New "The Stand" Portfolio

[Randall Flagg]

$300 and $500.
Ouch!

Only 15 of the $500 versions, and 40 of the $300 versions.

http://store.nakatomiinc.com/berniew...nkenstein.aspx

These ten beautiful black and white drawings were originally produced for Stephen King’s now-classic novel THE STAND back in the 1980’s, and they are being offered here for the first and ONLY time as a limited edition letterpress print set, inside a hand-made portfolio case.

The prints themselves are expertly printed by Red Press Printing here in Austin, TX on heavyweight Arches 88 paper. Each frame-ready print measures 11 x 14 inches. The letterpress printing process produces rich, textured prints that showcase the quality of Wrightson’s line work, while also making each print in the edition a hand-made art object.

The hard-cover portfolio case books were custom hand-made by Cloverleaf Studio, also in Austin. Cloverleaf specializes in producing cases for valuable and rare editions- in many cases, centuries-old. The portfolios are crafted to perfectly hold the 10 prints, plus the signature plate- to prevent damage in shipping and for long-term storage of the prints. The prints are protected with glassine interleaving for further protection. Portfolios are covered in red book cloth on the outside and archival paperboard inside- as well as a hand-printed label set into the cover. Books measure just over 11.25 x 14.25 inches each.

The Stand portfolio is offered in two matched-number editions- a regular edition of 40, and an artist edition of 15. Both editions features signature plates, signed by Wrightson.

All 10 prints in the artist edition will be signed by Wrightson and hand-numbered out of 15. Prints in the regular edition will be numbered out of 40.

These letterpress editions will not be available on Nakatomi again. While we cannot guarantee specific number requests (meaning if you wanted set #3/40, etc.) we will be distributing these on a first-come first-served basis- the first order will get set #1, and so on.

These portfolios are a beautiful and rare addition to any Stephen King / Bernie Wrightson collection- Nakatomi is extremely honored to bring these classic illustrations by a living legend to our audience.

Regular edition of 40 will sell for $300, artist edition of 15 will sell for $500.

[carlosdetweiller]

I'm usually tempted to get most everything I can but I am not tempted in the least by this new portfolio.

[zelig]

I'm usually tempted to get most everything I can but I am not tempted in the least by this new portfolio.

I agree. I'm perfectly happy with the original portfolio. It might sound strange coming from me, but I don't see the need to purchase the same thing over and over in different editions. I may feel differently for books but with this new portfolio, I'm not that excited about it. There may be others who feel differently.

[Randall Flagg]

I think the only temptation would be Wrightson's signature on every piece in the 1/15.
Given Mr. Wirightson's health issues, these could be rare.

[killjoy72]

If I'm not mistaken, these are the same guys who also did a similar ($$$) portfolio of his Frankenstein work a while back.

[wizardsrainbow]

Call me a fool....I ordered 2 of each...one for me and one to sell at Betts

[Randall Flagg]

Call me a fool....I ordered 2 of each...one for me and one to sell at Betts

Down the road you will not be sorry-particularity for the 1/15.
I'd order 2 of each also, but I'm looking for other ways to spend $1.6K in the King world.

[racerx45]

Call me a fool....I ordered 2 of each...one for me and one to sell at Betts

You are a fool and so am I. I also bought both although I only went for one of each. It did cross my mind to buy two of each but I wasn’t sure I wanted to sit on $800 to try and sell later.

[zelig]

Call me a fool....I ordered 2 of each...one for me and one to sell at Betts

That's something we'd never call you David. Congrats on acquiring them!

[Patrick]

Congrats, you guys. I'll pass on this one.

[AKC]

I passed as well....

I think.

[ICry4Oy]

Totally passing......

[TCCBodhi]

I think I WOULD if I had some extra funds at the moment, and if there was anything new in the set.

[Patrick]

At such low quantities, I expect these will sell out. For those passing on this portfolio, what is the price at which you would consider buying one or the other? Just out of curiosity.

[jonp]

I don't have the original portfolio but have been meaning to get it. So instead of that I have just ordered an Artist Edition Portfolio, Thank you Jerome for posting!

[stroppygoblin]

Anyone think these prices will influence the price of the original portfolios? Make them more or less desirable?

[burial]

Anyone think these prices will influence the price of the original portfolios? Make them more or less desirable?

I have no idea about that.
i bought previous portfolio from David for $150. There also was a portfolio on ebay that was posted few times for $110 at start and no one bid for that. Recently David sold another one for $150.
I don't think that $300 for regular edition with one signed art is a good price when first portfolio is easily availabe for half of that. (But... the folder is better in the new one)

As for the artist edition... it's a better option... all arts are signed that means 9 more signed arts for "only" $200 more.

So... standard edition is overpriced or artist edition is underpriced.

I wish it was a portfolio from Cycle of Werewolf... that one i would buy.

[killjoy72]

^
I agree.
I'm also passing on this. But if it were around the same price as the original ($150ish) then I'd probably consider getting one.

[webstar1000]

I passed. Can't see these going to much higher in value either...

[Phalucha]

I picked upan artist edition this morning. It looks like a beautiful set and I have revered Bernie since I was a kid. Best thing is it will fit on my bookcase!

[jhanic]

I have the original portfolio (black cover, #1098 of 1200 and signed by Wrightson) and a set of blue lines. I have no desire for this new one.

John

[stroppygoblin]

I have the original portfolio (black cover, #1098 of 1200 and signed by Wrightson) and a set of blue lines.

John

what do you mean by this John?

[jhanic]

I have the original portfolio (black cover, #1098 of 1200 and signed by Wrightson) and a set of blue lines.

John

what do you mean by this John?

The blue lines are a pre-publication item set up by the printers so they can set up the printing machinery. I'll post some pics if possible if I can dig them out.

John

[Kingfan24]

I have the original portfolio (black cover, #1098 of 1200 and signed by Wrightson) and a set of blue lines.

John

what do you mean by this John?

See my collection thread - I have the blue lines for insomnia posted

[stroppygoblin]

I have the original portfolio (black cover, #1098 of 1200 and signed by Wrightson) and a set of blue lines.

John

what do you mean by this John?

The blue lines are a pre-publication item set up by the printers so they can set up the printing machinery. I'll post some pics if possible if I can dig them out.

John

I have the original portfolio (black cover, #1098 of 1200 and signed by Wrightson) and a set of blue lines.

John

what do you mean by this John?

See my collection thread - I have the blue lines for insomnia posted

got it - thanks