The popularity of the movie-going experience can be traced to any number of reasons, but for many, it can be boiled down to the ability of film makers to capture the imaginations of those in the audience, to offer the viewers a new experience that presents a new way of seeing the world around them.
Heritage Auctions will offer a similarly alternative view of what is considered "normal" in its Alternative Movie Poster Auction ,June 8-22, an event that offers a trove of re-imagined artwork for posters, over 200, from popular films. www.HA.com/42151<http://www.HA.com/42151> All begin with no minimum bid. "Alternative Movie Posters originally targeted something of a niche audience, but the medium has continued to gain greater and greater prestige among collectors," Heritage Auctions Vintage Posters Director Grey Smith said. "New prints will sell out of stock within minutes online, while some have their own special debuts at the Mondo Gallery in Austin, San Francisco's Spoke Art Gallery and such famed events as the San Diego and New York City Comic Cons. "Ultimately, these stunning prints are becoming coveted items among movie fans and alternative art collectors and are sure to play a greater part in the future of the collecting hobby. This growing category has helped to shine a spotlight on the work of elite artists like Bill Sienkiewicz, Laurent Durieux, Eric Powell, Tyler Stout, Steve Chorney, Mark 'Jock' Simpson, Olly Moss, among others - all of which are featured in this auction." The offered posters are exceptional, not just because the images differ from those so many film fans have ingrained in their minds, but also because a large number are created in limited quantity - sometimes as few as a couple of hundred copies - and often signed and numbered by the artists who created them. "Mondo, which has its gallery in Austin, was a major innovator in this style of poster," Smith said. "They have partnered with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema to celebrate the artwork and creativity that goes into movie posters. Many of these examples come from the Mondo archive." <https://click.ems.ha.com/?qs=cbf8a899383c7bb8c7fb6ddb4359029a818bb6501ce71206948777bb66adfcfd3053970251870bb76f9ea6fb7a75bbd11798add25c98e26e> "This sale has posters for major wide-release films like Star Wars and Jaws, as well as smaller independent films. In each case, artists have re-imagined the artwork to create Alternative Movie Posters, which have emerged as a cutting-edge collectible with a rapidly growing base of artists, fans and galleries. The posters in this sale have huge collectability, so popular that there are galleries like Mondo and Spoke Art that just display posters like these." Highlights in the event include, but are not limited to: Jaws, 4/525 by Laurent Durieux (Mondo, 2013); Mint. Hand Numbered Limited Edition Screen Print (36" X 24"; 91.5 X 61 cm). https://movieposters.ha.com/itm/jaws-4-525-by-laurent-durieux-mondo-2013-mint-hand-numbered-limited-edition-screen-print-36-x-24-915-x-61/p/42151-11077.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515 [https://dyn1.heritagestatic.com/lf?set=path%5b2/4/1/6/0/24160170%5d,sizedata%5b850x600%5d&call=url%5bfile:product.chain%5d] The Evil Dead, 115/250 by Olly Moss (Mondo, 2010); Mint. Hand Signed and Numbered Limited Edition Screen Print (24" X 16"; 61 X 40.75 cm). https://movieposters.ha.com/itm/the-evil-dead-115-250-by-olly-moss-mondo-2010-mint-hand-signed-and-numbered-limited-edition-screen-print-24-x/p/42151-11034.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515 [https://dyn1.heritagestatic.com/lf?set=path%5b2/4/1/5/5/24155221%5d,sizedata%5b850x600%5d&call=url%5bfile:product.chain%5d] Die Hard, 442/495 by Laurent Durieux (Mondo, 2013); Very Fine/Near Mint Hand Numbered Limited Edition Screen Print (36" X 24"; 91.5 X 61 cm). https://movieposters.ha.com/itm/die-hard-442-495-by-laurent-durieux-mondo-2013-very-fine-near-mint-hand-numbered-limited-edition-screen-print-3/p/42151-11049.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515 [https://dyn1.heritagestatic.com/lf?set=path%5b2/4/1/5/5/24155236%5d,sizedata%5b850x600%5d&call=url%5bfile:product.chain%5d] Alien, by Jay Shaw (Mondo, 2016); Mint. Limited Edition Solvent Print on Polyester Film (24.5" X 18.5"; 62.25 X 47 cm). https://movieposters.ha.com/itm/alien-by-jay-shaw-mondo-2016-mint-limited-edition-solvent-print-on-polyester-film-245-x-185-62/p/42151-11029.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515 [https://dyn1.heritagestatic.com/lf?set=path%5b2/4/1/5/5/24155214%5d,sizedata%5b850x600%5d&call=url%5bfile:product.chain%5d] Return of the Jedi, 77/400 by Olly Moss (Mondo, 2010). Mint. Hand Numbered Limited Edition Screen Print (36" X 24"; 91.5 X 61 cm). https://movieposters.ha.com/itm/return-of-the-jedi-77-400-by-olly-moss-mondo-2010-mint-hand-numbered-limited-edition-screen-print-36-x-24-9/p/42151-11062.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515 [https://dyn1.heritagestatic.com/lf?set=path%5b2/4/1/6/0/24160196%5d,sizedata%5b850x600%5d&call=url%5bfile:product.chain%5d] Rear Window, 160/175 by Laurent Durieux (Mondo, 2014). Near Mint/Mint. Hand Signed and Numbered Variant Limited Edition Screen Print (36" X 24"; 91.5 X 61 cm). https://movieposters.ha.com/itm/rear-window-160-175-by-laurent-durieux-mondo-2014-near-mint-mint-hand-signed-and-numbered-variant-limited-editi/p/42151-11133.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515 [https://dyn1.heritagestatic.com/lf?set=path%5b2/4/1/6/1/24161203%5d,sizedata%5b850x600%5d&call=url%5bfile:product.chain%5d] And Many, Many More! 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.
