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NEIL GAIMAN'S
8 RULES FOR WRITING
BROADSIDE
Signed
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Neil Gaiman
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George Walker
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The Gaiman broadside titled “ Eight Rules of Writing" was printed in a limited edition of 251 copies on a Vandercook SP15 proof press. The paper is 10" X 22” Stonehenge Rising white 250gm with a deckle edge on the top and bottom edges. This paper is machine-made in the United States, from 100% cotton fibers and is acid-free making this an archival print suitable for framing. This print will give the owner years of enjoyment free of fading and decay that is the usually the fate of most pulp papers made from trees.
The inks used were Van Son and Hostmann & Steinberg oil based and rubber based inks and overprint varnish.
The typefaces were carved by hand out of birch faced plywood and battleship linoleum.
The artwork was created by engraving on the endgrain of maple wood and carving battleship linoleum which was mounted onto 3/4” plywood. Five impressions (individual times hand fed through the press) were made for each color making a total of over 1,500 impressions including proof and set-up sheets used in the registration process. Two tones of black were used in the printing of the ravens. The top ravens are in red black and the bottom ravens in charcoal black. The text color was hand mixed using a variety of inks including a silver based letterpress ink.
There are eight ravens pictured in the broadside. Six of them are in black and two are embossed into the paper making them almost invisible. This is intentional. Two of the qualities of good writing are almost always invisible. Just because we cannot name them doesn’t mean they are not there working in the background.
The raven as a symbol for the author and the task of writing extends beyond the obvious comparison to Poe and his poem of the same name. The raven's intelligence is possibly its most wondrous feature considering that these birds can be trained to speak. “Nevermore” was the ominous work spoken by the raven haunting Poe.
The raven is often heard to caw a sound that resembles "cras" The word cras is tomorrow in Latin and that is what most writers struggle with – putting off what they could do today until tomorrow. The raven is both a warning and an inspiration.
The raven’s symbolism also embodies wisdom and knowledge. All these things are useful to writers who are honing their craft. In Norse mythology the god Odin has two ravens Huginn and Muninn that serve as his eyes and ears. Huginn represents thought while Muninn symbolizes memory – they are constantly advising Odin and he heeds their advice . Both of the attributes of memory and thought are necessary for good writing. There are many more things that link the raven to writing but part of the fun of the broadside is to leave some of the mystery for discovery by others. |
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Add a Signed Poster for $10
With the order of one broadside you can add any number of limited edition posters for $10 each with no added postage.
Just edit the quantity in the shopping cart.
Each poster has a very small crinkle on the edge or very small dent on the corner. Still suitable for framing
Signed by
Neil Gaiman
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8 Rules for Writing Broadside
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The Ryhme Maidens Broadside
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The Ryhme Maidens Broadside
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Add a Signed 8 Rules for Writing Poster to your order for $10
Signed by
Neil Gaiman
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Keith Minnion
Each poster has a very small crinkle on the edge or very small dent on the corner |
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NEIL GAIMAN'S
8 RULES FOR WRITING
POSTER
by Neil Gaiman
Artwork by Keith Minnion
Limited to 500 copies
Coming in June
We won't be accepting orders for this, it will be avalable to booksellers only.
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SIZE:
18” x 22”
STOCK:
170 gsm gloss
115 lb. Supreme Gloss text
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THE FACTS IN THE CASE OF M. VALDEMAR
by Edgar Allan Poe
with wood engravings by George A. Walker
This fine press book is crafted by hand, using the finest letterpress printmaking techniques. Letterpress is a relief printing process.
It involves locking moveable type or plates into the bed of a press, inking it, and rolling or pressing paper against it to form an impression. It was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century and remains in wide use for the printing of fine books and art. In addition to the direct impression of inked type, letterpress is also used for the printing of artists’ blocks such as wood engravings. This book is illustrated with two hand cut wood engravings and several hand printed polymer plate mandalas. 
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Each book features blind stamping on the front and gold on the spine. Edgar Allen Poe's name is on the front cover in gold the rest of the cover design is blind stamped. 60 copies are full bound in chestnut brown and the 10 special deluxe copies are bound in black leather with slip cases. There are 32 pages that measure 7" X 9.75" (18 X 24 cm) Each book is signed and numbered by the artist George A. Walker.
Pricing
Regular edition of 60 numbered copies — $200.00
Deluxe Slipcase & Boxed edition 10 lettered copies — $450.00
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A Rare Story by Poe
When Edgar Allan Poe first published The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar in December of 1845 many people believed it was a true account of a medical experiment. Some have suggested it is the first modern zombie story. The story first appeared in The Broadway Journal, a New York periodical that featured literary reviews and critiques of Art, theater, and music and political commentary as well as some poetry. Poe had been a regular contributor to the Journal since its inception by Charles Frederick Briggs and Jon Bisco. It is also important to note that The Broadway Journal was purchased by Poe the same year that The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar appeared and it was the only magazine that Poe ever owned and operated but it only lasted until January 3, 1846 when Poe announced, “Unsuspected engagements demanding my whole attention, … I now, as its editor, bid farewell - as cordially to foes as to friends.” The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar was published simultaneously in the December 20, 1845, issue of the American Review: A Whig Journal with the title The Facts in M. Valdemar's Case. This same journal was the first to publish Poe’s The Raven but it too ceased operations due to financial stress in 1849, coincidentally the year of Poe’s death.
This is your chance to own a fine press edition of this rare short story by the master of the macabre. Order your copy soon as these 60 copies will go quickly and there will not be a reprint of this edition. |
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The Ryhme Maidens 1-1-11
Hand made broadside 12.5" x 16" |
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These hand-printed broadsheets were made in celebration of the wedding of Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer. The poem was written by Neil Gaiman about the night before their wedding. Fifty unique folios contain two versions of the same broadsheet: a proof copy and the final edition that were printed in a limited edition of 250. The typefaces used are Granjon, Dyer, Willow and You Murderer. The embossing was done from polymer plates that were mounted type high and then squeezed through the press by hand. The paper is acid free 250 gm archival Rising Stonehenge. The wood engravings are incised on end grain maple and were made by George A.Walker who also designed and hand-printed the whole project on his Vandercook SP15 proof press in the winter of 2012. |
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Regular Edition limited to 250 copies.
Heavily embossed and signed by Neil Gaiman and George Walker.
$80.00 includes shipping in US with pre-order.
All other countries add $10 for shipping.
Ships rolled in a tube.
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Folio Edition limited to 50 copies.
Bound and slip cased in black fiscagoma, includes two versions of the poem signed by both Neil Gaiman and George Walker and possibly by Amanda Palmer.
(That's the plan, but no guarantees from Neil about her signing).
Blind stamped front and back, heavily embossed.
$350.00 Shipping included in the US with pre-order.
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Ultra Edition limited to 10 copies. Bound in burgundy calf leather and double slipped.
Outside slip is full size, and interior slip is half size with ribbon for removal.
Blind stamped and also has raised heart on blindstamp.Includes both broadside versions.
$550.00 Shipping included with pre-order. All other countries add $30 |
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The Folio and Ultra are very heavy, and huge!
So many little extras went into this production.
Neil and Amanda's name are embossed at their signature. The whole right side is blind embossed. The logo is embossed on the bottom right. The colophon is printed on the back. Hand printed on handmade paper.
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Images from the Neocerebellum
The Wood Engravings of George A. Walker
George A. Walker is an award-winning wood engraver, book artist, teacher, author and illustrator. In this new collection, he presents wood engravings inspired by dreams.
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Linen
$45.00
Leather
$65.00
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Bound in suede, hot stamped on the front with a mouse's
tail that can be used as page marker, prints are woodcuts
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Limitation: 250
Numbered
Price: $100.00 |
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Written by Jack Ketchum
with wood engravings by George Walker
and an introduction by Nancy Collins
Signed by all contributors |
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Written &
Illustrated by George Walker
Signed |
Trade Paperback |
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Tray cased, bound in Japanese
silk with a hand drawn sketch by George Walker on the
inside page, hot stamped on the front with a mouse's tail
that can be used as page marker, prints are woodcuts printed
on Japanese paper.
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Traycased with sketch
Limitation: 26 Lettered
Price: $225 |
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Written by Jack Ketchum
with wood engravings by George Walker
and an introduction by Nancy Collins
Signed by all contributors |
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Limitation: 200 Numbered
Price: $12.00 |
Hand printed
by George Walker
Signed
Unbound Chapbook |
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Limitation: 300
150 made avalable for sell
Price: $45.00
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Broadside commissioned by Neil Gaiman for his 2011 Christmas Card
"Making A Chair"
11" x 15" letterpress, 2 color, embossed. Printed on handmade paper
Limited to 300 copies, 150 made available for sale.
Signed by Neil Gaiman
Scheduled to ship January 20th |
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Size: 7.5"
x 9"
Pages: 64
Limitation: 250 Numbered
Price: $130.00 |
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Written by Neil Gaiman
with wood engravings by George Walker
and an introduction by Jack Zipes
Signed by all contributors |
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Size: 7.5"
x 9"
Pages: 96
Limitation: 250
Price: $100.00 |
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Written by Neil Gaiman
with wood engravings by George Walker
and an introduction by Brian Smith |
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Boxed
Presentation
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Size: 7.5"
x 9"
Pages: 96
Limitation: 10
Price: $250.00 |
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Written by Neil Gaiman
with wood engravings by George Walker
and an introduction by Brian Smith |
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Boxed
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Size: 7.5"
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Pages: 64
Limitation: 10
Price: $250.00 |
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Written by Neil Gaiman
with wood engravings by George Walker
and an introduction by Jack Zipes |
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Hand
carved images, letterpress with foil stamped handmade paper
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The Raven by
Edgar Allan Poe |
Limitation:
65 Numbered
Price: $150.00 |
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A
Writer's
Prayer |
| Limitation: 150 |
These were commissioned by Neil Gaimen
as gifts for friends; none were made available to the public.
One of these sold for $900.00 in an art gallery
Written by Neil Gaiman
with wood engravings by George Walker |
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The
Curse
of the
Baskervilles
Limited Broadside |
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Engravings by George Walker
This limited edition was
not made available to the public, however there are a few
Artist Proofs left
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The Resurrection and the Life
by Brian Keene • Illustrations by George A. Walker
When Jesus of Nazareth gets word that his old friend Lazarus has died, he risks everything to return to Bethany and bring his old friend back to life. But even as he faces murderous priests and betrayal at the hands of his own disciples, Jesus must also battle another enemy . . . Ob, Lord of the Siqquism, who is determined to bring forth The Rising.
Lettered Edition:
 
Ultra Edition
 
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Ultra Edition: $500
limited to 15 copies
(only 10 were made for sale)
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Lettered edition: $250
limited to 52 copies
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Numbered edition: $100
limited to 250 copies
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P/C copies: $100
50 copies total of which 30 went to author, publisher and artist
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Broadside commissioned by Neil Gaiman for his 2011 Christmas Card
"Making A Chair"
11" x 15" letterpress, 2 color, embossed. Printed on handmade paper
Limited to 300 copies, 150 made available for sale.
Signed by Neil Gaiman
Scheduled to ship January 20th |
United States customers
$45 plus $5 shipping
Canadian and Overseas customers
$45 plus $10 shipping
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