Blank Industries

09/07/2024

Local interview with Mark Mothersbaugh on 2SER with Stuart Coupe on Dirt Music.

Independent Radio

12/06/2024

Thanks to Forbes for the virtual ink....

Devo frontman, artist, and film composter Mark Mothersbaugh discusses his new mail-art book.

16/05/2024

Swell new interview to be heard here.....

Now Posted On …

🔴🟢🟡🔵 MARK MOTHERSBAUGH ( ) Devo 🔵🟡🟢🔴

DON’T MISS Mark’s FANTASTIC New Book, “Apotropaic Beatnik Graffiti” OUT NOW Via ! Also, Check Out DEVO At This Year’s Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival May 25 To 27 In Las Vegas!

LINK:
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04/04/2024

Words and music on / from ABG to be heard here...

Episode 851 - Mark Mothersbaugh from Devo discusses his new hardcover art book, 'APOTROPAIC BEATNIK GRAFFITI' (out now via Blank Industries) how limited eyesight helped make him a visionary, a 2020 hospital admission for COVID-19 that changed his life forever, mail art and thousands of art cards, how visual art led to the pursuit of music and DEVO’s formation, very old and very recent personal interactions with three Beatles, loving the The Rolling Stones and avoiding L*D, the essay Ian Svenonius wrote for this book, the current state of devolution, what’s next for him and DEVO, other future plans, and much more.

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12/03/2024

Read all about ABG in Print Magazine

“Apotropaic Beatnik Graffiti” is a hypnotically hyper-visual collection of neo-Dada stream-of-conscious visual poetry.

12/03/2024

Read all about ABG in Birdy

We caught up with prolific conceptual artist and composer Mark Mothersbaugh, to talk about his newest book, APOTROPAIC BEATNIK GRAFFITI. A collection of neo-dada northcoast stream of conscious visual poetry, the book represents one human’s observations of life in a wiggly world.

03/03/2024

The ABG mail order production line moving hella fast...

24/02/2024

They’re here….pre order people’s standby for tracking numbers….

18/01/2024

PSA

08/01/2024

Big up to the fine folk at Birdy aka Denver's finest, for the advance print and paper on Apotropaic Beatnik Graffiti. Mucho gracias!

02/01/2024

APOTROPAIC BEATNIK GRAFFITI ~ MARK MOTHERSBAUGH

Boxes of books to be packed, placed on pallets, loaded onto boat then let the four winds blow!

This will be shipping in February, if you've not pre-ordered a copy and want a free exclusive Mark Mothersbaugh flexi disc with your book, best get on the good foot now...

https://apotropaicbeatnikgraffiti.bigcartel.com/

25/12/2023

APOTROPAIC BEATNIK GRAFFITI UNBOXING!

The idea was “wouldn’t it be great to have a book out for the festive season?”Problem was, many others had a variation of the very same idea…

If all the stars aligned on this inspired scramble everyone one who preordered the book would be doing something not too dissimilar to this.

Alas, it’s now going to be happening in February.

Thank you to everyone who preordered the book and your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated.

11/12/2023

APOTROPAIC BEATNIK GRAFFITI UPDATE!

close, but not just yet .....

what you see is a copy of Apotropaic Beatnik Graffiti sans binding, cover and edge gilding.

This was supposed to be the time we had finished books for signing and shipping, alas, the bottle neck that you flirt with manufacturing this time of year caught us and now they will be sailing the high seas from Hong Kong soon with the estimated shipping date being early February.

Sincerest apologies if this has thwarted seasonal gift giving for you or a loved one, we did everything we could within our powers to get it over the line, the stars didn't align this time.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

26/11/2023

Dateline: Sunday 26th November 2023, Sydney, Australia.

A glimpse into the in between time for Mark Mothersbaugh when on tour with Devo.

01/11/2023

From the desk of Mark Mothersbaugh : "Those who preorder “Apotropaic Beatnik Graffiti” before Nov. 30, 5PM will receive their copy with my handwritten signature!! Act fast while supplies last!"

https://apotropaicbeatnikgraffiti.bigcartel.com/

25/10/2023

For those who have already pre ordered the book mail order, keep calm and carry on, you don't need to do a thing, we got you.

For everyone else, all mail order copies of the book that is pre ordered before 30th November 2023 5pm (PST) or whilst stocks last, Mark will be signing. No auto pen, no rubber stamp. Genuine hand written signature in your book!

The fine print: You snooze, you lose. No personalized requests. Limit of two per household. No exceptions.

https://apotropaicbeatnikgraffiti.bigcartel.com/product/apotropaic-beatnik-graffiti-pre-order-offer

25/10/2023

For those with Apple Music....

Listen to the Strombo with Devo: Mark Mothersbaugh radio show on Apple Music.

11/10/2023

Whilst sorting through storage in the recent move an unmarked box has revealed a stash of these long gone, way out of print limited editions. First in, best dressed...

https://blankrecords.bigcartel.com/category/long-gone-warehouse-finds

03/10/2023

26/09/2023

From the desk of Mark Mothersbaugh : "I am ecstatic to announce the arrival of my new work “Apotropaic Beatnik Graffiti”; a collection of neo-dada northcoast stream of conscious visual poetry representing one human’s observations of life in a wiggly world. Preorder now and get an exclusive mail order-only free Flexi disc containing the new never before heard Mark Mothersbaugh tune “How Did We All Get Here?” Shipping December 2023 on Blank Industries
Pre-order here: https://apotropaicbeatnikgraffiti.bigcartel.com/

15/09/2023

long players, sevens, t-shirts, picture discs, books and now adding flexi discs to the curriculum vitae of hella cool stuff made for the masses.

Test pressing that begs the question “How Did We All Get Here?”

That I can’t answer, but can tell you it’ll be all yours free with every purchase soon!

26/07/2023

DAVID VANIAN X MELANIE NISSEN SCREEN PRINT UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

David and Melanie have joined forces to bring you this 24" x 36" print of the iconic image used on the first issue of Slash Magazine from May 1977.

Printed on a plush 250 gsm matte paper to allow for two passes of black ink to give it a deep black finish, hand numbered and embossed seal in an edition of 500.

Sent in a sturdy mailing tube that's 5" wide to allow for not needing to roll this thick stock poster tightly in the tube.

Australian types go here:

https://blankrecords.bigcartel.com/product/david-vanian-x-melanie-nissen-screen-print

Outernational types go here:

https://hardandfast.bigcartel.com/product/david-vanian-x-melanie-nissen-screen-print

24/07/2023

DAVID VANIAN X MELANIE NISSEN SCREEN PRINT

David and Melanie have joined forces to bring you this 24" x 36" print of the iconic image used on the first issue of Slash Magazine from May 1977.

Printed on a plush 250 gsm matt paper to allow for two passes of black ink to give it a deep black finish, hand numbered in an edition of 500.

Sent in a sturdy mailing tube that's 5" wide to allow for not needing to roll this thick stock poster tightly in the tube.

Australian types go here:

https://blankrecords.bigcartel.com/product/david-vanian-x-melanie-nissen-screen-print

Outernational types go here:

https://hardandfast.bigcartel.com/product/david-vanian-x-melanie-nissen-screen-print

23/06/2023

INCOMING! NEW BOOK ALERT! With great pleasure, Blank Industries is publishing a new book by Mark Mothersbaugh. This collection of “neo-dada beatnik stream of consciousness poetry and graffiti pieces” represents one human's shamanistic observations of life in a wiggly world. Stay tuned for more details. Due December 2023.

02/05/2023

PHASE THREE:
Watching paint dry.
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#1977

01/05/2023

PHASE TWO:
The Ex*****on.
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28/04/2023

PHASE ONE:
The Concept.
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13/12/2022

What's on the cards for 2023? The answer lies within. Pull slowly and see....more soon come....

12/12/2022

The year 2022 has been all about

A wonderful, seamless, enjoyable four year journey from Melanie getting onboard to holding a book that was as sublime as anyone could ever hope for and more.

On behalf of Melanie and myself, thank you to everyone who contributed, everyone who was encouraging, excited and supportive on the journey to the finish line.

Thank you to the people who have helped spread the word, bought it, spoken kindly of the book, shared on social media, written about it.... Anyone whose just generally been awesome to this project in any way, shape or form.

Thanks to the artists / people pictured in the book who've sent really flattering, humbling compliments.

Thanks to reliable old friends and new friends made on this journey.

On a personal note, thanks to Melanie Nissen for going against everything that's been her mantra about doing a book, and in the spirit of punk rock, throwing her lot in with who'd never published a book before Hard + Fast.

The year 2023 promises more fun, stay tuned....

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14/11/2022

The highest praise for HARD + FAST book from a hard grader and perfectionist like Ross Halfin. Every aspect of the book gets superlatives. The paper, the printing, the photos, the gilding, the layout, the packaging. Top marks all round. The official Ross Halfin seal of approval!