The Ptolemaic Terrascope is a magazine covering old and new music, usually of a psychedelic nature. It has been published irregularly by Nick Saloman since 1989. It is not simply a vehicle for publicizing Saloman's band the Bevis Frond or other artists on his Woronzow label, but rather covers a wide variety of bands and artists. Issues typically come with a 7" vinyl record or CD, and sometimes also special inserts such as artwork, scrap books, and discount coupons.

In March 2005, editor Phil McMullen announced that the magazine would be coming under new management and relocating from Britain to North America. The terrascope.co.uk domain name has been retained by McMullen for a spin-off website, Terrascope Online .

Since 1997, the Terrascope has organized the semi-annual Terrastock indie rock festival.

According to the magazine, the name Ptolemaic Terrascope has no real meaning. Their official web page explains, "Ptolemy is a tortoise who lives at Terrascope Towers. Terrascope is a word I made up because (a) it matched the artwork we'd designed for the first issue, and (b) I like the Captain Beefheart song 'Tarotplane'."

Personnel

• Nick Saloman, publisher
• Pat Thomas , editor (2005–)
• Phil McMullen , editor (1988–2005)
• Iker Spozio , artist

See also

• Terrastock
• Terrascope Online

External links

• Ptolemaic Terrascope official home page
• Terrascope Online spin-off
• Complete list of back issues, including cover images