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Mat Pringle

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · Apr 28

A statement regarding Unbound/Boundless.

Last week Unbound was scheduled to refund 8k of pledge money to people that had supported my book 'Singing Up the Sun'. Last week Unbound went into administration. Today I discovered the money won't be refunded. I'm mortified about the situation. I recommend you attempt to get refunds directly through your banks, credit card providers and Paypal etc. People are having some success with this approach. In the process of administration Unbound are rebranding as Boundless and sidestepping their debts to carry on business as usual. There are hundreds of authors who haven't been paid in over a year and now thousands of backers of book projects who won't be refunded. The whole thing is grotesque. I had hoped to take the project elsewhere but I'm starting with an 8k deficit of support and feeling reasonably broken about the entire shit show. For what it's worth I'm massively grateful for all the support and kind words I've received along the way. Thank you. x

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Richard Littler @richardlittler.bsky.social · 1h

🧵Thread. I collect photos that people took of their TV screens (in the days before video) because they wanted to capture a historical moment, or at least something that meant something to them.

1950s/60s? shot of a TV screen. Female presenter

1950s/60s shot of a TV screen. Unknown guitarists

Blurry pink shot of a TV screen. Women in evening dress

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 4h

Good grief.

EBay sellers are a different breed when it comes to record grading. I think I’m done with them…

Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 5h

Thank you! Sorry to hear you're having a rough time of it.

Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 8h

Just a friendly wave!

Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 9h

*whispers* I don’t love it…

But it’s an enjoyable romp with some cool ideas. Well, a cool idea.

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 9h

‘Hand of Glory’ linocut.

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#BLOCTOBER2

A carved linocut plate of a ‘Hand of Glory’ candle with a Pfeil cutter alongside it.

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Rob T @thexclaim6.bsky.social · 22h

Debenhams is selling idols of Pazuzu, in case you were wondering what stage of late capitalism we’re in…

Pazuzu idol pendant for sale at Debenhams

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 22h

Maybe, might do a colour variant but not before Christmas. Sorry.

Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 1d

What?!

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Rick Burin @rickburin.bsky.social · 1d

Go well, queen

in Looking for Mr Goodbar, a poor film but probably her greatest performance

in her lovely late-career rom-com, Something’s Gotta Give, opposite Jack Nicholson

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks Jane!

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Hellebore @helleborezine.bsky.social · 1d

British folk horror and occult characters to be on Halloween, a thread.

1. Mr Fisher from Robin Redbreast (1970).
Catchphrase: “The study of religions is one of my many interests.”
You’ll need:
- Tweed trilby
- Mutton chops
- Cracked spectacles
- A copy of The Golden Bough

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 1d

There’s also a risograph print featuring all the dancing goofballs.

Riso print of dancing Mummers including a hare, a frog and an otter.

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 1d

‘Combining my love of folklore and stupid dances here are some linocut mummers. Mummers were (are) cavorting masked performers in folk play or mime often demanding food or booze for their efforts. The hare mummer is dancing like a goofball to the quiet bit in 'Blisters in the Sun'…’

Linocut illustration of a dancing Mummer hare next to the lino plate.

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 1d

‘Hare’ linocut print from my Mummers series.

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#BLOCTOBER2

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 1d

In bed with the lurgy. Rather than my usual folklore themed Soviet fantasy films from the sixties I’ve discovered a nineties Dune 2 emulator. What a champ. 💪🏼

Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 2d

Enjoy your day! x

a black and white photo of a group of women dancing in a circle in a field .

ALT: a black and white photo of a group of women dancing in a circle in a field .

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 2d

FRIDAY SHOP PLUG!

Folklore inspired linocut prints galore.

Throughout October you can use the code BLOCTOBER2 for a 10% discount too.

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A selection of folklore inspired linocut prints.

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 2d

And the plate and print.

Linocut plate and print of ‘Spencer the Rover’.

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 2d

‘Spencer the Rover’ linocut print.

A folk ballad inspired print about a gallivanting Yorkshireman.

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#BLOCTOBER2

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 2d

Ha!

Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 2d

Is that good? I feel like it’s good….

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My Imaginary Brooklyn @myimaginarybrklyn.bsky.social · 3d

#illustration #coverart #bookcover #satyr

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 3d

Ah yeah that’s true. I don’t tend to over clean my lino cut carves but this one definitely could’ve benefited from a bit more noise.

Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 3d

Ha!