Alex Storer
@thelightdreams.bsky.social
Graphic designer • electronic musician • occasional writer • science fiction cover artist • European
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My next book, Inside Outside, is a deep dive into the making of David Bowie’s 1.Outside; an album that still fascinates and inspires 30 years on.
Too often overlooked and misunderstood, it remains Bowie's most artistically fearless work.
Out this spring.
Stay tuned for more... ✨️
My next book, Inside Outside, is a deep dive into the making of David Bowie’s 1.Outside; an album that still fascinates and inspires 30 years on.
Too often overlooked and misunderstood, it remains Bowie's most artistically fearless work.
Out this spring.
Stay tuned for more... ✨️
Absolutely delighted to see First Light reviewed in the latest issue of Odyssey, the magazine for members of the British Interplanetary Society - I couldn't ask to reach a more perfect audience!
February 7, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Absolutely delighted to see First Light reviewed in the latest issue of Odyssey, the magazine for members of the British Interplanetary Society - I couldn't ask to reach a more perfect audience!
Very sorry to hear about Lorne Martin's passing. John Collier was regularly in contact with him when we produced our original ebooks on the classic Doctor Who exhibitions. It was a pleasure and an honour to have our work met with his approval really meant a lot.
February 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Very sorry to hear about Lorne Martin's passing. John Collier was regularly in contact with him when we produced our original ebooks on the classic Doctor Who exhibitions. It was a pleasure and an honour to have our work met with his approval really meant a lot.
New cover commission for @simonkewin.co.uk is going well - my first illustration with a new Intuos Pro tablet (having realised my trusty 15-year-old Intuos 4 wasn't compatible with the latest Mac OS!). Looking forward to sharing the results soon...
January 28, 2026 at 2:20 PM
New cover commission for @simonkewin.co.uk is going well - my first illustration with a new Intuos Pro tablet (having realised my trusty 15-year-old Intuos 4 wasn't compatible with the latest Mac OS!). Looking forward to sharing the results soon...
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Got my first cover art concepts for The Twisted Road from @thelightdreams.bsky.social. Really wonderful. I felt quite emotional seeing this book and setting that's been in my head all this time rendered as an actual book cover in the real world.
#scifi #booksky
#scifi #booksky
January 19, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Got my first cover art concepts for The Twisted Road from @thelightdreams.bsky.social. Really wonderful. I felt quite emotional seeing this book and setting that's been in my head all this time rendered as an actual book cover in the real world.
#scifi #booksky
#scifi #booksky
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My upcoming #scifi book The Twisted Road, to be published by @elsewhen.press, is going to have original cover art created by the awesome @thelightdreams.bsky.social. Very cool!
January 18, 2026 at 1:49 PM
My upcoming #scifi book The Twisted Road, to be published by @elsewhen.press, is going to have original cover art created by the awesome @thelightdreams.bsky.social. Very cool!
Coming this spring, INSIDE OUTSIDE, a deep dive into David Bowie’s 1995 dark concept album, 1.Outside. The book explores the album, its origins, the 'Leon' recordings, the subsequent tour and more, in what remains one of Bowie’s most creatively fertile periods. This project is a real labour of love!
January 11, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Coming this spring, INSIDE OUTSIDE, a deep dive into David Bowie’s 1995 dark concept album, 1.Outside. The book explores the album, its origins, the 'Leon' recordings, the subsequent tour and more, in what remains one of Bowie’s most creatively fertile periods. This project is a real labour of love!
Between 2020-2022 I alternated releases between dark, heavy thematic albums with red & black cover art, and lighter, more contemplative albums with black & white cover art. These four are some of my best work. I was considering continuing the red/white theme indefinitely (I didn't, and wish I had!).
January 9, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Between 2020-2022 I alternated releases between dark, heavy thematic albums with red & black cover art, and lighter, more contemplative albums with black & white cover art. These four are some of my best work. I was considering continuing the red/white theme indefinitely (I didn't, and wish I had!).
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‘I’m delighted to say that we will be beginning another year of full moon releases under the name o\i.
The songs are a mix of thoughts and feelings. I hope you like them.’ - pg
The songs are a mix of thoughts and feelings. I hope you like them.’ - pg
January 3, 2026 at 2:57 PM
‘I’m delighted to say that we will be beginning another year of full moon releases under the name o\i.
The songs are a mix of thoughts and feelings. I hope you like them.’ - pg
The songs are a mix of thoughts and feelings. I hope you like them.’ - pg
Cover reveal! 💥
My next book, Inside Outside, is a deep dive into the making of David Bowie’s 1.Outside; an album that still fascinates and inspires 30 years on.
Too often overlooked and misunderstood, it remains Bowie's most artistically fearless work.
Out this spring.
Stay tuned for more... ✨️
My next book, Inside Outside, is a deep dive into the making of David Bowie’s 1.Outside; an album that still fascinates and inspires 30 years on.
Too often overlooked and misunderstood, it remains Bowie's most artistically fearless work.
Out this spring.
Stay tuned for more... ✨️
January 1, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Cover reveal! 💥
My next book, Inside Outside, is a deep dive into the making of David Bowie’s 1.Outside; an album that still fascinates and inspires 30 years on.
Too often overlooked and misunderstood, it remains Bowie's most artistically fearless work.
Out this spring.
Stay tuned for more... ✨️
My next book, Inside Outside, is a deep dive into the making of David Bowie’s 1.Outside; an album that still fascinates and inspires 30 years on.
Too often overlooked and misunderstood, it remains Bowie's most artistically fearless work.
Out this spring.
Stay tuned for more... ✨️
2025 creative countdown #4
Another book! Released in November, First Light brings together the best of my science fiction art and book cover illustration and design from the past 15 years.
amzn.eu/d/f9JwH5X
Tomorrow, maybe a cover reveal...
Another book! Released in November, First Light brings together the best of my science fiction art and book cover illustration and design from the past 15 years.
amzn.eu/d/f9JwH5X
Tomorrow, maybe a cover reveal...
December 31, 2025 at 6:23 PM
2025 creative countdown #4
Another book! Released in November, First Light brings together the best of my science fiction art and book cover illustration and design from the past 15 years.
amzn.eu/d/f9JwH5X
Tomorrow, maybe a cover reveal...
Another book! Released in November, First Light brings together the best of my science fiction art and book cover illustration and design from the past 15 years.
amzn.eu/d/f9JwH5X
Tomorrow, maybe a cover reveal...
2025 creative countdown #3
My instrumental album Málverk was released on digital formats and CD. The album combines my fascination with Iceland and love of 1970s/80s science fiction art.
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My instrumental album Málverk was released on digital formats and CD. The album combines my fascination with Iceland and love of 1970s/80s science fiction art.
thelightdreams.carrd.co
December 30, 2025 at 9:55 AM
2025 creative countdown #3
My instrumental album Málverk was released on digital formats and CD. The album combines my fascination with Iceland and love of 1970s/80s science fiction art.
thelightdreams.carrd.co
My instrumental album Málverk was released on digital formats and CD. The album combines my fascination with Iceland and love of 1970s/80s science fiction art.
thelightdreams.carrd.co
2025 creative countdown #2
Self-published in May, Blackpool Remembered is a vibrant illustrated history of the classic Doctor Who exhibition – a real labour of love for me and John Collier. Bringing together a definite paperback version of our 2020 ebook was really rewarding!
amzn.eu/d/585IZ6D
Self-published in May, Blackpool Remembered is a vibrant illustrated history of the classic Doctor Who exhibition – a real labour of love for me and John Collier. Bringing together a definite paperback version of our 2020 ebook was really rewarding!
amzn.eu/d/585IZ6D
December 29, 2025 at 9:43 AM
2025 creative countdown #2
Self-published in May, Blackpool Remembered is a vibrant illustrated history of the classic Doctor Who exhibition – a real labour of love for me and John Collier. Bringing together a definite paperback version of our 2020 ebook was really rewarding!
amzn.eu/d/585IZ6D
Self-published in May, Blackpool Remembered is a vibrant illustrated history of the classic Doctor Who exhibition – a real labour of love for me and John Collier. Bringing together a definite paperback version of our 2020 ebook was really rewarding!
amzn.eu/d/585IZ6D
2025 creative countdown #1
March saw the publication of my book Evolution of the Toy Dalek. A history of Dalek toys from the 60s to present was a joy to write and design, and a long-time ambition. Being published by Telos was the cherry on the cake! Really proud of this book.
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March saw the publication of my book Evolution of the Toy Dalek. A history of Dalek toys from the 60s to present was a joy to write and design, and a long-time ambition. Being published by Telos was the cherry on the cake! Really proud of this book.
amzn.eu/d/4G2vqpW
December 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
2025 creative countdown #1
March saw the publication of my book Evolution of the Toy Dalek. A history of Dalek toys from the 60s to present was a joy to write and design, and a long-time ambition. Being published by Telos was the cherry on the cake! Really proud of this book.
amzn.eu/d/4G2vqpW
March saw the publication of my book Evolution of the Toy Dalek. A history of Dalek toys from the 60s to present was a joy to write and design, and a long-time ambition. Being published by Telos was the cherry on the cake! Really proud of this book.
amzn.eu/d/4G2vqpW
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THREAD. A collection of photographs of excellent trees I have met on walks.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
November 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
THREAD. A collection of photographs of excellent trees I have met on walks.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
Work on the Bowie book is going really well. The bulk of the content is drafted, but I'm still hoping for a couple more contributions. Diving deeper into 1.Outside even after 30 years, has been so enjoyable. Cover reveal coming soon!
December 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Work on the Bowie book is going really well. The bulk of the content is drafted, but I'm still hoping for a couple more contributions. Diving deeper into 1.Outside even after 30 years, has been so enjoyable. Cover reveal coming soon!
"His locales are often vast in scope, bringing to mind the viewers landscape-position of John Martin, where humans form just a small part of a world building scene."
- this really is a greater compliment than I could have hoped for!
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- this really is a greater compliment than I could have hoped for!
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In Review: First Light – The Science Fiction Art Of Alex Storer
We check out the work of a multi-skilled practitioner, artist, musician, and graphic designer
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December 23, 2025 at 8:20 AM
"His locales are often vast in scope, bringing to mind the viewers landscape-position of John Martin, where humans form just a small part of a world building scene."
- this really is a greater compliment than I could have hoped for!
downthetubes.net/in-review-fi...
- this really is a greater compliment than I could have hoped for!
downthetubes.net/in-review-fi...
Following the recent announcement feature, a superb review of First Light is now up on downthetubes.net
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Thanks to @johnfreeman.bsky.social
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Thanks to @johnfreeman.bsky.social
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December 18, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Following the recent announcement feature, a superb review of First Light is now up on downthetubes.net
downthetubes.net/in-review-fi...
Thanks to @johnfreeman.bsky.social
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Thanks to @johnfreeman.bsky.social
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First Light: The Science Fiction Art of Alex Storer
New art book from acclaimed graphic designer, illustrator and musician
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December 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
First Light: The Science Fiction Art of Alex Storer downthetubes.net/first-light-...
It's a long longlist, but it's wonderful to see Amy's debut novel, Tomorrow Was Beautiful Once, nominated for best book cover and cover artist at the Indie Ink Awards 2025! @authoramyorrell.bsky.social @elsewhen.press
Voting is open...
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Voting is open...
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December 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
It's a long longlist, but it's wonderful to see Amy's debut novel, Tomorrow Was Beautiful Once, nominated for best book cover and cover artist at the Indie Ink Awards 2025! @authoramyorrell.bsky.social @elsewhen.press
Voting is open...
www.indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
Voting is open...
www.indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
Awakening (2011) is one of my earlier digital paintings but the one which really kickstarted things, when it was chosen for inclusion in Brave New Worlds: Utopias/Dystopias in London that same year.
This piece and many more are included in my new retrospective book, First Light.
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This piece and many more are included in my new retrospective book, First Light.
amzn.eu/d/6fqtox3
December 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Awakening (2011) is one of my earlier digital paintings but the one which really kickstarted things, when it was chosen for inclusion in Brave New Worlds: Utopias/Dystopias in London that same year.
This piece and many more are included in my new retrospective book, First Light.
amzn.eu/d/6fqtox3
This piece and many more are included in my new retrospective book, First Light.
amzn.eu/d/6fqtox3
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Alex Storer has been creating striking visions of distant worlds, future civilisations, and imagined frontiers for over fifteen years and has just published First Light, a splendid collection of his personal pieces and…
https://downthetubes.net/first-light-the-science-fiction-art-of-alex-storer/
https://downthetubes.net/first-light-the-science-fiction-art-of-alex-storer/
December 10, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Alex Storer has been creating striking visions of distant worlds, future civilisations, and imagined frontiers for over fifteen years and has just published First Light, a splendid collection of his personal pieces and…
https://downthetubes.net/first-light-the-science-fiction-art-of-alex-storer/
https://downthetubes.net/first-light-the-science-fiction-art-of-alex-storer/
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The final scenes of the TV show of 11/22/63 destroyed me & explain my obsession with Sam Cooke's 'Nothing Can Change This Love'. If you love SF with high stakes, compelling characters & impossible love, all rolled into one, then check out my novel!
@elsewhen.press
📚🪐 #timetravel #sciencefiction
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📚🪐 #timetravel #sciencefiction
December 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The final scenes of the TV show of 11/22/63 destroyed me & explain my obsession with Sam Cooke's 'Nothing Can Change This Love'. If you love SF with high stakes, compelling characters & impossible love, all rolled into one, then check out my novel!
@elsewhen.press
📚🪐 #timetravel #sciencefiction
@elsewhen.press
📚🪐 #timetravel #sciencefiction
Here's a quick flick through First Light - a personal best of the past 15 years of science fiction illustration. Shipping worldwide!
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December 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Here's a quick flick through First Light - a personal best of the past 15 years of science fiction illustration. Shipping worldwide!
amzn.eu/d/1JCQlsKw
amzn.eu/d/1JCQlsKw
Delighted to see Evolution of the Toy Dalek still sitting comfortably in the various categories on Amazon: currently #25 in Antique & Collectable Reference, #38 in TV References and #46 in Antique & Collectable Toys, Games & Models.
A perfect stocking filler for Dalek fans!
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A perfect stocking filler for Dalek fans!
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December 8, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Delighted to see Evolution of the Toy Dalek still sitting comfortably in the various categories on Amazon: currently #25 in Antique & Collectable Reference, #38 in TV References and #46 in Antique & Collectable Toys, Games & Models.
A perfect stocking filler for Dalek fans!
amzn.eu/d/jh2nS4z
A perfect stocking filler for Dalek fans!
amzn.eu/d/jh2nS4z
The works in First Light unfold across a series of thematic realms: cities, stars, worlds, environments, and book covers. Richard Hayes’ commentary invites the reader further in, enriching each piece with an added sense of adventure.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The works in First Light unfold across a series of thematic realms: cities, stars, worlds, environments, and book covers. Richard Hayes’ commentary invites the reader further in, enriching each piece with an added sense of adventure.
amzn.eu/d/3tC3snx
amzn.eu/d/3tC3snx