During the early to mid 90's, Joe came by my house on numerous occasions
delivering the posters he'd restored for me. He was a very engaging and
likeable guy, taking an interest in not just me but my family as well. At
his best, I still believe that Joe's work was unparalleled and that he took
the art of movie poster restoration to a higher level than it had ever been
before. He was a great teacher of the craft as well--- the evidence being
so many restorers today primarily here on the West coast who studied under
him and learned so much under his tutelage and as a result, now have
businesses of their own.
I think Joe's self-destructive fall from grace was a true tragedy. He
had it all and literally threw it away.
Mel Gibson had nothing on Joe Hernandez.
Today, I prefer to remember the Joe I knew at that time rather than his
later failings.
Rest in peace, Joe. Rest in
peace.
Rick Ryan
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