Always fascinated by the ebb and flow of creative, talented individuals into and out of magic, I find myself wondering about Richard Bartram. His books were an absolute hoot, blazing with contagious literary, artistic, and magical inspiration. While perhaps not as popular, his stuff stirred my creative juices in much the same way as Paul Harris. Yet it's now been 25 years since Trephine, and nearly three decades since Mystification.
Anyone know if he's still active? Creating?
Richard Bartram, Jr.
Richard Bartram, Jr.
"The gnomes' ambition is handicapped by laziness." Adapted from Charles Bukowski, and clearly evident at http://www.gnominal.com
Re: Richard Bartram, Jr.
Is this the chap who had a strip cartoon in one of his books with a character who wished he had the hands of Nelson Downs? His wish was granted with interesting results.
If it is I haven't heard of him in years either. And if it isn't...... Oh well .
If it is I haven't heard of him in years either. And if it isn't...... Oh well .
Re: Richard Bartram, Jr.
Not that I'm aware, but I don't own his first book. Doesn't sound out of character!
"The gnomes' ambition is handicapped by laziness." Adapted from Charles Bukowski, and clearly evident at http://www.gnominal.com
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Re: Richard Bartram, Jr.
Denis Behr wrote:It is: https://www.conjuringarchive.com/list/b ... ight=51824
Yep. That's the one. Thanks.
The gag is that that the "hands Of Nelson Downs" are hands that have been underground and decaying for years. A bit macabre perhaps, but the drawings make it funny. Well, I thought so.
Re: Richard Bartram, Jr.
I'm still alive, but not very active or creative.