Very good advice, Phil.
I also can vouch for Dario Casadei and Debi Jacobson. Also, Sylvia Locken...I
think she does fine work and I use her a lot because she is local and
thoroughly professional. Most collectors would be very happy with the work of
these three.
Richard
Richard Del Belso
> Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 10:19:30 +1000
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [MOPO] Who Is Your Linen Backer Of Choice?
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>
> Jaime Mendez is very high on my list, but there are others.
>
> I think you need to look at the job that needs to be done. If it's straight
> linen backing and low level resto, then there are several.
>
> Just ask them what the turnaround time is. Get a quote. Shop around for
> quotes on easy jobs. A couple of the "names" might have a single piece for
> 6-8 months, which is patently ridiculous.
>
> I have had work done through Debi J. that was as good or better than
> anything I had done through others.
>
> Anyone you have never used before, make sure you take plenty of photos of
> the areas that need the work and when you get your piece back go over those
> areas with a blacklight or strong backlight. They better match.
>
> Unfortunately, one of the best is now retired. Some of you know who she is.
>
> Always discuss with your linen backer the level of resto you want done. The
> less the better. Cosmetic perfection in resto on film posters may be the
> norm for some collectors, but most institutions such as museums, and
> archives are horrified at what film poster collectors do to some posters in
> their aim for that perfection. If it's what you want, fine.
>
> Finally, make sure the piece you want done really needs it. Movie posters
> are from the world of the sub rosa collectible. They were meant to be used
> and discarded. Signs of wear and use are also part of their history as
> artifacts related to an art form. Of course finding pieces (rarer pieces) in
> fabulous condition is a big plus - just as anyone will tell you that a fine
> plus example of something of value that is unbacked is a better find than
> one that is.
>
> Perhaps the most insane thing I see is posters being linen backed that don't
> need it at all - like new rolled one sheets or perfect condition daybills. A
> while back one of those rare, double-sided ZULU one sheets showed up. A big
> percentage of it's interest and its rarity was that it was a double sided
> poster from that period.... and someone linen backed it.
>
> We have many linen backed posters on and off our website. There's an
> absolute reason why every single one of them was done.
>
> Phil
>
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> > DARIO CASADEI!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> >
> > Saul
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