Edward Bunker
orry to read about the passing of author and sometime actor Edward Bunker. His novel ‘No Beast So Fierce’ is a terrific piece of work.

On a more positive note its good to see that the new Richard Stark[aka Donald E Westlake] Parker novel, ominously titled ‘Nobody Runs Forever,’ does not see the end of crime fictions most single minded antihero. You can probably read the first chapter on his website, here.

ashtoncourtfestival.com
njoyed Bristol’s Ashton Court Festival over the weekend. I would place a photo or two here but alas forgot to load my cameras batteries - although with the unilluminated hike down the rather steep hill out of the estate, pitch blackness is entirely appropriate.

In fact, rather than giving out folding frisbees sponsors might like to consider mini torches as next years promotional items.

Musically the Toxic Dancehall[RIP] set was good fun and what I caught of Caroline Martin’s set was good too. I think my highlight has to be the Pie Minister pies though[pic], superb.