Classical music has lost another of the grand old guard of conductors. Christoph von Dohnányi has died, age 95.
Sir Simon Rattle is a relative youngster at 70, making him one of the new old guard.
Ape Art
Bidding will end soon on Frank Frazetta’s painting for the Lancer paperback book cover of Robert E. Howard’s Conan story, “Rogues in the House.”
It’s currently at $8,500,000, with Heritage Auction’s so-called Buyer’s Premium taking it up to $10,625,000.
This is Barry Smith’s cover illustration for the Marvel Comics adaptation of the story, as written by Roy Thomas.
Here is an interesting comparison. It’s Bernie Wrightson’s illustration for Poe’s “Murders in the Rue Morgue.”
Captain’s Pizza Log
Trader Joe’s pizza crust and sauce, with shredded pizza blend cheese and green pepper. Ten minutes in the oven at 325 degrees. Usually there’s also onion, but I forgot to buy one. The Enterprise pizza wheel does a good job of cutting.
Where No House Has Gone Before
‘Star Trek’-inspired Connecticut home is listed for $1.4 million
“It’s going to take a special buyer,” the listing agent said.
https://www.boston.com/real-estate/home-buying/2025/09/03/star-trek-home-listed
The price was dropped by a hundred grand in late June.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/155-Shortwoods-Rd-New-Fairfield-CT-06812/57332431_zpid/
The Star Trek angle doesn’t fit. The original series never featured an exterior or interior set that looked anything like that house. Star Trek: The Next Generation sometimes did, but the house was built in 1985, and the series began in 1987.
I think they probably meant to say Star Wars. Regardless of that consideration, it’s a cool looking place to live. Somebody will explore this strange property to seek out a new residence.
Meet the Beetle
A few weeks ago at the NCS conference, I very much enjoyed my conversation with Greg Walker. CBS Saturday Morning has this excellent segment about Beetle Bailey and the Walker brothers.
Mort Walker’s long-gone cartoon museum in Port Chester, NY is mentioned. I was there for Marvel Comics Day in September, 1978.
I have the upcoming Beetle Bailey 75th anniversary book on pre-order with Fantagraphics. It’s also available on Amazon, of course.
https://www.fantagraphics.com/products/beetle-bailey-75-years-of-smiles
This Confirms More of What We Have Always Known About Mark Hamill
Star Wars? A piffle, compared to the Beatles!