One's destination is never a place but rather a new way of looking at things.
(Henry Miller, Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch)
(Henry Miller, Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch)
It would not be an exaggeration to say that Brian Howell's fiction is primarily centered on a fundamental element: the image. Both moving, cinematic images and static images haunt human perception with their enigmas and riddles. Howell understands that the construction of the image—especially in art—is filled with unique techniques and strategies. In this context, In the Garden, the author's new plaquete published by Raphus Press, serves as a fictional homage and a broader reflection on the apocalyptic work of Hieronymus Bosch, with The Garden of Earthly Delights, the dizzying paint by Hieronymus Bosch, as its guiding light.
In the Garden, plaquete, limited edition (35 numbered copies) printed in fine paper, 5.1 x 7.8 in (130 x 200mm), illustrated, 48 pages, with some artisanal marks, would be available for shipment in 20-30 days. Pre-sales via PayPal. Soon, it would be available at our partner Ziesings. Only USD 25.00, including mail expenses.
In the Garden, plaquete, limited edition (35 numbered copies) printed in fine paper, 5.1 x 7.8 in (130 x 200mm), illustrated, 48 pages, with some artisanal marks, would be available for shipment in 20-30 days. Pre-sales via PayPal. Soon, it would be available at our partner Ziesings. Only USD 25.00, including mail expenses.
The opinion of our readers
Golden Age of Clairvoyance
"Well I have received the books today and I had certain high expectations and I must say such high expectations were well exceeded. The selectivity of the authors as I may have mentioned before (both individually and in combination) and translations are impeccable. The book design is exquisite and enhances the holistic reading experience (by way of comparison, on first seeing the books I had the same sense of elation when I had received my first Sylph Edition Cahiers a few years ago)."
(Andrew Condous)
(Andrew Condous)
"The books look really nice - I'm especially liking the full-color images inside. Very good design."
(Damian Murphy)
(Damian Murphy)
"The chapbooks are beautiful. Well done! Equally engaging for the eye and mind."
(Rachel Kinbar)
(Rachel Kinbar)
"The initial print-run of all three is, of course, low, so any interested readers should make a quick decision; because I do hope Raphus continue on their path of intriguing little translations of the recovered uncanny and esoteric."
(Mark Andresen at Pan Review)
(Mark Andresen at Pan Review)
The great weird and fantastic connoisseur, Des Lewis, made an insightful review of Black Mirror, the second chapbook in the series, available in this link.
Spiritual Meaning of the Massacres
"Many thanks for sending me a copy of The Mendicant. It really looks rather good – a bit like one of the books you read about in short stories that start off ‘Beware if you read these words... too late!"
(Stephen Cashmore)
(Stephen Cashmore)
"It's a marvelous production, and it's great that you have resurrected the remarkable title piece. I also enjoyed the pamphlet (...). Long may Raphus Press reign!"
(Chris Mikul)
(Chris Mikul)
"I am absolutely delighted with them [The Mendicant of the Books and The Sacred Abysmal Perspective]! They are both true examples of true and original creative philosophical ingenuity, originality and also design. They are fantastickal chapbooks and it is an equal delight to have been able to contribute and to assist in other ways. Although I saw the proofed editions when you e-mailed them to me, now that they are in my hands, they veritably glow and crackle and weep with their malign embers.
I shall take myself off on a sacred journey this weekend, like the early priests going to Tibet, and will immerse myself in the deep folds and ravines these chapbooks open up."
(Jonathan Wood)
I shall take myself off on a sacred journey this weekend, like the early priests going to Tibet, and will immerse myself in the deep folds and ravines these chapbooks open up."
(Jonathan Wood)
