BALANCE, John
Bright Lights and Cats with No Mouths

The re-release of the much-sought-after art book by Coil's John Balance—the first ever extensive overview of his drawings, paintings and sketches—in a reformatted and largely redesigned edition.

The artworks featured in the book are both finished elaborate hallucinatory pieces as well as quick sketches with a good sprinkling of Balance's often underestimated humour. Homages to idols and inspirations next to idiosyncratic magical dreamscapes executed in a wide variety of styles and mediums.

This new expanded edition features not only 40 pages of new art, including some never-before-seen works but also a magico-critical appreciation of Balance's creations by BC. [publisher's note]

Published by Timeless, 2025
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