Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Look what I made!

Advanced copies of my book have arrived from the enchanted land of China, and yesterday morning I had my first gander at the finished product. Look how it glistens in the smoldering California sun!

Here’s another illustration from the book. The gent in the foreground is Sam, the lonely projectionist of the abandoned drive-in movie theatre.

57 comments:

  1. Is it through a publisher? I'd love to buy a copy of your book

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  3. Yep, it’s through a San Diego based publisher. If you’re interested in buying a copy, you can check out the Red Cygnet Press home sight. In a couple of weeks, as the release looms near, I’ll be posting some links to other places where you can pick up a book.

    Thanks for the interest.

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  4. That`s a great image...you,ya lovely book,the desert...what more does a man need?!!
    I`ll check back for more info so I can get me a copy.

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  5. Wonderfull illustrations! You create a msysterious atmosphere yet the images are very graphic. I will try to by your book.

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  6. Anonymous8:03 AM

    can't wait!

    it looks terrific
    -brian

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  7. Congrats. The book looks really hot.

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  8. these are wicked! great painting skills!

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  9. Awesome, you got a book! I really like the new art too, it has a good lonely feel. The monster dino up on the screen is look'n mighty fine too.

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  10. Oh sweet!!!!! Congradulation Justin! That's just too sweet!

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  11. You are some kind of man-god in my humble sub human eyes...


    Not really.

    xx

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  12. Hey Man!!!!I'd love to buy a copy of your book...but i live in Brazil...what i need to do???

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  13. Congratulations Justin! Looks great! I'll be picking up a copy for sure.
    Wish you success with it!!

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  14. Congratulations.

    I can't wait to get a copy.

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  15. Awesome! I'm really looking forward to check it out!

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  16. Cool Stuff, I'll check back to get more details of your book.

    Rock on!

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  17. Boy Howdy!!!!! I can't wait to read that there book.

    .... by the way, what on earth happened to your head young sir?

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  18. Thanks folks!

    Yeah, if any ones interested in getting a hold of a copy, you can preorder it now on the Red Cygnet Press home sight. I'll be setting up some links in October when the book actually goes on sale.

    Alexei, you should be able to buy the book on Amazon.com this October, if you’re interested.

    Thanks Elliot, but I really think of myself more as a man-child then anything else.

    Greg, this young sir lost his head a long time ago, and I’ve been searching for it ever since.

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  19. Congrats! You're an amazing artist and don't let anyone tell you otherwise! ;)

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  20. That looks awesome! well done! fabulous illustrations.

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  21. This is very nice. Thanks for commenting on my stuff. It's the first time anyone's every described my work as "unique". I've always envied people from Calarts...

    Keep up the good work yourself

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  22. oo wow this is great.

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  23. Thanks for the comments.

    William, your work is really unique, especially your twist on the whole OZ story.

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  24. I'm feeling really redundant, since everyone is saying this, but seriously I can't wait to see your there thar book too!

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  25. Thanks for the sneek-peek! I will be picking up a copy for sure.. hopefully it will be released in Canada

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  26. oooh its so shiny and new :-)

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  27. oooooo, look, purdy.
    Looking forward to seeing it. I'll be picking up one for sure.

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  29. thanks for dropping by! i must say, ur work is TRULY inspiring.. i love ur style

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  30. Wow, that's fantastic! I can really see the awesomeness beaming out from your new book!:D
    I'll say it again, I really dig your style. Great composition and focal points in the dinosaur image.

    Have a great weekend,

    Hans

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  31. Pickledog, you can order it online--Amazon.com, or the Red Cygnet Press sight. That would probably be the easiest route.

    Yep Chicken Gal, gotta love that glossy paper, it makes everything look so damn fine!

    Thanks Donnachada!

    Hans, those aren’t beams of awesomeness, their horrifying death beams—like the Ark from Indiana Jones, the second you open its mystical pages, your skin will melt, and your eyeballs will fall out. And that my freind is a promise!

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  32. Congrats..! Amazing work..!

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  33. SOOOOO excited about your book. Big time congrats!!!!

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  34. Dave,
    Blau,
    JacqueLynn,
    thanks for the kind words.

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  35. WOOHOOO!! congratz on the book man! Your illustrations are very inspiring

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  36. BRAVO! Good show!

    -steph

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  37. Wowee! That's too stinkin' cool. I can't wait to run out and get my own copy. Congrats Justin!

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  38. oh man..great stuff. Congrats on completin the book. Looks suh-weeeet.

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  39. Ooooh, I like the light of the movie screen, the screeching monster is quite nice!

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  40. Spiffing, but then you already know that JP ;-D

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  41. Thanks Paul.

    Hey Stephen, nice to here from you. Congrats on the promotion. You’re a Character Fabrication Assistant now?

    Thanks for the support Jared. But you’re getting a free one, remember?

    Craig, I just checked out your work and its really amazing. Thanks for the kind words man!

    Wow, thanks for noticing Potato farm Girl. It took me about an hour to get that portion of the image just right.

    And finally,

    I appreciate your snappy British compliments, Mr. Bling. Spiffing, can I start using that one?

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  42. WOW! WOW!! Those are super COOOL!! Love the outdoor cinema, and that frame picture is AWESOME!

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  43. what?? you have a book?? I want one.

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  45. Wow great stuff, congratulations on the book!

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  46. Man totally sweet dude, looks amazing.

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  47. Ben
    Mr. Culbard
    Ryan and Devo

    --Thanks :)

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  48. Oh wow! I'll have to see about picking one up. Awesome.

    -Ryan

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  49. Can I have a free copy?

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  50. I’ll let you read the one on mom’s coffee table.

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  51. Great work !! Having been a cinema projectionist for 9 years in my last job I feel interested in what happens to Sam ! :)

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  52. CONGRATS!!!!!!:) I can't wait to see it!:)

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  53. It's a creat composition. I really feel sorry and sad for the dinosaur. I know the lost character concept has been done before - but your art captures it so simply and perfectly. Thanks for posting it to see.

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  54. Big congrats justin. That last illustration is totally clear and interesting. Here's to many more books with great drawings to come!

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