Take a deep and colourful dubfunk-jazzical trip in the quest to discover the truth behind the galaxy’s most elusive and mysterious icon,
Deity, Confucius or downright cheeky monkey? Immerse yourself in a highly original musical-visual voyage as you seek to unravel the mystery behind this tantalising and symbolic enigma, worshipped and revered, mocked and mistrusted in equal measure.
Voyage through fantastical worlds and bizarre scenarios in a psychedelic Hero’s Journey of thrilling and surreal art accompanied by a luscious deep electronica soundtrack from the mind of celebrated artist and composer Jem Panufnik, the creative force behind Finger Lickin’ Records and more.
This highly original 96-page, lavishly illustrated hardback book includes a CD of specially-created music (streamable also), with an array of incredible musicians including Ben Castle (Quincy Jones, Elton John, Hans Zimmer, Radiohead) and Dominic Glover (Incognito, Primal Scream, Brand New Heavies, Orbital).
Book with CD out now on Velocity Press, order here right now
The fifteen-track musical album The Legend of Kaptain Karnival, as well as on a decorative CD beautifully incorporated within the book, is simultaneously released digitally by Bona Fido Recordings
Stream or download on all platforms including Spotify, Apple, Deezer, Tidal, JunoDownload, Beatport etc by clicking here.
Two monstrously funky singles have already been released: Moose Knuckle Sandwich and Everybody’s Hugging The Horse (click respective titles for all streaming platforms)
After a hugely successful shows at London’s Farsight Gallery, Bristol’s Ardagh and Digbeth Art Space in Birmingham, the explosive exhibition of prints, paintings and sculpture adapted from the book now travels to Brighton at the fabulous Hotel Pelirocco from Friday November 15th to Tuesday January 14th 2025.
Open daily 11am-9pm, free entry, plus signed books to buy and maybe some postcards and stickers…Click here for details.
HOST THE KAPTAIN?
If you would like to host the art show at your venue, around 22 pieces in all shapes and sizes, please get in touch.
You can buy exquisite glicée limited edition prints of images from the book here, each of them are numbered and signed by Jem. They are printed onto rich textural Hahnemühle German Etching paper and look vivid and fabulous. Click here to see, if there is an image you want that’s not listed please enquire.
You can buy a fabulous glossy A2 poster here
and a really VERY special edition t-shirt here.
“Jem’s work leaps out at you. Whether it’s pouncing from the speaker or jumping off the canvas, there’s a vivid playfulness and sense of adventure across both of his disciplines. It’s very rare you see such artful dexterity in dance music culture.”
Dave Jenkins (Bandcamp Editorial/International DJ Mag)
“Jem “Stone” Panufnik’s contributions to the party movement never cease to inspire. He continues his joyously unpredictable groove assault with awesome graphics over a laid-back slab of fun-poking, swaggering beats. Predictably tasty.”
Junodownload.com
“Where do you start with Jem Panufnik?! Without a doubt one of the most talented and ground-breaking creatives I know. His musical legacy (even before you look at his family tree) took the world by storm and continues to resonate now. A true force of the art world, this incredible new album/book as expected is testament to his musical/visual passion.”
Chris Bailey (Ministry of Sound Radio)
Contact Information: info@velocitypress.uk
