Mushrooms are among the mysterious plants on earth, therefore we thought it would be necessary to make a complete guide to mushrooms. This issue contains beautiful illustrations combined with good to know facts about mushrooms, and for the culinaric reader we even added some nice and delicious receipes. Many would maybe consider this issue of BLAD as a little far-fetched guide to the world of mushrooms. But remember nothing is too far out after you have tasted some nice and trippy mushrooms.
Devoted to body and muscles, this issue of BLAD will explore the fascinating world of bodybuilding. Pictures, articles, ads and other good stuff about a strong and perfect body filled with rock-hard muscles. "Imagine walking through your local beach or neighborhood swimming area… Friends noticing your titanic legs, your manly shoulder, rock hard stomach muscles, and last but not least, your full high-peaked biceps that attract second glances from all." With other words, this issue is for strong and heavy readers!
The man, the myth, the rat! Rat Salad! This issue of BLAD is dedicated to the number one bad attitude rock and roll star out there. We will take you down and in to the dark and stinky obscure world of Rat Salad! Here you can find nice slapstick cartoon drawings made by the man himself, ads about his legendary gigs all around the world, and last but not least a splendid in-depth interview with the Rat talking about his career, band and life on the road in general. This is an absolute must to have for all dedicated fans of this obscure character and for heavy rockers with the right attitude in general. As Rat Salad would say "Eat Shit and Die!"
Plain Pages is the name of our brand new release. A 52 page booklet of arctic white paper. In this edition the owner has the possibility to elaborate their own content. A 100% democratic booklet in other words. Tee se itse lehti. Released February 2011. Limited edition, 250 copies.
In our fifth issue of BLAD we asked Ian Stevenson if he would make enough drawings for us to fill a whole magazine. And we can proudly say that he did! The issue is called Enter Ian Stevenson, and it's a very fine and funny tour through Ian's characteristic and very humorous world of drawings. As he says himself "48 pages of drawings, each one created only for you". Released September 2010. Limited edition, 350 copies.
The food industry has provided us with some of the most funny, hilarious and absurd logos and illustrations to promote their products.
The good thing, they are everywhere. And we collected a big bunch of them, some well known, but most of them not. In this 80 page extended issue of BLAD we give you our best finds, sliced and in pieces! The magazine also includes a text by Erlend Hammer. Hope you enjoy a nice meal after reading this issue. Released September 2010. Limited edition, 250 copies.
Faces of Feces is the title of the third issue out. This time we will explore the fascinating and deep original work of Finland's master mind Vilunki 3000. The Helsinki based artist shows us a small overview of his most inspiring and sought after works, which includes drawings, graphics, posters, ads and jokes. It can be called a small retrospect, and it's a perfect opportunity for those outside Finland to get familiar with his unique style. He has been a true inspiration for a whole decade in Finland, and we understand why. Released in March 2010. Edition 300 copies.
Next out in the B.L.A.D. series is the weird and wonderful collection from the long lost suitcase of the mysterious Hungry Radke. The collection contains obscure ads, self portraits, drawings and much more extra avant-garde material. All recovered at Wienerstrasse 41. Edition 300 Copies. Released in 2009
