The re-release of the much-sought-after art book by Coil's John Balance—the first ever extensive overview of his drawings, paintings and sketches—in a reformatted and largely redesigned edition.
The artworks featured in the book are both finished elaborate hallucinatory pieces as well as quick sketches with a good sprinkling of Balance's often underestimated humour. Homages to idols and inspirations next to idiosyncratic magical dreamscapes executed in a wide variety of styles and mediums.
This new expanded edition features not only 40 pages of new art, including some never-before-seen works but also a magico-critical appreciation of Balance's creations by BC.
New expanded edition of the book first published in 2014.
John Balance (Geoff Rushton, 1962-2004), a key figure in industrial and experimental music, co-founded Coil with Peter "Sleazy" Christopherson (1955-2010). He has collaborated with Nurse With Wound, Death in June, Psychic TV, Current 93, Thighpaulsandra, Nine Inch Nails and others.