'Salem's Lot case & Original art by Ned Dameron & Glenn Chadbourne

[Merlin1958]

One question, will the case house a UK 1st too? Great job putting this together!

Since I don't have a UK 1st, I'll have to check the dimensions & get back to you.............

I have it on good authority that the case will fit the UK edition also. The outside dimensions are virtualy identical, but the book itself is slightly thicker than the US. Slightly thicker will not be an issue with the book and case for the UK edition.

[Shannon]

Great job to all involved! The sample artwork and case look fantastic, and I, being a little OCD, really like that the people involved have continued the two possible CASE COLLECTING choices:

Choice 1 (same artist):
Glenn Chadbourne Night Shift
Glenn Chadbourne The Shining
Glenn Chadbourne 'Salem's Lot

Choice 2 (different artists):
Glenn Chadbourne Night Shift
Erin Wells The Shining
Ned Dameron 'Salem's Lot

LOVE IT! Unfortunetly, I a) can't afford this right now and b) wouldn't buy it because I stupidly didn't purchase the first two cases. Maybe one day someone will sell all three (or more, at that time) of them to me!

Shannon

P.S. Again, these cases, and just the IDEA of the cases to begin with, are a great idea, and the final product looks amazing. Keep it up!

[Garrell]

I have went with choice 3 so far...

[Dolso]

One question, will the case house a UK 1st too? Great job putting this together!

Since I don't have a UK 1st, I'll have to check the dimensions & get back to you.............

I have it on good authority that the case will fit the UK edition also. The outside dimensions are virtualy identical, but the book itself is slightly thicker than the US. Slightly thicker will not be an issue with the book and case for the UK edition.

Thanks Tom!! If I converted correctly from metric to inches, the UK is 5 11/16 x 8 7/16" x 1 3/4". That should put it within about 16th of an inch of the US all the way around -- Perfectly good to fit in this case! So, I agree with Merlin - It will fit..........

[Randall Flagg]

If less than 52 pieces are commissioned, then each person who purchased one will be VERY happy and in retrospect others will be kicking themselves. You simply can't "ring up" Chadbourne, let alone Dameron and say "give me an original 8"x6" oil/acrylic/full color piece of art-send it off on less than 6 months, AND I want a hand made wooden case for my book. Oh, and by the way do it for less than $350 shipped."

[Shannon]

Agreed. Kicking self now.

[Merlin1958]

Agreed. Kicking self now.

I'm kicking you as well!!! This is almost like the Mckean remarques, but more cost effective!!! However to each his own!!

[Tito_Villa]

Great news on the UK 1st fitting :-)

[Cook]

Crap, I really would like to have one of these.

[Randall Flagg]

The window to order closes in less than 3 weeks. If you are on the fence about this, I strongly encourage you to order one-you won't regret it!

[Randall Flagg]

I have a low resolution image to share. Hopefully I'll have more art up by the end of the week.

[Merlin1958]

Awesome, Jerome!!!!!!

[Shannon]

Always some great artwork with these projects.

[Dolso]

Hopefully we'll have some new art to display within the next few days. I thought you might be interested in seeing some of the steps that Ned takes on the way to a finished product. I am def. not an 'art' guy - actually haven't had any exposure to artists or their process until starting these art cases. Many of you may be familiar with this whole process but to me it was quite amazing the number of steps to get to the end result.

I don't know if it's the correct terminology but to my way of thinking, this is a 'composition layout'



Then comes a 'Preliminary'.....



And a 'Flimsy'...........



This is all for a Black & White "Line Drawing" that's used for engraving the lid of the cases.



Again, I'm not sure of the correct terminology (I'm actually certain that I got some of it wrong). Lord knows what would be necessary for the color pieces. Just thought you might be interested.

[harrison ryan]

Sweet!

[Randall Flagg]

That is so cool. Even I haven't seen these "roughs" yet.

[jhanic]

Very interesting! Thanks for posting those!

John

[Ben Staad]

Thanks for sharing those Dolso. That is very interesting process and seeing these transitional pieces makes you realize how much work goes into this.

[The Library Policeman]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing, Dolso.

[wizardsrainbow]

LOVE Ned's work...just love it

[Randall Flagg]

Another piece. I expect several more in the next couple of days.

[Tito_Villa]

Amazing!!! I need to read this book again!

[AKC]

Tha't gotta' be "H"!!!!!!

Awesome stuff.

[Merlin1958]

Hopefully we'll have some new art to display within the next few days. I thought you might be interested in seeing some of the steps that Ned takes on the way to a finished product. I am def. not an 'art' guy - actually haven't had any exposure to artists or their process until starting these art cases. Many of you may be familiar with this whole process but to me it was quite amazing the number of steps to get to the end result.

I don't know if it's the correct terminology but to my way of thinking, this is a 'composition layout'



Then comes a 'Preliminary'.....



And a 'Flimsy'...........



This is all for a Black & White "Line Drawing" that's used for engraving the lid of the cases.



Again, I'm not sure of the correct terminology (I'm actually certain that I got some of it wrong). Lord knows what would be necessary for the color pieces. Just thought you might be interested.

Wow!!! Love the progression of the piece and the final cover art is exquisite!!!

[Jimimck]

Amazing!!! I need to read this book again!

I was about to type the exact same thing!