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[JayKay]

the original proof cover

[Mister Asterix]

mccartney007 (02 Apr, 2002 03:59 a.m.):
BTW, this is nothing but fan art.

It's much more than a piece of fan art, McCartney007. It is the most successful April Fools prank on these forums, making it nearly the whole day with out being challenged publicly.

The art is mine, created as a layout to try to sell to one of the publishers of Bond books. The prank however is not. I'm pretty sure I know who JayKay is (I have only sent this file to a few people without a mr_* watermark). I don't think I'll tell who I think it was, but I'll just say good show JayKay. I was laughing at this all day long.

[mccartney007]

Mister Asterix (02 Apr, 2002 05:10 a.m.):

mccartney007 (02 Apr, 2002 03:59 a.m.):
BTW, this is nothing but fan art.

It's much more than a piece of fan art, McCartney007. It is the most successful April Fools prank on these forums, making it nearly the whole day with out being challenged publicly.

The art is mine, created as a layout to try to sell to one of the publishers of Bond books. The prank however is not. I'm pretty sure I know who JayKay is (I have only sent this file to a few people without a mr_* watermark). I don't think I'll tell who I think it was, but I'll just say good show JayKay. I was laughing at this all day long.

You've got my compliments on the artwork. I think it's much better than the artwork they are going to use. Heck, even Raymond likes it!

[Mister Asterix]

mccartney007 (02 Apr, 2002 04:54 p.m.):
You've got my compliments on the artwork. I think it's much better than the artwork they are going to use. Heck, even Raymond likes it!

Thank you sir.

And if Raymond would care to tell me who to contact, I could see what I could do about creating some nice future Bond book covers (or even the paperback of THE MAN WITH THE RED TATOO.) ;D

[zencat]

Mister Asterix (02 Apr, 2002 05:23 p.m.):

mccartney007 (02 Apr, 2002 04:54 p.m.):
You've got my compliments on the artwork. I think it's much better than the artwork they are going to use. Heck, even Raymond likes it!

Thank you sir.

And if Raymond would care to tell me who to contact, I could see what I could do about creating some nice future Bond book covers (or even the paperback of THE MAN WITH THE RED TATOO.) ;D

Cruel joke! I was looking at my Benson shelf all day imagining how nice this jacket was going to look on the end.

But seriously, this design is breathtaking Mr. *, you're very talented. I do think Glidrose should consider it for the paperback, or, better yet, how about commissioning you to do new jacket art for all 6 original Benson books and then re-release them in a signed and numbered limited edition set. I would shell out some serious cash for this. If Glidrose wants to exploit the Bond franchise, THIS is how they should be doing it, not by re-releasing the old Fleming books in paperback with lazy cover art. I wonder if someone else could do it, like The Mysterious Press (who did the Gardner LTK special set).

[RossMan]

Damn good cover, Mr*, it looks very professional and classic Bond. When I first saw it, I was wondering how they could possibly turn that down in favor of what the cover they are going with. It just looks like CLASSIC Bond.

Horrible joke though, you really had us going, shame on you.

[ray t]

HATS OFF TO MR*

[Blofeld's Cat]

It's almost obscene for people to be that talented.

If zencat is that impressed, you gotta do something about it Mr*!!

[Mister Asterix]

Okay, I'm blushing. Thanks all for the praise.

And zencat, I like all of your ideas. I have been working out layouts in my head for all of Benson's books in this style. If anyone would care to e-mail me and tell me who I should contact to try to sell this cover to Glidrose or any of the publishers, I would appreciate it.

(I'm still blushing)

[Icephoenix]

Trevelyan notices his previous post has been deleted by an unknown source...
*The bond theme kicks in as...* Looks over shoulder...

[Blue Eyes]

For fans of the cover please read the news story on the main page now! The very last paragraph will surely interest you.

Also take a note of the section dedicated to The Man With The Red Tattoo now at CBn! And yes, those top graphics were created by Mister Asterix!

[zencat]

mccartney007 (02 Apr, 2002 01:01 a.m.):

Jay (01 Apr, 2002 06:45 p.m.):
Also, I think I see a nipple so unless this guy is a freak the tattoo is on his chest!

Having already read the book I can tell you that the tattoo is on said person's back. Although I do agree that it does look like there is a nipple there.

Actually, the tattoo covers 80% of said person's body, back and front, so the cover works fine.

[RossMan]

"As a side note, Evan has pointed out the possibility of a version of the full cover that users will be able to download and print and wrap around their edition of The Man With The Red Tattoo"

Very exicted about this bit in the article. I'd love to have that sucker wrapped around my Red Tattoo. (er, so to speak)

[Mister Asterix]

Thanks Z. I'll try to contact them and see what I can do.

[zencat]

Mister Asterix (03 Apr, 2002 07:11 p.m.):
Okay, I'm blushing. Thanks all for the praise.

And zencat, I like all of your ideas. I have been working out layouts in my head for all of Benson's books in this style. If anyone would care to e-mail me and tell me who I should contact to try to sell this cover to Glidrose or any of the publishers, I would appreciate it.

Hey, Mr. A, perhapes you could sell your excellent cover art to the publisher of the large print editions, Chivers Press. Looks like you can contact them via their website: http://www.chivers.co.uk/about.asp

[scaramanga]

Wow. Judging by this picture, I think it's safe to say that the 'red tattoo' is on the villain's back. Where did you find this JayKay?

[zencat]

Okay JayKay, I'm freaking out here! What is this? Where did you get it? I know it's not the US proof cover. Is it a UK proof? Is it the cover of the UK book? More details...please!!!

[zencat]

I'm still freaking out!

Tell me this is the cover of the UK edition. Or maybe the paperback. It's very nice!

[mrmoon]

Jay kay, are you the real Jay Kay.

[Jay]

I beg to differ, Scaramanga, by the look of the arm being bent slightly I would take itas this being the subject's right arm, thus this would be a frontal shot aso the tattoo would be on the chest not the back!

[Jay]

Also, I think I see a nipple so unless this guy is a freak the tattoo is on his chest!

[RossMan]

WOW!! That looks fantastic I must say! That looks like classic Bond cover, something for a Fleming novel. Fantastic, I wish they were using that cover.

I'm pretty sure I see a nipple as well.

[mccartney007]

Jay (01 Apr, 2002 06:45 p.m.):
Also, I think I see a nipple so unless this guy is a freak the tattoo is on his chest!

Having already read the book I can tell you that the tattoo is on said person's back. Although I do agree that it does look like there is a nipple there.

[mccartney007]

BTW, this is nothing but fan art.