The Blake Society

A bit late for Halloween, but here’s young William Blake’s brother fulfilling the age old duty of big siblings everywhere by freaking him out

More in the latest part of my work-in-progress graphic novel about Blake
loshighway.substack.com/p/los-part-4

#williamblake #graphicnovel #comic #ghoststory

Young William Blake meets God! (or does he?)

New pages from my work-in-progress graphic novel up at loshighway.substack.com/p/los-part-4

#WilliamBlake #graphicnovel #comic

Minute Particulars I’m up to my elbows in watercolours (?) finishing up some new pages of LOS, so this ‘ll be a quick one.

New old comic strip about Catherine Blake, along with latest developments on LOS, my work in progress graphic novel about William Blake open.substack.com/pub/loshighw...

This evening we'll be talking Blake and Bataille with Stuart Kendall. There's still time to reserve a free place using the link below 👇

In case I haven’t already mentioned it, I’m serialising LOS, my graphic novel about William Blake, on substack.
First 12 pages are free, then each month I’ll add more pages for paid subscribers, fresh from the drawing board.
open.substack.com/pub/loshighw...

Hear the voice of the Bard! on #NationalPoetryDay

LOS part 3 'My first Vision of Light'

Latest pages from LOS, my work-in-progress graphic novel about William Blake, now up at loshighway.substack.com/p/los-part-3
Thanks to everyone who's subscribed to support this project so far!

Infinite Liberty: Georges Bataille reading Blake in Postwar France - The Blake Society Stuart Kendall discusses the influence of Blake on French philiosopher, Georges Bataille.

Infinite Liberty: Georges Bataille reading Blake in Postwar France - join us on zoom next Wednesday 8 October, 7:30 PM for Stuart Kendall's talk on the influence of Blake on French philosopher, Georges Bataille.
More info and FREE registration at blakesociety.org/product/infi...

Here's my latest substack malarkey, in which I catch up on some recent 'Blake Bollocks' and then describe how I printed the chapter titles of my WIP Blake graphic novel on a replica 18th century printing press in Houston.
Read and subscribe! etc.
open.substack.com/pub/loshighw...

Philip Hoare - William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love - The Blake Society Acclaimed author Philip Hoare joins us to discuss his new book, William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love.

Thanks to @philiphoare.bsky.social for such a fascinating conversation last night on his book, William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love.

If you missed the event you can submerge yourself in a video here blakesociety.org/product/phil...

David Bowie's final project was a musical set in London - BBC News Shortly before his death, the star wrote dozens of notes for a musical set in 18th Century London.

Of course Bowie was working on a musical set in the 18th century! And there was going to be something about the ‘Gorden’ Riots - surely Blake would have got a look in? www.bbc.com/news/article... @philiphoare.bsky.social @andyw23.bsky.social

I’m 3/4 of the way through this brilliant, sprawling behemoth of a book, all about Blake and the artists, writers and weirdos who followed in his wake. I’ll be talking to @philiphoare.bsky.social next Wednesday 10 Sept on zoom with @blakesociety.bsky.social Join us!
blakesociety.org/product/phil...

Blakefest 2025 celebrates visionary poet William Blake on 27–28 September in Felpham and Bognor Regis.
Events include theatrical performances, guided walks, and live music, starting near Blake’s restored cottage.
Visit the website for further details: blakefest.co.uk

LOS HIGHWAY | John Riordan | Substack John Riordan's work-in-progress, serialised graphic novel about visionary poet and artist, William Blake. Click to read LOS HIGHWAY, by John Riordan, a Substack publication. Launched 3 hours ago.

As it’s dawned on me just how long it's going to take to draw my ludicrously ambitious graphic novel about William Blake, I've decided to serialise it on Substack (and try to at least part-finance its creation)

You can read the first 12 pages and subscribe for more
open.substack.com/pub/loshighway

Philip Hoare - William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love - The Blake Society Acclaimed author Philip Hoare joins us to discuss his new book, William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love.

We're delighted to announce that on Wednesday 10 September at 19:00 (UK time) we'll be talking to @philiphoare.bsky.social on zoom about his extraordinary new book, William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love. Join us by registering (for free) at blakesociety.org/product/phil...

Philip Hoare - William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love - The Blake Society Acclaimed author Philip Hoare joins us to discuss his new book, William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love.

We're delighted to announce that on Wednesday 10 September at 19:00 (UK time) we'll be talking to @philiphoare.bsky.social on zoom about his extraordinary new book, William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love. Join us by registering (for free) at blakesociety.org/product/phil...

Meeting at Blake's Grave - The Blake Society Join us to mark the anniversary of William Blake's death and to celebrate his life and work.

William Blake died on this day in 1827. Before his death, he said: 'I am going to that country which I have all my life wished to see'

Graveside Gathering - Sat 16 August, 12 noon at Bunhill Fields - our celebration of Blake's life and work

All are welcome! More at blakesociety.org/product/blak...

We'll be talking to Philip about his remarkable book in September. Watch this space for more details!

You can now watch Dr Rebecca Marks' fascinating talk on Blake's lost painting of The Last Judgment at blakesociety.org/product/last...

Drawing William Blake Interview with John Riordan, graphic novelist and biographer

Did this fun interview with art blogger extraordinaire Rebecca Marks about my Blake mania and book-in-progress. Includes bonus portrait of me with big hair before I got too hot and shaved it all off

open.substack.com/pub/cultured...

We've added a few extra places to the afternoon and evening session for Blake Society Members to try printing in the infernal manner. This is your LAST CHANCE to nab a place with Blake scholar and master printer, Michael Phillips. See below for more details and booking link...

When he was 8 or 9 young William Blake saw a tree filled with angels on Peckham Rye.

This weekend I’ll be selling a print of this angelic encounter, and the 1st issue of my Blake comic, just up the road at our Open Studios, Bussey Building, Copeland Park, Sat & Sun 28-29 June, 11 - 5. Come say hi!

Because it's how I feel
@blakesociety.bsky.social

Last few tickets for this rare chance to learn about Blake's printing techniques in a hands-on session with Michael Phillips. Follow the link below to log in and book your place...

Looking forward to Matthew Leporati's talk on Blake and science this Wednesday evening, 25 June, on zoom. Follow the link below to book your free place👇

The Last Judgement: Blake’s Lost History Painting - The Blake Society Rebecca Marks reconstructs Blake's lost painting of The Last Judgment.

NEW EVENT - The Last Judgement: Blake’s Lost History Painting, Wed 23 July, 19:30 (UK time) - Rebecca Marks will reconstruct what Blake’s 'Last Judgment' and consider how this changes our thinking about Blake as a cultural figure. More details & free registration at blakesociety.org/product/last...

Purchased 1996

The Temple of Mirth, after Thomas Stothard http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/blake-the-temple-of-mirth-after-thomas-stothard-t07048

The Last Judgement: Blake’s Lost History Painting - The Blake Society Rebecca Marks reconstructs Blake's lost painting of The Last Judgment.

NEW EVENT - The Last Judgement: Blake’s Lost History Painting, Wed 23 July, 19:30 (UK time) - Rebecca Marks will reconstruct what Blake’s 'Last Judgment' and consider how this changes our thinking about Blake as a cultural figure. More details & free registration at blakesociety.org/product/last...

Looking forward to Matthew Leporati's talk on Blake and science this Wednesday evening, 25 June, on zoom. Follow the link below to book your free place👇

FREE, ONLINE with Global Blake
28 June, 12-1 PM UK time - Rehabilitating the 'Bad' Ancient? The Life and Times of Frederick Tatham.

REGISTER ON GLOBAL BLAKE'S WEBSITE THROUGH THE EVENT LISTING:
🌟https://globalblake.com/global-blake-events/

IMAGE: Catherine Blake, drawn by Frederick Tatham 1828