Ahoy!
For the last half a year Burning Desk & Desmond Dorival have been working hard together on something exciting... The time has come. In collaboration with the talented author and illustrator Desmond Dorival I present to you 'Naught is Evermore'. A collection of illustrations, collages and written works about the lives of queer women in the Age of Sail, all packed into a neat 100-page bundle!
Imagine this:
The year is 1701. The seas are becoming less and less perilous, governed by men who seek to control every facet of it. Yet under the pressure of this force, resistance remains; a ship flying no colours except for the inky black of her sails, captained and operated entirely by women from every corner of the world, from Greenland to Peru. And just like the crew's eclectic background, every woman has her story which they, Desmond, intend to tell.
Do the wiles of queer women at sea and the analysis of 18th century ships tickle your fancy? Then we have excellent news for you; in September 2026, this historical fiction publication titled 'Naught Is Evermore' will become available for your eyes to descry, written & illustrated by Desmond Dorival, published by Burning Desk Books!
Pre-order:
You can Pre-order your copy now via THIS page!
Included in your pre-order are some stickers by Desmond and one print by Burning Desk.
Below are the links to our contact details and socials, keep an eye on the pre-order page for further news!
Fair winds and following the seas!
-xoxo-
Burning Desk & Desmond Dorival
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Questions or requests?
E-mail: naughtisevermore.zine@gmail.com
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