Behind the Pink Curtain book signing with me and UK premiere of the new restoration of Hisayasu Sato's RE-WIND / CELLULOID NIGHTMARES / ABNORMAL INGYAKU Thurs 16th October 2025, at London's @thenickelcinema.bsky.social - book here for a night you won't soon forget! ticketlab.app/event/35372#/

We’re thrilled to announce that FAB Press author Josiah Howard (Blaxploitation Cinema: The Essential Reference Guide) will interview Fred "The Hammer" Williamson onstage in Los Angeles, following a screening of BLACK CAESAR on Tuesday September 23! Here’s the info: thefridacinema.org/movies/black...

It's raining, I'm making hot chocolate, my cat is being super cuddly and the postman just delivered these. I couldn't dream up a more perfect day. Thank you to Fab Press, Bubbles and Jasper. @fabpress.bsky.social @jaspersharp.bsky.social

To celebrate passes going on sale we've unveiled... Classic films - The Keep, Phenomena, The Crazies… Premieres - Touch Me, Bokshi, Theatre of Horrors… Special guests - Simon Boswell (performing live!), Lynn Lowry, Victoria Price… …and more! Read all about it: abertoir.co.uk/news/boswell...

Passes for Abertoir 2025 will go on sale from 12pm, 12th September! The full festival pass will be £85, and includes all special events. Full details, including other ticket options on sale at a later date, are on our website. abertoir.co.uk/tickets/

Ten years ago yesterday, I was at BFI Southbank for the launch of the FAB Press book The Act Of Seeing with the book's authors, Nicolas Winding Refn and the fabulous @alanfrightfest.bsky.social ... #NicolasWindingRefn #TheActOfSeeing #BFI #BFISouthbank

Day 5 of @frightfest.bsky.social 2025 features the 4th and final book signing of the weekend. @alanfrightfest.bsky.social will be signing copies of his epic autobiography Discomania (plus other books of Alan’s inc. Starburst and his FrightFest Guides). 5:00pm-6:00pm, upstairs Odeon Leicester Square.

Day 4 of @frightfest.bsky.social 2025 features the 3rd of 4 signing sessions this bank holiday weekend. @jaspersharp.bsky.social will be signing copies of the Updated and Amended re-issue of his acclaimed book Behind the Pink Curtain. 2:30pm-3:30pm upstairs at the Odeon Leicester Square.

Day 3 of FrightFest 2025 features the second of four signing sessions this bank holiday weekend. Meet Mancunian Man documentary director Jake West and Blu-ray box set producer Marc Morris, who will be signing copies of the new Cliff Twemlow collection, Bloody Legend. 5pm-6pm.

Day 2 of @frightfest.bsky.social 2025 features the first of 4 signing sessions this bank holiday weekend. I’ll be hosting author John Hamilton at the FAB Press stall in the Odeon Leicester Square as we reissue his acclaimed Tony Tenser book Beasts in the Cellar. 5pm-6pm.

We’re set up at FrightFest, and here’s our schedule for this year’s guest signing sessions. Looking forward to seeing everyone over the coming days.

A rave review for my latest book COCKFIGHT in @sightsoundmag.bsky.social!! Now available from @fabpress.bsky.social and in regular distribution catalogues in North America courtesy of SCB. So grateful for such a thoughtful piece, I've been lucky with the few reviews it's gotten so far.

The Beasts in the Cellar re-issue is shipping soon! We're taking delivery of books this coming week, and all Pre-Orders will ship the first week of August. Limited number of copies come with an original Tony Tenser autograph! Pre-Order now direct from FAB Press: www.fabpress.com/books/forthc...

The updated 3rd edition of Behind the Pink Curtain is out from @fabpress.bsky.social in a few weeks and to mark the occasion, @guyadams.bsky.social chatted with me about pink films, @88films.bsky.social Roman Porno releases and other stuff for Blueprint: Review blueprintreview.co.uk/2025/07/inte...

My book Sonic Sewer got four out of five stars in the brand new issue of Shindig!! "completely snobbery free" wrote reviewer, Peter Gallagher, who went on to call it "a hugely fun labor of love". You can buy Sonic Sewer in better bookstores everywhere, as well as from cinemasewer.storenvy.com

On this flaming July day here’s a cool update on Michael Doyle’s hotly anticipated book BRINGING DARKNESS INSTEAD OF LIGHT. The delay is due to all the surprises we have in store. Be assured we'll continue to toil on it throughout the summer to ensure we deliver every John Carpenter fan’s dream.

TORONTO! July 18th I'll be at the Revue Cinema to present a screening of COCKFIGHTER (1974) with copies of my book about the film on hand, recently reprinted by @fabpress.bsky.social . Get tix here: revuecinema.ca/films/revue-...

SEASIDE SCREAMS: TONY TENSER & TIGON Saturday 21 June 2025, 10am-7pm We’ll be launching the 20th anniversary re-issue of John Hamilton’s book BEASTS IN THE CELLAR. Screening WHAT’S GOOD FOR THE GOOSE, THE HAUNTED HOUSE OF HORROR & BLOOD ON SATAN’S CLAW! Tickets here: southportbijoucinema.co.uk

Paul Thompson (aka pdbass) whom I consider to be one of the most talented music teachers today, and also one of my fave YouTubers, called my book Sonic Sewer "the coolest music history book ever". Pretty stoked and proud ❤️🥰 so blessed that he wanted to be a part of this project.

Beasts in the Cellar 20th Anniversary Edition (new cover art, new foreword, limited number with Tony Tenser signature plate), and Behind the Pink Curtain Updated and Amended Edition (new foreword, new final chapter) are both now on Pre-Order: www.fabpress.com/may-pre-orde... #folkhorror #pinkueiga

Behind the Pink Curtain is back! Jasper Sharp’s genre-defining text was first published in 2008, now it’s being reissued with a new Afterword summarising the development of pinku eiga over the intervening 17 years. Pre-Orders go live next week at www.fabpress.com, on sale date & time info to follow!

Alan Jones is one of the original punks! But in 'DISCOMANIA', he switches gears, combining reviews of his all-time favourite disco movies with stories about his life, loves, and scandals throughout an extraordinary career! @fabpress.bsky.social buff.ly/NUeRpvu

Beasts in the Cellar is back! Limited number of copies come with an original Tony Tenser autograph! Official book launch at the Seaside Screams festival on 21 June (www.ticketsource.co.uk/southport-bi...). Pre-Orders go live next week at www.fabpress.com, on sale date & time info to follow!

Woohoo! Didn’t think I’d ever have Roger Corman’s signature. (as well as Kier-La Janisse & Monte Hellman) Next job - acquire a copy of the film in question. @fabpress.bsky.social

We’ve now packed all Pre-Orders for COCKFIGHT: A Fable of Failure, the new book from HOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN author @kierlajanisse.bsky.social. Shipping the first books on Monday, the rest to follow swiftly. Please visit the FAB Press web store to place your order: www.fabpress.com/cockfight.html

Already I'm getting asked "is there going to be a SONIC SEWER Vol 2?". That is exactly what I want to hear, because it means there is a want for it. Consider this an official notice: I am working on SONIC SEWER book 2, and I feel very confident that it's gonna be even better. Here's a tiny taste:

A reminder that Pre-Orders for COCKFIGHT: A Fable of Failure, from @kierlajanisse.bsky.social, acclaimed author of HOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN, will be packing this weekend, shipping next week. Pre-Order extras still available! Please visit the FAB Press web store today: www.fabpress.com/cockfight.html

COCKFIGHT: A Fable of Failure, from @kierlajanisse.bsky.social, acclaimed author of HOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN, is due in Friday 25 April, ships the following week. Signature plates, bookmark, more extras available! If you've been hanging on now's the time to pre-order: www.fabpress.com/cockfight.html

Rob Croonenborghs , who illustrated a comic in it, took the time to make a Spotify playlist of a whole poop load of the music mentioned in my new book, Sonic Sewer! 140 songs, 14 Hours and 30 min of music! Thanks Rob!SONIC SEWER vol1 open.spotify.com/playlist/0Ca...

We need to be thankful for things in our life that make us happy -- and something that's really been making me happy lately is getting people's feedback about what they see in my latest book! 🥲 It's really, really cool, after 2 years of work, to see the books arriving, and how hyped y'all are!

It's time for a Sonic Sewer launch party, Vancouver! Since we're starting to get some nice spring weather finally, I thought it would be fun to do this one in the park with some snacks and some drinkeepoos. Come hang out! Bring your dinner! Buy a book!

Spring has sprung, the sun’s out and the bleary-eyed behemoth that is Abertoir Horror Festival stirs from its slumber with some dates for your diary! We can’t wait to see your films and to welcome you back to Aberystwyth. abertoir.co.uk/news/2025-da...

With the release of his autobiography DISCOMANIA, film critic and FrightFest co-founder Alan Jones, masterfully weaves his life story with a deep dive into disco music and cinema. Gore In The Store caught up with Alan to chat about all things disco, punk and horror

TONIGHT!!!! Don’t miss @alanfrightfest.bsky.social and me talking punk, horror and DISCOMANIA at the beautiful Newlyn Filmhouse! Tickets and info here: newlynfilmhouse.com/NewlynFilmho...

Don’t miss me and @alanfrightfest.bsky.social talking punk, horror and DISCOMANIA at the wonderful Newlyn Film House this THURSDAY! Info and tkts here: newlynfilmhouse.com/NewlynFilmho...

FAB Press in Cornwall for 4th date on DISCOMANIA UK cinema tour! Newlyn Filmhouse, Thurs 3 April 7:15pm. @severinfilms.bsky.social restoration of MUSIC MACHINE, @alanfrightfest.bsky.social book signing & Q&A hosted by @kermodemovie.bsky.social. Tickets: newlynfilmhouse.com/NewlynFilmho... #disco

FAB Press travel to Glasgow for the 3rd date on the DISCOMANIA UK cinema tour! Glasgow Film Theatre, Sat 29 March 7:30pm. @severinfilms.bsky.social restoration of THE MUSIC MACHINE, @alanfrightfest.bsky.social book signing, live Q&A. Tickets here: www.glasgowfilm.org/movie/discom... #disco #glasgow

@alanfrightfest.bsky.social's is a fantastically rich life story, encompassing '70s London Punk and the height of the New York Disco scene, featuring a barrage of amazing cultural and movie-related anecdotes. Well worth fifty minutes of your time.

Thanks to Phil Morrison for filming and editing this little movie for us so @alanfrightfest.bsky.social and @markmooreofficial.bsky.social’s chat at The Divine, to celebrate the publication of DISCOMANIA, can be preserved for posterity. #disco #punk #cinema #music #books youtu.be/ELgMXTfE4kM

This month's FAB Press newsletter features the remaining Discomania UK tour dates with @alanfrightfest.bsky.social, plus news of Pre-Orders, new books shipping now, and some fresh publications from Creepy Images, check it out... eocampaign1.com/web-version?... #disco #riocinema #giallo #london

To London this week for the 2nd date on the DISCOMANIA UK cinema tour! Rio Cinema, Dalston, Thursday 27 March, 6:30pm. @severinfilms.bsky.social restoration of THE MUSIC MACHINE, @alanfrightfest.bsky.social book signing & live Q&A. Tickets can be booked here: www.riocinema.org.uk/movie/the-mu...

Been so busy either posting barely funny memes that I plumb forget to remind y'all that I have a new book out, and it's the most readable book ever written and drawn about music. If you don't believe me, just give SONIC SEWER a try and try n' prove me wrong. Cinemasewer.storenvy.com

To Wales for 1st date on the DISCOMANIA UK cinema tour! Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Sat 22 March, 5pm. @severinfilms.bsky.social restoration of THE MUSIC MACHINE, @alanfrightfest.bsky.social book signing & live Q&A, + SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER. Tickets: aberystwythartscentre.ticketsolve.com/.../1173657898

The latest tome from author @alanfrightfest.bsky.social and @fabpress.bsky.social just arrived. Stunning production as ever. Not sure my phone properly captures the rich metallic shimmer on those page edges. Looking forward to immersing myself in this later.

Discomania cinema tour in assoc w/ @severinfilms.bsky.social, presenting their remaster of The Music Machine. 1st stop on tour is Sat 22 March. Saturday Night Fever & Music Machine + author Alan Jones Q&A & book signing at Aberystwyth Arts Centre aberystwythartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Discomania special streaming now (live 2pm to 4pm) featuring @alanfrightfest.bsky.social with Ana Matronic from Scissor Sisters and @markmooreofficial.bsky.social from S'Express, www.sohoradiolondon.com

A reminder I’m talking Disco and my @fabpress.bsky.social book ‘Discomania’ on Soho Radio tomorrow at 2-4 pm with @markmooreofficial.bsky.social will we play your fave songs?

Discomania Pre-Orders start shipping this coming Monday 17th. In case the labyrinthine structure of @alanfrightfest.bsky.social’s book is not immediately apparent, Jon Savage nails it in his wonderful in-depth Guardian feature article, check it out!… www.theguardian.com/music/2025/m...

Omg this new hardcover book about the history of disco in cinema (movies from 1973 to present day) from my publisher, FAB Press, is freaking EPIC!! Written by the legendary Alan Jones (one of the original UK punks). The Mirrorball Sparkle on the page edges is eye popping! FABpress.com

Reminder that the DISCOMANIA Book Launch, @alanfrightfest.bsky.social in conversation with @markmooreofficial.bsky.social at The Divine N16 8BJ takes place this TUESDAY 11 March 5pm doors, 8pm talk, 9pm signing. Venue has allowed extra 30 tickets! Final few free here www.outsavvy.com/event/25511/...