Actually fascinating to hear about his interest in games. It’s definitely evident in the philosophy of chaos magic, and as a gamer (videogames) have often thought of the parallel of learning a new game, it’s interface, rules and controls to be closely related to the methods of chaoticism.
This a lovely reminiscence and a very illuminating window into the place of Chaos Magick in culture and cosmology...
I was particularly tickled to learn of Pete's interest in miniatures war-gaming - somehow makes so much sense, not only on his side but when one thinks of the wonderfully cartoonish take on "Chaos" of early Games Workshop stuff which arose from the same 1980s pop culture moment as Carroll himself. I was also very pleased to hear of the importance of Terry Pratchett's work to him: I've heard many times how Sir Terry was much more *actually* a Wizard than he let on. Colour me not at all surprised (and Octarine) ...
Beautifully written and incredibly informative, thank you Julian.
Great piece of information-packed writing Julian. The bellanona jam story needs to be told, cos I’m nosey!
Did any newspaper carry an obituary for him? If not, you should send them this. It's great
Not that I'm aware of. Glad you like the article.
Actually fascinating to hear about his interest in games. It’s definitely evident in the philosophy of chaos magic, and as a gamer (videogames) have often thought of the parallel of learning a new game, it’s interface, rules and controls to be closely related to the methods of chaoticism.
This a lovely reminiscence and a very illuminating window into the place of Chaos Magick in culture and cosmology...
I was particularly tickled to learn of Pete's interest in miniatures war-gaming - somehow makes so much sense, not only on his side but when one thinks of the wonderfully cartoonish take on "Chaos" of early Games Workshop stuff which arose from the same 1980s pop culture moment as Carroll himself. I was also very pleased to hear of the importance of Terry Pratchett's work to him: I've heard many times how Sir Terry was much more *actually* a Wizard than he let on. Colour me not at all surprised (and Octarine) ...
Brilliantly written with such care, honesty, gentle humour and, above all, tremendous insight.
Of all these guys he was the most honest.