Maybe Joe H. is Mrs. Miniver!!!
Will the real Joe Hernandez please stand up!! Seriously, in the beginning, it was Ripley. This was at least 15 years before Joe H. came on the scene. Ripley was the ONLY ONE at that time doing restoration on movie posters. Ripley actually used a synthetic type of linen and my DR. X One Sheet is still perfect on that linen. I had him restore a BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN Title Card which I believe I paid $150.00 for. It was missing the Monster's right ear on the left side of the card. There was a small chunk missing which included the ear and Ripley did a fantastic job painting a new one in. I since upgraded to a Mint one but was very happy with that one at the time. Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2009 14:41:48 -0700 From: [email protected] Subject: [MOPO] Joe Hernendez-In The Beginning... To: [email protected] 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. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live: Make it easier for your friends to see what you’re up to on Facebook. http://windowslive.com/Campaign/SocialNetworking?ocid=PID23285::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:SI_SB_facebook:082009 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.
