Just caught up on the message board.
I thought I'd add my voice to the praise of Promethea.
Alan Moore sure knows how to mix and match !!
Also, on a musical topic, Stacey Earle was on our local radio station last month.
Lovely songs. Lovely person.
I found her web page which has samples and contact details
http://www.staceyearle.com/
Anyone heard The Handsome Family ? (I'm off to see them again tomorrow. I'd say a
kind of American Gothic Folk is at work here.)
I hope all is well.
Ade
Adrian <adeheathen@aol.com>
London, England -
Sunday, September 12, 1999 at 18:52:51 (EDT)
So what's everyone up to? Picked up a copy of Tom Strong with a section of
art done by Arthur Adams. Thought it was a succesful marriage of art and story
(no I dont work for DC). Anybody else read anything else of interest latly.
Share your finds. Trying to generate conversation, this is
Jack......Peace
Jack <elmocrater@aol.com>
Saginaw, MI USA -
Saturday, September 11, 1999 at 22:47:39 (EDT)
Jen-
Green Man Press has temporary tattoos available free if you buy some merchandize!
It's the Green Man logo! It's keen!
Eric th' Green Sprout <olive@ctone.net>
Charlottesville, VA USA
- Saturday, September 04, 1999 at 11:25:57 (EDT)
Hi! As a fanatic of the Green Man concept, I am desperately seeking a good
Green Man picture to use as a tattoo, hopefully about 3 inches tall, and in
colour. I'd be extremely grateful to anyone who'd send me possible Green Man
pictures . . . Thanks loads, love from Jen
Jen <jens.room@barclays.net>
Huddersfield, England - Monday, August 30, 1999 at 09:53:19 (EDT)
Hullo Charles and the other good Greenfolks:
I hope that SDCC was enjoyable and wasn't too crazy! What was it like
this time around? Also, I was looking through the list of December releases from
Fantagraphics
(via CBEM) and Comics Journal #218 notes it has a cover by you as well
as an interview. The interview wouldn't happen to be Ken's finally seeing the
light of day, would it? Thanks - Randi. p.s. judging from the list of artists
you put down as liking, you might also enjoy Katell Keineg (Jet), Sinead Lohan
(No Mermaid), and Beth Orton (Trailer Park).
Randi <rimason@yahoo.com>
Long Island, NY USA
- Sunday, August 29, 1999 at 00:48:31 (EDT)
Charles, I finally looked at this......
I like it alot, it looks good!
(the "cats" next door)
YOUR NEIGHBOR
USA - Thursday, August 26, 1999
at 11:59:01 (EDT)
Dear Mr. Vess,
Yes I know, so formal, but why not? I've never had the pleasure of meeting you
before, though I highly admire your work. It is an inspiration for this lowly
artist :P Anyways, I wish you the best in the future, whether it be in your
artwork or in your life. Blessed Be!
-Karen
Karen Krajenbrink
<LadyIcefox@aol.com>
Newbury
Park, CA USA - Thursday, August 26, 1999 at 00:36:45 (EDT)
Ola, Mr. Vess
I noticed your list of music faves and wanted you to knowSONiA of Disappear Fear
has a new release due on the shelves Sept. 7. It is entitiled, "Me, Too". I am
certain you will like it!
Also, Suzi Ragsdale's solo piece, "Future Past" is full of that great voice.
She's getting ready to leave for a year in London next month.
All these great women's voices and more on Women On Air, WETSfm, noon thirty on
Friday's, 89.5fm , NPR member station serving ne TN, sw VA and nw NC.
And did you hear about the Good Goddess Visitation in Abingdon last Sat while you
were in Sandy Eggo? WOW
More more more!
xo
Susan
P.S. thanks for driving
susan <laughing1.naxs.net>
Jonesborough, tn
USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 22:00:38 (EDT)
Congratulations on Stardust winning the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult
Literature . Well-deserved!
Scott Conner <sconn@usit.net>
Blacksburg, VA USA -
Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 21:17:09 (EDT)
This site has grown since the last time I was here! Wow! For anyone in the
L.A. area who may be interested; Fairport Convention (what's left of it) will be
playing at the Roxy on October 30th. The San Diego Con seemed fairly disorganized
this year but was fun nonetheless. Cheers!
Mark
Santa Monica, CA USA
- Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at 23:27:58 (EDT)
Dear Karen and Charles, I miss you guys, and it did take me awhile to find
you. As always, Charles, you are my favorite artist and as to you Karen, you are
my favorite pal. Keep your spirit soaring. Love to you both, Tracey
Tracey Markwalter <tmarkprit@aol.com>
Sanibel, Fl USA -
Monday, August 16, 1999 at 15:10:25 (EDT)
Hello Charles,
Hope all is well with you and your wife! It was encouraging to have you look at
my work a few years ago at Chicago Con - since then I have started to get some
'Real' published work, so thanks for giving me the encouragement - that, and a
lot of hard work helped me get my first assignment of inkings from a fantasy game
publisher. I saw Mr. Kaluta at Detroit this year, seems he's doing just fine. I
was wondering if ballads would be started again in the near future...Also I
enjoyed your new web page, with the quotes added in. I saw an interesting quote
by Anne McCaffrey the other day, "Make no judgments where you have no
compassion". Well this is a FULL message board - don't want to clutter it.
Many happy returns!,
Mike
Michael Mason
Holland, mi USA - Friday, August 13, 1999 at
18:00:12 (EDT)
Some of you may be interested to know that Brian Froud's 1978 book FAERIES in
hardcover is selling at Amazon.com for $17 (reg. 24.95), but then, of course, you
have to pay shipping. I wasn't aware it had been reprinted in hardcover until I
saw it at my local Barnes & Noble. It's a very good reprint in my
opinion.
Greg <neko1@ix.netcom.com>
USA - Friday,
August 13, 1999 at 00:08:21 (EDT)
Charles,
The tapes should be in your neck of the woods by now(ie, the Tamlin song)
Sorry to be such a procrastinator,but needed to get the cd player fixed first.
Hope there to your liking!I dont know why he used the name Margaret,perhaps
a different version of the sing?David Tibet is an odd one,who can tell?
Steve <oktoberain@rocketmail.com>
Charlotte, NC USA - Thursday, August 12, 1999 at 18:32:19 (EDT)
CHARLES: well, between my job and working the local Ren
faire week-ends, I haven't been reading nearly as much
as I would like! But I did dive into a fantastic
anthology of Romany folktales (I think it was Diane
Tong, but being me, all I can rememebr is that the cover
is beige. Helpful, eh?) recently. And I re-read some de
Lint short stories last week on the train. And I zoomed through the latest
Strange New Worlds anthology of pro Trek fanfic to see if I knew
anyone *lol*. Once the run of the faire ends and I'm not in
16th century Bristol Saturdays and Sundays, I'm looking forward to
catching up on both reading and sleep... I'm looking
forward to the new fantasy/Horror anthology (are we really up to 12??) which I'm
sure has shipped by now (I haven't gotten to the bookstore
yet because I suck, basically. That and I have to wait for
the next cheque from YIL magazine so I can buy a couch to
go in the cat-free guest room).
Tara
<uisgejack@hotmail.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Tuesday, August 10, 1999 at 17:27:47 (EDT)
HI,what an amazing site it makes one feel at home.I wanted to ask a favour of
anyone out there I have been self publishing for afew years now and I am now
working on a title I would like to have a wider distrabution.The name of the
comic is "Piper'sIsland" it is a story about a young girl who inherits an island
and has to deal with monsters and ghosts andother things on the island.I am
looking specifically for ideas on publishing and all things related to making it
availableto people.I think it would be very encouraging to hear from someone.I am
so glad you have this site,it is one of the few I am excited to visit.It is good
to know people are reading the same books and comicsand listen to the same
music.I had the chance to meet Frankie Armstrong at a folk festival I was working
she was a great person and had great stories to tell.I would like to add that mr
vess is one of the best at what he does on a par with all the
greats(Toth,Kirby,etc).Thanks for reading.
t
Eric Comeau <keyscroll@yahoo.com>
halifax, n.s
canada - Tuesday, August 10, 1999 at 11:35:54 (EDT)
Dear Charles:
Your re-vamped website looks great! I love the mythopoetic
opening page, and the discussion board is a nice addition.
Thanks also for posting the wonderful pictures of Karen, and
please give her my love and best wishes for continued
recovery.
I have a music recommendation for the ballad lovers
among your fans:
"Red" and "Rice," a two-CD set by Eliza Carthy (Martin
Carthy's amazingly talented daughter). And Kate Rusby's
latest is wonderful too.
For the folks asking about "pressed fairies" and the
work of Brian Froud, Brian (and his equally talented wife
Wendy) now have a web site of their own that you might
want to check out: www.faeries.net.
Cheers from Dartmoor (where we all miss you and Karen),
Terri
Terri Windling <c/o avalon@azstarnet.com>
Devon, England - Monday, August 09, 1999 at 12:27:11 (EDT)
CHARLES here and a fine hello and 'top o' the morning to ya'one and all! I'm
heading off to the San Diego Comic Con tomorrow for a week of comic book filled
madness. 40,000 people and all the publishers you can shake a stick at. I'll
report back on the activities when I return. I hope I see some of you there!!
I'll be set up at the Cartoon Books booth for a few hours each day. Anyways...
TARA, good luck on the book hunting and drop by again soon. What have you been
reading lately that you've enjoyed? RODERICK,no I still haven't heard the Current
93 version of "Tam Lin". Most of the ballads are old,old stories that have been
continously reshaped by the 'folk' singers that have sung them. Names are changed
to perhaps reflect a particular someone in the local community where the song was
being sung, events slightly altered to suit the tastes of the audience, verses
dropped due to failing memory, etc, etc. Always remember that these songs were
and still to some degree a living tradition and as with any living thing there is
always growth and change. What you and I see in written texts of today was
carried from person to person verbally until early in this century and so the
character and personality of the ballad's singer would have altered each telling
of the tale. J. OLIEVER, you guessed it (and well you should have!), I swiped my
own work slightly and adapted my earlier painting "the Dwarves Cottage (see the
gallery section of the website under misc.) for a panel on the second page of the
"Snow White" story in the "Big Book of Grimm". It's funny/strange that J.Olivier
over in France has seen the published book before I have but such is life... J.
Olivier is the author and publisher of the offical "Charles Vess Checklist" just
packed full of information and art (available from GMP for $10.00, P&H included,
hint, hint...). JACK, yes Anderson's "Green Man" book is a font of information
on the subject and is still in print from Harper Collins. Years back I was sent 3
copies through the mail. All from people I'd never met. All received within a
week of each other. I considered that a good omen and named my press after that
pre-christian nature archetype the Green Man. For further reading there is an
interesting book by noted Celtic scholar John Matthews: "Robin Hood:Green Lord of
the Wildwood", which speculates on the origins of Robin Hood and his relevence to
the Green Man. It's an import, published by Gothic Image Pub. I ordered my copy
through a metaphysical/new age type book store. Talk with you soon, CHARLES
charles <greenmanpress@naxs.com>
abingdon,
va USA - Monday, August 09, 1999 at 10:43:57 (EDT)
Dear Charles and fellow friends, I was at my local Barnes & Noble this
weekend and was looking over the folklore section when I noticed a book entitled
"The Greenman" by William Anderson. It had pictures of architecture and various
drawing. A lot about the mythology surrounding the Greenman. I've been tapping
the Shamrock & Thistle show the last couple of weeks on Public radio. What a
great show. Some day I'd love to go to Ireland to view the landscape, listen to
the music and hang out at some sacred spots. Thats all for now. From Never,
Never Land this is Jack signing off. Peace
Jack <elmocrater@aol.com>
Saginaw, MI USA -
Saturday, August 07, 1999 at 10:27:14 (EDT)
I've just bought "The Big Book of Grimm" today and Charles' interpretation
of Snow-White is really beautiful. There's even a place that looks very
familiar to me... That reminds me of one of my favorite painting of Charles.
The whole book looks terrific (especially the cover, all covered with blood !).
I love this kind of fairy tales that looks scary, too ! Did anyone here have seen
a movie called "The company of Wolves" ? it's one of my favorite !
J.
Olivier DANCOINE <moonshad@club-internet.fr>
PARIS, FRANCE - Friday, August 06, 1999 at 17:44:18 (EDT)
I can't wait for your art in Promethea. Alan Moore is a really good
storyteller!! Down on the message board, some guy told you about a version of
Tamlin by a band called "Current 93". In it, they use the name Margaret instead
of Janet. Is there a version of Tamlin, with that name? Did that guy ever send
you a copy of the song?
Roderick <Rogmagog@hotmail.com>
Roseville, Ca
USA - Friday, August 06, 1999 at 13:02:55 (EDT)
Wow! I haven't been here in quite a while, and I'm so thrileld to see so much
going on! *hugs* to all, and something tells me I'll be descending upon Stars Our
Destination bookstore and spending a nice healthy chunk of my paycheque soon.
Hope all is well with you all, and have a great week.
Tara O'Shea <uisgejack@hotmail.com>
Chicago,
USA - Wednesday, July 28, 1999 at 21:49:22 (EDT)
ERIC, I stoped doing BoM covers when I started work on the 'Stardust'
project. The 175 paintings that make up that book were a lot of work(to say the
least) and I didn't want any distractions while working on them. I LOVE the
Kaluta covers. Each month it's a delight to see what Michael will come up with
next. However, I just did about 6 BoM related covers. All four of the 'Molly'
mini, the latest Annual as well as a stray cover for the actual series that was
to have been a BoM 48 page special that I was going to draw. Just in time, I
realized that the 'job' I am most involved in: the continued recovery effort
associated with my wife's car accident last summer was involving too much of my
life to allow me the extra time to draw the book. The storyline has been warped
into the ongoing series that Peter is writing and drawing, with my cover still
attached... Yes there have been several odd cover assignments over the
years (besides the 'Transformer' one): Daredevil, Wolverine, X-men etc. If you
really want to know where EVERYTHING I've ever worked on is, then the book to
pick up is a juicy little thingie published by a French fan (but writen in
English) that is a checklist of ALL my work up till mid '98. It's available from
GMP for $10.00 (blatant plug!!!).It's chocked full of endless information and
lots of artwork... All the best, Charles Vess
charles <greenmanpress@naxs.com>
abingdon,
va USA - Monday, July 26, 1999 at 11:37:35 (EDT)
Mr. Vess,
Hello again! Well, you were sorely missed at the Wizard
World Chicago comic-con this year. It just wasn't the same
without you, though I can certainly understand why you
didn't show this year (my best to you and your wife).
I did get to meet some very cool people for the first time,
including Peter Gross (he did a great little Tim sketch
for me). And that lead me to think of something I've been
wondering about: how come you aren't doing the covers to
Books of Magic anymore? I always looked forward to the new
issues, since I always got a little bit of Vess with each
one. I do love Kaluta's covers, but it's not the same.
Did you have a falling out with the Books of Magic people?
Or did you get sick of doing Tim covers? Just wondering.
And a funny little thing happened: while looking through
the back issue bins, I found some old Transformer comics,
and there, on the cover of issue #33, is an image by none
other than Mr. Charles Vess!! You can't believe my
surprise! I just had to buy that issue. The next time
you're at a convention near me, I'm gonna show up and have
you sign it! :) Did you do any other Transformer issues?
Is there a complete listing anywhere of al lthe different
covers and pieces you've done over your career?
Eric Paller <e_paller@hotmail.com>
Madison, WI
USA - Monday, July 26, 1999 at 02:14:09 (EDT)
Hello all, As Jack mentioned below I'm currently working on an 8 page segment
of 'Promethea (#4, Wildstorm/DC Comics). Alan Moore's script relates the tale of
18th C. poet Charlton Sennet and his relationship with the Promethea as he writes
a faery romance. It's filled with that wierd, twisted Victorian type of fairy
imagery and a lot of fun to draw. Most of the current crop of "faerie"
illustrators are basing their artistic interpretations on those of Arthur Rackham
and all those turn-of-the-century picture makers that came after him. They
produced a multitude of beautiful images and I for one am VERY enamored with
those artists, but... Neil Gaiman suggested several years back, that I ought to
seek out the victorian fairy painters and use their strange plant/insect fairy
creatures as a different sort of starting point for my own drawings of the fey.
Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't. Anyway, if you haven't already got it, try
to find 'The Land of Froud' published by Peacock Press in the late 1970's you
should. It's a trade paperback packed with page after page of beautiful paintings
by Brian. PATRICK: Neil's novel "Wall" has been in progress fo quite some time.
In fact the idea/concept of the village of WAll in our 'Stardust' collaboration
came from this earlier book idea which will be set in this century. The prologue
to this novel is printed as a chapbook in the 'A Fall of Stardust' portfolio. I
have no idea as to when the full novel will see print. The best to you all!
Charles
charles <greenmanpress@naxs>
abingdon, Va USA
- Friday, July 23, 1999 at 13:18:18 (EDT)
I bought a copy of Brian Froud's World of the Dark Crystal SC at a used
bookstore last weekend. I used to look for it all the time long ago. I just
stumbled upon it. It made my week! It's better than I expected it to be!
Roderick <Rogmagog@Mailcity.com>
Roseville,
CA USA - Wednesday, July 21, 1999 at 17:27:47 (EDT)
Hey Charles thanks for the suggestions. Between art and music you all have
given me a lot to check out, I truly appreciate it. I was luckey enough to see
Solas 2 years or so ago at a music festival in Wheatland MI. It blew me away.
Thanks again. Peace Jack
Jack <elmocrater@aol.com>
Saginaw, MI USA -
Tuesday, July 20, 1999 at 19:17:12 (EDT)
Music: (I said all this earlier on this message board, but I'll elaborate a
little more here...) Some of my favorite music right now is: Kate Rusby
('Hourglass','Sleepless',traditional songs as well as a few new compositions with
a GREAT voice! I can't reccomend her too highly!!!)), Stacey Earle ('Simple
Gearle' singer/songwriter with an engaging voice and delightful lyrics), Dar
Wlliams ('Cry, Cry, Cry' with Lucy Kaplansky and Richard Shindle singing
traditional and not so traditional contemporary songs), anything by Solas ( 3
CD's by the best Irish/American band anywhere!!!including lead singer, Karan
Casey's solo CD), Waterson:Carthy ('Common Tongue', etc.) and 'Heritage': a
musical journey through american roots music featuring Mary Chapin Carpenter, Dar
Williams, Tim Obrien,etc. AS to Steeleye Span: they are one of the seminal folk
rock bands and one of the best ever! They've been together for twenty five years
in various incarnations. Their latest ('Horkstow Grange'), the first ever without
their longtime lead singer Maddy Prior is a bit disappointing but not bad. Try:
'Time'(with a killer version of 'Tam-Lin') or some of their classic recordings:
'Parcel of Rogues', 'Below the Salt', or 'Hark the Village Wake'. They are always
evolving musically, with interesting uses of electrical instuements within a
traditional song context. They are also very much into the 'fairy' ballads, much
more so than other band. Also Maddy Prior has several solo CD's : 'Year' and
'Flesh and Blood' that are splendid as well as two deuet recordings with June
Tabor that are a must have. Then too there are various recordings be Capercaille,
Fairport Convention ('Leige and Leaf'), Pentangle, Pyewackette', Alan Stivell,
Kornog, Robin Williamson and I could just go on and on. I've been exploring this
music for almost 20 years and there is always something more to be heard. Most of
this music will NOT be found in your local music store. There are two very good
magazines that cover folk, folk rock, acoustic, roots type music: 'Dirty Linen'
and 'Sing Out' (for those of you in the UK there is 'Folk Roots' and 'The Living
Tradition'). They both feature very extensive listings, reviews of, and
interviews with all these types of music and musicians. There are also listings
within the magazines for various mail order places to order the CDs. Have Fun!
Charles
charles <greenmanpress@naxs.com>
abingdon,
va USA - Saturday, July 17, 1999 at 14:32:39 (EDT)
Greetings all. I was looking at a recent copy of Previews and discovered that
Charles's work will be in issue #4 of Promethia. I'm wondering if any of you
celtic music fans have any suggestions regarding their favorite Celtic
recordings. I really enjoy my recordings focusing on women in celtic music.
Some of my favorites are Her Infinite Variety (Green Linnet), Voices of Celtic
Women (Shamachie), Women fo the World (Putumayo),Heart of the Celts (Narada),
There was a Lady (Green Linnet) etc. Hey Charles based on by above likes do you
think I would like Steeleye Span? What do you all like? Thats all for now. Peace
Jack
Jack <elmocrater@aol.com>
Saginaw, MI USA -
Friday, July 16, 1999 at 23:13:37 (EDT)
Mr Vess..I read that Mr Gamain is going to do "The Wall", which is like a spin
off or a sequel to "Stardust". Is that true, and if so, please tell us you are
illustrating it....
patrick <bron_yr_aur@hotmail.com>
washington, nc USA - Friday, July 16, 1999 at 14:38:39 (EDT)
All the bands I have heard that go by the name "IONA' have all been really
nice. Once, when I was a DJ, I had to fill-in for the host of a program of a
Christian-rock program. Normally I did a 6 hour alternative-rock program (not my
bag o' tea, actually). So, I went through that show's playlist and selected a
track from one of the Iona bands. They weren't specifically a christian-rock
band, but a celtic-christian band. At least, that's how the host of the show had
earlier described them to me because he knew I was really into celtic music.
Then I heard about two more bands named Iona, and actually got to hear all three
bands eventually. It's just too good a name for a band. Speaking of bands--
anyone have any feedback regarding the new Irish sensation, Killa? I heard about
12 seconds of one of their songs and it sounded great, but I want to hear more!
-- Eric
Eric The Greensprout
USA - Saturday, July 10, 1999 at
09:44:46 (EDT)
I just wanted to let everybody know that if they check out Iona, they'll find
two bands by that name. One is a more traditional folk band, the other is a more
modern Celtic pop band. Both bands are great, but depending on your prefered
style of music, you might want to be careful. The folk Iona does traditional
Irish and Scottish folk songs, and they use a full array of traiditional
instruments to achieve what can only be described as a wall of sound...lush
ballads, big up-tempo numbers. The pop Iona does originals for the most part and
are more contemporary. They have a very epic approach (think recent Clanad or
Enya but with instruments, not synths) and a recent album was a concept album.
You will find the pop Iona in most stores, but you won't find the other Iona in
many stores. You can get more information on both at their websites. Just go to
Yahoo.com and look up Iona Music Artist. Sorry to take up space on the board, but
if somebody wants to check out a band from my reccommendation, I want to make
sure they don't think ill of me if they find a band I'm not referring to by the
same name. For the record, I was recommending the folk Iona in my message to Mr.
Vess.
Greg
Greg
USA - Friday, July 09, 1999 at 14:20:14 (EDT)
Hello folks! Well, it finally looks like the message board is starting to heat
up! I'm looking forward to some interesting conversations amongst us all!
Anyways... PATRICK, yes I was down at the Savannah School of the Arts a number of
years ago. for one of there seminars that they produce each year. For those,of
you who don't know, Savannah is one of the few schools that offers an
undergraduate as well as a graduate degree program in 'Sequential Art'. As part
of it's support of this program, each year they fly in a dozen comic book
professionals to lecture, give critiques and to conduct art classes for a
weekend. It's a good school, check it out! But no, I will not be back down there
this year (unless they ask me, of course!). GREG, Yes, of course, Alphonse Mucha
is an influence on my art. My bookshelves are sinking under the weight of many,
many giant tomes on his wonderful art. Art Noveau in general is a big influence
but Mucha's work never fails to inspire my graphic impulses to the max. I wish
I'd gotten a chance to come down to Raleigh and see that exhibition!!! ALSO If
you go to the merchandise pages on the GMP website, we have a number of prints
available for purchase. AND I'll be sure to check out the Iona CD, thanks for the
info. All the best, Charles
charles <greenmanpress@naxs.com>
abingdon,
va USA - Thursday, July 08, 1999 at 12:01:09 (EDT)
Mr Vess,
I was wondering, were you at all influenced by Alphonse Mucha? I was delighted by
a recent exhibit at the Art Museum in Raleigh, NC recently which featured many
pieces of Mucha's work. He is definately a forerunner of today's fine artists who
are not afraid of working in the graphic design field, and I couldn't help but to
think about your work when looking at his. Your work seems to be inspired by the
Art Nouveau school, plus your commitment to making fine art in every piece you
do, even if that work is a Marvel comic book, kept reinforcing these parallels as
I looked at his commerical work.
Maybe I'm way off, but I'm just a writer who dabbles with page layout to churn
out catalogs, brochures and such.
I bought two prints of your work a couple of years ago at the Heroes Con in
Charlotte, NC where I attended as a writer for a comic book company better left
unnamed, and I finally got the chance to frame and hang those lovely works of art
in my new apartment (So, you see, I at least know good art when I see it...hehe).
A second question is, do you know of any other dealer(s) that sell your prints?
I just wanted to thank you for doing the work that you do, and also for letting
me see the Stardust art, at the Heroes Con in Charlotte the year both you and
Neil were there, before it was published . Oh, and have you checked out the UK
band Iona? Wonderful modern Celtic music. God bless!
Greg <neko1@ix.netcom.com>
Wake Forest, NC
USA - Wednesday, July 07, 1999 at 21:04:36 (EDT)
hey charles!!! i was just boppin' in to see if you were going to make it to
chicago this year, and to find that your not is really a bummer. altho' i can
completely understand the reasoning behind it, that's for sure!! how goes your
wife's recovery?? i hope well... and i must say that you are probably the one
person that i really look forward to seeing at 'wizard world'. like eric, i've
met up with you the last two years, and it was the best. the first year was
really great because i was going through a rough patch in my life and you were
the first artist to really talk to me about art, and about your style and just
being human. (you also were the first, and so far, only artist that has done a
sketch for me... it was on the board that my Sandman 75 was in). and since i had
almost no money, i couldn't buy any of your stuff that i wanted. and then last
year when you remembered that i was the guy from the year before with no cash, i
thought that was great. and i bought everything, besides the original art, at
your table!!! i'm sure you don't remember me now, nor would i expect you to with
all that has happened in your life recently. but i guess i just wanted to
finally let you know all of this. wow, the wonders of modern technology.
anyway, since you won't be there in person, will there be any sort of Green Man
Press presence?? i mean, will any of the merchandise be there? i had really
planned on picking up A Fall of Stardust portfolio, but i figured that since
you'd be there, i'd just pick one up in chicago.
well, before this gets any longer, i'd better go.
Thanks again for being you, and i hope to see you again in the future!!
chad
chad <coil@mindless.com>
USA - Wednesday,
July 07, 1999 at 10:13:14 (EDT)
Hey again charles..I was cleaning out my room yesterday and I found my
Savannah College of Art and Design school catalog and I noticed that your name
was in it...I was just wondering if you were planning on giving any more lectures
or anything there in the future. Thanks
Patrick <bron_yr_aur@hotmail.com>
washington, nc USA - Tuesday, July 06, 1999 at 23:02:37 (EDT)
Dear Charles and all you wild and wacky lovers of art & story. First off
thanks for the new picture and poetic words added to the opening screen. I was
really excited to hear that you would be doing part of an issue of "Promethea".
Its seems seldom that a story can capture my imagination as that issue did. I
give Alan Moore credit for taking a character with a intriguing history and
turning it into a story. His writing at times really grabs me. Kind of like
having a real excellant meal. What I love is when art and story are one, although
I think that experience is different for all, but when it happens it becomes
this timeless creation. I think we all strive for this don't you? And it seems
to come when we are finding bliss in what we do. Oh god. I'm getting carried
away here. See what happens when no one can interupt you. Thats all for now.
Sincerly yours Jack the Babbling Brook Mouth.
Jack Short <elmocrater@aol.com>
Saginaw, MI USA -
Tuesday, July 06, 1999 at 20:43:36 (EDT)
Hello everybody! Looks like it was a busy weekend for the message board...
Ladonna I'm about to go to press on the 4th "Stardust" print for the deluxe boxed
set. Roderick, yes I love Amano's work. I have several art books (bought from
Bud plant Comic Art, hint, hint) and can see the influence of alot of the turn of
the century illustraters (Rackham, Dulac, Neilson, etc.) in his work filtered
through a very destinct Oriental outlook. I can't wait for his take on Neil's
"Sandman". Patrik. I use colored inks (Higgins, Pelikan, and Windsor-Newton) in
my work. I apply multiple 'washes' of color to build up to a final 'true' color.
Thus I wash on layer after layer of slightly different transparent colors that I
slowly build up to a finish that satisfies me. These multiple layers over the
same general pictorial area gives my work a soft, non-edgy, almost dream-like
look that I like. In the most simple terms: to make blue, I would not mix the
blue up on my palette and then apply it to the art board, I would apply a thin
layer of yellow and then wash over the yellow a layer of green and allow the
transparency of the watered down inks to produce the desired blue. Get it? Got
it. Good! Derek, thanks for the kind words. 'You' are my audience and without
you I wouldn't be working as hard! Eric, sadly I will not be in Chicago this
year. I'm basically taking the year off from convention (except for San Diego and
then I'm only going as a 'free spirit' not tied to a dealers table) appearances
and working with my wife towards her recovery from the accident she suffered last
summer. I'm sure we'll catch up with one another in the future and I'll gladly
put a drawing in your sketchbook. Thanks and talk with you soon,
Charles
charles <greenmanpress@naxs.com>
abingdon,
va USA - Tuesday, July 06, 1999 at 13:35:51 (EDT)
Charles Vess is one of the most amazing artists I've ever seen!!!
Derek
USA - Sunday, July 04, 1999 at 13:27:35 (EDT)
Mr. Vess: Greetings! I've been a fan of your work for many years now, and
have had the opportunity to meet you in person twice (at the last two Chicago
Comicons). I was shocked, and a little saddened to see that the group has
decided to retire the tree! I'll miss it! Seeing the tree, and all of the great
artists surrounding it became one of my favorite things to look forward to each
year. I was also surprised to see that no one from the (now completed) tour is
listed as an attendee at this years Wizard Comicon in Chicago (Jully 16-18).
Does this mean you won't be there?! I went out recently and bought my first
artist sketchbook, in the hope that you would grace the first page with one of
your sketches, and was so disappointed to think that you may not be there! Oh
well, things happen I guess. Well, if we don't get to see you there, please keep
up the wonderful work, and keep us all posted on everything you're doing.
Thanks!
Eric Paller <e_paller@hotmail.com>
Madison, WI
USA - Sunday, July 04, 1999 at 04:30:58 (EDT)
charles, I have been doing pen and ink for years, and now I am trying to get
into watercolors. I have read alot about "washes". I understand them, but
honestly, what is their purpose? thanks..
patrick <bron_yr_aur@hotmail.com>
washington, nc USA - Saturday, July 03, 1999 at 23:45:40 (EDT)
Hi, First of all I'd like to say that I love your artwork Charles! You helped
me discover the world of faerie art including such artists as Arthur Rackham,
Edmund Dulac, Warwick Goble etc. I was wondering if anybody is into the artwork
of Yoshitaka Amano. His art reminds me of some of these artists mixed with his
own style. I just found out that he is going to be the artist for the new
Sandman graphic novel coming out in december! Roderick
Roderick <Rogmagog@Mailcity.com>
Roseville,
CA USA - Friday, July 02, 1999 at 16:44:01 (EDT)
Charles and the Gang,
All the folks at Bud Plant Comic Art love your work. Hope to see more from you
soon. Keep the prints coming for the Portfolio as they are beautiful pieces of
art. We all hope to see you in San Diego this year.
LaDonna <ld@budplant.com>
Grass Valley, CA USA -
Thursday, July 01, 1999 at 18:01:29 (EDT)
Hi Greenfolks -
Barnes and Noble has both the Pressed Fairy and Goblin books
as remainders - I think they are published by their own imprint.
Also, if you're interested in discovering music by people like
Dar Williams and Stacey Earle (not to mention her brother Steve),
you might want to check out the following links:
WFUV @ http://www.wfuv.org/wfuv/links.html , KCRW @ http://www.kcrw.org ,
World Cafe @ http://www.xpn.org/sections/world_cafe.html ,
and Folkweb @ http://www.folkweb.com/ All have pretty good
resources attached to them, and some have either realaudio
or mp3 files of artists available. zen hugs - randi
Randi <rimason@yahoo.com>
Long Island, NY USA
- Wednesday, June 30, 1999 at 21:13:05 (EDT)
Hi Robert!
_The Book of Pressed Fairies_ is still available for all you fairy-loving-folk!
It was published by Turner books (the same publisher who brought you _Dinotopia_)
and it's written by Terry (Monty Python) Jones and drawn by Brian Froud. You
should be able to get it through your local bookstore. {Eric comments: I saw it
for a really good price at a bookstore about one month ago). Good hunting, don't
forget the butterfly net! -- Charles and Eric
Green Men <greenmanpress@naxs.com>
Abingdon,
VA USA - Tuesday, June 29, 1999 at 16:37:46 (EDT)
Okay, kiddos, I have a question for all you faerie fans. I saw a book about 7
or 8 years ago, and I'm trying to find out the title, author, publisher, etc. so
I can try and find it. The book was called something like "The Book of Pressed
Fairies." The premise was, the author sat in her garden with an open book on her
lap. When a little fairy would land on the book, she'd snap it shut, squashing
the little things. The illustrations were what you'd expect, I guess - pressed
fairies! I know, I know, it sounds sick, but it was hilarious! Why I didn't buy
it, I can't explain, but can anyone cue me in with the details?
Robert
Pilk <Oberon13@3Wave.com>
Bristol, Va USA - Tuesday, June 29, 1999 at 15:54:09 (EDT)
Charles, yeah, my girlfriend is a fan of Dar Williams, so I am somewhat
familiar with those names. You may want to check out some of John Rehnborn's
work. He is a solo guitarist that has alot of celtic infulences. "The Hermit"
is an album of recomendation...patrick
Patrick <bron_yr_aur@hotmail.com>
washington, nc USA - Monday, June 28, 1999 at 17:33:16 (EDT)
Patrick, I'm a big fan of 'Little Earthquakes' and I got to meet Tori when she
was on tour last fall through Neil (Gaiman). She was a really sweet person and
the stage show was spectacular (as was her catered food tent)! Some of my
favorite music right now is: Kate Rusby ('Hourglass','Sleepless'), Stacey Earle
('Simple Gearle'), Dar Wlliams ('Cry, Cry, Cry'), anything by Solas (including
lead singer, Karen Casey's solo CD),Waterson:Carthy ('Common Tongue', etc.) and
'Heritage': a musical journey through american roots music featuring Mary Chapin
Carpenter, Dar Williams, Tim Obrien,etc.Most of this music will NOT be found in
your local music store. There is a very good magazine covering folk,folk rock,
accoustic, roots type music: Dirty Linen. It features very extensive listings,
reviews as well as interviews of all these types of music/musicians. There are
also listings for various places to order the CDs. Have Fun! Charles
Charles <greenmanpress@naxs.com>
abingdon,
va USA - Monday, June 28, 1999 at 10:20:44 (EDT)
Hey Charles, I love you work. I am ashamed of myself for missing you guys on
the Trilogy tour. I just want to thank you for being an inspiration to me.
Also, I wanted to ask...are you any bit of a Tori Amos fan? Some her earlier
work is the perfect background music to some of your work. Well, maybe it is
just me. later-patrick
Patrick Jones <bron_yr_aur@hotmail.com>
washington, nc USA - Sunday, June 27, 1999 at 19:48:34 (EDT)
I have a set of Purr Fect Memory pictures by Charle Vess and Stan lee. both
are signed by Charles Vess and Stan Less as well. They are number 1204 of 2500
I am not interested in selling them but wondered how much they are now worth.
any information would be nice.
Thanks,
Ladonna
LaDonna Maxwell <letmehitit@hotmail.com>
fort.
wayne, in USA - Wednesday, June 23, 1999 at 15:27:25 (EDT)
Jack, Yes the 'Promethia' comic is a really fine mix of folklore and
superheroics, I'm loving it! In fact I'll be drawing an 8 page segment of an up
comming issue (don't know the #) which will be featuring 18th century faeries.
I'm looking foreward to that!!! Charles
charles <greenmanpress@naxs.com>
USA -
Wednesday, June 23, 1999 at 12:33:47 (EDT)
Just a thanks to all with their artist and book suggestions. You've given me
plenty to search out, keep the suggestions coming. Hey Charles I like the idea
of you illustrating a version of "Snow White". Will be looking out for it. For
what its worth you all might want to check out a recent comic called "Promethea"
written by Alan Moore. Myself I really enjoyed the story. That's all for
now.......Peace Jack
Jack Short <elmocrater@aol.com>
Saginaw, MI USA -
Tuesday, June 22, 1999 at 20:28:30 (EDT)
Hello Charles (& Karen)
I sent an email to the old site a while back but I don't know if you ever saw it.
One thing I wanted to tell you (all) about was a shop I found in St James
(central London) when I went to the Royal Academy Victorian Fairy exhibition or
rather didn't. There was a smaller (free) exhibition just around the corner, and
some BEAUTIFUL work by Rackham, Doyle, Moony, Dore, and so many more. Have you
ever seen a painting by John Atkinson Grimshaw called Iris, Goddess of the
Rainbow ? The curator Peter Nahum has compiled a tiny pocket sized book - there
must be copies still around.
This street in London has to be seen to be believed, because just over the road
is Chris Beetles' Illustrators Gallery the catlogues alone are worth the £15 or
so they cost. Oh I will be going there and getting a recent copy if I can, but
the addresses are:
"Fairy Folk in Fairy Land"
Peter Nahum @ The Leicester Galleries
5 Ryder St. London SW1Y 6PY
and
Chris Beetles
10 Ryder St
London SW1y 6py
nice pics.
cheaper than getting the original issues
Adrian <adeheathen@aol.com>
London, England -
Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 18:39:32 (EDT)
Greetings, everyone. I'd love to get a look at the artwork
in the "Fall of Stardust" portfolio before I order it. Are
there thumbnails available anywhere online?
Also just want everyone to know that after having met
Charles at Tropicon last year, I can honestly say that he is
a terrifically kind, quiet, somewhat shy yet still friendly
person -- in other words, just what you would expect!
RE: Favorite artists. Has anyone mentioned H.J. Ford? He or
she (I don't know which!) did the illustrations for Andrew
Lang's "color" fairy books. They are exquisitely detailed
pen and ink drawings of extraordinary beauty. I also *love*
Winsor McKay! ("Little Nemo in Slumberland", "Dreams of a
Rarebit Fiend")I'm fairly sure that the man could draw
*anything*!
Ericka <lulu@se083.fau.edu>
Boca Raton, FL
USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 16:34:30 (EDT)
Steve, No, I don't believe I've ever heard that version. Do you have a copy I
could listen to? I'm just begining the long process of producing the 'Ballads'
music CD (to be included with the hardcover collection of ALL the ballad stories
I've done so far as well as approx. 40 to 50 pages of new material) and I'd be
curious as to suggestions as to your favorite versions of these songs. That's
directed to anyone who's reading this board! The list is: "Tam-Lin", "Thomas the
Rhymer", "The False Knight on the Road", "King Henry", "Sovay", "Barbara Allen",
"The Demon Lover" (or "The House Carpenter"), "The Galtee Farmer", "Twa Corbies",
"Allison Gross", "The Great Selkie of Sule Skerrie", "King Orfeo", "Fause
Foodrage", "The Three Lovers" (or "Sweet William and Fair Eleanor"),and "The
Black Fox". For the CD four of these selections will be newly recorded and the
rest will be the best pick of all the various versions of the tunes. Any and all
suggestions would be welcome!!!! This will be Fun! Charles
charles <greenmanpress@naxs.com>
abingdon,
va USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 11:08:16 (EDT)
Wondered if you had ever heard a version of Tamlin done by
a group called "Current 93".They do alot of old songs remade
into what has been termed "apocolyptic folk".
Steve <oktoberain@rocketmail.com>
Charlotte, NC USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 20:23:57 (EDT)
Charles, according to Henson.com, A few selected episodes should be available
this fall. My favorite episode of the original series was Death and the Soldier.
I don't know if you were aware, but a second series of the storyteller was made
which dealt with the Greek Myths. John Hurt was replaced by Michael Gamboa (I
hope I have the correct name) as the storyteller. Instead of the storyteller
telling his stories from his home, the storyteller, along with his dog were in
the ruins of King Mino's labyrinth. There were four episodes in this series:
Perseus and the Gorgon, Orpheus and Eurydice, Theseus and the Minotaur, and
Daedalus and Icarus. Until HBO aired them, they had only been shown in England.
Marc Hodge <Dubiaku1@aol.com>
Dale City, Va USA -
Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 10:39:36 (EDT)
Marc, I remember seeing the first couple of 'Storytellers' many moons ago.
John Hurt was the teller and the best of the lot was 'Hans my Hedgehog', which
was wonderfully true to the original printed versions. Do you know if these are
available on tape as I do not have either a TV pickup or cable, just a large VCR
moniter to view tapes on (this is by choice you understand...)? I would love to
get my hands on some of those. Charles
charles <greenmanpress@naxs.com>
USA -
Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 10:12:51 (EDT)
Talking about the great illustrated books of the past always gets me giddy.
Jack, as far as Arthur Rackham books you might enjoy, I would sugggest his
version of Alice in Wonderland. A recent printing was made available a couple of
years ago and shouldn't be too hard to find. I must agree with Charles on Arthur
Rackham's book of pictures. It is just wonderful. There are so many pictures in
it which I haven't seen reproduced anywhere else. I have been lucky to find many
books by Rackham, as well as Dulac, and John Bauer in my local used bookstore.
Check them, out because you never know what treasures you will find in them. For
me, discovering a copy of Bauer's swedish fairy tales was a very unexpected
treat. I also would like to recommend Jim Henson's storyteller, for fans of
folklore and fairy tales. Storyteller airs on HBO, I believe on Mondays at 7am.
The great thing about this series is that it retains the feel of the original
stories.
Marc Hodge <dubiaku1@aol.com>
Dale City , VA USA -
Monday, June 14, 1999 at 19:18:25 (EDT)
Jack, two of my favorite books by AR are: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' (with
approx. 40 color plates) and the double volume 'The Rhinegold and the Valkyre'.
Richard Wagner's doom laden operas with tons of color plates featuring the
Rhinemaidens, dwarves, dragons, giants and all the Norse gods. Very unlike most
of Rackhams other work but for me, sublime. I based my valkyrie in the 'Raven
Banner' on Rackham's. Then in the somewhat pricey range is the original edition
of 'Arthur Rackham's Book of Pictures', which is just that a book of unpublished
gorgeous pictures, or there's also his edition of 'The Wind in the Willows' which
is enchanting. All of these have modern affordable editions, however the earlier
the edition the more plates there will be and the better the quality of the
color. Good luck and good hunting... Charles
Charles <greenmanpress@naxs,com>
Abingdon,
Va USA - Monday, June 14, 1999 at 10:29:47 (EDT)
Greetings all you wild and crazy Greenpeople. Hey Charles thanks for your
comments regarding favorite artists. A question to anyone. What is a cool book
by Arthur Rackham? I already have a book about his life (which I bought from
Budd Plant Co.), and the collected works of The Brothers Grimm (which by son has
me read over and over to him), does anyone else have any suggestions.
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Kaluta at the Novi, MI comic convention last
month. It was fun to talk to him about his work, art techniques, etc. Plus it
was a blast looking at his original art. He mentioned that he roomed with
Charles in New York City. The only thing that he said really pissed him off was
that Charles use to leave the toilet seat up,,,,,,,,,,,,, just kidding.
Another topic. Does anyone know of and celtic music festivals in the midwest
worth going to. I've been to the Wheatland Music Festival in Remus, MI which
normally features a celtic band. It's like a mini Woodstock. Three days long
with a art fair, three stages, workshops, good food and great cajun, folk, celtic
and other types of music.
Thats all for now. Peace to all. Jack
Jack Short <elmocrater@aol.com>
Saginaw, MI USA -
Sunday, June 13, 1999 at 12:04:44 (EDT)
Happy upcoming birthday Charles : )
Scott Conner <sconn@usit.net>
Blacksburg, VA USA -
Monday, June 07, 1999 at 19:59:10 (EDT)
Randi, Elizabeth Johns is a Local (Southwestern Va.) artist, the illustrator
of two childrens books ('The Sleeping Lady', and 'Sunflower Sal') and exhibits
her magical paintings in numerous gallery exhibitions in the area. Robin Mullins
is also a regional artist, actor (the crying sherrif's wife in 'Nell' with Jodie
Foster and 'American Gothic' on TV), as well as spiritualist. She too, exhibits
her artworks frequently in the area. Tony Diterlizzi (or Tony D. to his pals) is
the author/illustrater of several up-coming childrens books as well as a frequent
contributer to all things gaming: Magic cards, Dragon Magazine as well as
several completye gaming books that I can't remember the names to right off the
bat. He has a pretty snazzy newsletter AND a website devoted to him
(webmaster@diterlizzi.com). Janine Johnston is a wonderous artist that I met at
the SAn Diego Con. She has some of the most exquisitely drawn sketchbooks around
and is no mean wizard with a watercolor brush. She has had work published by Dark
Horse and Warp Graphics and did several covers for 'Poison Elves' from Sirius.
Rebecca Quay is a remarkable watercolorist. Her work has appeared in several full
length Magic the Gathering comics from Acclaim as well as a lot of B/W Vertigo
work (Black Orchid).
The illustrated 'Midsummer' is long out of print, but came somestimes be found by
Jim Vadeboncouer of Bud Plant Illustrated Books (email: bpib@juno.com).
The native american comic is a pretty lively kids comic being published out of
Southwestern Va where it takes place.I illustrated the cover in B/W and that as
well as all the interiors were colored by my assistant at Green Man press: Eric
Olive.There is a web site but I don't know the designation. The cover image will
be up on the new projects section of my site momentarily...
Thanks, Charles
charles <greenmanpress.com>
abingdon, va USA -
Monday, June 07, 1999 at 11:08:29 (EDT)
Dear Charles,
Wrt: artists in FoS whose work I was unfamiliar with and wanted to know more
about:
Elizabeth Johns, Robin Mullins, Tony DiTerlizzi, Janine Johnston, and Rebecca
Guay.
I was also curious as to 1) whether the Midsummer Night's Dream book was still
available and 2) if I remember correctly, I had seem in CBEM that you had done
the
cover for a small press comic regarding an American Indian legend based in
Virginia.
Is that artwork going to be available elsewhere? Thanks in advance, and best
wishes - Randi P.S. In case Eric is interested in such things, the main page for
this site is referred to by 25 or so other pages, including the one at
Spike/Avon.
Randi <rimason@yahoo.com>
Long Island, NY USA
- Saturday, June 05, 1999 at 22:53:47 (EDT)
As far as artists of the past: Arthur Rackham, of course but there is also
John Bauer, Ivan Bilibin, Alphose Mucha,Howard Pyle, Willy Pogany, etc. Then
there are the living ones:in comics: Mike Mignola, Geof Darrow, Linda Medely,
Seth, Chris Ware, Jeff Smith, Hermann Huppen, Andre Julliard, Lorenzo Mattoti
and in illustration Michael Kaluta, Brian Froud, Alan Lee, Terri Windling,
Elizabeth Zwerger andScott Gustavson. There may be some of these names that you
aren't familiar with. Try an internet search or go to your local bookstore or
public library, you'd be surprised at what you can find. As an artist I'm always
eager to discover a 'new' name to look for, a 'new' world to discover. These new
names are what keep me excited about doing art and are what keep me on my toes.
Just recently I discovered the work of a 18th C. German artist that just blew me
away: Hermann Vogel. He has a beautifully expresive fine line but with a slightly
cartoonish drawing style, His pictures are full of nymps,trolls, fairies, and
denizens of the deep, deep forest. Great stuff! And truely inspiring.
As long as I'm on line here, I may as well answere a few of the other guestions.
The 5th issue of Ballads has had to have been canceled.And the 'Ballads' trade is
out of print. My current plans are to are to complete some 40 to 50 pages of new
material (some in color) and mix that in with the already reprinted material into
one large oversized hardcover, possibly with a music CD of all the ballads that
I've drawn. This will be the final form of 'The Book of Ballads'. The saga part
will be finished at a later date and published seperately.
Thanks,
Charles Vess
charles <greenmanpress.com>
abindon, va USA -
Monday, May 31, 1999 at 12:29:25 (EDT)
So we all seem to treasure Charles's work, but what other treasures do the
rest of you hold dear to your heart, please share them with us. I'll go first.
As far as comics go I love Bruce Timm's work (he did "Mad Love" a Batman book But
is mainly known for his work on the annimated batman series). I've always had a
love for art done by the Pre-Raphaelites (especially Dante Gabriel Rossetti). I
found some cool books of celtic art done by a Courtney Davis (check it out at the
book store). Please let us know your favorites. Peace Jack
Jack
Short <elmocrater@aol.com>
Saginaw, mi USA - Monday, May 31, 1999 at 11:55:00 (EDT)
Still desperately and passionately awaiting Ballads 5. But the high quality
you produce is always worth waiting for.
Steeleye Span? I stopped after Time...just didn't seem right without Maddy
Prior.
Health, Happiness, and Hope.
Justric <justric@hotmail.com>
Buffalo, NY USA
- Friday, May 28, 1999 at 18:24:59 (EDT)
Dear GreenMen & Women,
Thanks to your site I was able to contact my local Comicbook
store "The Magic Dragon" in Arlington to order a dozen
copies of the Fall of Stardust portfolio's which they soldout
of in a couple of days..... in a word the Portfolio was gorgeous
and I sincerley hope that this benefit portfolio has raised enough
money to meet the medical costs ..... best wishes to you all.
Vincent
Cipriano <vcipriano@netscape.net>
Arlington, MA USA - Tuesday, May 25, 1999 at 23:44:58 (EDT)
The Fall of Stardust portfolio was great! I'm thinking about ordering another
one to get the Sergio plate *S*
I was delighted to see the caliber of artists included. As far as a favorite
plate, I think Brian Froud really outdid himself.
Best wishes to Karen on her continued recovery.
Scott Conner <sconn@usit.net>
Blacksburg, VA USA -
Sunday, May 23, 1999 at 22:05:06 (EDT)
I really prefer b/w art so I havent seen the "Stardust" portfolio but I did
just pick up a copy of "The Horns of Elfland" at a fleamarket. I really liked
the "Daughter of the King of Elfland" in that one. I'm curious when will the
"Ballads and Sagas" hardcover be available?
ken heronheart <heronheart@geocities.com>
Usonia, WI USA - Saturday, May 22, 1999 at 20:59:27 (EDT)
Greetings! I thought the "Fall of Stardust" portfolio was fabulous (in both
senses of the word.) I can't believe it's so inexpensive. I plan to matte the
images into one large display to hang on my office (cubicle) wall, perhaps in
black with a green (of course) border.
Mike Berro <mikeb@massmedia.com>
Moorpark, CA
USA - Thursday, May 13, 1999 at 13:50:45 (EDT)
Which artists in particular were you interested in knowing about?
charles <greenmanpress@naxs>
USA - Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at 16:06:04 (EDT)
Hey all - this guestbook idea is neat!
I *finally* found a copy of FoS at Jim Hanleys in Manhattan,
and had to go back a few days later to buy a second as a
gift for a childhood friend. This is what the posters on
our walls should have looked like in high school, instead
of the dayglow unicorns dancing under rainbows that
we found instead (grin).
Anyway, after reading the chapbooks and carefully putting
the prints into one those Staples' binders which is all page
protectors (a necessary precaution when one is klutzy like
myself) it feels like you've given us all a gift putting this
project out, rather than any sort of the reverse.
Thank you.
I was curious as to who some of the artists involved in
the project are - are you planning on putting bios up on the
site?
(yeah I know, make more work for Eric, woo hoo. At least I
didn't mention that you should make the images into e-cards
- ooh wait, did I type that out loud? Damn :))
Best wishes - randi
Randi <rimason@yahoo.com>
Long Island, NY USA
- Tuesday, May 11, 1999 at 07:57:57 (EDT)
Hey there folks,
Just wondering what everyone thought of the 'Fall of Stardust' portfolio? What
was your favorite plate? Did you like either of the two chapbooks?
Also we just ran out of copies of the 'Ballads' trade paperback. It disappoints
me that that makes it very difficult if not impossible for new converts
to read and enjoy all of the ballad stories. We will be re-collecting those
stories as well as several brand new ones into some sort of hardcover edition
at some point in the future.
Charles Vess <greenmanpress@naxs>
Abingdon, Va USA
- Friday, May 07, 1999 at 14:57:52 (EDT)
Well, we sold out of the Ballads Trade Paperback! But don't worry, it will be
reprinted in a hardcover format!
Eric the Mighty Greensprout <greenolive@naxs.com>
USA - Friday,
May 07, 1999 at 10:29:44 (EDT)
I highly recommend the latest CD from the Swedish band Garmarna: Vengeance.
Some great medieval Scandinavian murder ballads, combined with a sound that's
very modern, yet archaic at the same time. The liner notes are in English, so you
don't have to be Swedish to read the ballads! Available from Northside records,
along with some other great bands.
John Bridges <redcrow@mindspring.com>
Stone
Mountain, GA USA - Wednesday, May 05, 1999 at 21:33:37 (EDT)
I suggest you quickly order a copy of the Ballads trade paperback...
we are almost out-- it contains all the stories from Green Man Press'
Book of Ballads & Sagas 1- 4; plus most of the disccgraphies.
--E
Eric <greenolive@naxs.com>
Abingdon, VA
USA - Monday, May 03, 1999 at 16:14:28 (EDT)
Love your art esp those articles behind the Ballads books.
But its quite hard to get copies on them here in Asia.
Hope you all will reprint Issue 2 ( didnt manage to get it)!
Have a great day !
Xavier Pek <Scryer@iname.com>
Singapore - Sunday,
May 02, 1999 at 02:52:37 (EDT)
What a cool picture of Charles!
Kevin White <magic464@preferred.com>
Johnson
City, TN USA - Saturday, May 01, 1999 at 03:56:23 (EDT)
GREAT ART & Stories.. I know, we sell them at Bud Plant...
Gerry Devenport
<ariamusic@netscape.net>
Grass Valley, CA USA - Saturday, May 01, 1999 at 02:51:44 (EDT)
Wow. Since no news is good news, I guess I'm the bearer of Great Tidings for
everyone. I just couldn't pass up the chance to see my name at this site.
Jeff Johns <jjohns2ldsworld.com>
SLC, UT USA -
Thursday, April 29, 1999 at 15:36:24 (EDT)
now, what the #@!%$!?
Erica <ratpaw@usa.net>
USA - Wednesday, April
28, 1999 at 21:19:42 (EDT)
I'm hungry-- let's go get some
dinner
Karen Shaffer <karens@naxs.com>
Bristol, VA USA -
Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at 17:17:03 (EDT)
Is this thing working
yet?
Charles Vess <greenmanpress@naxs.com>
Abingdon,
VA USA - Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at 17:08:37 (EDT)
Anyone heard
the new Steeleye Span album yet? *prod prod*
Eric Olive <greenolive@naxs.com>
Abingdon, VA
USA - Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at 17:06:50 (EDT)
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