Review: The End is at Hand

The book has been out for a couple of years, but I was still thrilled to see a new review of my book The End is at Hand. The review is by Carl Abrahamsson of The Fenris Wolf Newsletter, and he thoughtfully describes my research, writing, and linocut illustrations. He says “Perkins draws upon a wide array of sources, from religious texts to scientific studies, creating a swashbuckling tapestry of information that is as informative as it is… depressingly compelling.” That sounds about right!

Please read it here and give his Substack a follow.

RAK Art Fest Linocut Stamp

The 13th edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival will be at Al Hamra Heritage Village from 31 January to 28 February 2025. If you visit, you can hand-print my linocuts onto your own postcard.

I began by visiting the emirate and photographing the museums, mountains, and historical village by the water. The focal point of my design is the fort, a recognizable landmark and where the festival will open next Friday. To the left is the vintage Land Rover displayed by the souk and visitor center. On the right, there are three figures following the path by the fort walls. The elderly figure represents the past, adult is the present, and the child is the future: a nod to the history of the site while maintaining an active role in the community today and beyond, with events like the art festival.

My carved blocks will be available around the village during the festival, with ink pads and postcards. Printing all five in order will complete the design to create your own linocut print.

Dubai Linocut Printmaking Workshop

I hosted a linocut printmaking workshop at Hay Designs in Dubai this week. I was lucky to meet and work with talented designers from all over the world. Over the two-hour class, I introduced the historic technique and instructed drawing, carving, and printing techniques. It was a fun event and I always look forward to the opportunity to share my favorite process with other interested creatives.

Upcoming Book Events

I’ll be back in the US next week, for the first time in over a year, and I have two book events to celebrate the release of The End is at Hand.

First, on Saturday, March 11, I’ll be at Weaver Library in East Providence from 12:30 to 1:30. Next, on Thursday, March 16, I’ll be at Symposium Books in Providence, starting at 6:30. I’ll bring linocut blocks used to illustrate the book, I’ll talk about how the book came to be, and we can discuss the many ways the world could end. Both events are free to attend and open to all. No reservations necessary.

Linocut Workshop at Sikka Art Festival

I’ll be doing another linocut printmaking workshop at this year’s Sikka Art Festival. Come with a little drawing or idea and I’ll teach you to carve and print your own linoleum stamps. It’s two hours, no experience necessary, no sign-ups required, just first-come first-serve.