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A novelistic memoir, glimpsing into the more rarefied realms of alternative life in 1970s Britain.

‘…a significant addition to the canon of psychedelic literature.’ — Leaf Fielding, author of To Live Outside the Law

‘The whole story is a delight from beginning to end.’ — William J Booker, author of Trippers

‘I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in psychedelics, good writing and the human condition.’ — Rob Dickins, Editor in Chief The Psychedelic Press UK

‘…one of the best UK drug memoirs, highly recommended.’ — Dr Harry Sumnall, Liverpool John Moores University

‘…a dazzling, intelligent and ambitious quest to cut through conventional ways of looking at the world that ultimately yields impressive and potentially life-changing results.’ — Noel Megahey, Digital Fix Reviewer

Better value version of The Mad Artist now available on Amazon.co.uk 

Two different versions of The Mad Artist were produced respectively for the UK and US markets, in order to optimise marketing locally. Both versions are absolutely identical in every respect. Since 2010, world distribution patterns have improved and now all version are available everywhere. So the better value Createspace version can now be had, post free, from Amazon.co.uk.

Tripped in the Woods

The Mad Artist contains two epic LSD trip sequences, both taking place in woodland settings in South Devon. This film was inspired by those experiences and shot in the actual location of one of the trips. It replicates the unique primal intensity of woodland tripping, using extensive muti-layered video effects and complementary sound design. 

The Iron Lady

Meryl Streep's mimicry is note perfect, but much of this biopic has a lightweight feel — too skimpy on the political career whilst overly dwelling on the humdrum details of dementia.

 My Top Film of 2011: Melancholia

Lars von Trier's metaphorical, science-fiction take on depression makes for a singular and thought-provoking viewing experience — a true auteur's vision of a coalescence of beauty and darkness.

The Digital Fix Films of 2011

The Digital Fix team give their input on the year's best movies, with both individual and collective Top Tens.

Interview with Leaf Fielding
To Live Outside the Law

Leaf Fielding's marvellous memoir gives extraordinary insight into the early days of acid counter culture and the dark years following the legendary Operation Julie raid.