The enigmatic phrase 'This night wounds time' which adorns the back sleeve of King Crimson's Starless And Bible Black originates from the vivid imagination of cover artist Tom Phillips.
The illustration on SABB is itself modified from page 222 of Phillips' treated Victorian novel A Humument, first published in 1970.
The original edition of the entire graphic work can be seen here. The very latest edition is available as an app for iPad and iPhone. It's a must-have item for fans of Phillips' work. You can read my take on the app over on the blog.
The original edition of the entire graphic work can be seen here. The very latest edition is available as an app for iPad and iPhone. It's a must-have item for fans of Phillips' work. You can read my take on the app over on the blog.
