![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last night, BBC4 showed the first documentary about the man to feature the artist himself – and it was a delightful programme to watch. Indeed, so great was the fuss the book caused that the author retreated into near isolation for nigh on thirty years and only emerged from his self-imposed retreat earlier this year. I was a “victim” of the mania for the Masquerade book that seemed to dominate the early few years of the 1980s.įor many people, Masquerade was the equivalent of the the Sinclair Spectrum, the Walkman, the Apple eMac and the iPhone all being rolled into one media frenzy. Unlike some teenagers who were frustrated by more biological concerns, mine was a slender book with some stunning paintings and a cryptic narrative. Last night was a very special moment for me, as I was reminded of the years of frustrated delight I endured as a young teenager. ![]()
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