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Mark O Pilkington @markopilkington.bsky.social · Aug 13

A fantastic obituary by Cathi Unsworth, for the legend Roger Burton, who left us just over a week ago. Without Roger and the Horse Hospital there may never have been a Strange Attractor...
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

Roger K Burton obituary

Founder of the Horse Hospital arts centre in London who also styled pop videos and films, including Absolute Beginners

www.theguardian.com

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Mark O Pilkington @markopilkington.bsky.social · Jul 31

This is an engaging, important, and ultimately terrifying book – really can't wait to get it out into the world this autumn...

Strange Attractor Press @strangeattractor.bsky.social · Jul 31

We're incredibly excited to announce a new title from long-standing Strange Attractor contributor Tom Bolton, author of London's Lost Rivers and Vanished City....

Pre-order now via strangeattractor.greedbag.com/buy/atomic-a... 🔗

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Mark O Pilkington @markopilkington.bsky.social · Jul 6

The film? Yes! Me? Not so sure anymore...

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Mark O Pilkington @markopilkington.bsky.social · Jul 5

Also Sasquatch Sunset is one of the funniest, boldest and most beautiful films of recent years.

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Mark O Pilkington @markopilkington.bsky.social · Jun 19

Well this is certainly the most remarkable thing I've seen in a while, thank you @nothingistrue.net

I did check and sadly there is only the one song, but frankly I'm not sure if the world was ready for any more...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-8T...

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Mark O Pilkington @markopilkington.bsky.social · Jun 16

Ah sorry to miss you, but glad to hear the frequencies were ecstatic!

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Mark O Pilkington @markopilkington.bsky.social · Jun 16

We had a fantastic time being Teleplasmiste @theseanceradio.bsky.social event at Rose Hill Tavern, Brighton last Saturday, immersed in great music and surrounded by wonderful people.

The Séance @theseanceradio.bsky.social · Jun 16

Huge thanks to @markopilkington.bsky.social @roseio.bsky.social @kempernorton.bsky.social MAP 71, @smackmusic.bsky.social & Elkka Nyoukis. Psychotropic swarms, skewed bewitchments, end-to-end mutant moments summoned. Minds were blown. Hon mention to @nothingistrue.net & all attendees. More soon.

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Mark O Pilkington @markopilkington.bsky.social · Jun 12

Can't wait for this on Saturday – Teleplasmiste are on vibrant form - we'll hope to see a few of you in Brighton...

The Séance @theseanceradio.bsky.social · Jun 12

It gratifies the Séance quite likely beyond the reach of human language to be hosting the first Brighton manifestation of the preternaturally psychedelic Teleplasmiste as headliners at the Rose Hill this Saturday.
Late tickets for this delirious sonic miscellany now selling fast at bit.ly/4mRcXuL

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Mark O Pilkington @markopilkington.bsky.social · May 28

So great to see you and Stanley there Sarah!

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Mark O Pilkington @markopilkington.bsky.social · May 27

Our pleasure Jon, it was a belter!

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Tanner F. Boyle, Getting Spooked @tannerfboyle.bsky.social · May 21

Today on Getting Spooked: An exclusive preview chapter of my 2021 book The Fortean Influence on Science Fiction. This chapter specifically covers the life and work of Charles Fort, hinting at his future massive influence on the science fiction genre. tannerfboyle.substack.com/p/a-fortean-...

A Fortean Emergence: The Early SF/Forteana Relationship

A sample chapter from my book, The Fortean Influence on Science Fiction, covering the life and work of anomalist Charles Hoy Fort and the literature that spun off his writings

tannerfboyle.substack.com

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Mark O Pilkington @markopilkington.bsky.social · May 21

Thanks for this Jack, I'd not come across The Devoted Men before - here's a shorter edit of the doc, focussed on the band:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD3h...

Mark, high Priest of the Temple of Olympus

YouTube video by UFO CULT VHS

www.youtube.com

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Mark O Pilkington @markopilkington.bsky.social · May 9

Next Tuesday I'm hosting a zoom presentation by Greg Eghigian, looking back at the alien abduction panic of the 1980s and 1990s. Greg's book 'After The Flying Saucers Came', published by OUP last year, has become the essential history of the UFO story.

thelasttuesdaysociety.org/event/alien-...

Alien Abduction: Postmortem of a Controversy – Greg Eghigian - Zoom - The Last Tuesday Society

Why did so many people believe they had been kidnapped by aliens? In the 1980s, stories from people claiming to have been abducted by aliens sparked animated public debate, […]

thelasttuesdaysociety.org

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Mark O Pilkington @markopilkington.bsky.social · May 8

Can’t wait for this, a first Brighton outing for Teleplasmiste, alongside some of the city’s brightest sonic beacons.

The Séance @theseanceradio.bsky.social · Apr 15

It pleases us mightily to announce a Séance for the Summer as manifest on Jun 14 in Brighton by Teleplasmiste @markopilkington.bsky.social, Rose Io, Kemper Norton @kempernorton.bsky.social Map 71, Elkka Nyoukis & Karen Constance @smackmusic.bsky.social
Tix! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-seance-f...

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Mark O Pilkington @markopilkington.bsky.social · May 2

Thank you! I've been giving variations on this presentation for a decade now, and may retire it after this one. We at @strangeattractor.bsky.social will be publishing Ethan Doyle White's excellent book on the subject, Pale Hecate's Offerings, next year and I can pass the mantle on to him.

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Mark O Pilkington @markopilkington.bsky.social · May 2

Oh! You and Pagan News have a cameo in my presentation, so I can mention that.

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Mark O Pilkington @markopilkington.bsky.social · May 2

Off to sunny Stroud for the mega #neoancients fest this weekend, kicking off tonight with a double bill of Rituals in the Dark, my witchcraft on film presentation, and a Luminous Foundation live set at Klangtone records. Tomorrow I speak to Rupert Russell about his film 'The Last Sacrifice'.

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Mark O Pilkington @markopilkington.bsky.social · May 1

I had a great time talking to the brilliant @tannerfboyle.bsky.social about UFO cultures, paranormal psyops and the abuses of enchantment. Tune in here…

Tanner F. Boyle, Getting Spooked @tannerfboyle.bsky.social · Apr 30

Today on Getting Spooked: Author, publisher, and musician Mark Pilkington joins the podcast to have a chat on his seminal book Mirage Men, supernatural psychological operations, the current trajectory of ufology, and his present and future research. tannerfboyle.substack.com/p/16-musings...

[#16] Musings on the Mirage Men and Other Supernatural Psyops w/ Mark Pilkington

Listen now | Author, publisher, and musician Mark Pilkington joins the podcast to have a chat on his seminal book Mirage Men, the trajectory of ufology, and his current research

tannerfboyle.substack.com

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Mark O Pilkington @markopilkington.bsky.social · May 1

Hey thank you, so did I! We’re lucky to have wise heads like Tanner focussed on this complex, confounding material.

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Mark O Pilkington @markopilkington.bsky.social · Apr 15

Very excited to be taking Teleplasmiste to Brighton in June for Séance for the Summer, alongside these other fantastic performers.

We're also playing Acid Horse on 24 May. We're up for doing more gigs, so do shout if you'd like us to entrance your event...

The Séance @theseanceradio.bsky.social · Apr 15

It pleases us mightily to announce a Séance for the Summer as manifest on Jun 14 in Brighton by Teleplasmiste @markopilkington.bsky.social, Rose Io, Kemper Norton @kempernorton.bsky.social Map 71, Elkka Nyoukis & Karen Constance @smackmusic.bsky.social
Tix! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-seance-f...

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Strange Attractor Press @strangeattractor.bsky.social · Apr 14

Our Spring Sale continues through the rest of April, with mind-bending bargains on some of our most (un)popular titles. Stocks are strictly limited to what's left in our London warehouse - catch 'em while you can!

strangeattractor.greedbag.com/dept/~spring...

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Mark O Pilkington @markopilkington.bsky.social · Apr 8

The AAA's aims and actions have never felt more prescient.
I wish I could make this - but hopefully some of you can.
I have fond memories of astronaut training with fellow travellers on Parliament Hill, and facilitating one of their closing sessions at the 1999 Fortean Times Unconvention.

John Eden @johnedenuk.bsky.social · Apr 8

Association of Autonomous Astronauts: 30th anniversary events April 2025:

www.uncarved.org/blog/2025/04...

I will be participating in these events alongside several other former autonomous astronauts. See you there or see you in space!

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The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · Apr 2

Thank you to everyone who has signed our petition, 6,000+! Authors deserve to have a livelihood and compensation from their work, if you haven't signed do so now 👇

Sign the Petition

Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training

www.change.org

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Strange Attractor Press @strangeattractor.bsky.social · Apr 1

Hello Strangers! We're having an enormous Spring Sale on our web site, with deep discounts across a number of titles. These offers are only available direct from us, while stocks last, until the end of April. Click this link to discover what's reduced:

strangeattractor.greedbag.com/dept/~spring...

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Mark O Pilkington @markopilkington.bsky.social · Mar 27

Happy haunted birthday!