Frances Castle

London based illustrator, always happy to talk about new projects and commissions. I also run the record label @claypipemusic, Agent: @arenatweet

[Frances Castle @francescastle]

Last year I illustrated three Tolkien book covers for @penguinukbooks in the USA. This is the first one. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. It was inspired by the original illustrations that Tolkien drew for some of his books. #bookcoverdesign #bookcoverde… https://t.co/PeTZMj0UZ0

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@cafekaput Oh I missed this! I have a collection as well.

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It’s a lovely day, all set up and ready to go @indielabelmkt https://t.co/M6RDYs4W7G

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One last call for the Independent Label Market tomorrow. I'm packing up and working out what to take, so give me a shout if you would like something reserved. https://t.co/A0rRAoVWzQ

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The re-press of Tyneham House on "10 marbled vinyl, is now available to pre-order in the Clay Pipe shop. Link in bio. https://t.co/uQaqEqZbQd

[Caught by the River @tweetbytheriver]

We’re very pleased to announce that Travis Elborough has been added to the lineup for our Caught by the River — On a Swing-Tip event, which takes places at @thesocial on Saturday 3rd June https://t.co/t0eH4djY2m

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The booklet that comes with the new Tyneham House "10 pre-orders start tomorrow morning. Sign up to the mailing list on the Clay Pipe website for a reminder. https://t.co/QX1R2Pu84l

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I’ll be packing my boxes for the @indielabelmkt on Friday, taking reservations now. https://t.co/2uA3jSOxNh

[Frances Castle @francescastle]

Just collected today from @duplikatpress two reprints of older Risograph’s the Swallows print from Tyneham House and from way back the diver from @darren.hayman Lido. (Recently reissued on vinyl by @wiaiwya ) Both will be available to preorder on Friday … https://t.co/Gvqy5iSEXU

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Great to see a 2 spread piece on @olivercherermusic / Gilroy Mere in this months @electronicsoundmag thanks to Bob Fischer @hauntedgeneration https://t.co/0Os9WZdkzH

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Tyneham House - 10" coloured marble vinyl, repress. Reverse board sleeve and booklet + download code. Pre-orders start Friday 19th May. Copies will be available on the 20th May at the @indielabelmkt. DM to reserve if you are coming.

Check the Clay Pipe … https://t.co/52vC69VDuo

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On the 20th of May, Clay Pipe will be at the Independent Label Market @indielabelmkt at Coal Drops Yard. I know a lot of people missed out on Cate Brooks @cafekaput Winterfest when it came out last year. There was a small over-run of covers so I have hom… https://t.co/ppsygSsIS7

[Frances Castle @francescastle]

I've been playing around in MidJourney to see if I could bring Kathy the main character from Stagdale to life using AI. I feel like I got quite close. Her clothing was the hardest part. https://t.co/qUjZzcY17X

[Frances Castle @francescastle]

Very happy to be involved with this, please come down if you can make it. On the afternoon of Sat 3 June at The Social W1. I'll be talking to Clare Wadd (Sarah Records) about our different experiences of setting up and running a label. I'll also have a s… https://t.co/ceeRBalNHh

[Caught by the River @tweetbytheriver]

Just announced: our next event will take place at @thesocial, London on Sat 3rd June, featuring readings and conversations from @LeahBroad, @francescastle, @clarewadduk, Emma Warren and MC @divaeharris, plus two short film screenings.

More info/tickets: https://t.co/hWYMSgitxB

[Frances Castle @francescastle]

Happy May Day

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Here's a test run of MidJourney replicating my illustration style. 😀

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Just a reminder that Darren Hayman’s Lido will be available through all good record shops tomorrow for Record Store Day. This was originally a split release between myself and John Jervis at @wiaiwya and he has completely redesigned it for this special e… https://t.co/at3gEFHVSC

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'World War Two Planes Colouring Book' for the @imperialwarmuseums I spent a lot of time last year on this, happy to see it published today! https://t.co/LyLn7dJwcA

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Congratulations to @olivercherer Gilroy Mere’s ‘Gilden Gate’ is in at 35 in the vinyl charts! 🥳🍻Thanks to @state51 @shaunrubik https://t.co/IDyPRUoycC