grphyx1
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Jimmy that is just me though, some might have a different perspective
Jimmy that is just me though, some might have a different perspective
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ArmoredFoe
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Got my art of District 9 book the other day. Wow even more impressed now that its in my hands. The book is really a cross between conceptual design of characters and vehicles and alot of graphic design from the symbols and fonts used even down to the street signs in the film and the different insignia between MNU and the prawns with there paint stamps. Awesome weapon designs as well, there designer even came up with samples of the alien writings.
Phenomenal book, I think this is one of the best books Ive gotten recently. The to see the evolution of the prawn design is amazing as well.
Got my art of District 9 book the other day. Wow even more impressed now that its in my hands. The book is really a cross between conceptual design of characters and vehicles and alot of graphic design from the symbols and fonts used even down to the street signs in the film and the different insignia between MNU and the prawns with there paint stamps. Awesome weapon designs as well, there designer even came up with samples of the alien writings.
Phenomenal book, I think this is one of the best books Ive gotten recently. The to see the evolution of the prawn design is amazing as well.
grphyx1
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Okay I have to take back what I said about the Vampirella book. I went back to the comic shop and paged through. Although it didn't have full pages of the older Warren publications cover it did have some decent spreads in there. I guess I just grew up with the gonzalez art and loved that feel. The Mark Texeira artwork of her are just stellar, Drakulonastic
Okay I have to take back what I said about the Vampirella book. I went back to the comic shop and paged through. Although it didn't have full pages of the older Warren publications cover it did have some decent spreads in there. I guess I just grew up with the gonzalez art and loved that feel. The Mark Texeira artwork of her are just stellar, Drakulonastic
Havok
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Yeah I actually bought the Vampirella Art book not knowing too much about the different artists that have done her over the years. Overall the Art that is in it is great I think, with some standing out more than others, especially the Mike Mayhew, Jim Silke and Joe Jusko pieces in my opinion. I also liked the overview of Vampirella that it had and the couple artist interviews it had, with I think Joe Jusko and Amanda Conner.
So yeah, overall I think it's a really good book. If you grew up on certain artists or are used to certain ones, you may have a different opinion on what Art is included. I definitely think it's worth picking up regardless though.
Yeah I actually bought the Vampirella Art book not knowing too much about the different artists that have done her over the years. Overall the Art that is in it is great I think, with some standing out more than others, especially the Mike Mayhew, Jim Silke and Joe Jusko pieces in my opinion. I also liked the overview of Vampirella that it had and the couple artist interviews it had, with I think Joe Jusko and Amanda Conner.
So yeah, overall I think it's a really good book. If you grew up on certain artists or are used to certain ones, you may have a different opinion on what Art is included. I definitely think it's worth picking up regardless though.
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I may get it, but have to check it out at least first.
I may get it, but have to check it out at least first.
grphyx1
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Mike Mayhew did some great ones, so did Silke. there is one Texeira one with the most wicked camel toe ever.
Mike Mayhew did some great ones, so did Silke. there is one Texeira one with the most wicked camel toe ever.
grphyx1
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Icon's Jim Lee books is freakin amazing, almost as amazing as the Art of Avatar the Last Airbender (cartoon version) - I literally read the whole book
Icon's Jim Lee books is freakin amazing, almost as amazing as the Art of Avatar the Last Airbender (cartoon version) - I literally read the whole book
IronFingaz
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My last two books.
Thanks to Ill for The Beauty And The Beast!
My last two books.
Thanks to Ill for The Beauty And The Beast!
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Sorry but Jim Lee Icons blows away any art book out there right now. Got my auto'd version from Midtown Comics today too.
Sorry but Jim Lee Icons blows away any art book out there right now. Got my auto'd version from Midtown Comics today too.
jimjimmyjones85
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Nice, can't wait to get one.
Sweet. What did that set you back ?
Nice, can't wait to get one.
Sorry but Jim Lee Icons blows away any art book out there right now. Got my auto'd version from Midtown Comics today too.
Sweet. What did that set you back ?
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Nice
i love mine too
Sorry but Jim Lee Icons blows away any art book out there right now. Got my auto'd version from Midtown Comics today too.
Nice
i love mine too
grphyx1
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is that a limited signed edition or did Lee sign it at a book appearance at MidTown?
Sorry but Jim Lee Icons blows away any art book out there right now. Got my auto'd version from Midtown Comics today too.
is that a limited signed edition or did Lee sign it at a book appearance at MidTown?
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The Lee signed Icons book from Midtown was probably just left overs that Jim signed while he was there at the store. Midtown sold those online for the same price as just a normal book. I think I paid $40 or something for mine.
The Lee signed Icons book from Midtown was probably just left overs that Jim signed while he was there at the store. Midtown sold those online for the same price as just a normal book. I think I paid $40 or something for mine.
grphyx1
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that's a good price. the book is ginormous.
that's a good price. the book is ginormous.
jimjimmyjones85
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Damn, sucks that I missed that.
Damn, sucks that I missed that.
grphyx1
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you can still get the regular version from Amazon. I had gotten the PX exclusive one that I think has some 7 pages of story at the end. not really sure. haven't made it to the end yet
you can still get the regular version from Amazon. I had gotten the PX exclusive one that I think has some 7 pages of story at the end. not really sure. haven't made it to the end yet
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I will have to check it out.
I will have to check it out.
IdeaOfEvil
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I just picked up the Jim Lee Icons book from Amazon, and it arrived today with a small bent corner. It's not really noticeable with the dust jacket on, but it's there and I'm wondering if I should replace it and chance getting another one in as good a shape??
What do you guys think?
I just picked up the Jim Lee Icons book from Amazon, and it arrived today with a small bent corner. It's not really noticeable with the dust jacket on, but it's there and I'm wondering if I should replace it and chance getting another one in as good a shape??
What do you guys think?
Havok
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I personally wouldn't return it but it really depends on how much it bothers you. I have a couple Art books that have bent corners and unless it's really bad it doesn't tend to bother me that much.
I just really wish Amazon would pack their books better. I love ordering from them but just using those air pillow things leaves a lot to be desired. The book still moves around inside the box, so they should really figure out a way to stop that from happening. Especially when it comes to Art books.
I personally wouldn't return it but it really depends on how much it bothers you. I have a couple Art books that have bent corners and unless it's really bad it doesn't tend to bother me that much.
I just really wish Amazon would pack their books better. I love ordering from them but just using those air pillow things leaves a lot to be desired. The book still moves around inside the box, so they should really figure out a way to stop that from happening. Especially when it comes to Art books.
ArmoredFoe
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yeah to me books are meant to be "used" in a sense. Little bends and folds like that dont bother me, but its all a matter of preference.
yeah to me books are meant to be "used" in a sense. Little bends and folds like that dont bother me, but its all a matter of preference.
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