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Post by elcolorado on Feb 28, 2008 10:00:47 GMT -5
The amazon lord delivered my copy of Mark's book, yesterday. It's just amazing! I can already see the wisdom in grabbing-up another copy. I don't think my present copy will be able to sustain to abuse I know it will be subjected to.
Well done, Mark...well done. And, of course, congratulations!
Glenn
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Post by bhist on Feb 28, 2008 11:59:37 GMT -5
Wonderfully crafted book, Mark. I'm amazed at the quality of the color photographs as well as their size. Remarkably inexpensive price for such quality. How the heck did that press reproduce these photos on such fine paper and keep the price affordable?
I feel the same way about getting this book as I did when I first acquired Alamo Images by Schoelwer. That and your book complement each other perfectly.
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Post by elcolorado on Feb 29, 2008 9:27:49 GMT -5
Amazon is still offering Mark's book for $32.00. I don't know how long they're going to last at that price so I bought my second copy yesterday.
The book I presently have goes with me from room to room. I was told I'm acting like a monkey hanging on to a banana. Maybe so...but I can't myself. ;D
Glenn
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Post by Rich Curilla on Mar 1, 2008 19:47:31 GMT -5
In scrutinizing the photos today, I was just blown away by the extreme detail on the doorway and niches of the facade. I read the part about the laser cutter -- must be an absolutely amazing tool. Is that portion Styrofoam, or did you use some other material since you had to fine-tool it?
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Post by marklemon on Mar 1, 2008 20:11:01 GMT -5
Rich, The detail work on the facade, was done by the guys at AAA Hobby shop down the road a bit from where I live. James, the guy who crafted the pieces, etched the designs onto sheets of both balsa wood, and some on basswood. Those done on basswood were more delicate, and stronger. Those are the ones I used. Mark
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Post by Rich Curilla on Mar 1, 2008 22:51:38 GMT -5
Thanks Mark. I've been working a lot with balsa wood on a 1/160 scale model and can appreciate how wonderful that thing is (those guys are). May pick your brain more in person.
I may just get to your River Walk bash this week! Do you know where you will be yet?
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Post by marklemon on Mar 1, 2008 23:37:47 GMT -5
Thanks Mark. I've been working a lot with balsa wood on a 1/160 scale model and can appreciate how wonderful that thing is (those guys are). May pick your brain more in person. I may just get to your River Walk bash this week! Do you know where you will be yet? Not yet. I have to get there (on the 3rd) and reconnoiter the places to find one that seems right. I'll send you a pm with my cell number, and you can call me sometime on the 6th for the details. Hope you can make it. Also, try if you can to make it to the walking tour on the 7th. The packet I'm handing out has lots of goodies that are right up your alley. Mark
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Post by Jim Boylston on Mar 2, 2008 1:36:38 GMT -5
Check your PMs, Rich! Jim
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Post by scroggwe on Mar 24, 2008 8:05:58 GMT -5
I purchased Mark's book this past weekend at Barnes & Noble. All I can say is, "WOW!" I spent all weekend poring over the book. This book is now one of my favorite Texas History books alongside Stephen Hardins's "Texian Iliad" and Allen Huffine's "Blood of Noble Men." The bonus to Mark's book, to me at least, was the section on the Alamo cannon, which has always fascinated me. Absolutely great job Mark, Thanks for all your hard work.
Bill Scroggins Texas City, Texas
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Post by marklemon on Mar 24, 2008 16:53:52 GMT -5
I purchased Mark's book this past weekend at Barnes & Noble. All I can say is, "WOW!" I spent all weekend poring over the book. This book is now one of my favorite Texas History books alongside Stephen Hardins's "Texian Iliad" and Allen Huffine's "Blood of Noble Men." The bonus to Mark's book, to me at least, was the section on the Alamo cannon, which has always fascinated me. Absolutely great job Mark, Thanks for all your hard work. Bill Scroggins Texas City, Texas Bill, Thanks for the great review. It was a very research-intensive, sometimes gut-wrenching and marathon-like "adventure," but it paid off in the end. The only thing I'd do differently, is to have had a last opportunity to do a fine-tooth re-read, as a number of irritating typos made it through. If there is ever a second edition, rest assured that these have been noted, and will be corrected. Thanks again, Mark
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Post by marklemon on Apr 14, 2008 12:16:37 GMT -5
There will be a feature article in the Atlanta Journal coming out soon, about the book, and the story behind it. It will also be featured on the paper's online edition. This online edition will also carry a gallery of related photos. When it comes out, and is available, I'll notify via a new posting here, those who may be interested. Mark
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Post by Wade Dillon on Apr 14, 2008 18:36:51 GMT -5
Mark,
I'm curious. With your hand-drawn artwork, what tools did you use?
~Wade
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Post by marklemon on Apr 28, 2008 19:03:36 GMT -5
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Post by marklemon on Apr 28, 2008 19:31:44 GMT -5
I just realized that when you go to the www.ajc.com link, there is a gallery of photos not available on the longer link.
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Post by TRK on Apr 29, 2008 7:23:17 GMT -5
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