R.B. Barnesphilosopher and cosmologist

The Mythic Cycle

The Creation Myths

Fourteen years in the making. In two books.

Book One · Live now

The Book of Resonance

Launched July 14, 2026, on the Substack.

Book Two · Forthcoming

The Book of Ash

The second book of the cycle. Subscribers hear first.

The Plates

From Book One

Resonance, detail: the Fold — I The Fold

Resonance, detail: the Gaze — II The Gaze

Resonance, detail: the Lattice — III The Lattice

Resonance, detail: the Dream — IV The Dream

Resonance, detail: the Loom — V The Loom

Chafic LaRochelle, Resonance.

The Full Drawing

Presented whole

Resonance by Chafic LaRochelle, the full drawing

Chafic LaRochelle, Resonance. The drawing accompanies Book One of The Creation Myths.