Suntup Editions

[Randall Flagg]

http://suntup.press

https://www.facebook.com/suntupeditions/posts/1394269433976802

[jsmcmullen92]

http://suntup.press

https://www.facebook.com/suntupeditions/posts/1394269433976802

I am so confused by this... Is this Zelig Paul or a different Paul lol

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

http://suntup.press

https://www.facebook.com/suntupeditions/posts/1394269433976802

I am so confused by this... Is this Zelig Paul or a different Paul lol

Yep, It's Paul (Zelig)

[T-Dogz_AK47]

That is really cool! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Theli]

Wow, exciting! Talk about a snowball effect. Starting from a small project initially planned just for himself, to small press business. Godspeed Paul!

[webstar1000]

Video is Top Notch.


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[jsmcmullen92]

I wonder what the 7/7/17 date is for. It looks like another EOTD?

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

I wonder what the 7/7/17 date is for. It looks like another EOTD?

Guessing something new. Maybe a print?

[stroppygoblin]

Something's coming... something wonderful...


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[wolfehr]

I'm both intrigued and excited :) It definitely looks like something EOTD related. Maybe creating something from scratch this time instead of a rebound?

+1 on that video being top notch


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[Stockerlone]

Exciting... maybe an other EOTD portfolio ?

[wolfehr]

EOTD print or portfolio seem like good guesses!


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[Theli]

I'd put my penny on a portfolio.

[zelig]

Thanks for posting this Jerome, and for everyone's comments. I wanted to respond yesterday but I was actually at the letterpress printer all day working on this project. I'm very excited about it and my new adventure into publishing. More details will be provided soon.

It's interesting how this all evolved like Dan says. I have been planning for, and working on this for a long time now, and I'm really pleased that it's finally at the point where I can make some announcements. I'm grateful to you all because part of what motivated me is the enthusiasm you've shown for the projects I've worked on. So thank you.

Cheers,
Paul

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I signed up, nice website.

[jsmcmullen92]

Hey Paul just curious with the new company is there still small productions or are you planning to do bigger productions? Also will original buyers still get first right of refusal for their letter?

[George at C-Springs]

I signed up as well; might as well just hand over my dough now to get an EOTD matching print! Pretty sweet Paul, congrats.

[zelig]

Hey Paul just curious with the new company is there still small productions or are you planning to do bigger productions? Also will original buyers still get first right of refusal for their letter?

Hi Josh. If I'm understanding your question, yes I will be publishing higher limitation runs on a numbered edition, but still fairly limited in the whole scheme of things. As to your other question, after some discussion on this point, previous custom bound owners will have right of first refusal on the same letter for this publication.


I signed up as well; might as well just hand over my dough now to get an EOTD matching print! Pretty sweet Paul, congrats.

Thanks George. This is way more than just a print though. Details will follow soon. I'm just finalizing some things. Although Frank, Heath and Dan are on track. ;-)

[Shannon]

Good luck!

[Beverly Marsh]

You're killing me Paul! Lol.
Congrats on this newest venture and can't wait to see what you will conjure up!

[Ben Mears]

Sounds like an exciting and rewarding opportunity. Good luck!

[wolfehr]

Best of luck Paul! I hope it continues to be an enjoyable experience. I have confidence that anything you create is going to be amazing :)

[Theli]

Hey Paul just curious with the new company is there still small productions or are you planning to do bigger productions? Also will original buyers still get first right of refusal for their letter?

Hi Josh. If I'm understanding your question, yes I will be publishing higher limitation runs on a numbered edition, but still fairly limited in the whole scheme of things. As to your other question, after some discussion on this point, previous custom bound owners will have right of first refusal on the same letter for this publication.


I signed up as well; might as well just hand over my dough now to get an EOTD matching print! Pretty sweet Paul, congrats.

Thanks George. This is way more than just a print though. Details will follow soon. I'm just finalizing some things. Although Frank, Heath and Dan are on track. ;-)

Very exciting! I won't ask anymore questions and will wait patiently for the info!

[jsmcmullen92]

THE EYES OF THE DRAGON ART PORTFOLIO

FEATURING ILLUSTRATIONS BY
David Palladini
FROM THE NOVEL BY
Stephen King
We are excited to announce the publication of
The Eyes of the Dragon Art Portfolio.
The Eyes of the Dragon is a novel by Stephen King that was first published in a 1984 limited edition via King’s personal imprint, Philtrum Press, and in a trade edition by Viking in 1987. Originally written for his daughter Naomi, the book is a work of fantasy.

Artist David Palladini was commissioned to create a series of new illustrations for the trade edition. Mr. Palladini created twenty-four original illustrations that were rendered in pencil and ink on Bienfang velour paper.

This is the first official art portfolio to be published featuring the illustrations from the Viking trade edition of The Eyes of the Dragon. It also marks the 30th anniversary of the original Viking publication of the book.

ABOUT THE EDITION

The portfolio is published in two editions, both of which are signed by David Palladini: a numbered edition of three hundred copies and a lettered edition of twenty-six copies.

Both editions include twenty-two black & white illustrations and two color illustrations. An afterword written exclusively for this edition by David Palladini is included in both editions. A previously unpublished drawing and a reproduction of the only extant copy of the Viking Title page illustration, hand-colored by David Palladini, are included in both editions.

The text has been set in Waters Titling and Warnock Pro typefaces and letterpress printed from photopolymer plates by Norman Clayton of Classic Letterpress in Ojai, California on his 18” x 23” Heidelberg Cylinder press. The text pages are printed on 100% cotton paper which has the feel of fabric. The papers used in these editions are environmentally responsible and acid free.

NUMBERED EDITION

The numbered portfolio measures 10” x 15½”. The illustrations are printed on Mohawk Superfine and are housed in a clamshell box of Italian book cloth over archival boards. Publication price: $295.

LETTERED EDITION

The lettered portfolio measures 12” x 18”. The illustrations are printed on 100% cotton paper. The portfolio is accompanied by a photogravure print that is numbered and signed by the artist. The photogravure was made by Jon Goodman at his studio in Florence, Massachusetts. The print has been hand-pulled on Somerset Velvet 100% cotton mould made paper from St. Cuthbert’s Mill, England by Jon Goodman. Each print has been embossed with the printer’s mark. The illustrations are housed in a clamshell box of Japanese book cloth over archival boards. Publication price: $795.


Publication will coincide with the release of the movie adaptation of Stephen King’s best-selling epic, The Dark Tower. Two characters from The Eyes of the Dragon have a brief cameo appearance in The Drawing of the Three, the second book in the Dark Tower series, and the novel is set in the Kingdom of Delain, a location that is mentioned in the Dark Tower series a number of times.

The portfolio will be available for pre-order in March 2017.
Publication is scheduled for Summer 2017.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Gosh darn it, I don't think I can afford it.

[webstar1000]

If you can match letter for your Eyes... which I hope you can... I am for sure!

[wolfehr]

This project sounds amazing! Definitely in for one. Also hoping to match my letter :)


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[zelig]

If you can match letter for your Eyes... which I hope you can... I am for sure!

Yes, you will have an opportunity to do that.


This project sounds amazing! Definitely in for one. Also hoping to match my letter :)

Thanks Heath!

Here's a link to the page with the details that Josh posted:

The Eyes of the Dragon Art Portfolio (http://suntup.press/the-eyes-of-the-dragon-art-portfolio/)

[Beverly Marsh]

Congratulations Paul! Looks beautiful and a nice way to start a new venture.

[jsmcmullen92]

Honestly I am even impressed just looking at the prospectus (http://suntup.press/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Palladini_Prospectus.pdf) it matches the feel of ETOD so well it looks like it belongs in the book.

Well done Paul. I will say though this is going to be hard with CD/LRB announcement, this announcement, and tax season so close together! Hopefully I can get a return this year that will let me pay for one of these :)

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Looks great! Excited for this one


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[zelig]

Thanks. I've been planning this for a long time. Of course I encourage you to support the new CD book. Spending money on our obsessions is an occupational hazard and there never seems to be a good time to spend money! Anyway, thanks for all who support the small press. :smile: There will be a payment plan as usual. Peace.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I love and hate payment plans. It seems just when I'm done paying a book, or two or three, off, another one, or two or three, start. I'm not complaining, just stating a fact of life. Also, the longer a payment plan that is accepted, the better it is for me. I know that's not as good a thing for the publisher though. Hopefully, I'll be able to take these portfolios, providing they don't immediately sell out.

[stroppygoblin]

Can't wait! :thumbsup:

[mikeC]

Really neat project. I love printmaking, I would love to see some behind the scenes videos.
Not to be weird but I totally want to rub my fingers all over this (don't tell my wife)
http://suntup.press/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/signature-2.jpg

[zelig]

Really neat project. I love printmaking, I would love to see some behind the scenes videos.
Not to be weird but I totally want to rub my fingers all over this (don't tell my wife)
http://suntup.press/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/signature-2.jpg

That's funny. I'm the same way. I've been running my fingers over that print every chance I get. It's letterpress printed so you can feel the letters in the paper and the paper itself is 100% cotton and it feels so good!

I'm planning a video on the various stages of production. I have some raw footage of the signature page printing which I'll share soon.

[St. Troy]

Not to be weird...

Too late!


...but I totally want to rub my fingers all over this...

Ah; the wonderful world of book porn, replete with ribbon, vellum, marbled endpapers, gilt edges, deckled edges, gauffered edges, fore-edge paintings, slipcases, solander boxes, buckram, embossing, acid-free paper, leather, stamping...in the end, we all just want to make a connection, right? Count me in.

[the usual justification for being, well, gross]

[mikeC]

Really neat project. I love printmaking, I would love to see some behind the scenes videos.
Not to be weird but I totally want to rub my fingers all over this (don't tell my wife)
http://suntup.press/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/signature-2.jpg

That's funny. I'm the same way. I've been running my fingers over that print every chance I get. It's letterpress printed so you can feel the letters in the paper and the paper itself is 100% cotton and it feels so good!

I'm planning a video on the various stages of production. I have some raw footage of the signature page printing which I'll share soon.

Awesome can't wait to see.
And if I buy one I want an unlmolested print, promise? Or did you rub them allllll??? lolz

[St. Troy]

...honestly, sometimes I just look up the full description of the lettered It, make sure I'm alone, and yes...Asahi Japanese Bookcloth...Cromwell Black Flanders Grain leather binding...Black Matte and Silver Bright foils...Bridal Satin in a Sunflower color lining...hand-dipped silver gilding...oh sweet Jesus.

[Randall Flagg]

...honestly, sometimes I just look up the full description of the lettered It, make sure I'm alone, and yes...Asahi Japanese Bookcloth...Cromwell Black Flanders Grain leather binding...Black Matte and Silver Bright foils...Bridal Satin in a Sunflower color lining...hand-dipped silver gilding...oh sweet Jesus.
fwap, fwap, fwap...

[Theli]

Man i have to say I really want to get this, and I hope they are available for a bit, but if it goes for sale soon and sells out quick I will not be able to get it.

[Br!an]

Sweet!

Well done, Paul!

[zelig]

And if I buy one I want an unlmolested print, promise? Or did you rub them allllll??? lolz

Just the one, so you're safe! The rest are not being touched! A video clip will be posted tomorrow on Facebook showing the letterpress printing segment of the signature page.


Sweet!

Well done, Paul!

Thanks Brian.

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice project! Good luck! I'll try to get a copy but I can't be sure, at least not for now.

[Stockerlone]

An other, easier to get EOTD portfolio is a GREAT idea !!!

[zelig]

Very nice project! Good luck! I'll try to get a copy but I can't be sure, at least not for now.


An other, easier to get EOTD portfolio is a GREAT idea !!!

Thank you Ari & Frank.

[jonp]

I just like to say that Paul's 'Suntup Press' website is one of the most impressive and classliest small press websites I've seen in a long time. The photography and short videos are stunning. Congratulations, Paul. I don't know if you do a lot of the work yourself or involve a site designer, but I'm very impressed. You definitely have me interested in the EOTD portfolio, the lettered sounds very intriguing. WELL DONE!!

[Shannon]

∆ What he said. :)

[Stockerlone]

Suntup Press in the German Stephen King News

https://newspress.stephen-king.de/

https://de-de.facebook.com/StephenKingDeutschland

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Not to be weird...

Too late!


...but I totally want to rub my fingers all over this...

Ah; the wonderful world of book porn, replete with ribbon, vellum, marbled endpapers, gilt edges, deckled edges, gauffered edges, fore-edge paintings, slipcases, solander boxes, buckram, embossing, acid-free paper, leather, stamping...in the end, we all just want to make a connection, right? Count me in.

[the usual justification for being, well, gross]



...honestly, sometimes I just look up the full description of the lettered It, make sure I'm alone, and yes...Asahi Japanese Bookcloth...Cromwell Black Flanders Grain leather binding...Black Matte and Silver Bright foils...Bridal Satin in a Sunflower color lining...hand-dipped silver gilding...oh sweet Jesus.

fwap, fwap, fwap...


LMFAO!!!! :emot-roflolmao:

[zelig]

I just like to say that Paul's 'Suntup Press' website is one of the most impressive and classliest small press websites I've seen in a long time. The photography and short videos are stunning. Congratulations, Paul. I don't know if you do a lot of the work yourself or involve a site designer, but I'm very impressed. You definitely have me interested in the EOTD portfolio, the lettered sounds very intriguing. WELL DONE!!

Hi Jon, thank you. I designed and built the site myself. I didn't design the logo. Just provided the direction and ideas. Also didn't film the video. Decided to hire a professional for that, otherwise it would have been this awful, shaky video taken on my iPhone!

[zelig]

We just posted a contest on Facebook to win a signed promotional poster. I want to make sure my TDT friends who don't do FB are also able to take part. So if you are FB challenged, just email me here (http://suntup.press/contact/) and I will enter you in the drawing. Be sure to type "Promo poster contest" in the "Message" field of the form. If you are entering on FB, there is no need to send me a separate email.

Edit: Here's a link (https://www.facebook.com/suntupeditions) to the FB page with the contest.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Thanks, entered via e-mail.

My view of Facebook is aptly summed up by Erin Pitt as Sharon Da Silva in the movie SILENT HILL REVELATION.

[east-tennessee]

Email for me also :biggrin: thanks for the contest Paul !

[zelig]

Thanks, entered via e-mail.

My view of Facebook is aptly summed up by Erin Pitt as Sharon Da Silva in the movie SILENT HILL REVELATION.

I never saw that movie Steve...and thanks for entering. Good luck!


Email for me also :biggrin: thanks for the contest Paul !

Thanks for entering Brian. Good luck!

Planning something cool for the drawing.

[Brian861]

We just posted a contest on Facebook to win a signed promotional poster. I want to make sure my TDT friends who don't do FB are also able to take part. So if you are FB challenged, just email me here (http://suntup.press/contact/) and I will enter you in the drawing. Be sure to type "Promo poster contest" in the "Message" field of the form. If you are entering on FB, there is no need to send me a separate email.

Edit: Here's a link (https://www.facebook.com/suntupeditions) to the FB page with the contest.

Thanks, Paul for this option!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

We just posted a contest on Facebook to win a signed promotional poster. I want to make sure my TDT friends who don't do FB are also able to take part. So if you are FB challenged, just email me here (http://suntup.press/contact/) and I will enter you in the drawing. Be sure to type "Promo poster contest" in the "Message" field of the form. If you are entering on FB, there is no need to send me a separate email.

Edit: Here's a link (https://www.facebook.com/suntupeditions) to the FB page with the contest.

Email sent. Thank you Paul

Ralph

[dnemec]

I must confess I entered on FB, but I have unfollowed almost everything but my book and horror threads. Can't take the crap anymore.

(Btw Paul, Dez is short for Desiree :P )

[Merlin1958]

I have to say that I am very impressed with the products, production and person responsible for these editions. Very well done, Paul!!!

[zelig]

Thanks Brian and Ralph. Got your entries.


I must confess I entered on FB, but I have unfollowed almost everything but my book and horror threads. Can't take the crap anymore.

(Btw Paul, Dez is short for Desiree :P )

Yeah, I knew that, :smile: - I always just call you Dez... hope that's ok....


I have to say that I am very impressed with the products, production and person responsible for these editions. Very well done, Paul!!!

Thanks Bill.

[Merlin1958]

Hey, you get what you earn, right? Go get 'em, buddy!!!!

[dnemec]

I must confess I entered on FB, but I have unfollowed almost everything but my book and horror threads. Can't take the crap anymore.

(Btw Paul, Dez is short for Desiree :P )


Yeah, I knew that, :smile: - I always just call you Dez... hope that's ok....

No problem at all, I think everyone here knows me like that. I just have my full name on Facebook is all, so I wanted to make sure you knew I was the same person!!

[peripheral]

That is a great mini-doco Paul, thanks for sharing...

[Ben Staad]

LOL. Sounds like we are about the same in regards to FB. I've unfollowed almost everything...not sure why I didn't just close it. BTW I entered via FB as well...felt weird.


I must confess I entered on FB, but I have unfollowed almost everything but my book and horror threads. Can't take the crap anymore.

(Btw Paul, Dez is short for Desiree :P )

[zelig]

Been meaning to post these. A couple of nice articles about the upcoming portfolio.

The Fire wire Pop Culture Blog (https://firewireblog.com/2017/03/01/the-eyes-of-the-dragon-art-portfolio-to-be-published-as-a-signed-limited-edition-featuring-illustrations-by-david-palladini-from-the-novel-by-stephen-king/)
Sechrest Things (http://sechrestthings.com/suntup-taps-david-palladini-eyes-dragon-art-portfolio/)

[Br!an]

Been meaning to post these. A couple of nice articles about the upcoming portfolio.

The Fire wire Pop Culture Blog (https://firewireblog.com/2017/03/01/the-eyes-of-the-dragon-art-portfolio-to-be-published-as-a-signed-limited-edition-featuring-illustrations-by-david-palladini-from-the-novel-by-stephen-king/)
Sechrest Things (http://sechrestthings.com/suntup-taps-david-palladini-eyes-dragon-art-portfolio/)

Cool!

You forgot this one, capisce?

il-portfolio-de-gli-occhi-del-drago-in.html (http://stephenkingonly.blogspot.com/2017/03/il-portfolio-de-gli-occhi-del-drago-in.html)

[zelig]

My bad. You always risk forgetting someone. There were others on social media as well. And thanks to Tomas for putting it in his newsletter. And of course Lilja.

[Lilja]

Here (http://liljas-library.com/article.php?id=5399) is an interview Lou and I did for The Stephen King Podcast with David Palladini and Paul Suntup.

We also have a contest where you can win a color promotional poster for The Eyes of the Dragon Art Portfolio signed by David Palladini. Enter here (http://liljas-library.com/article.php?id=5375).

http://liljas-library.com/img/other/dragon_promo.jpg

Lilja

[zelig]

Thanks Lilja, the interview was fun and David said he enjoyed it as well.

[zelig]

The Eyes of the Dragon Art Portfolio will be available for pre-order on Monday March 27, 2017 at 9am Pacific Time. Owners of the custom bound EOTD have now been given right of first refusal on a matching letter. As a benefit to email subscribers, and forum members, I will be sending out an email tomorrow (Thursday) and will provide early access to the site before the general public. If you aren't on the list, subscribe here (http://suntup.press/subscribe-mailing-list/) before tomorrow and you will be provided with a password.

[webstar1000]

The Eyes of the Dragon Art Portfolio will be available for pre-order on Monday March 27, 2017 at 9am Pacific Time. Owners of the custom bound EOTD have now been given right of first refusal on a matching letter. As a benefit to email subscribers, and forum members, I will be sending out an email tomorrow (Thursday) and will provide early access to the site before the general public. If you aren't on the list, subscribe here (http://suntup.press/subscribe-mailing-list/) before tomorrow and you will be provided with a password.

Great stuff Paul! Thanks for the advance notice to the site!!!!

[zelig]

No problem. Gotta take care of my forum friends!

[Br!an]

Here (http://liljas-library.com/article.php?id=5399) is an interview Lou and I did for The Stephen King Podcast with David Palladini and Paul Suntup.

Lilja


Thanks Lilja, the interview was fun and David said he enjoyed it as well.

Great interview! :clap:

[stroppygoblin]

Great podcast. A just spent a very enjoyable hour listening to it whilst I worked. :clap:

[zelig]

Great interview! :clap:

Thanks Brian.


Great podcast. A just spent a very enjoyable hour listening to it whilst I worked. :clap:

Hopefully you got some work done!

[zelig]

So I thought I would share this story with you.

In the early days of Art Portfolio project, we were missing a lot of original illustrations. David suspected that they were lost or destroyed over the years as he had not seen them in a long time.

When I would go over there to visit or meet about the portfolio, I couldn't help but notice that there was a large stack of paintings and framed artwork on the floor leaning up against the wall. Every now and then, I would ask David if perhaps the other originals were buried in there somewhere. He would usually respond by saying he doubted it, then we would move onto other topics.

Sometimes I would offer to go through them for him, so we would walk over to the stack of paintings, and when we saw how many there were and the effort it would take to wade through them, it just seemed too arduous so we would sit back down and continue our discussion.

Then one day, I was over there and David was in another room looking for something I needed for the launch video. I was sitting at the dining room table and the paintings were on my right. Without putting much thought into it, I stood up and walked over to the stack. I started to flip through them, moving one painting at a time against my right leg so that I could get a look at what was under each one.

I kept going until I was close to the back, with the last few leaning against the wall. My legs were aching, my back was starting to protest because of the odd way I had to position myself in order to work my way through the artwork.

Then just as I was almost at the end, I came across a heavy cardstock sheet covered with grey paper. I recognized that paper from one of the originals I had seen before and I knew this was it. I grabbed the sheet, lifted up the paper covering, and there in front of me was an original illustration from the book.

It was about this time that David came back into the room and saw what I was up to. "You won't believe what I just found", I said. He was amazed. And I kept going. Right behind that one was another one! And behind that was yet another.

That day I discovered eleven original illustrations. It all felt very dream-like. The highlight of this discovery was that one of the most iconic illustrations from the book, the title page illustration, was among them.

It is a good thing these were discovered, because who can tell where they might have ultimately ended up. They will now be well cared for.

Enjoy!


All the illustrations have a translucent sheet covering them where the art department had written certain technical requirements with regard to the reproduction of the artwork.

Larger images can be seen here (suntup.press/eyes-dragon-original-illustrations/), and also include shots of the translucent sheets.

The illustrations have held up well considering they are more than 30 years old and have traveled to several countries over the past three decades. The translucent sheets show the most wear, but the artwork is still in excellent condition.

Pencil and ink on Bienfang velour paper. Landscape illustrations measure 24" x 18". Portrait illustrations paper measures 12 1/2" x 19" with the artwork at 11" x 17".


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[wolfehr]

Thanks for sharing Paul! That's quite the story!


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[Tommy]

Outstanding! :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::c lap:

[Brian861]

Those are really cool!

[Br!an]

Very cool! Good job in finding them!

[firemonkey66]

Very cool, Paul. I always loved the illustration of the spider being crushed. Awesome to see the original.

[stroppygoblin]

Paul, does this mean the illustrations in the portfolio are directly reproduced from these originals?

[webstar1000]

Wow. That's so cool!


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[zelig]

Thanks for the comments everyone.


Paul, does this mean the illustrations in the portfolio are directly reproduced from these originals?

Simon, yes that is correct. There are several stages these illustrations will go through when reproducing them. We create an archive scan of the image using a high-end drum scanner at a very high resolution. This produces a massive file and if you zoomed in, you could see down to the fibers of the paper.

Then the artwork is digitally restored by a professional art restorer. This involves cleaning up smudges, spots, dirt or any imperfections. It is zoomed in on a large display, and the entire surface of the image is inspected and restored where necessary. We also make certain adjustments to the midtones to get the best possible balance between the whites and shades of grey in the black & white illustrations. It's all very interesting, and I have some clips of these stages which I may put into a video.

All that, together with the larger print size and the new technologies at our disposal, will result in a reproduction that will be the best we have seen of this artwork.

[Randall Flagg]

I wish I was better with words. Fucking amazing!

Although each of your projects are expensive, it's easy to see why they are well worth every penny. You have elevated SK books and art to a new, unparalleled level.

[zelig]

Thanks Jerome. Appreciate the compliments. :smile:

[peripheral]

That is an incredible story, Paul. Congratulations. (Or in the immortal words of our fearless leader... "Fucking Amazing!)

The commitment of the members on the site to the appreciation and collecting of King (and books and art generally) is nothing short of phenomenal.

[tippy4]

Great story.

I can only imagine how awesome it must have felt when you found that "buried treasure".

Rick

[burial]

awesome story!
this portfolio looks amazing

[webstar1000]

Great story.

I can only imagine how awesome it must have felt when you found that "buried treasure".

Rick

Yeah that is what I was thinking to Rick! The rush!!!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

I wish I was better with words. Fucking amazing!

Although each of your projects are expensive, it's easy to see why they are well worth every penny. You have elevated SK books and art to a new, unparalleled level.

Yeah i think we should just start calling it the "FA Press":). Seriously though, these editions are just on another level..in another building.. In another stratosphere. Cant wait


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[zelig]

Thanks all!


Great story.

I can only imagine how awesome it must have felt when you found that "buried treasure".

Rick

It was quite a day. I had a feeling they were in there for months. And that day, something made me just get up and look while David wasn't watching! He was really happy that I did.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

What impressed me the most was that fabulous green ceramic elephant.

[Br!an]

What impressed me the most was that fabulous green ceramic elephant.

I don't think it's ceramic. At first I thought jade, but jade doesn't have the strata this has. I think it's Malachite.

[zelig]

Finally someone commented on the elephant!

I remember it being Jade when I got it. It was one of several crystals I had bought one time when the place was Feng Shui'd. I like that elephant a lot.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Damn, ceramic is so much rarer and valuable.

[Br!an]

Finally someone commented on the elephant!

I remember it being Jade when I got it. It was one of several crystals I had bought one time when the place was Feng Shui'd. I like that elephant a lot.

I really think it's Malachite. Of course its known as Jade Malachite.

Jade elephants: https://www.google.com/search=jade+elephant (https://www.google.com/search?q=jade+elephant&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjSu5OA6O3SAhVBfiYKHVwsCbEQ_AUICSgC&biw=1280&bih=923)

Malachite elephants: https://www.google.com/search=malachite+elephant (https://www.google.com/search?q=malachite+elephant&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjRqtTj6O3SAhXD4SYKHeFFAp0Q_AUICSgC&biw=1280&bih=923)

It's still very nice!

[Br!an]

Damn, ceramic is so much rarer and valuable.

Funniest comment of the day!

[zelig]

Based on those pictures it's definitely Jade Malachite. It doesn't look anything like the ones in that first link. You were right the first time. I should learn never to question your brilliance!

[Br!an]

Based on those pictures it's definitely Jade Malachite. It doesn't look anything like the ones in that first link. You were right the first time. I should learn never to question your brilliance!

I thought I was wrong once, but it turns out I was mistaken. :wtf:

[zelig]

I thought I was wrong once, but it turns out I was mistaken. :wtf:

I can always count on the forum for a good laugh. And yeah, Steve's comment was very funny.

[Brian861]

Love the look of the email from the site, Paul! Very professional and well put together. I hope it services you and your customers well for many years to come. Better yet, maybe one day I can actually afford a copy!

[zelig]

Love the look of the email from the site, Paul! Very professional and well put together. I hope it services you and your customers well for many years to come. Better yet, maybe one day I can actually afford a copy!

Don't worry Brian. There's something on the horizon that will be quite affordable for you. I'm certain you will become a customer then. :evil:

[Brian861]

Love the look of the email from the site, Paul! Very professional and well put together. I hope it services you and your customers well for many years to come. Better yet, maybe one day I can actually afford a copy!

Don't worry Brian. There's something on the horizon that will be quite affordable for you. I'm certain you will become a customer then. :evil:

I'll always be one in spirit, my friend :). That and $10 will get ya plain jane Starbucks to go LOL. Seriously though, for the work you're doing and having done; the prices are dead-on IMO.

[zelig]

The portfolio is now open for public pre-order. The Lettered edition is already sold out. Also, the full-length video is now up. You can see it here (https://suntup.press/).

[jon10g]

Looks fantastic!

[mikeC]

The portfolio is now open for public pre-order. The Lettered edition is already sold out. Also, the full-length video is now up. You can see it here (https://suntup.press/).


Neat!
Great stuff. Love the montage like thing at the end.

[needfulthings]

This happens to be one of my favorite movie tie-in covers (It is also the poster art) & the Japanese edition has a pearlescent background Not sure about the poster but the cover art work only has a TWENTIETH CENTURY- FOX COPYRIGHT. Mr. Palladini received no credit.
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/7694/t9pa4I.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img923/9718/8qg8km.jpg

[zelig]

Looks fantastic!


Neat!
Great stuff. Love the montage like thing at the end.

Thanks!


This happens to be one of my favorite movie tie-in covers (It is also the poster art) & the Japanese edition has a pearlescent background Not sure about the poster but the cover art work only has a TWENTIETH CENTURY- FOX COPYRIGHT. Mr. Palladini received no credit.
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/7694/t9pa4I.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img923/9718/8qg8km.jpg

I did not know until fairly recently that David illustrated that poster. It came out one day in a conversation we were having. I'm not too surprised about the lack of a credit. From other stories I've heard, that sort of thing isn't too uncommon. He did tell an interesting story about the woman in the poster, Isabelle Adjani. In the first draft, the woman did not look enough like the actress, so he had to redraw her.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

That vampire in the poster reminds me of Gary Numan!

[AstroDad]

Hey Paul, if I may ask, how many of the Lettered Art Portfolios didn't end up with their matching lettered EOTDs?

Hope sales on the #ed portfolios are meeting your expectations so far!

[St. Troy]

That vampire in the poster reminds me of Gary Numan!

I can see that.

[ICry4Oy]

Hey Paul, if I may ask, how many of the Lettered Art Portfolios didn't end up with their matching lettered EOTDs?

Hope sales on the #ed portfolios are meeting your expectations so far!



My EOTD will not have a matching portfolio. I couldn't bring myself to spend that much on something I don't really want to start collecting (portfolios). I have a few but don't plan on getting any more.

[zelig]

Hey Paul, if I may ask, how many of the Lettered Art Portfolios didn't end up with their matching lettered EOTDs?

Hope sales on the #ed portfolios are meeting your expectations so far!

James, looks like five of the twenty-six did not purchase the lettered portfolio.

And yes, the numbered is moving well now.

[webstar1000]

Hey Paul, if I may ask, how many of the Lettered Art Portfolios didn't end up with their matching lettered EOTDs?

Hope sales on the #ed portfolios are meeting your expectations so far!

James, looks like five of the twenty-six did not purchase the lettered portfolio.

And yes, the numbered is moving well now.

I was one of the few that could not spring for the lettered:( I am bummed but it just isn't in the cards for my collecting right now:(

[Ari_Racing]

Love the look of the email from the site, Paul! Very professional and well put together. I hope it services you and your customers well for many years to come. Better yet, maybe one day I can actually afford a copy!

Don't worry Brian. There's something on the horizon that will be quite affordable for you. I'm certain you will become a customer then. :evil:

This is a good news! :)

[Brian861]

Wow, Paul! I just watched the short film with you and David. An absolute amazing production and I love the music that that went along with the piece. I call it a film because it felt like I had just watched a trailer and it left me wanting more!

[zelig]

Don't worry Brian. There's something on the horizon that will be quite affordable for you. I'm certain you will become a customer then. :evil:

This is a good news! :)

Yes, I like it. I'm actually really excited about this upcoming project.


Wow, Paul! I just watched the short film with you and David. An absolute amazing production and I love the music that that went along with the piece. I call it a film because it felt like I had just watched a trailer and it left me wanting more!

Thanks Brian. They did a great job of that video. I was pleased with how it turned out. Of course, we went through numerous edits some of which involved reducing the amount of time I was on screen! Never been one for being filmed or photographed.

[Brian861]

Don't worry Brian. There's something on the horizon that will be quite affordable for you. I'm certain you will become a customer then. :evil:

This is a good news! :)

Yes, I like it. I'm actually really excited about this upcoming project.


Wow, Paul! I just watched the short film with you and David. An absolute amazing production and I love the music that that went along with the piece. I call it a film because it felt like I had just watched a trailer and it left me wanting more!

Thanks Brian. They did a great job of that video. I was pleased with how it turned out. Of course, we went through numerous edits some of which involved reducing the amount of time I was on screen! Never been one for being filmed or photographed.

Most welcome, my friend and I hear ya. I'm not much for the camera myself.

[webstar1000]

Sold out yet brother?

[zelig]

Sold out yet brother?

Lettered is sold out. Numbered not yet. It has only been 3 days since I opened up pre-orders and I certainly wasn't expecting the numbered to sell out that fast! It's moving steadily though.

[webstar1000]

Sold out yet brother?

Lettered is sold out. Numbered not yet. It has only been 3 days since I opened up pre-orders and I certainly wasn't expecting the numbered to sell out that fast! It's moving steadily though.

That is SO cool!

[zelig]

The winner of the signed poster giveaway will be revealed on Monday morning at 9 am Pacific on Facebook. There will be an exclusive video in which David Palladini will draw the winner before signing the poster. Forum members who entered may want to be present at the time to watch the video. ;-)

[Br!an]

The winner of the signed poster giveaway will be revealed on Monday morning at 9 am Pacific on Facebook. There will be an exclusive video in which David Palladini will draw the winner before signing the poster. Forum members who entered may want to be present at the time to watch the video. ;-)

I'm not on Facebook. Can I still watch? Link?

[zelig]

Should be able to. I can post a link here when it goes live.

[webstar1000]

Nice. So that be 1pm my time:)


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[wolfehr]

Added a reminder to my calendar


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[Brian861]

The winner of the signed poster giveaway will be revealed on Monday morning at 9 am Pacific on Facebook. There will be an exclusive video in which David Palladini will draw the winner before signing the poster. Forum members who entered may want to be present at the time to watch the video. ;-)

Just a formality, guys as Paul as already sent me the poster. Hope that didn't burst too many bubbles but I just couldn't contain my excitement! :excited:

[zelig]

The winner of the signed poster giveaway will be revealed on Monday morning at 9 am Pacific on Facebook. There will be an exclusive video in which David Palladini will draw the winner before signing the poster. Forum members who entered may want to be present at the time to watch the video. ;-)

Just a formality, guys as Paul as already sent me the poster. Hope that didn't burst too many bubbles but I just couldn't contain my excitement! :excited:

Hopefully everyone realizes you're kidding...

[Brian861]

Yes. Early April 1st and my sense of humor gets the best of me at times. Apologies, Paul.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

What? He was kidding?

Any suggestions on how to re-insert hair in one's head after being torn out by the roots?

[zelig]

Yes. Early April 1st and my sense of humor gets the best of me at times. Apologies, Paul.

All good bud. I think I'm getting your sense of humor now. Like the time you said that all those paperbacks I sent you for free were actually signed! I thought you were serious for a moment there because I don't think I had ever checked.

[Brian861]

What? He was kidding?

Any suggestions on how to re-insert hair in one's head after being torn out by the roots?

Click Here! (https://www.bosley.com/)

[Brian861]

Yes. Early April 1st and my sense of humor gets the best of me at times. Apologies, Paul.

All good bud. I think I'm getting your sense of humor now. Like the time you said that all those paperbacks I sent you for free were actually signed! I thought you were serious for a moment there because I don't think I had ever checked.

It's an acquired taste for sure, Paul :). But if I were to win the poster; you'd have no choice but to forfeit my entry as that would be just too big of a coincidence. And I am the boy whom always gets eaten by the wolf :)

[zelig]

Wouldn't that be funny if you actually were the winner.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I'm never serious on this sight. Seriously.

[Brian861]

Wouldn't that be funny if you actually were the winner.

I'd start making up some lottery numbers pretty damn quick! I never win anything so no worries everyone.

[Randall Flagg]

Wouldn't that be funny if you actually were the winner.
You'd likely be stuck with announcing him as the winner, and then choosing another name and thus giving out two posters.

I always worry about (but I do want him to win) Bill winning our Grand Prize and someone questioning the results. That's why I throw it into Brian James Freeman's lap.

[stroppygoblin]

Wouldn't that be funny if you actually were the winner.
You'd likely be stuck with announcing him as the winner, and then choosing another name and thus giving out two posters.

I always worry about (but I do want him to win) Bill winning our Grand Prize and someone questioning the results. That's why I throw it into Brian James Freeman's lap.

I don't think there is a member here who would call foul if Bill won, regardless who pulled the name from the hat.

[Randall Flagg]

Wouldn't that be funny if you actually were the winner.
You'd likely be stuck with announcing him as the winner, and then choosing another name and thus giving out two posters.

I always worry about (but I do want him to win) Bill winning our Grand Prize and someone questioning the results. That's why I throw it into Brian James Freeman's lap.

I don't think there is a member here who would call foul if Bill won, regardless who pulled the name from the hat.
<--------------------Opens the envelope...and the winner for (Best picture...er, um....) the SK inscribed book is-stroppygoblin!........Oops, sorry, but mid post for your acceptance speach, I just realized, stroppygoblin wins the Finders Keepers broadside, Bill wins the Gwendy's Button Box trio of inscribed ARCS and a Trade 1st....

[stroppygoblin]

Wouldn't that be funny if you actually were the winner.
You'd likely be stuck with announcing him as the winner, and then choosing another name and thus giving out two posters.

I always worry about (but I do want him to win) Bill winning our Grand Prize and someone questioning the results. That's why I throw it into Brian James Freeman's lap.

I don't think there is a member here who would call foul if Bill won, regardless who pulled the name from the hat.
<--------------------Opens the envelope...and the winner for (Best picture...er, um....) the SK inscribed book is-stroppygoblin!........Oops, sorry, but mid post for your acceptance speach, I just realized, stroppygoblin wins the Finders Keepers broadside, Bill wins the Gwendy's Button Box trio of inscribed ARCS and a Trade 1st....

:emot-roflolmao:

[LokiJake]

Hoping I can get the #36 to match my #36 :-)

Order summary Order #1078
The Eyes of the Dragon Art Portfolio - Numbered

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq209/LokiJake76/IMG_1355_zpsbefqox6z.jpg

[Brian861]

Wouldn't that be funny if you actually were the winner.
You'd likely be stuck with announcing him as the winner, and then choosing another name and thus giving out two posters.

I always worry about (but I do want him to win) Bill winning our Grand Prize and someone questioning the results. That's why I throw it into Brian James Freeman's lap.

Point taken. Due to my post (regardless of humor or humorless; depending on one's POV) I'd request that Paul draw another name if by some faint chance that were to happen. I wouldn't want to compromise Paul's integrity in anyway. Although, for the record, IMO, Paul's integrity is beyond reproach.

[zelig]

Hoping I can get the #36 to match my #36 :-)

I just checked, and no one before you had requested #36, so it's yours! That's really cool to match the two. And thanks for the order!


Point taken. Due to my post (regardless of humor or humorless; depending on one's POV) I'd request that Paul draw another name if by some faint chance that were to happen. I wouldn't want to compromise Paul's integrity in anyway. Although, for the record, IMO, Paul's integrity is beyond reproach.

Well, if you're the winner I will just blame Palladini because he did the drawing... :P

[Brian861]

Hoping I can get the #36 to match my #36 :-)

I just checked, and no one before you had requested #36, so it's yours! That's really cool to match the two. And thanks for the order!


Point taken. Due to my post (regardless of humor or humorless; depending on one's POV) I'd request that Paul draw another name if by some faint chance that were to happen. I wouldn't want to compromise Paul's integrity in anyway. Although, for the record, IMO, Paul's integrity is beyond reproach.

Well, if you're the winner I will just blame Palladini because he did the drawing... :P

That is really cool with the matching number, Jake!

At least there will be video proof of the drawing :)

[LokiJake]

Hoping I can get the #36 to match my #36 :-)

I just checked, and no one before you had requested #36, so it's yours! That's really cool to match the two. And thanks for the order!

Awesome and Thanks!:smile:

[east-tennessee]

[QUOTE=LokiJake;1053529]Hoping I can get the #36 to match my #36 :-)

I just checked, and no one before you had requested #36, so it's yours! That's really cool to match the two. And thanks for the order!

Awesome and Thanks!:smile:

Very Nice !!
Do you have the matching Letter to the Rebound EOTD & Firestarter ?

[zelig]

The prize drawing video is up. I don't see how to share a FB video, but if you go here (https://www.facebook.com/suntupeditions/) you should see it as the 1st post.

[wolfehr]

The prize drawing video is up. I don't see how to share a FB video, but if you go here (https://www.facebook.com/suntupeditions/) you should see it as the 1st post.

This might be a direct link. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsu ntupeditions%2Fvideos%2F1449315255138886%2F

[webstar1000]

Great video Paul. Loved the Deadpool style ending! haha

[zelig]

Great video Paul. Loved the Deadpool style ending! haha

Thanks Kris. It was my homage to Ferris Bueller! Wasn't sure if anyone would wait that long after it ended to see it...

[webstar1000]

Great video Paul. Loved the Deadpool style ending! haha

Thanks Kris. It was my homage to Ferris Bueller! Wasn't sure if anyone would wait that long after it ended to see it...

Oh damm! I forgot about that! Good one:)

[zelig]

CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of the signed poster, CHAD TARTAR!

[Br!an]

:clap:

[Tommy]

:clap: Chad!!

[AstroDad]

That Chad guy always seems a bit raw to me

[needfulthings]

:unsure: I just don't know? Something FISHY seems to be going on here!
:lol:
http://imageshack.com/a/img922/9499/lEMuxY.jpg

[Br!an]

:unsure: I just don't know? Something FISHY seems to be going on here!
:lol:
http://imageshack.com/a/img922/9499/lEMuxY.jpg

Capers and dill? Mmmm.

[Patrick]

Congrats, Chad!

[stroppygoblin]

Chad... Chad... Chad?

[cit74]

Thanks everyone - I was able to catch the video during work - but did not play till the end (and with minimal volume) - but I will replay it later tonight

[Brian861]

Thanks everyone - I was able to catch the video during work - but did not play till the end (and with minimal volume) - but I will replay it later tonight

Congrats, Chad! Love the FB ending, Paul!

[zelig]

Thanks everyone - I was able to catch the video during work - but did not play till the end (and with minimal volume) - but I will replay it later tonight

Congrats, Chad! Love the FB ending, Paul!

Thank you Brian! I think I did about 20 takes before I was happy with it.

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Three months to the day for the official Portfolio release date. The clock is tickin'

[webstar1000]

Do you have a wish date release of the Firestarter?

[zelig]

Do you have a wish date release of the Firestarter?

Yes. I actually just got off the phone with Jim who is making the boards. I don't typically set official 'release dates' for the custom bound books, but right now the Firestarters should be done around July as well. The boards need to be air dried and not kiln dried, so the drying process takes longer. We're getting there. Everything else is lined up and ready to go.

[mikeC]

Do you have a wish date release of the Firestarter?

Yes. I actually just got off the phone with Jim who is making the boards. I don't typically set official 'release dates' for the custom bound books, but right now the Firestarters should be done around July as well. The boards need to be air dried and not kiln dried, so the drying process takes longer. We're getting there. Everything else is lined up and ready to go.

Firestarter?

[wolfehr]

Woo! July is going to be a good month :)


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[wolfehr]

Do you have a wish date release of the Firestarter?

Yes. I actually just got off the phone with Jim who is making the boards. I don't typically set official 'release dates' for the custom bound books, but right now the Firestarters should be done around July as well. The boards need to be air dried and not kiln dried, so the drying process takes longer. We're getting there. Everything else is lined up and ready to go.

Firestarter?

http://dragonrebound.com


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[webstar1000]

Woo! July is going to be a good month :)


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I would say! We are getting Gwendy then to are we not?

[wolfehr]

Woo! July is going to be a good month :)


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I would say! We are getting Gwendy then to are we not?

I was only thinking EOTD Portfolio and Firestarter. I know GBB is coming out end of May, but wasn't sure when the limited editions are scheduled to be published. If it's July, that would certainly make July an even more exciting month :)


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[zelig]

Oh and there's this other thing too. Something I haven't announced yet. He he.

[mikeC]

Do you have a wish date release of the Firestarter?

Yes. I actually just got off the phone with Jim who is making the boards. I don't typically set official 'release dates' for the custom bound books, but right now the Firestarters should be done around July as well. The boards need to be air dried and not kiln dried, so the drying process takes longer. We're getting there. Everything else is lined up and ready to go.

Firestarter?

http://dragonrebound.com


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Ah thanks, dig those drawings. Great contrast and color.

[webstar1000]

Oh and there's this other thing too. Something I haven't announced yet. He he.

When shall you announce?

[zelig]

Oh and there's this other thing too. Something I haven't announced yet. He he.

When shall you announce?

In the next couple of months. And it's not what you might expect.

[St. Troy]

...And it's not what you might expect.

King James Bible, comin' right up.

[needfulthings]

Woo! July is going to be a good month :)


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I would say! We are getting Gwendy then to are we not?
We are getting Gwendy then too. Are we not?
Would you like to try MAY 30 2017 & as far as I know the S/L date has not been announced.

[needfulthings]

Oh and there's this other thing too. Something I haven't announced yet. He he.

When shall you announce?

In the next couple of months. And it's not what you might expect.

:evil:
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/5148/MGrSHD.jpg

[zelig]

Received the box prototype today and it looks incredible! You're going to love what I'm putting together for you.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Awesome!

[Brian861]

Received the box prototype today and it looks incredible! You're going to love what I'm putting together for you.

Such a tease this one :smile_002:

[needfulthings]

:excited:
http://imageshack.com/a/img923/1364/Wv2zVV.jpg

[Brian James Freeman]

REALLY excited about Suntup Press and cannot wait to hold THE EYES OF THE DRAGON ART PORTFOLIO in my hands!

[zelig]

REALLY excited about Suntup Press and cannot wait to hold THE EYES OF THE DRAGON ART PORTFOLIO in my hands!

Thanks Brian! Really appreciate your comment, and thank you for your support!

[zelig]

So I thought I'd give you a little sneak peak/teaser. This is the prototype box for the lettered edition. I wanted to show you the size of it. Those who ordered, start making some space! :-)

https://suntup.press/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_0313.jpg

https://suntup.press/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_0291.jpg

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

So I thought I'd give you a little sneak peak/teaser. This is the prototype box for the lettered edition. I wanted to show you the size of it. Those who ordered, start making some space! :-)

https://suntup.press/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_0313.jpg

https://suntup.press/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_0291.jpg

Gargantuan!

[Br!an]

:panic:YIKES!:excited:

[Br!an]

REALLY excited about Suntup Press and cannot wait to hold THE EYES OF THE DRAGON ART PORTFOLIO in my hands!

Thanks Brian! Really appreciate your comment, and thank you for your support!

I was fortunate enough to be able to purchase Paul's work from the start.

Everything I've seen from him is exceptional. He has a real talent, and he's just getting started.

I can hardly contain myself waiting for his first original publication.

[Brian James Freeman]

So I thought I'd give you a little sneak peak/teaser. This is the prototype box for the lettered edition. I wanted to show you the size of it. Those who ordered, start making some space! :-)

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::c lap::clap:

[George at C-Springs]

So I thought I'd give you a little sneak peak/teaser. This is the prototype box for the lettered edition. I wanted to show you the size of it. Those who ordered, start making some space! :-)

Spoiler:

Ho. Lee. Schnikes.

[stroppygoblin]

So I thought I'd give you a little sneak peak/teaser. This is the prototype box for the lettered edition. I wanted to show you the size of it. Those who ordered, start making some space! :-)

https://suntup.press/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_0313.jpg

https://suntup.press/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_0291.jpg

Dammit! I knew I should have left more space either side of KD!
http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/CD61238A-D885-4096-B091-1C82882C3856_zps9nsqpb2f.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/CD61238A-D885-4096-B091-1C82882C3856_zps9nsqpb2f.jpg.html)

[jsmcmullen92]

So I thought I'd give you a little sneak peak/teaser. This is the prototype box for the lettered edition. I wanted to show you the size of it. Those who ordered, start making some space! :-)

https://suntup.press/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_0313.jpg

https://suntup.press/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_0291.jpg

Dammit! I knew I should have left more space either side of KD!
http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/CD61238A-D885-4096-B091-1C82882C3856_zps9nsqpb2f.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/CD61238A-D885-4096-B091-1C82882C3856_zps9nsqpb2f.jpg.html)



Simon Simon Simon.... You should have learned the first time you ran out of shelf space. ALWAYS leave room where you don't think it will be needed. Rookie mistake :evil:

[webstar1000]

That case is awesome Paul:) love it!


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[zelig]

Thanks for the kind words (and emojis) everyone... And Simon, I was thinking about you when I posted those pictures! Darn, you're gonna have to go with plan B or something... ;-)

[wolfehr]

Just to add one more voice, LOVE the case


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[needfulthings]

:unsure:I believe there is enough room in my bedroom to store that Beauty.
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/5996/Z9LoyM.jpg

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

:unsure:I believe there is enough room in my bedroom to store that Beauty.
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/5996/Z9LoyM.jpg

Hahaha


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[zelig]

Just to add one more voice, LOVE the case

Thanks Heath! I dig it too! You have to hold it in your hands to feel that beautiful fabric... you will soon!


:unsure:I believe there is enough room in my bedroom to store that Beauty.
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/5996/Z9LoyM.jpg

That's too funny. Who needs shelving if the case was that big. Just use it as a wall. Hey, stop giving me ideas.... Actually, hmmmm... I have something coming that will be almost as big as a wall. I gotta keep my mouth shut but you keep tempting me, and I'm really excited about it... More later... ;-)

[zelig]

For those who missed this on Facebook, I thought it might be of interest. Here are some pictures of the plate that was made for the limited edition photogravure print that is included in the lettered edition.

A copper plate is made from the artwork and is inked so that the etched cells of varying depths in the plate are filled with the dense ink. The ink is then wiped from the surface and the plate is placed on the bed of an etching press. Dampened paper is laid on the plate, covered with printing felts, and passed between the rollers of the press under heavy pressure. The felts are then removed and the paper is lifted from the plate. The image in ink has then been transferred from the plate to the paper.

Photogravure is a true continuous-tone ink printing technique. The image is made of a layer of ink whose thickness varies continuously according to the depth of tone of the image. When viewed under magnification, a photogravure print is seen to be in three-dimensional relief, with a thicker layer of ink in the shadows and dark tones and thinner layers in the light tones and highlights.


Gravure tissue on copper plate in hot water development bath.
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Plate stopped out and ready to be etched.
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Plate during cleaning.
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Cleaned plate ready for proofing.
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[Randall Flagg]

Fascinating. Thanks.

[mikeC]

For those who missed this on Facebook, I thought it might be of interest. Here are some pictures of the plate that was made for the limited edition photogravure print that is included in the lettered edition.]

Hubba hubba. Can i have the plate when you're done with it?
haha

[TravelinJack]

Dang, wising I had gotten a lettered.

[Ari_Racing]

I'm more than amazed by the pictures I saw so far but I really can't afford paying the price it has (which is a correct price, don't get me wrong). I can hope there will be copies left by the moment I can step in. :)

[zelig]

Hubba hubba. Can i have the plate when you're done with it?
haha

I believe it should be scratched so no more can ever be printed, since it's a limited edition print. I will most likely frame it though once everything is done. ;-)


Dang, wising I had gotten a lettered.

I can put you on a wait list should one become available.


I'm more than amazed by the pictures I saw so far but I really can't afford paying the price it has (which is a correct price, don't get me wrong). I can hope there will be copies left by the moment I can step in. :)

Come on man.. you're a famous bestselling author dude! You got boatloads of cash burning a hole in your pocket.. :smile: Lettered is sold out, but you could get the numbered edition. Less costly...

[TravelinJack]

Hubba hubba. Can i have the plate when you're done with it?
haha

I believe it should be scratched so no more can ever be printed, since it's a limited edition print. I will most likely frame it though once everything is done. ;-)


Dang, wising I had gotten a lettered.

I can put you on a wait list should one become available.


I'm more than amazed by the pictures I saw so far but I really can't afford paying the price it has (which is a correct price, don't get me wrong). I can hope there will be copies left by the moment I can step in. :)

Come on man.. you're a famous bestselling author dude! You got boatloads of cash burning a hole in your pocket.. :smile: Lettered is sold out, but you could get the numbered edition. Less costly...

Yes, would like to be on a waitlist for the lettered!

[zelig]

Yes, would like to be on a waitlist for the lettered!

Done.

[TravelinJack]

Yes, would like to be on a waitlist for the lettered!

Done.

That's great, thank you!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

What waitlist? Why do you tempt me so!

[zelig]

That's great, thank you!

You're welcome!


What waitlist? Why do you tempt me so!

Being temped is an unfortunate consequence of this mad obsession we have. ;-) It's a list of folks who are interested in a Lettered edition portfolio in the off-chance that one should become available.

[Ari_Racing]

Hubba hubba. Can i have the plate when you're done with it?
haha

I believe it should be scratched so no more can ever be printed, since it's a limited edition print. I will most likely frame it though once everything is done. ;-)


Dang, wising I had gotten a lettered.

I can put you on a wait list should one become available.


I'm more than amazed by the pictures I saw so far but I really can't afford paying the price it has (which is a correct price, don't get me wrong). I can hope there will be copies left by the moment I can step in. :)

Come on man.. you're a famous bestselling author dude! You got boatloads of cash burning a hole in your pocket.. :smile: Lettered is sold out, but you could get the numbered edition. Less costly...

HA! LOL! I really wish :D

[zelig]

I couldn't resist doing a proof for the portfolio. I had some fun with this. The proof is designed to look like the old-style proofs from back in the day. Right down to the stapled publisher slip, and spiral bound pages. And of course, the covers were made to look like they were all beat up with stains and folds.

At first I thought, how can you do a proof for an art portfolio, but there was a need for some sort of rough mockup so we could determine the best order for the content, and have something I could actually look at prior to publication. Aside from that, there was a need for what advance review copies are traditionally used for, to send to media/reviewers, etc. And of course, proofing.

I decided to also include swatches of the materials used in both editions. Right down to the paper, and the covering materials for the boxes. It also has some of the special translucent/vellum paper being used in the actual portfolios.

Special thanks to Becca69 for your amazing design work on the covers and publisher slip!

https://suntup.press/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_0376.jpg

https://suntup.press/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_0390.jpg

https://suntup.press/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/proof_lettered_cover.jpg

[becca69]

:ninja:

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Very cool. Dig it :thumbsup:

[TravelinJack]

I couldn't resist doing a proof for the portfolio. I had some fun with this. The proof is designed to look like the old-style proofs from back in the day. Right down to the stapled publisher slip, and spiral bound pages. And of course, the covers were made to look like they were all beat up with stains and folds.

At first I thought, how can you do a proof for an art portfolio, but there was a need for some sort of rough mockup so we could determine the best order for the content, and have something I could actually look at prior to publication. Aside from that, there was a need for what advance review copies are traditionally used for, to send to media/reviewers, etc. And of course, proofing.

I decided to also include swatches of the materials used in both editions. Right down to the paper, and the covering materials for the boxes. It also has some of the special translucent/vellum paper being used in the actual portfolios.

Special thanks to Becca69 for your amazing design work on the covers and publisher slip!

https://suntup.press/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_0376.jpg

https://suntup.press/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_0390.jpg

https://suntup.press/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/proof_lettered_cover.jpg

That is really amazing. Such a great throwback. Let me know if you want to see how the proof looks in the US. :-)

[herbertwest]

It's nice to see someone that manages to create a small business while still having fun with it !
Pretty cool items !

[biomieg]

Love it!

[webstar1000]

That is bad ass Paul! love it!

[herbertwest]

How many of each?
Will John (Jhanic) get one? :p I wonder if he will add those to the list as it's technically not a book by King

[Brian861]

Very cool, Paul!

[Tommy]

King did write the title. :rock: (well except for the words "art" and "portfolio" )

[Br!an]

Nice! :thumbsup:

[wolfehr]

Well done! I like them a lot!


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[Randall Flagg]

How many of each?
Will John (Jhanic) get one? :p I wonder if he will add those to the list as it's technically not a book by King
No idea who will receiving one, but I think it belongs in The Catalog.

[zelig]

Thanks for the comments everyone!


How many of each?

There are 15 of each. The Lettered proof is signed by Palladini.

[Tommy]

Thanks for the comments everyone!


How many of each?

There are 15 of each. The Lettered proof is signed by Palladini.

That's pretty dang awesome! :excited::excited::excited:


Edit:

:huglove:
Did I mention I happen to collect proofs?

:rose::rose::rose::rose::rose::rose::rose::rose::r ose::rose::rose::rose:

[jhanic]

How many of each?
Will John (Jhanic) get one? :p I wonder if he will add those to the list as it's technically not a book by King

I hadn't planned on adding them to the list because they are not a King book. What's the general feeling?

John

[webstar1000]

How many of each?
Will John (Jhanic) get one? :p I wonder if he will add those to the list as it's technically not a book by King

I hadn't planned on adding them to the list because they are not a King book. What's the general feeling?

John

i would

[herbertwest]

How many of each?
Will John (Jhanic) get one? :p I wonder if he will add those to the list as it's technically not a book by King

I hadn't planned on adding them to the list because they are not a King book. What's the general feeling?

John

I would agree with you.

[George at C-Springs]

There are 15 of each. The Lettered proof is signed by Palladini.

How many of each?
Will John (Jhanic) get one? :p I wonder if he will add those to the list as it's technically not a book by King

I hadn't planned on adding them to the list because they are not a King book. What's the general feeling?

I love Paul's books and portfolio, and of course I'm a huge Proofs/ARCs fan, but I was all set to argue AGAINST adding the proofs to the list. Why? Because technically, while they are publications by King, they're not actually published BY King. After all, if we do it once, where would we draw the line? Then I said to myself, "Self, check the catalog before mouthing off" (always sage advice). So I pop open the Manuscripts, Proofs and ARCs section, and what is the VERY FIRST listing?

Fear Itself. Not by King. Hmmmm.

We seem to have a precedence.

A little more checking also shows Night Visions 5 and The Killer Inside Me.

Hmmm.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

[needfulthings]

I am going to play Devil's Advocate here (As much as "I LOVE" Paul's Eyes of the Dragon art portfolio proofs they DO NOT belong in the King Manuscripts, Proofs & ARC section with their own listing as they contain no written words by Mr. King. As for George at C-Springs argument FOR...His examples Do Not Hold Water.
#1 Fear Itself contains the foreward "ON BEING A BRAND NAME" written by King.
http://imageshack.com/a/img922/7942/V1DeHF.jpg
#2 Night Visions 5 has 3 stories written by King The Reploids, Sneakers & Dedication.
http://imageshack.com/a/img922/7160/z0lllQ.jpg
#3 The Killer Inside Me has Kings introduction WARNING! WARNING! Hitch-hikers May Be Escaped LUNATICS!
http://imageshack.com/a/img922/2346/OoPDlV.jpg
WITH NO WRITTEN WORDS BY MR. KING THEY ARE NOT A KING PROOF.IMHO
But I also see no reason why they can't be added to the Discussion section of TEOTD proof post.
http://imageshack.com/a/img922/5144/bE9l1r.jpg

[needfulthings]

King did write the title. :rock: (well except for the words "art" and "portfolio" )
:evil: King's title for this book was "THE NAPKINS" so was it King or the publisher that changed the title to The Eyes of the Dragon?:rolleyes2:

[George at C-Springs]

As for George at C-Springs argument FOR...His examples Do Not Hold Water.

Hold on now, I didn't say I was arguing FOR inclusion (hence the Hmmmmmmmmms). What I pointed out was that a precedence has already been set for inclusion of non-King publications by the three books already listed.

Also, your use of foreward versus foreword automatically gets you flamed ... pet peeve! :emot-flame:

[biomieg]

My two cents: when I created the proofs catalog the intention was to keep it limited to King's novels and collections (just like John's master list in the Proofs thread). But in all fairness, I don't think this was explicitly stated anywhere.

Anyway, others are maintaining the proofs catalog now so I'll let them decide :smile:

[Robert Fulman]

No horse in this race, but there is an Artist's Proof of The Waste Lands Portfolio published by Grant, and that's not listed in the Proofs section.

[needfulthings]

As for George at C-Springs argument FOR...His examples Do Not Hold Water.

Hold on now, I didn't say I was arguing FOR inclusion (hence the Hmmmmmmmmms). What I pointed out was that a precedence has already been set for inclusion of non-King publications by the three books already listed.

Also, your use of foreward versus foreword automatically gets you flamed ... pet peeve! :emot-flame:

THANK YOU! FIXED.

[wolfehr]

Maybe there should be a separate section for official portfolios? Of course would need to determine what makes a portfolio official, but something like it was paired with the book when sold (e.g., CD double day years) or the artist is involved (Suntup EOTD).

Just an idea.


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[zelig]

Suntup Editions Exclusive: As a bonus addition to The Eyes of the Dragon Limited Edition Portfolios featuring the artwork of David Palladini, Suntup Editions in collaboration with Mark Strong of Meibohm Fine Arts, Inc., is proud to announce the inclusion of a separate biographical book to both editions of the art portfolios.

The concise biography was written as a ‘fan tribute’ to the artist by Mark Strong, from almost nine years of compiled information about David Palladini’s personal life and career as an artist up to the present-day. The introduction, written by Mark, speaks of the serendipitous beginning of their friendship in 2008 with a simple phone call from David, which became his sole inspiration for writing the biography. The book, aptly titled Palladini, will include a 70-page biography, as well as over 60 full-color reproductions of artwork by David Palladini, including some of his best-known illustrations and never-before-published fine art. The perfect addition to the portfolios for Stephen King collectors and Palladini fans alike. Included free with all Portfolio orders.

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[stroppygoblin]

BONUS!!! Thanks Paul :thumbsup:

[Randall Flagg]

I love bonus items. That's wonderful.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Just awesome!

[AstroDad]

Very cool Paul.

Please match my letter

:P

[needfulthings]

Will they be Signed by Mr. Strong?
:evil:At least the lettered.

[sentinel]

Very Cool Paul! Thanks!

[wolfehr]

That's an awesome addition! Very excited to (very carefully) read it!


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[TravelinJack]

Awesome! Looks interesting.

[zelig]

What a day! I'm busy with something you're going to love. Working day and night... more later.

Thanks for the comments everyone. I'm pleased that you all like this new bonus we're including. I discovered this bio, which has never been in print, and felt it was the perfect opportunity to take a look at David's life and art outside of EOTD. Also to give Mark Strong the attention he deserves. He spent a long time painstakingly researching this. It has been fully updated and expanded for this print edition. Adding the book has been a lot of extra work, but I'm really pleased it is being done.

What's really nice is that I discovered some artwork of David's that has never been published, so I'm including some of those here for the first time.


Will they be Signed by Mr. Strong?
:evil:At least the lettered.

I never thought of this. I don't see it being an issue on the Lettered edition as there aren't that many to sign. I can also see if he would be willing to sign the books for the Numbered as well.

BTW, this started out as a 32 page booklet. Now it's 70 pages.

[needfulthings]

:nana:
It just keeps getting BETTER & BETTER!

[Ari_Racing]

Nice! :)

[webstar1000]

SWEET PAUL!

[George at C-Springs]

What's really nice is that I discovered some artwork of David's that has never been published, so I'm including some of those here for the first time.

Quote Originally Posted by needfulthings View Post

Will they be Signed by Mr. Strong?
At least the lettered.
I never thought of this. I don't see it being an issue on the Lettered edition as there aren't that many to sign. I can also see if he would be willing to sign the books for the Numbered as well.

BTW, this started out as a 32 page booklet. Now it's 70 pages.

If I were a Project Manager, I'd probably throw out a warning about Scope Creep ... luckily you're the PM!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Something else coming down the pipeline eh? At this point, I should probably just set up a payroll deduction..:Money emoticon: Very much looking forward to whatever it is:biggrin1: