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Musta kirahvi––Design and illustration by Tom Backström



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• May 14, 2012 update: Newer works up. Site makeover laid out in a 10 years old version of GoLive, by me.



Rakkaus Tulessa by Erkki Kurenniemi & Circle (LP+poster, Full Contact Records)––Two archival documents combined into strangely rocking avant-garde sound piece. Photo by Martti Brandt.


Rautatie by Circle (CD/LP, Svart / Ektro Records)
––Image selection and other layout decisions made utilizing algorithmic methods, to substitute the more common (supposedly creative) ones, requiring human input. Photos by Tuomas Laurila.


Saha by Markku Kuisma (Siltala Publishing)––Highly readable economic history on the role of the sawmill industry in Finland's development and modernization. Drawing by V. Ylinen, 1914.


Infektio by Circle (CD/LP, Conspiracy Records)––Drawings by Ville Pirinen. CD edition comes with miniature of 2010 tour poster.


Hulluja päiviä, huikeita vuosia. Stockmann 1862–2012
by Markku Kuisma et al. (
Siltala Publishing)––Corporate history of the central Helsinki architectural landmark and largest department store of the Nordic countries.


Prospekt by Circle––Reissued on CD in a beautiful facsimile mini gatefold sleeve, by Brazil's Essence Records. Artwork originally for 2002 2xLP release.


Horn by Pharaoh Overlord (LP, Svart / Full Contact)
––Faux scientific imagery, video capture blow ups, optical effects and foil blocking.


Matematiikka by Rättö ja Lehtisalo (CD+poster, Ektro Records)––Drawings by Noora Federley.