Just when I thought this saga could not *POSSIBLY* get any more surreal, it did!
Bruce On Fri, Sep 4, 2009 at 4:41 PM, Joe Hernandez <[email protected]> wrote: > In The Beginning - Joe Hernandez > > > > I was both surprised and amazed at the number of inquiries I have received > recently regarding the fake Universal Horror movie posters. > > > > Its been awhile since I have been involved in the poster restoration > business, and before I continue, I would like to pay tribute to my mentor > and friend, Jose Ma. Carpio. A very special friend that introduced me into > this business, and left us way too soon. I miss his great sense of humor, > his sense of style and his inspiration. May he rest in peace, watching > movies in that great movie palace in the heavens. > > > > I am also gratified that so many of my protégés are still operating > successful restoration/linen backing businesses.. They continue to serve the > industry with the knowledge they acquired under my tutelage. Congratulations > to Judy…Congrats to John Davis… Congrats to Gordon Christman… Congrats to > Sylvia Locken… Congrats to Susan Olson… Congrats to Carol Tincup… Congrats > to Diane Jeffrey… and Congrats to Jaime and Norma Mendez.. > > > > This unpleasant revelation of producing fake posters for profit on a > systematic basis, has generated many questions regarding Jaime’s knowledge > and character. I have known Jaime the longest of anyone, for many, many > years. He worked for me, and was my right hand man, as I developed his > skills. The question has come up from several people as to whether Jaime was > a willing and knowledgeable participant in this fraud. I can shed some much > needed light on this. If anyone would like to email me privately, I will > answer any questions, truthfully and to the best of my knowledge. > > > > In closing, I would like to say to you all, that if in the past I have been > responsible for causing any harm to this industry or to anyone personally, I > am deeply sorry. I have paid dearly. The ultimate punishment was that I was > banned from working and participating in an industry that I loved so much. > > Sincerely, > > Joe Hernandez > > Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com > ___________________________________________________________________ How to > UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: > [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF > MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. > > Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
