Alex Storer
@thelightdreams.bsky.social
Graphic designer • electronic musician • occasional writer • science fiction cover artist • European
This weekend saw Novacon 54 take place in Buxton, Derbyshire. I produced the cover art for the short story 'Salvage' by @emilytesh.net , which was included in members' packs.
November 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
This weekend saw Novacon 54 take place in Buxton, Derbyshire. I produced the cover art for the short story 'Salvage' by @emilytesh.net , which was included in members' packs.
Coming soon… I’ve been putting together FIRST LIGHT, a retrospective book showcasing the best of my sci-fi art and book cover designs. With specially written text by Richard Hayes, the book captures 15 years of science fiction worlds and cosmic storytelling! Stay tuned for launch details! 🚀✨
November 7, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Coming soon… I’ve been putting together FIRST LIGHT, a retrospective book showcasing the best of my sci-fi art and book cover designs. With specially written text by Richard Hayes, the book captures 15 years of science fiction worlds and cosmic storytelling! Stay tuned for launch details! 🚀✨
🚀 Apple Music is now the main streaming home for my music since removing most of my work from Spotify - but my audience there is only small. If you love atmospheric, conceptual instrumentals, come and experience The Light Dreams!
music.lnk.to/LCW1U2
music.lnk.to/LCW1U2
November 6, 2025 at 9:54 AM
🚀 Apple Music is now the main streaming home for my music since removing most of my work from Spotify - but my audience there is only small. If you love atmospheric, conceptual instrumentals, come and experience The Light Dreams!
music.lnk.to/LCW1U2
music.lnk.to/LCW1U2
Work on the layout of INSIDE OUTSIDE has begun. Still got work to do on the writing, but it's nice to get the more visual side moving in tandem.
November 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Work on the layout of INSIDE OUTSIDE has begun. Still got work to do on the writing, but it's nice to get the more visual side moving in tandem.
The postcard prints are excellent!
November 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The postcard prints are excellent!
Convention flashback! I thoroughly enjoyed exhibiting my science fiction art at conventions between 2012 and 2019. I never thought I would find myself in a position where my work was on show and people actually wanted to buy it!
October 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Convention flashback! I thoroughly enjoyed exhibiting my science fiction art at conventions between 2012 and 2019. I never thought I would find myself in a position where my work was on show and people actually wanted to buy it!
Here's my latest DVD cover design for Reeltime Pictures. If Doctor Who props, costumes, effects and events are your bag, then this is for you! Coming later in the year!
October 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Here's my latest DVD cover design for Reeltime Pictures. If Doctor Who props, costumes, effects and events are your bag, then this is for you! Coming later in the year!
30 years of David Bowie's 1.Outside...
What better day to share a teaser for my new book: INSIDE OUTSIDE: Dissecting David Bowie’s Gothic Hyper-Cycle – coming early 2026.
What better day to share a teaser for my new book: INSIDE OUTSIDE: Dissecting David Bowie’s Gothic Hyper-Cycle – coming early 2026.
September 25, 2025 at 12:14 PM
30 years of David Bowie's 1.Outside...
What better day to share a teaser for my new book: INSIDE OUTSIDE: Dissecting David Bowie’s Gothic Hyper-Cycle – coming early 2026.
What better day to share a teaser for my new book: INSIDE OUTSIDE: Dissecting David Bowie’s Gothic Hyper-Cycle – coming early 2026.
From Skaro to your shelf… Evolution of the Toy Dalek is now available worldwide on Amazon (link below)! Published by Telos Publishing, this is a must-have for Dalek collectors and Doctor Who fans alike; an essential history of the most iconic villains in the universe... in toy form!
September 22, 2025 at 7:59 AM
From Skaro to your shelf… Evolution of the Toy Dalek is now available worldwide on Amazon (link below)! Published by Telos Publishing, this is a must-have for Dalek collectors and Doctor Who fans alike; an essential history of the most iconic villains in the universe... in toy form!
My latest instrumental album Málverk is out now!
🎶 Available exclusively on CD through ElasticStage, and also on all major digital and streaming platforms. Come and dive into the dreamscape...
thelightdreams.carrd.co
🎶 Available exclusively on CD through ElasticStage, and also on all major digital and streaming platforms. Come and dive into the dreamscape...
thelightdreams.carrd.co
September 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
My latest instrumental album Málverk is out now!
🎶 Available exclusively on CD through ElasticStage, and also on all major digital and streaming platforms. Come and dive into the dreamscape...
thelightdreams.carrd.co
🎶 Available exclusively on CD through ElasticStage, and also on all major digital and streaming platforms. Come and dive into the dreamscape...
thelightdreams.carrd.co
Today's exciting delivery: a few postcard prints of gorgeous classic science fiction film artwork by the brilliant @barnabyedwards.bsky.social - taken from his new exhibition, 'Brave New Worlds' at the Exeter Picturehouse.
September 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Today's exciting delivery: a few postcard prints of gorgeous classic science fiction film artwork by the brilliant @barnabyedwards.bsky.social - taken from his new exhibition, 'Brave New Worlds' at the Exeter Picturehouse.
Despite the influx of new Doctor Who books, Evolution of the Toy Dalek remains unique in that it's the first comprehensive book solely dedicated to Dalek merchandising, covering six decades, and over 300, mostly original photographs.
amzn.eu/d/ci24Vn4
telos.co.uk/shop/doctor-...
amzn.eu/d/ci24Vn4
telos.co.uk/shop/doctor-...
August 23, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Despite the influx of new Doctor Who books, Evolution of the Toy Dalek remains unique in that it's the first comprehensive book solely dedicated to Dalek merchandising, covering six decades, and over 300, mostly original photographs.
amzn.eu/d/ci24Vn4
telos.co.uk/shop/doctor-...
amzn.eu/d/ci24Vn4
telos.co.uk/shop/doctor-...
Work is progressing nicely on my next book project, which will be a dissection of David Bowie’s 1995 masterpiece, 1.Outside. Stay tuned for updates...
August 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Work is progressing nicely on my next book project, which will be a dissection of David Bowie’s 1995 masterpiece, 1.Outside. Stay tuned for updates...
A lot of people still prefer to buy physical items. Much of my creative work this year has been about just that with the publication of two comprehensive and lovingly designed books aimed at the Doctor Who community and a new album of atmospheric electronic music. Next project is already under way!
August 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
A lot of people still prefer to buy physical items. Much of my creative work this year has been about just that with the publication of two comprehensive and lovingly designed books aimed at the Doctor Who community and a new album of atmospheric electronic music. Next project is already under way!
It is Bandcamp Friday time again... come and explore my entire discography (including several titles not available on Spotify etc):
thelightdreams.bandcamp.com
thelightdreams.bandcamp.com
August 1, 2025 at 8:14 AM
It is Bandcamp Friday time again... come and explore my entire discography (including several titles not available on Spotify etc):
thelightdreams.bandcamp.com
thelightdreams.bandcamp.com
My music on CD.
Proud of these... all part of an ongoing journey.
Proud of these... all part of an ongoing journey.
July 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
My music on CD.
Proud of these... all part of an ongoing journey.
Proud of these... all part of an ongoing journey.
Gary Numan flashback to 2002!
July 1, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Gary Numan flashback to 2002!
Hopefully the folk at ElasticStage won't mind me borrowing the lovely CD animation from their website - seeing this brilliant render of the product was a joy and the end result looks just as good - with added physicality! #electronicmusic
July 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Hopefully the folk at ElasticStage won't mind me borrowing the lovely CD animation from their website - seeing this brilliant render of the product was a joy and the end result looks just as good - with added physicality! #electronicmusic
The Blackpool Remembered logo was inspired by the classic diamond-shaped Doctor Who logo of the 1970s. We tried a diamond-shaped version but it didn't sit right as a title - the typography itself was bold, said "Doctor Who" and also had a fairground feel.
July 1, 2025 at 7:20 AM
The Blackpool Remembered logo was inspired by the classic diamond-shaped Doctor Who logo of the 1970s. We tried a diamond-shaped version but it didn't sit right as a title - the typography itself was bold, said "Doctor Who" and also had a fairground feel.
This was in fact, a reverse image of the illustration I produced for the original ebook version (which now serves as the cover page).
July 1, 2025 at 7:20 AM
This was in fact, a reverse image of the illustration I produced for the original ebook version (which now serves as the cover page).
Blackpool Remembered cover art: this could have easily been a photographic cover, but I decided to do an illustration that connected to that childhood experience, but that captures the colours and mystery of the exhibition as you entered the console room.
July 1, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Blackpool Remembered cover art: this could have easily been a photographic cover, but I decided to do an illustration that connected to that childhood experience, but that captures the colours and mystery of the exhibition as you entered the console room.
There are, of course, plenty of Daleks pictured inside. Over 300 photos in fact, most of which were purpose-taken!
July 1, 2025 at 12:37 AM
There are, of course, plenty of Daleks pictured inside. Over 300 photos in fact, most of which were purpose-taken!
The blue 'Dalek' typography is based on the memorable design of Palitoy's 1970s talking Dalek box art.
June 30, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The blue 'Dalek' typography is based on the memorable design of Palitoy's 1970s talking Dalek box art.
Evolution of the Toy Dalek cover design: due to rights issues around showing an image of a full Dalek, we decided an invasion of the iconic plunger arms and claws - photographed from the toys - was a fun way forward that still told you what it was all about.
June 30, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Evolution of the Toy Dalek cover design: due to rights issues around showing an image of a full Dalek, we decided an invasion of the iconic plunger arms and claws - photographed from the toys - was a fun way forward that still told you what it was all about.