[MOPO] FS : French Teaser "Star Wars Wars Episode 3" Poster

2005-01-04 Thread Rubi
Hello MoPo, Available the large (47X63) and small (17X22) teaser french poster of "Star Wars Episode 3". Excellent New condition. Jpgs available upon request. Best Regards Alexis Rubinowicz French Movie Posters Tel : 011 33 1 47 58 10 58 Fax : 011 33 1 40 26 55 73 Mobil : 011 33 6 11 21 02 55

Re: [MOPO] shrinking man

2005-01-04 Thread Walton, Jeffrey
Indeed this one sheet brought a spectacular price when Deke sold it - the women who bought it was in a have-to-have-it mentality - in other words, at any price - why? Turns out a person she knew was either in the film, was the director, producer, something along those lines - I can't remembe

[MOPO] Just my take ...on movie poster collecting. What's yours?

2005-01-04 Thread Saul H. Chapman PhD
Dear MOPO Brothers and Sisters,   I guess I've been collecting posters now for close to two and a half years (not including my purchases of "Hard Day's Night", "Help", "Let It Be" and "Yellow Submarine" 3-Sheets in the early 1980's).  I virtual newbie compared to many of the listserve members

Re: [MOPO] shrinking man

2005-01-04 Thread Shelly Whitworth-King
Here, here! However, I believe the savage cat & kittens that were on the warpath with Tom may have done a runner... Tom ... am I wrong? Although, I'd LOVE to have either the One Sheet or insert, I think the artwork for the insert gets two thumbs up. Shelly Original Message Follows From: Ro

Re: [MOPO] Just my take ...on movie poster collecting. What's yours?

2005-01-04 Thread Shelly Whitworth-King
Hey Saul I would never have realised that you'd been collecting for such a short period with the knowledge you've shown in your posts. You've picked up a remarkable amount within that time and I think it's marvellous! I've been collecting for well-over 10 years and still have to refer to others fo

Re: [MOPO] Meeting Deke Richards

2005-01-04 Thread Greg Douglass
Deke is one of the best dealers out there, marvelous material in great condition...but be prepared to pay top dollar with the Dekester. He's also a marvelous songwriter; he worked for years for Motown, and co-wrote some of the Jackson Five's biggest hits, including "I Want You Back". Interest

[MOPO] Garbo is radiant, Gilbert is intense.

2005-01-04 Thread Rod Morgan
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[MOPO] Deke Richards

2005-01-04 Thread Tom A. Pennock
I knew that Deke was a record producer but did not know that he was a songwriter as well. --Tom Pennock Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message add

[MOPO] Linenbacker Malaise

2005-01-04 Thread Saul H. Chapman PhD
Did I say "malaise?"  I meant PRAISE!  Rather than linenbacker mashing I just feel like its time to do a bit of linenbacker Splashing!  I've had some really nice linenbacking and restoration work done by two of our more outstanding artisans and craftsman, Jaime Mendez and Dario Casadei.  The

Re: [MOPO] Linenbacker Malaise

2005-01-04 Thread chris quarles
Saul- I've used Fontaine at Capitol & she is fantastic! She did outstanding work on my Drums Along the Mohawk, Mummy's Ghost, Dr. No, Barry Lyndon, & White Heat. They also sell great stuff, frequently at bargain prices! I just bought several posters from them. Additionally, I've been to their shop

Re: [MOPO] Linenbacker Malaise

2005-01-04 Thread Phil Edwards Cinema Arts
Saul - I've had a couple of posters through Fontaine at Capitol and the work is excellent.   I've also had a fairly lengthy ongoing relationship with John at Poster Mountain and been very happy with the work they have done for myself and many clients.   With the volume of work we get done at

Re: [MOPO] Just my take ...on movie poster collecting. What's yours?

2005-01-04 Thread Yafet
Dear Saul and MoPo,         I have always collected stuff, from little on.  Movie paper started as an interest, grew to a hobby and is now a passion for more years than I care to reveal.           My approach is similar to Saul's.  Love the actress/actor.  Love the movie.  Love the artwork.  T

[MOPO] Linenbacking

2005-01-04 Thread Ralph Plumb
Fontaine did a ton of linenbacking for me before opening her shop. All work was excellent and prices were reasonable. Ralph Plumb Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE fro

Re: [MOPO] capitol

2005-01-04 Thread Phil Edwards Cinema Arts
No, I don't have shares in Capitol! And as another dealer I have nothing to gain by recommending other sellers, something I do with extreme caution and only after I feel comfortable dealing with them myself. I've been dealing with Tom and Strother for some time now (and Fontaine via default, so to

Re: [MOPO] Just my take ...on movie poster collecting. What's yours?

2005-01-04 Thread Alan Heimann
I pretty much fall in with Saul and Yafet...passion not pennies is the motivating force...i alluded in an earlier post that I don't think years down the line my collection will be worth what i paid for itas far as having a preference on what i collect, though i have many posters I am particular

[MOPO] Just my take ...on movie poster collecting. What's yours?

2005-01-04 Thread Eric Melanson
Saul: I am not necessarily a newbie in that I have collected posters since 1982, but I share your basic orientation and appeal within the hobby, with one additional caveatI not only seek posters with image appeal, but also with sentimental value to me in the movie going/watching experience. My

Re: [MOPO] Linenbacker praise

2005-01-04 Thread Craig Goebel
I concur with Saul's recommendation of Dario. Dario's done nearly 50 posters for me - one sheets and Oz d/bs - to excellent effect and prices related to the effort. Several have been reclamation projects, including a couple old, rare items that needed much work - Quebec and Blood and Sand. K

Re: [MOPO] capitol

2005-01-04 Thread Craig Goebel
I agree with Phil regarding the fine people who run Capitol - I've bought many posters from Tom and Strother and recently some stills throught the adjunct operation and have always had excellent dealings. On that basis one of these days I'll get a poster restored. Craig, Vancouver   - Ori

Re: [MOPO] Linenbacker praise

2005-01-04 Thread Toochis Morin
I have to add praises to Jaime Mendez. He restored a HOT CAR GIRL O.S. for me to immaculate shape. The colors are vibrant and wonderful and the price was more than fair. He responds quickly to emails and is just a great guy all round. Toochis --- Craig Goebel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I conc

Re: [MOPO] Just my take ...on movie poster collecting. What's yours?

2005-01-04 Thread Michael Spampinato
I collect to "own a piece of a movie" so to speak. I could collect 35mm film but they would get rather redundant framed and hung on the wall. :-)   I actually have a method to my collecting. I am collecting a single piece from each Universal, Monogram and PRC (Monogram and PRC being the main "Pover

[MOPO] Linenbacking and Restoration question

2005-01-04 Thread Scott Richardson
Title: Linenbacking and Restoration question Hello, everyone - I have a style-B half sheet from “Some Like it Hot” which I am contemplating having linen backed.   It is in what I would call very good condition – there is one horizontal and one vertical fold, and a bit of yellowing, but that’s

[MOPO] Fw: [MOPO] Linenbacking and Restoration question

2005-01-04 Thread Todd Feiertag
Title: Linenbacking and Restoration question Scott,   I would not linen back that half sheet.  I probably wouldn't even paper back it.  You can have the poster slightly bleached to get rid of that bit of yellowing and then have the poster put into a press to lessen the folds. This leaves the

Re: [MOPO] Just my take ...on movie poster collecting. What's yours?

2005-01-04 Thread Toochis Morin
I collect Humphrey Bogart and started around 1998. I also love art deco graphics. The posters which have eluded me are: Sins of Nora Moran, Dantes Inferno, and several others. The problem I have is that I have not narrowed my focus enough. I end up buying other posters which do not fit my prof

Re: [MOPO] *****SPAM***** [MOPO] Fw: [MOPO] Linenbacking and Restoration question

2005-01-04 Thread Phil Edwards Cinema Arts
Title: Linenbacking and Restoration question yup, I'd go along with Todd on that one. Linen backed HS, inserts, lobby cards lose the feel. Phil   Phil Edwards Cinema Arts Pty Ltd26 Vista AvenueSoldiers PointNSW 2317AUSTRALIAEmail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Phone/Fax (International Dial) 0011 61 2 4984

Re: [MOPO] Linenbacking and Restoration question

2005-01-04 Thread Freedom Lover
Title: Linenbacking and Restoration question I'd go ahead and do it.  Chances are the yellowing will go away or lighten.  My only concern would be the fold lines.  They'll probably show if you look for them, but they won't get worse and that's a good poster to preserve.   Others will disagree

Re: [MOPO] Meeting Deke Richards

2005-01-04 Thread Roger Kim
Title: Re: [MOPO] Meeting Deke Richards I'm also a fan of Deke Richards. I'm covering one of his songs ("Bless You") on my forthcoming CD, which will probably never be released, since I'm an awful musician. My mastering engineer/therapist says that I should stop fiddling with the CD and just rel

Re: [MOPO] Linenbacking and Restoration question

2005-01-04 Thread JOHN REID Vintage Movie Memorabilia
Title: Linenbacking and Restoration question I have just had a half sheet backed and I was very happy with it. The fold lines disappeared and it looks great. I think with half sheets and inserts it is best to use a slightly lighter grade of linen than usual. The linen that would be used for o

Re: [MOPO] Meeting Deke Richards

2005-01-04 Thread Offaleater
Its true (re EEgah!) - I remember being very impressed when i first bought from DEKE we chatted and he mentioned EEGAH, and i was suitably impressed. And just a few weeks ago happy to find the DVD for this American "Classic" for $2 Check it out if you have the (hmm) guts. Ari - O

Re: [MOPO] Just my take ...on movie poster collecting. What's yours?

2005-01-04 Thread Michael Spampinato
Hey Toochis!   Have you looked into foreign releases? I know from my own experiences good stuff can be had for much cheaper than the USA counterparts! And it enhances the fun of collecting - getting into the non-USA countries and seeing what they were doing.   :-)   MichaelToochis Morin <[EMAIL PRO

[MOPO] To back or not to back?

2005-01-04 Thread J R
Title: Linenbacking and Restoration question Scott received many good recommendations on where to have his half-sheet backed, but so far not much comment on IF he should do it at all. His description of the condition:   "very good condition – there is one horizontal and one vertical fold, an

Re: [MOPO] To back or not to back?

2005-01-04 Thread Toochis Morin
That sounds great, JR. One question I do have though is what does one do when they have a window card that is torn? I have a beautiful General Died at Dawn in great shape but the corner is torn off which goes into the image. I have been putting it off for too long now and would love to send it to

[MOPO] fa: some great sets at bargain prices

2005-01-04 Thread MoPo Bid
Fred Sliman of TheCinemaTrade is currently offering some sets, combining the one sheet or insert from great titles with lobby card sets and press kits, all in one lot  -- and the opening bid prices are very nice. Some real value here, closing in the next day or so. Examples:   SOY

Re: [MOPO] To back or not to back?

2005-01-04 Thread J R
Toochis,   Since you have paper missing, if you want to replace the missing paper and image, you have to back. Either linen or paper -- although I am with those who don't like paper-backing much. It isn't that much cheaper than linen-backing and it renders the piece stiff and brittle -- it ca