The Blake Society
@blakesociety.bsky.social
The Blake Society celebrates the life and work of William Blake (1757-1827) poet, artist & visionary. We hold regular meetings (online and in real locations), organise Blakean events and publish our journal, VALA. https://blakesociety.org
Start of Chapter 2 of LOS, my graphic novel about William Blake, for the paid subscribers. William tells his parents about his angelic vision on Peckham Rye... loshighway.substack.com/p/los-part-12 #williamblake #comics #graphicnovel
LOS part 12
‘A mans worst enemies are those / Of his own house & family’
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Inquisitive London pigeons and flies, plus more from the William Blake, Taxi Driver archives at loshighway.substack.com/p/william-bl... 🪰🪶
William Blake Taxi Driver 7
Pigeons, flies and more vintage comic strips from the William Blake, Taxi Driver archives.
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Some hastily assembled thoughts on the coincidence of Blake’s 199th death day and a partial eclipse loshighway.substack.com/p/total-part...
Total (partial) Eclipse of the Art(ist)
On this day 199 years ago William Blake breathed his last, aged 69, in a shabby room in Fountain Court, this room in fact.
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Complete, uninterrupted Chapter 1 of LOS, my graphic novel about William Blake, for paid subscribers. A tantalising teaser of what you’re missing for everyone else… 🤓 loshighway.substack.com/p/los-chapte... #WilliamBlake #graphicnovel #comics
LOS Chapter 1
'The Web of Life is woven: & the tender sinews of life created / And the Three Classes of Men regulated by Los's hammer'
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Meeting at Blake's Grave, Saturday 15 August, 12 noon, at Bunhill Fields Burial Ground. Join us to mark the anniversary of William Blake's death and to celebrate his life and work, including readings from artist and poet @tamsynchallenger.bsky.social All are welcome! blakesociety.org/product/blak...
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.
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Just watched this, highly recommended if you're at all interested in William Blake and gender. @jodielmarley.bsky.social covers so much: - definitions of mysticism - Blake's links to female mystics of his own time - queering the history of Blake's 19th & 20th century reception & much more!
The Blake Society@blakesociety.bsky.social · 2mo agoDon't worry if you missed @jodielmarley.bsky.social's fascinating talk on William Blake's mysticism. You can now watch it here blakesociety.org/product/blak...
my lecture for @blakesociety.bsky.social, 'William Blake's Mysticism', is now available to watch on YouTube 💫 ft. granular analysis of what "mysticism" is, close readings of Blake alongside Dorothy Gott & Fiona Macleod, & how this all intersects with existing studies youtu.be/fr5c2iZPHvA?...
William Blake's Mysticism
YouTube video by Blake Society
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Cain Fleeing from the Wrath of God (The Body of Abel Found by Adam and Eve) https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/297850
Back from epic post office trip. If you'd like to be part of my next exciting voyage to the post office you can buy Chapter 1 of LOS, my comic about William Blake (and other quality items) from my online shop johnriordan.bigcartel.com/product/los-...
LOS - a Vision of William Blake - Chapter 1
PRE-ORDER - these will be posted w/c 20/7/26 William Blake (1757-1827), visionary, poet, painter and jobbing engraver, champion of the Imagination, neglected genius. This is the first chapter of an am...
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Don't worry if you missed @jodielmarley.bsky.social's fascinating talk on William Blake's mysticism. You can now watch it here blakesociety.org/product/blak...
William Blake’s Mysticism – a talk by Dr Jodie Marley - The Blake Society
Dr Jodie Marley explores Blake's reputation as a mystic during and after his lifetime.
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The Blake Society@blakesociety.bsky.social · 2mo agoWilliam Blake’s Mysticism - Wed 15 July, 7:30 PM. This Wednesday Dr Jodie Marley @jodielmarley.bsky.social joins us on zoom to explore Blake's reputation as a mystic during and after his lifetime. More info and FREE registration at blakesociety.org/product/blak...
huge thanks to everyone who came to my Blake lecture, & thanks to @blakesociety.bsky.social for having me! will share the YouTube recording when it's uploaded 💫🙏🏻
William Blake’s Mysticism - Wed 15 July, 7:30 PM. This Wednesday Dr Jodie Marley @jodielmarley.bsky.social joins us on zoom to explore Blake's reputation as a mystic during and after his lifetime. More info and FREE registration at blakesociety.org/product/blak...
William Blake’s Mysticism – a talk by Dr Jodie Marley - The Blake Society
Dr Jodie Marley explores Blake's reputation as a mystic during and after his lifetime.
blakesociety.org
LOS - a Vision of William Blake - Chapter 1 is now available for pre-order johnriordan.bigcartel.com/product/los-... Discover the origin story of 18th century visionary William Blake! 60 full-colour pages, taking young William from birth to a certain encounter on Peckham Rye #WilliamBlake #comics
On Peckham Rye, young William finally meets the angels. Final part of Chapter 1 of LOS, my work-in-progress graphic novel about William Blake. loshighway.substack.com/p/los-part-11
LOS part 11
The ballad of Peckham Rye
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Romanticists, Modernists, enjoyers of mysticism & magic in the arts! I'm giving a free online lecture with the @blakesociety.bsky.social on "William Blake's Mysticism", based on my recent book of the same name. Weds 15th July 7:30-9pm GMT. Register here ➡️ blakesociety.org/product/blak...
William Blake’s Mysticism – a talk by Dr Jodie Marley - The Blake Society
Dr Jodie Marley explores Blake's reputation as a mystic during and after his lifetime.
blakesociety.org
More William Blake, Taxi Driver from the archives, including this terrifying vision of our then-future! loshighway.substack.com/p/william-bl...
So looking forward to discussing Blake's approaches to illustration @blakesociety.bsky.social
The Blake Society@blakesociety.bsky.social · 4mo agoOur June event is here! Blake and Illustration - Monday 15 June, 7:30 PM UK time, on zoom - Professor @luisacale.bsky.social explores the complex world of Blake as a book illustrator. More info and FREE registration at blakesociety.org/product/blak...
Our June event is here! Blake and Illustration - Monday 15 June, 7:30 PM UK time, on zoom - Professor @luisacale.bsky.social explores the complex world of Blake as a book illustrator. More info and FREE registration at blakesociety.org/product/blak...
Blake and Illustration - The Blake Society
Professor Luisa Calè explores the complex world of Blake as a book illustrator
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Don't worry if you missed last week's event, a video is now available to watch at blakesociety.org/product/sacr...
Sacred Visions and Anger - The Blake Society
Academic Kate Rigby and Chamoru poet Craig Santos Perez lead an exploration of the parallels between Blake and the worldview of Indigenous and First Nations peoples.
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The Blake Society@blakesociety.bsky.social · 5mo agoJoin us for Sacred Visions and Anger - Wed 13 May, 19:30 (UK time) on zoom. Who are the true heirs to William Blake? Perhaps we should look beyond England and even the global north. And speak of both heirs and ancestors. More info and free registration at blakesociety.org/product/sacr...
Young William Blake reaches south London (let’s be honest, the *best* part of London) in the latest excerpt from my work-in-progress graphic novel about Blake’s life. loshighway.substack.com/p/los-part-10 #WilliamBlake #graphicnovel #comic #southlondon
Andy Wilson, @andyw23.bsky.social Traveller in the Evening, has died, or, as Blake would have it, has ’moved from one room to another’. Andy was a trustee of the Blake Society in 2021, and continued to collaborate, participate and argue with us over the subsequent years, including hosting...
Elisha In The Chamber On The Wall https://www.wikiart.org/en/william-blake/elisha-in-the-chamber-on-the-wall-1820
The incredible Testament returns to Blake. Go and see this is humanly possible! leedsheritagetheatres.com/whats-on/wil...
William Blake Remixed: Testament and Matthew Bourne: What's On: City Varieties Music Hall: Leeds Heritage Theatres
Experience the visionary world of William Blake like never before, in this electrifying live performance from two remarkable musicians: acclaimed rapper, poet and world record-holding beatboxer Testam...
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Join us for Sacred Visions and Anger - Wed 13 May, 19:30 (UK time) on zoom. Who are the true heirs to William Blake? Perhaps we should look beyond England and even the global north. And speak of both heirs and ancestors. More info and free registration at blakesociety.org/product/sacr...
Sacred Visions and Anger - The Blake Society
Academic Kate Rigby and Chamoru poet Craig Santos Perez lead an exploration of the parallels between Blake and the worldview of Indigenous and First Nations peoples.
blakesociety.org
Cheer up, Hogarth! This and more from the William Blake, Taxi Driver archives over at loshighway.substack.com/p/william-bl...
William Blake, Taxi Driver 4
'Shake not thy roofs, Nor bend thy pillars with thine iron car'
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MIKE WESTBROOK OBE Patron of The Blake Society It is with great sadness that The Blake Society announces the death of our Patron, the unparalleled musician and composer, Mike Westbrook (OBE). Regarded as one of the most important luminaries in the jazz world, Westbrook collaborated with…
Gingerbread, anyone? Young William Blake walks the streets of London in the latest excerpt from my work-in-progress graphic novel about Blake’s life. loshighway.substack.com/p/los-part-9 #WilliamBlake #comic #graphicnovel
‘And did those feet…?’ They certainly did! Young William Blake continues his walk south to Westminster Bridge in the latest excerpt from my work-in-progress graphic novel about Blake’s life. #WilliamBlake #comic #graphicnovel loshighway.substack.com/p/los-part-9
LOS part 9
Take me to the river...
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Young William Blake discovers the London art world! The latest instalment in my work-in-progress graphic novel… #williamblake #london #graphicnovel loshighway.substack.com/p/los-part-8
