d share the results here, partly to show […]...
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