15th April 2010
Doors at 6 pm, Talk commences at 7 pm
Photography and organised spiritualism were born around the same time and consequently their history is intertwined. From the desire to talk to the dead there soon arose the need for photographs of spirits. Initially this began with photographs of the recently departed, but soon enough there was a desire to step beyond that. From the earliest spirit photographs of William Mumler and others through to the latest orbs the subject is still rich in controversy and unwritten histories. Join Gordon as he unravels the mysteries of the history behind spirit photography.
Gordon Rutter is a specialist in the weird world of Fortean wonders and cryptozoological artifacts. A mycologist (a mushroom and fungus expert) by trade, having worked in museums during his career, Gordon nowadays is a is a freelance writer and lecturer based in Edinburgh. He is a regular Fortean Times contributor and organiser of the Edinburgh Fortean Society.
Talk at 11 Mare Street - please click here to buy tickets
