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Mark Bennett, absinthe connoisseur, is a freelance journalist, photographer and researcher based in Brighton who covers fringe culture and science. He's contributed to Skin Two, I-D, Fortean Times, Mac User, Digit, MacWorld, The Face and Alternative London as well as several books including 'Body Probe' and 'In Whose Image'.

He is best known for creating and editing Black Ice magazine in '92. The new media/style magazine received international critical acclaim (I-D meets New Scientist - quoted on reviewer) and a cult status with only one issue but ceased publishing at the time due to lack of investment.
Subsequently Channel 4 commissioned a sci/tech television pilot based on Black Ice for prime time and he conceived a non-linear interactive TV programme for the BBC. He also demonstrated innovation when created and executive produced a post 'X-Files' dogma styled drama series made with the director of 'Red Dwarf'.
He has undertaken various international public speaking events including radio and television. In Europe, venues include two literary arts festivals in Italy, a computer media conference in Amsterdam and the ICA's first digital weekend conference in London.
Often being told that he's at least five years ahead of him time he managed to relaunch Black Ice a 2nd time in 2002 which was killed due to major distribution problems.
On going projects include a feature for Fortean Times about re-engineering the Ark of the Covenant which a pitch pilot on DVD has already been completed. Footage for several other documentaries and pitch pilots include Ozone Therapies, The Secret of Silver, The Stechovice Mystery and WWII Circular Stealth Aircraft are underway.

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