mecca | mettle: thomas M. Disch + bloodhag + tim kirk

2005

An improbable and fantastic collaboration between author Thomas M. Disch and edu-core band BlöödHag.

Mecca|Mettle features stories by celebrated science fiction luminaries Thomas M. Disch, Sir Zachary Orgel, Dr. J.M. McNulty, Prof. J.B. Stratton, and Amb. Brent Carpenter. Original illustrations by Hugo Award-winning artist Tim Kirk. Musical accompaniment by BlöödHag, X’s for Eyes, and Thomas M. Disch. Interstitial editorial essays and text by Jacob McMurray and Therese Littleton (under the nom de plume Alice Schmidt). McMurray conceived of the project, sourced the authors, musicians and artist, and designed the book. 300 copies, signed and numbered by all participants, including the fictional editor Alice Schmidt.

Scope: book design, packaging