Art Decades Magazine: A Terrific Triple Bill

Since I wrote about the debut issue of Art Decades magazine, Jeremy and his team have gone from strength to strength, with a further 3 issues to enjoy.
Disclosure: editor Jeremy Richey - an extraordinary writer and also editor of this fine magazine - was kind enough to ask me to contribute. In all honesty, my contributions pale into insignificance compared to the other writers who have made this magazine essential reading. So, no mention of my own specific work here. Instead, let's highlight what the team has been covering.
There's a great piece in issue 2 by Tara Hanks on Pauline Boty - who was "one of Britain's most vital young artists". Pauline passed away in 1966 but lives on through her work and the recognition she gets in articles such as this.

Fans of The Ravonettes will certainly be delighted by an interview with the band conducted by Jeremy and his wife Kelley. It's a beefy 6 page affair, which is followed by Kelley's take on what the band means to her. Jeremy's album by album look at the band is another gem, and the same can be said of Erich Kuersten's look at the career of Lou Reed: this episode looking at the 70s. There's also a Mary Woronov interview, conducted by Dave Stewart; video essayist Nelson Carvajal in conversation with Marcelline Block; a Daniele Santaguliana interview conducted by Salem Kapaski and JD Lafrance's look at "The Snarkout Boys and The Avocado Of Death" novel.Also, you'll surely love some terrific photography. I believe every photograph has a soul, and the artists here - including the talented Whitley Brandenberg - capture the soul on every shot.



You can purchase issue 2 by clicking HERE

Issue 3 continues Jeremy's theme of a magazine "driven by strong female voices" and includes a great interview with one of his heroes, Maria McKee. The wonderful Viv Albertine talks about The Slits, her fabulous album "The Vermillion Border" and her life during and after Punk in Dave Stewarts' interview.Part 3 of Erich's Lou Reed retro; Heather Drain's great piece on "The Devils"; Claudia Siefen's stimulating look at Masao Adachi; an article on the bruised beauty of Lana Del Ray from Tara Hanks; Michelle Alexander's article on Mike Patton; more sterling work from Jeremy on Maria McKee; Bryce Wilson on the cinema of George A Romero; Kelley's interview with Laura Sfez, and an Eric Bell interview from Silver Ferox.
The standard of writing and creativity are of the highest order, with a ton of recommendations on artists you may not have previously encountered, and fresh interpretations of old favourites.



Pure gold.You can order your copy by clicking HERE

Issue 4 includes Jeremy's interview with editor, video-essayist and writer Serena Bramble, and interviews with Emma Anderson and Miki Berenyi. This is part of a fantastic tribute to the band Lush, which also features an album by album article from Jeremy. There's an artists profile on the talented Kimbre Woods; Tanner Tafelski's look at Taylor Mead; Ric Menello on Claude Chabrol by Aaron Graham; Indie filmmaker Brandon Colvin interviewed by Marcelline Block; more Lou Reed and some more classic photography with images and gorgeous actresses forming a story in your mind.



You can purchase issue 4 by clicking HERE

Art Decades: A Very Special Publication

Those of you who frequent movie blogs have encountered Jeremy Richey's work on more than one occasion. Jeremy has lit up the blogosphere with his fabulous 'Moon In The Gutter' projects, and also treated us to 'Harry Moseby Confidential' (taking in films and music from the seventies); a Sylvia Kristel site and 'Fascination' a look at all (and I do mean ALL) things Jean Rollin.
Now, Jeremy, with his winning team of wife Kelley and gifted photographer Whitley Brandenburg, has carefully put together a magazine titled 'Art Decades'. The likes of Tim and Donna Lucas' 'Video Watchdog' and UK film mag 'Sight & Sound' have resulted in many informative and thought-provoking hours for me and thousands of others. Now, we have a new magazine to celebrate, and boy, what a debut!
Jeremy states in his editorial that the magazine escapes clear definition and that's exactly right. I think if you enjoy film, music and outstanding photography and modelling, this one is for you.

The passing of Lou Reed hit Jeremy particularly hard, so it's no surprise to see a Lou Reed theme in this debut issue, with the legendary Maria McKee and The Raveonettes talking about his influence on their lives and careers; gorgeous photo shoots that play out to some of Lou's lyrics, and beautifully observed album reviews from Erich Kuersten. The music theme continues with an interview with ace Brooklyn band Chappo, and Dave Stewart's article on Blondie. Jeremy certainly chose well with his contributors - check out Heather Drain's piece on Walerian Borowczyk's 'La Bete' - and there's a great interview with Andrew Loog Oldham.
Jeremy's introduction to Celia Rowlson-Hall is also richly deserving of your time. Her name is a new one on me, but you can bet I'll be checking out this recommendation very soon. Jeremy rates her 'Prom Night' short film as one of the finest shorts he's seen.

'Art Decades' is beautifully laid out, and a tribute to Jeremy, Kelley, Whitley and the rest of the AD family.
So, head on over to amazon.com and bag yourself a copy, pronto!

About Art Decades: A New Magazine For The Ages

I'm really excited by the news that ace writer Jeremy Richey is starting a new magazine, with his wife Kelley.
Jeremy is responsible for some of my favourite blogs, including 'Moon In The Gutter', Harry Moseby Confidential' and 'Fascination' which is dedicated to the late, great Jean Rollin. Jeremy is a supremely gifted writer, and he's gathered together some wonderful scribes to participate in the first issue of 'Art Decades'.

Jeremy and Kelley yesterday launched a 'kickstarter' campaign on indiegogo.com to get some startup funds available, and I'm just about to head over there to pledge some cash. Let Jeremy tell you more about this project.

"Hello, My name is Jeremy Richey and I am the author of various film blogs including Moon in the Gutter and Fascination: The Jean Rollin Experience. My work has also appeared in the pages of such publications as SCREEM, RUE MORGUE and THE DIRECTORY OF WORLD CINEMA. My wife Kelley and I are currently working on our first print publication and, to help raise some startup funds, we have just started a campaign at Indiegogo and would appreciate any help you might be able to offer.<br> ART DECADES is an upcoming quarterly print publication that will feature a variety of critical, historical, and personal articles on everything from film to music to fashion and beyond from a large number of writers from all over the world. ART DECADES will also feature exclusive interviews with various up and coming and established artists, filmmakers, performers, musicians and photographers. Issue #1 of ART DECADES will be released in November of 2014 and will be available to order from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and our official website."

If you love music, film and the arts in general,this promises to be one hell of a magazine.

Just click HERE for the link to pledge at indiegogo.

Please head over there, and pledge what you can afford. You can keep up with Jeremy's other work by checking out my blog list to the right of Wonderland.