Two long-term projects from different spectrums of my work – writing and music research – are coming to a head.

1. The Horror That Came To FootSCARY – Book launch for The Percival Tyler Files : an novel by Clinton Green

My debut novel The Percival Tyler Files has finally been published in the UK by Rainfall books.  I have limited copies to sell in Australia, and will be holding a launch for people in Melbourne.

But it will be much more than a book launch.  The Horror That Came To FootSCARY will feature book readings from two other local horror writers in Anna Dusk and Deborah Crabtree, as well as from myself.  Anna’s stunning werewolf paintings will also be exhibited, and there’ll be live dark ambient music provided by Screwtape.

Friday the 13^th of April, 7:30pm

The Dancing Dog Café

42a Albert Street, Footscray

Free Admission

Read an excerpt from the novel at http://ShameFileMusic.com/clinton.  If you can’t make it on the night, you can order a copy of the book here as well.

 

Clinton Green’s writing explores traditional horror themes from a realist perspective. The symbolism of horror myth is evoked in everyday settings, both modern and historical. His stories have appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.

 

...packs a powerful punch, providing the kind of dread that horror aficionados love... - The Horror Channel

 

Green creates strong, realistic characters drawing horror from the inner demons each is tormented by – HorrorScope

 

Clinton Green has produced a fine tale of psychological horror...9/10 - SF Reader

 

Anna Dusk is the author of soon-be-published “werewolf fairytale” In-human.  Dusk also painted elaborate works for her novel, some of which will be shown at this event.

 

Deborah Crabtree’s stories have won & been nominated for occasional awards, and have appeared in publications such as Aurealis & the Shadow-Box e-anthology. One has even appeared in operatic form and was performed by OzOpera in 2001. She has a story awaiting publication in the US Anthology, Vintage Moon, a novel in (slow) progress awaiting a conclusion and several short stories on the go. She is also a judge in this year's Ned Kelly Crime Book Awards. She will read from a current work-in-progress.

 

 

2. Artefacts of Australian Experimental Music: 1930 – 1973 CD

Over three years in the making, this compilation of early Australian experimental music is nearing the light of day.

Here is the finalised track listing:

1. Jack Ellitt "Journey #1" excerpt (Early 1930s)

2. Percy Grainger "Free Music (Reed Box - Top and Bottom Ranks - Thick)" (1951)

3. Melbourne Dada Group (featuring Barry Humphries) "Wubbo Music" excerpt (1952)

4. Robert Rooney "Duo 3" (1965)

5. Bruce Clarke "Of Spiralling Why" excerpt (1966)

6. Val Stephen "Fireworks" (1967)

7. Barry McKimm "Monotony for Eight Trumpets"

8. Syd Clayton "Yehudi" excerpt (1968)

9. Arthur Cantrill "soundtrack for Eikon" (1969)

10. Tully "Phsssst" (1970)

11. Felix Werder "Oscussion" excerpt

12. Keith Humble "And Tomorrow" excerpt from an Opera (1972)

13. NIAGGRA "Excerpt #2" (1973)

14. Ron Nagorcka "Apathetic Anomaly 2" excerpt (1973)

Excerpts from the extensive liner notes that will accompany the CD along with some mp3 samples are available from http://ShameFileMusic.com

The CD is scheduled for a July 2007 release.  Look for details of special launch events in the coming months. 

Pre-order your copy now for the special discounted price of AU$23ppd (US$17.30ppd) (shipped in July 2007)