"X. the Ghost Society" by Ian MacFadyen and Simon H. Lilly (2026)

Llangammarch Wells, Powys, Wales: Tree Seer Publications (book), 2026.
11" x 8.5" x 0.25", 62 pages, softcover, ISBN 978-1-90-545480-8.

X. THE GHOST SOCIETY: ira cohen - brion gysin - william burroughs - angus maclise by Ian MacFadyen with images by Simon H. Lilly, as published in softcover by Tree Seer Publications (Llangammarch Wells, Powys, Wales, UK) in 2026. This book centers on Ira Cohen through his relationships with Brion Gysin, William S. Burroughs, Angus MacLise, and others.

Brion Gysin is mentioned at pages 1–2 (in the context of William S. Burroughs, Ian Sommerville, and “The Ghost Society”); 9 (on Gysin’s death); 13 (on interviewing Brion Gysin and his desire to “erase the word”); 15 (Gysin’s painting); 27 (“The Ghost Society”); 29 (Gysin’s book The Process); 31 (on Cohen poem on Gysin’s death); 39; 45; 47 (“The Third Mind”); and 55.

This copy is inscribed by both author and illustrator, and was acquired during the 4–6 September 2026 EBSN (European Beat Studies Network) London Interzone conference.