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Mat Pringle

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Illustrator, Printmaker and Arts Facilitator. Portfolio - https://matpringle.co.uk Shop - https://matpringleillustration.bigcartel.com/

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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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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 3h

Ha!

Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 14h

Is that good? I feel like it’s good….

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My Imaginary Brooklyn @myimaginarybrklyn.bsky.social · 16h

#illustration #coverart #bookcover #satyr

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 23h

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 · 23h

Ha!

Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 23h

And the lino plate and print.

I’m hoping to finish the series in the next week or so.

Linocut illustration of four sheet ghosts gathered together.

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 23h

‘L is for Lankum’ from my #folkhorroralphabet

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#BLOCTOBER2

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 23h

Just a pencil. Blackwing pencils ideally but any one will do.

Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 1d

Ha, so grateful over here...!

Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 1d

I mean I hope, but my sense is they have something 'helpful' to add to any given situation.

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 1d

Exactly...!

I am reminded of the John Waters comment;

“The only insult I've ever received in my adult life was when someone asked me, "Do you have a hobby?" A HOBBY?! DO I LOOK LIKE A FUCKING DABBLER?!”

Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 1d

Reminded of this excellent @rogueprintco.bsky.social sticker.

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A sticker that reads ‘This is not my first rodeo. Each successive rodeo inflicts a greater physical toll than the last. I am in incredible pain.’

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 1d

Ha good approach!

It’s not even shitty but that must makes it a little insidious somehow.

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 1d

Not my first rodeo good buddy.

This kind of helpful feedback from someone that’s drifted onto my timeline from out of nowhere, dropped some wisdom and then sauntered off again tends to land somewhere between not useful at all and passive aggressive.

I do not understand the motivation to do it?

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Terri Windling @terriwindling.bsky.social · 14d

Rachel Ayers highlights six of the many fine retellings of the fairy ballad Tam Lin. I was honoured to publish @pameladean.bsky.social's extraordinary Tam Lin in the Fairy Tale Series (Tor Books), and I'm delighted to see it listed as one of the greats. It truly is. reactormag.com/a-knight-to-...

A Knight to Remember: Six Retellings of the Story of Tam Lin - Reactor

A gripping tale about a woman determined to hold on to what she wants.

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 1d

I’m sure you could with a little practice!

Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks James! 🙌

Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 1d

Do it!

Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 1d

It’s all I know… thanks!

Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 1d

And the plate for those of you that HATE moving visuals.

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 1d

‘Harpy’ linocut print.

I wanted to combine the woodcut style of Aldrovandi’s harpy with the Yubaba bird from Spirited Away. SO I DID.

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#BLOCTOBER2

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 1d

This afternoon; Jon Wilks.

#nowplaying

Jon Wilks album ‘Needless Alley’ released by Grizzly Folk Records 2025.

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Jonathan Edwards @jontofski.bsky.social · 6d

My poster for City of the Dead (1960) for @hireillo.com’s Video Shop project. Ink and pencil. More info here - www.hireillo.com/announcement...

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 2d

Ouch…! Tbf this is an antiquated no frills cinema in a seaside town. I buy a beer to support them, not because I enjoy a bottle of San Miguel…!

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · 2d

Everyday is a cheap one at the Westgate cinema. Paid £5.45 for a fancy seat…!

Great film too!

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