The life and times of a boy on fire, with all that he absorbed in order to dream himself into becoming one of the darkest, and then one of the brightest, of our rock n' roll stars. Light enough for the many to share...
Rough and raw 1980s West Heidelberg was not a place for the faint-hearted. But it was the right time and the right place for a kid who became the writer known as Wisp.
Graffiti was an adventure. Creative freedom meant stealthy late-night missions, escaping street gangs and keeping a step ahead of the law.
This is the true story of Wisp and his cohort, originators of a dazzling array of the very first burners Melbourne ever saw, a creative contribution that lay the foundation for those who followed.
Skate, Skateboard, Art, Rare, Fine Art; Hardcover Book - New
Artisan United (skateboard illustration and fine art) - Complied by Jason C Arnold and Edited by Kevin Wilkins
Hardcover (debossed)
122 pages
16 Artist interviews
Featured Artists: Sean Cliver, Todd Bratrud, Philip Morgan, Marc Mckee, Thomas Campbell, Rob Mathieson, FOS, Mako, Jim Phillips, Chris Reed, Jason C Arnold, Yaia, George Yarnton, Pitchgrim, Benjamin Deberdt, Johnny "MOJO" Munnerlyn
Nasty, Disturbing, Violent, Serial Killer, True Crime, GJ Schaeffer; Paperback Book - New
25 years on, Florida's first serial killer GJ Schaefer returns with a new expanded volume of illustrated killer fiction, featuring the stories used to convict him of double murder in 1973. The ex-cop and serial killer was doing two life sentences for the murder of two teenage girls, when he himself murdered in 1995. Sondra London first published a collection of these stories in 1989, under the imprimatur of Media Queen. Feral House published Killer Fiction in 1997. Now comes the new expanded collection, that also includes the stories Schaefer wrote in prison for Sondra London. 73 illustrations include drawings by Schaefer seized by police in 1973 and used as evidence to convict him of murder; impressionistic sketches of Schaefer by Sondra London; and facsimiles of his handwritten statements. True-Crime Author Michael Newton: “Grabs the reader in a stranglehold & never lets go... smacks of a collaboration between Elmore Leonard & Jack the Ripper... an extended walk on the dark side with no holds barred... required reading for students of serial murder.” Time Magazine: “Incredible... real or imagined acts of murder, necrophilia, dismemberment & burial.” Miami Herald: “Lurid accounts of sex with cheap women followed by gruesome murder.” True Detective: “Depraved fantasizing from a horrendously vivid & morbid imagination.” Inside Detective: “Lurid & violent sex stories.” Robert Ressler: “Right on target to what happens in serial homicides.” State’s Atty. Rodney Smith: “Personally offensive.” State’s Atty. Robert Stone: “He’s a madman... he’s dangerous. If he gets out it’s like signing people’s death warrants.” Fla. Dept. of Corrections: “Graphic presentation of sexual behavior & graphic violence in violation of state law.” Fla. Bar: “Inappropriate in the hands of a prisoner.” Mike Gunderloy, Factsheet Five: “The most revolting book I’ve reviewed... the real thing.” John Wayne Gacy: "Schaefer’s writing is good. It’s graphic and keeps the reader wanting more. Even in fiction, it has to be done that way. You can tell he has done his research, but it almost reads like he has tried it all too. I can see how they used it against him. I know sometimes being honest is not always the best policy, as you can see how it worked against Schaefer." Lawrence 'Pliers' Bittaker: "Schaefer has a gift for creating a readable story. His subjects are predominantly morbid or bizarre. Whether that relates to his own interests, or he merely seeks to shock and offend, is unknown. Such (allegedly “fiction”) stories seem knowledgeable on the subject of murder, but they also indicate some exaggeration; whether his expressions are based on experience or simply fantasy, or a combination of both, only he knows for sure."Danny Rolling: "This guy has got real problems, doesn’t he? Schaefer’s twisted and delusioned writings left a bitter taste in my mouth. He boasts he is ‘The Greatest Killer of Women This Century.’ How could anyone blatantly brag about such a thing? ‘I loved killing whores.’ What an awful self-professed statement! This stuff is well-written puke. I can write better than Schaefer, period." William 'Catch-Me Killer' Heirens: "Schaefer can write, but I’m afraid he’s misusing his talent. I can see what he is trying to do – saturate the public with “kinky” fictionalized murder accounts to offset the writings that were used to convict him. But what Schaefer might be trying to do (if I’m correct) is very dangerous. A person could read one of his stories and come away with the conviction that he is a bad person, instead of an entertainer. Researchers who might peruse his work as a window to the criminal mind could be put off by his claim that it was all fiction."
Psychedelic, Drugs, Factual, Tripping, DMT, Psychoactive; Paperback Book - New
A clinical psychiatrist explores the effects of DMT, one of the most powerful psychedelics known.
• A behind-the-scenes look at the cutting edge of psychedelic research.
• Provides a unique scientific explanation for the phenomenon of alien abduction experiences.
From 1990 to 1995 Dr. Rick Strassman conducted U.S. Government-approved and funded clinical research at the University of New Mexico in which he injected sixty volunteers with DMT, one of the most powerful psychedelics known. His detailed account of those sessions is an extraordinarily riveting inquiry into the nature of the human mind and the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. DMT, a plant-derived chemical found in the psychedelic Amazon brew, ayahuasca, is also manufactured by the human brain. In Strassman's volunteers, it consistently produced near-death and mystical experiences. Many reported convincing encounters with intelligent nonhuman presences, aliens, angels, and spirits. Nearly all felt that the sessions were among the most profound experiences of their lives. Strassman's research connects DMT with the pineal gland, considered by Hindus to be the site of the seventh chakra and by Rene Descartes to be the seat of the soul. DMT: The Spirit Molecule makes the bold case that DMT, naturally released by the pineal gland, facilitates the soul's movement in and out of the body and is an integral part of the birth and death experiences, as well as the highest states of meditation and even sexual transcendence. Strassman also believes that "alien abduction experiences" are brought on by accidental releases of DMT. If used wisely, DMT could trigger a period of remarkable progress in the scientific exploration of the most mystical regions of the human mind and soul.
Tattoo, Crime, Home Made, DIY, Art, Underground, Self Published; Paperback Book - New
The Tattoo-Apprentice Guide is a simple no B.S. approach to learning the basics of the art of tattooing. Learning everything from ''How to build your own tattoo gun'' (i.e. prison style), to actual ''Slagin' and Bangin' '' on your clientele. Learn from the experts in prison whom have had years of experience in "prison ink." You'll learn how to make your own ink, how to make your own needles, how to tattoo, shading techniques, proper hygiene and after application care. Also included are numerous tattoo patterns of different styles and themes. This easy to understand guide will have you mastering the art of tattooing in no time. Be the envy of your friends and clients by making your own tattoo gun, ink, battery pack, and set up your own shop for a profitable income. This is the most inexpensive investment you can make if you are truly serious about the art of tattooing. - (From the book cover)