Shane Bugbee
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Shane Bugbee is an underground artist, publisher, multi-media communicator, filmmaker and event promoter.
He has been criticized for allegedly exploiting the death of Dana Plato
of Diff'rent Strokes
by releasing a CD recording of her "dying breath".
In 1986 he established Michael Hunt Publishing, later publishing cartoonist Mike Diana
.
In 1992 Bugbee became an agent of Serial Killer John Wayne Gacy art, eventually publishing Gacy's bio "A Question of Doubt".
A self proclaimed expert in the subject of Serial Killers, Bugbee has spoken extensively on the subject, even touring a collection of artifacts including Ed Geins tombstone. These "side show" style speaking engagements have drawn criticism as exploitive and over the edge. Salem, Ma. Mayor Stanley Usovicz tried to stop one event, calling it "an outrage" after Bugbee displayed Ed Gein's truck in the center of Salem's downtown area.
In 1997 Bugbee and his wife Amy organized "The Expo of the Extreme", a three day event featuring bands, artists, films, petty criminals, and porn stars. The second installment of "The Expo Of The Extreme" in 1999, was to include Dana Plato
as the hostess of an event highlighting Motörhead and Fang
, but she died just weeks before the event from an alleged prescription drug suicide.
In the course of his work, Bugbee has interviewed various well-known individuals, including TV magician Penn Jillette
, and Anton LaVey
, the High Priest of the Church of Satan
.
Bugbee created his own blueberry soda pop, Ely Soda. The popularity of the soda led to wider revelation of Bugbee's other entrepreneurial and artistic endeavors (via Google searches, etc.), eventually ending in controversy and exile.
Bugbee turned his attention to environmental and political concerns. Bugbee, with his wife, have embarked on a year long road trip covering art, politics, religion and revolution for a future book and documentary release, even winning a Willie Nelson peaceful solution video contest.
and Spin Magazine, Sept 2001 during the underground publishing boom. Bugbee was featured on the cover of The Chicago Reader
; the feature was titled "Shocks to the System."
Bugbee has been a guest on Court TV
with Nancy Grace
. He appeared on E! True Hollywood Story
regarding Dana Plato. Bugbee has been a guest on multiple Howard Stern radio shows, once explaining how he obtained serial killer Ed Gein's gravestone.
A full chapter from the book ART THAT KILLS by George Petros is dedicated to Bugbee.
Shane Bugbee self-published books, magazines and newspapers under the name Michael Hunt Publishing.
He has been criticized for allegedly exploiting the death of Dana Plato
Dana Plato
Dana Michelle Plato was an American actress notable for playing the role of Kimberly Drummond in the U.S. television sitcom Diff'rent Strokes.Plato appeared in over 100 television commercials as a young girl...
of Diff'rent Strokes
Diff'rent Strokes
Diff'rent Strokes is an American television sitcom that aired on NBC from November 3, 1978 to May 4, 1985, and on ABC from September 27, 1985 to March 7, 1986...
by releasing a CD recording of her "dying breath".
In 1986 he established Michael Hunt Publishing, later publishing cartoonist Mike Diana
Mike Diana
Michael Christopher "Mike" Diana is an underground cartoonist who became the first artist ever to receive a criminal conviction for obscenity for artwork in the United States.-Early life:...
.
In 1992 Bugbee became an agent of Serial Killer John Wayne Gacy art, eventually publishing Gacy's bio "A Question of Doubt".
A self proclaimed expert in the subject of Serial Killers, Bugbee has spoken extensively on the subject, even touring a collection of artifacts including Ed Geins tombstone. These "side show" style speaking engagements have drawn criticism as exploitive and over the edge. Salem, Ma. Mayor Stanley Usovicz tried to stop one event, calling it "an outrage" after Bugbee displayed Ed Gein's truck in the center of Salem's downtown area.
In 1997 Bugbee and his wife Amy organized "The Expo of the Extreme", a three day event featuring bands, artists, films, petty criminals, and porn stars. The second installment of "The Expo Of The Extreme" in 1999, was to include Dana Plato
Dana Plato
Dana Michelle Plato was an American actress notable for playing the role of Kimberly Drummond in the U.S. television sitcom Diff'rent Strokes.Plato appeared in over 100 television commercials as a young girl...
as the hostess of an event highlighting Motörhead and Fang
Fang
Fang is a mammal's canine tooth.Fang may also refer to:* A snake's poison-injecting tooth: see snake venom* Fang people, in Central Africa* Fang language, spoken by Fang people...
, but she died just weeks before the event from an alleged prescription drug suicide.
In the course of his work, Bugbee has interviewed various well-known individuals, including TV magician Penn Jillette
Penn Jillette
Penn Fraser Jillette is an American magician, comedian, illusionist, juggler, bassist and a best-selling author known for his work with fellow illusionist Teller in the team Penn & Teller, and advocacy of atheism, libertarian philosophy, free-market economics, and scientific skepticism.-Early...
, and Anton LaVey
Anton LaVey
Anton Szandor LaVey , born Howard Stanton Levey, was the founder of the Church of Satan as well as a writer, occultist, and musician...
, the High Priest of the Church of Satan
Church of Satan
The Church of Satan is an organization dedicated to the acceptance of the carnal self, as articulated in The Satanic Bible, written in 1969 by Anton Szandor LaVey.- History :...
.
Bugbee created his own blueberry soda pop, Ely Soda. The popularity of the soda led to wider revelation of Bugbee's other entrepreneurial and artistic endeavors (via Google searches, etc.), eventually ending in controversy and exile.
Bugbee turned his attention to environmental and political concerns. Bugbee, with his wife, have embarked on a year long road trip covering art, politics, religion and revolution for a future book and documentary release, even winning a Willie Nelson peaceful solution video contest.
Media appearances
Bugbee has been profiled in The Chicago ReaderThe Chicago Reader
The Chicago Reader is an American alternative weekly newspaper in Chicago, Illinois, noted for its literary style of journalism and coverage of the arts, particularly film and theater. It was founded in 1971 by a group of friends from Carleton College...
and Spin Magazine, Sept 2001 during the underground publishing boom. Bugbee was featured on the cover of The Chicago Reader
The Chicago Reader
The Chicago Reader is an American alternative weekly newspaper in Chicago, Illinois, noted for its literary style of journalism and coverage of the arts, particularly film and theater. It was founded in 1971 by a group of friends from Carleton College...
; the feature was titled "Shocks to the System."
Bugbee has been a guest on Court TV
Court TV
truTV is an American cable television network owned by Turner Broadcasting, a subsidiary of Time Warner. The network launched as Court TV in 1991, changing to truTV in 2008...
with Nancy Grace
Nancy Grace
Nancy Ann Grace is an American legal commentator, television host, television journalist, and former prosecutor. She frequently discusses issues from what she describes as a victims' rights standpoint, with an outspoken style that has won her both praise and condemnation...
. He appeared on E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and well-known public figures...
regarding Dana Plato. Bugbee has been a guest on multiple Howard Stern radio shows, once explaining how he obtained serial killer Ed Gein's gravestone.
A full chapter from the book ART THAT KILLS by George Petros is dedicated to Bugbee.
Books
- Naked Aggression magazine 1991-93, by various
- Superfly 1 by, Mike Diana 1993
- For the Love of Bijork, by Al Frank 1993
- Dixie Do Me, by Lisa Brosig 1993
- Chicago Cartoon comix magaizine 1993, by various (editor)
- Worst of Boiled Angel, by Mike Diana, 1996
- Extermination Zone, by Randall Phillips, 1996
- MF Magazine 1995, 1996, 1997 by various
- Chicago At Night adult newspaper 1998,1999, by various (editor)
- Dana Plato's Last Breath, book & CD, by Shane and Amy Bugbee, 1999
- Superfly 2 by, Mike Diana 2000
- Bad Pill's, by Sverre H Kristensen 2000
- Slipknot comic, by Tony Kelly 2000
- ANSWER Me! #4, by Jim Goad 2001 (reprint)
- Cooking With A Serial Killer, with Dorothea Puente, 2004
- Might is Right, with Anton LaVey, 1996, 2006
- The Trench Coat Diaries, by Shane Bugbee 1999
- Ely Pride arts and entertainment magazine 2006, by various (editor)
Shane Bugbee self-published books, magazines and newspapers under the name Michael Hunt Publishing.
Events
- Expo of The Extreme 1997 & 1999, Chicago, IL
- Court of Porn 1997, 1998, 1999, Chicago, Il
- Angry White Male Tour, 2001
- True Crime Warped Minds Tour, 2004–2006
- Festival of the Dead, 2005, Salem, Ma.
- Satan's Rockin' 666 Eve, 2006, Los Angeles
External links
- Shane Bugbee personal website
- Current work
- pollystaffle Magazine interview/article, Nov 2007
- Mindcore
- Audio interview - Shane and Amy Bugbee Save the World!
- Winning video for Willie Nelson
- Benfer, Amy. "I offend, therefore I am" Salon.comSalon.comSalon.com, part of Salon Media Group , often just called Salon, is an online liberal magazine, with content updated each weekday. Salon was founded by David Talbot and launched on November 20, 1995. It was the internet's first online-only commercial publication. The magazine focuses on U.S...
June 14, 2001