Dreamflesh suspended
It’s with a little sadness that I’ve decided to suspend Dreamflesh Journal.
Publication of Volume 2 got pushed forward by Archaeologies of Consciousness, and now was the time I’d slated to get things moving again. As it stands, the economy’s slowing (if not collapsing completely, disguised by short-term measures and wishful thinking). And while I’ve a number of exciting things ready for the next one, being non-profit and non-paying, it’s always a case of chasing and tracking down contributions rather than getting any great unsolicited material. I could make things work with some extra effort, but actually I find myself drawn ever deeper into some research and writing that I want to devote more time to.
Note that this is a suspension rather than a cancellation. I’ve no idea how long this might last, but I do want to leave the door ajar. That said, I’d rather formally put a hold on things than let the journal drift further into an undignified, unannounced hiatus.
For now, both Dreamflesh Vol. 1 and Archaeologies have been slightly reduced in price for direct online sale: both are now £7 (UK) or £9 (Rest of World), including postage and packing.
I’ll be posting more juiciness here on the site as a result: leftover content from Vol. 2, old material from Towards 2012 that I’ve not got round to posting, and eventually the contents of Dreamflesh Vol. 1. Watch this space…
Gyrus,
This saddens me. Unfortunately I don’t live in the UK, else I could help you out.
Let’s pray for a brighter future!
Keep up your Great Work.
Warmly,
Joakim
Joakim - 21st October 2008 @ 12:37
Thanks for the thought, Joakim. Rest assured it’s just the journal that’s suspended - dreamflesh.com soldiers on!
Gyrus - 21st October 2008 @ 12:39
I should note another, quite positive reason contributing to the suspension of the journal. Recently, during the collapse of the banking system, it became quite common to see mainstream reporters on TV crash slowly but surely into the realization that the foundations of our tottering system are psychological. The next step—seeing these foundations, in their dysfunctional relationship to the ecosystem, as psychotic—was left out, but its presence loomed large. The bail-outs and other fixes we’re seeing are desperate injections from our dwindling supplies of thorazine, staving off the inevitable emergency / emergence. Things are starting to shift—why carry on pushing?
Gyrus - 21st October 2008 @ 17:44
bummer. how about an ebook? i’ve heard they can be profitable.
I feel the shift too (in the US), but it feels like brief, groggy moments of lucidity. we need dreamers and visionaries more than ever, so i wish you luck in your new pursuits!
Ryan - 22nd October 2008 @ 18:27
An ebook’s a possibility—but the publishing process was only one among many reasons to suspend everything. I feel more like focusing on other stuff and putting out anything essential that comes my way piecemeal, as a page on the site. But then all, as ever in the self-publishing world, is subject to change!
Gyrus - 22nd October 2008 @ 18:35
Ahoy –
I am, indeed, saddened to read this. Volume One was a gleaming, unexpected beacon of ideas and enjoyment for me last spring/summer when I sorely needed it. I was greatly looking forward to Vol. 2 — and even submitting — I suppose I will continue to do so, enjoying the suspense. I second Joakim’s impulse to help in any way over future stumbling blocks, even if from stateside.
Cheers, mates — to Dreamflesh, and to this ’shift:’ why push, when you can surf?
Brujaja - 31st October 2008 @ 0:11
Thanks, Brujaja, the feedback’s hugely appreciated. Look out for the remnants of what was to be #2 - watch this site!
Gyrus - 31st October 2008 @ 0:16