The sky fills with a colorful arc stretching for miles and miles, landing in the middle of a field. My mother, Alison, stands at the beginning of this magical world. It is not the end, but a beginning full of possibilities.

"Strange Things Are Happening" starts with the wonderful image of this arc and continues with many adventures in an amazing story ranging from the punk culture and the beginning of the DIY scene, to Acid House, psychedelia, and the rise of electronic music. Richard Norris has participated in countless counterculture revolutions, documenting anecdotes and collaborations that have marked the history of alternative music culture.

From incredible adventures with Timothy Leary in Amsterdam to encounters with Sean Ra at customs and Sean Ryder in Joe Strummer's dilapidated canteen in Tijuana. Richard Norris's story is a narrative full of collaboration and community, fueled by an unceasing psychedelic curiosity.

"Strange Things Are Happening" is an account of a life lived in the present, always enchanted by discovery, exploration, and innovation - the quest for what lies at the other end of this arc.

Pages: 304, Year of Publication: 1015, Dimensions: 16.2x16.2cm