Seeing as Fox is going to milk the PROMETHEUS cashcow for all it's worth, they are rereleasing some of the more notable, OOP publications associated with the ALIEN universe in May, in addition to the Art of Prometheus book in June. Here's a quick guide to what's being rereleased. I'll periodically update it as more info becomes available. If anyone finds anything, ie cover art and such, post it here!
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The Book of Alien [Paperback]
Rerelease date: May 29, 2012
ISBN: 9781852864835
The behind-the-scenes story of the making of one of the most popular and influential science fiction films of all time. Including over 200 sketches, working photographs and interviews, the text provides an insight into the creative processes behind "Alien".
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ALIEN: The Illustrated Story (Artist's Edition)
To be released in paperback and Limited Hardback Edition w/ slipcover
Rerelease date: May 29, 2012
ISBN (paperback): 9781781161296
ISBN (Limited Edition): 9781781161302
Two of comics' greatest talents joined forces in 1979 to bring Ridley Scott's epic "Alien" motion picture to the comic book page. Out of print for over thirty years, this brand new edition (released in time to coincide with Scott's latest opus "Prometheus") has been meticulously restored from original artwork in Walt Simonson's studio - presenting for the very first time the definitive artist's edition of the greatest sci-fi horror ever produced.
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ALIENS - Colonial Marines Technical Manual
Rerelease date: May 29, 2012
ISBN: 9781781161319
The United States Colonial Marines. Ultimate troubleshooters equipped with state-of-the-art firepower, capable of power projection across the vast expanse of deep space. They can sharpshoot a man at a thousand meters or obliterate an entire world from the safety of orbit. They reckon they are unbeatable.
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PROMETHEUS: The Art of the Film
To be released in regular hardback and Limited Hardback Edition w/ slipcover
Release date: June 12, 2012
ISBN (Regular): 9781781161098
ISBN (Limited Edition): 9781781161104 -- possibly cancelled
The most eagerly awaited film of 2012 - Ridley Scott returns to sci-fi for the first time since Blade Runner!
Visionary filmmaker Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner) returns to the genre he helped define, creating an original science fiction epic set in the most dangerous corners of the universe. Produced with the full co-operation of the filmmakers, this lavish book, showcasing stunning production design art and behind the scenes photos, will be the only tie-in publishing to this eagerly awaited film.
Now I can have an actual hardcopy of the illustrated story. Huzzah!
is The Illustrated Story the one from Heavy Metal? I've actually got a first edition of that kicking around somewhere.
Quote from: Xenomrph on Feb 14, 2012, 06:14:13 PM
is The Illustrated Story the one from Heavy Metal? I've actually got a first edition of that kicking around somewhere.
Yes, it is. I actually just sold my first edition to make room for this "remastered" hardback edition :P
Quote from: Cvalda on Feb 14, 2012, 07:31:22 PM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Feb 14, 2012, 06:14:13 PM
is The Illustrated Story the one from Heavy Metal? I've actually got a first edition of that kicking around somewhere.
Yes, it is. I actually just sold my first edition to make room for this "remastered" hardback edition :P
Hardback you say?
Mine is getting a little weak on the spine, but do I need a second one? Can I part with the original?
Quote from: LarsVader on Feb 14, 2012, 07:48:56 PM
Hardback you say?
Mine is getting a little weak on the spine, but do I need a second one? Can I part with the original?
Hardback
with a slipcover!!! :P Apparently all the art has been remastered direct from the original artists. Or something. I'm sure it'll be cool ;)
It'll depend on the price I suppose. Maybe someone will be nice enough to do up comparison shots between the two editions. If it's a significant improvement and it's not crazy-expensive, I'll probably do it. Otherwise, I'll deal with what I've got. :)
Interesting, you should probably send this info to Corporal Hicks so he can post it in the News section? Do you have a source or a link to Fox saying this in a press release?
Quote from: predxeno on Feb 14, 2012, 11:17:29 PM
Interesting, you should probably send this info to Corporal Hicks so he can post it in the News section? Do you have a source or a link to Fox saying this in a press release?
All info is straight from Amazon.
That explains why they lowered their Trade In value for Aliens Technical Manual from $50 to $38.
Quote from: predxeno on Feb 14, 2012, 11:39:18 PM
That explains why they lowered their Trade In value for Aliens Technical Manual from $50 to $38.
You might want to sell your copy now if you plan on getting the reissue, before resell prices plummet in a few months once everyone finds out the book will no longer be OOP :P
Hmmm. I wonder if they'll be making any revisions, changing graphics, layouts and etc?
Should I hold onto my Technical Manual for now and wait to see what comes up? Btw Corporal Hicks, have you heard anything about these reissues on your end?
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 15, 2012, 07:36:06 PM
Hmmm. I wonder if they'll be making any revisions, changing graphics, layouts and etc?
Apparently, the art has all been restored direct from the artist's studio. Someone asked him about it on Facebook, but he said he couldn't talk about it yet as they were still working on it. I guess we'll find out soon enough how extensive the remastering is.
Quote from: predxeno on Feb 15, 2012, 08:18:47 PM
Should I hold onto my Technical Manual for now and wait to see what comes up? Btw Corporal Hicks, have you heard anything about these reissues on your end?
Not yet. I'll get doing the rounds soon enough with them.
Preorder for the paperback version of The Illustrated Story has gone up on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Alien-Illustrated-Story-Archie-Goodwin/dp/1781161291/ (http://www.amazon.com/Alien-Illustrated-Story-Archie-Goodwin/dp/1781161291/)
Book Of Alien is a bit dated now in that the info in it has been repeated ad nauseum over the last 30+ years, but the others would be worth picking up.
Quote from: SM on Feb 17, 2012, 03:03:59 AM
Book Of Alien is a bit dated now in that the info in it has been repeated ad nauseum over the last 30+ years, but the others would be worth picking up.
I'd say it's still an essential purchase for any ALIEN fan that doesn't have it already. All the concept art, behind the scenes photos, etc.
Amazon has just released the cover art for the paperback reissue of ALIEN: The Illustrated Story!
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The cover art for the reissue of Aliens: Colonial Marines Technical Manual has also been released:
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I like how they used an image from 'AvP' in the background of the new Technical Manual. :P
That's interesting, they changed the covers. Should I hold onto my old manual or buy the new one?
Depends on how much you care about the new cover, I guess. We don't know if any of the content is changed in the new one.
Awesome. Gotta pick these up. Great idea for a thread too. Keeps everything collected and updated. Thanks.
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I'd say it's still an essential purchase for any ALIEN fan that doesn't have it already. All the concept art, behind the scenes photos, etc.
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I'd tend to agree but the photos and art are all available on DVD and Blu-Ray too.
And that new CMTM cover is crap.
Quote from: Xenomrph on Feb 18, 2012, 01:11:34 AM
I like how they used an image from 'AvP' in the background of the new Technical Manual. :P
Yeah, nice unqualified touch.
This image creeps up everywhere like cancer, just because it turns up in high-resolution on google.
And maybe gives us a clue on what Fox's press files look like at the moment.
And I am not that shure how much the family truck represents the Colonial Marine-technology either. :P
When I was saying "like", I was being sarcastic. The original cover is a lot better, even if the new one is in a similar "style".
Quote from: Xenomrph on Feb 18, 2012, 10:30:56 AM
When I was saying "like", I was being sarcastic. The original cover is a lot better, even if the new one is in a similar "style".
I noticed, this wasn't against your comment, it was just against the new cover.
I was beeing cynical, sorry.
Don't judge a book by its cover. :P
I'm wondering if I should also get the reissued Alien The Illustrated Story even though I already have a copy of the old one. :-\
EDIT: Damn, the Trade In value at amazon for the Aliens Colonial Marines Technical Manual decreased again to $30.99.
Quote from: predxeno on Feb 18, 2012, 06:33:57 PM
I'm wondering if I should also get the reissued Alien The Illustrated Story even though I already have a copy of the old one. :-\
I'll do a review and comparison of it when my copy comes in and let everyone know if it's worth it. At any rate, it damn well better be, as I already sold my first edition copy last week in anticipation for this "remastered" reissue. :P
I could also sell my Technical Manual on ebay for $32 or so, and since all my competitors are selling it for $50 at least, I'm sure I can get a sale before the new version comes out. However, I'm still thinking on whether or not I should do it; the two books will pretty much be the same thing, right? Only the newer edition will be "better".
Quote from: predxeno on Feb 18, 2012, 08:23:07 PM
I could also sell my Technical Manual on ebay for $32 or so, and since all my competitors are selling it for $50 at least, I'm sure I can get a sale before the new version comes out. However, I'm still thinking on whether or not I should do it; the two books will pretty much be the same thing, right? Only the newer edition will be "better".
Well, it'll certainly be "newer" :P I don't expect the technical manual to change much at all. It wouldn't really warrant the same treatment that the Illustrated Story is apparently getting. May as well hold on to the one you have now, unless the new cover really tickles your fancy.
So you mean that the new Alien Illustrated Story will be remastered, but the other books including the Manual won't?
Quote from: predxeno on Feb 18, 2012, 09:12:49 PM
So you mean that the new Alien Illustrated Story will be remastered, but the other books including the Manual won't?
That's the way it looks, yes. There's been no release stating that the other books will be enhanced in any way, so it's likely they're just straight re-issues.
Hmm, I'd still be savign money though as I probably wouldn't have spent $40 on it if I knew a newer and cheaper version were coming out, but I'll think on it. My version is rarer and harder to find and I got it at $10 off the regular price.
I would like it if the Tech Manual got an update. Shit, if given the opportunity I'd jump at the chance to write that update. There's been new tech introduced in some of the video games, and some of the stuff name-dropped in the tech manual has been used in the games.
I prefer the original Alien: the Illustrated Story cover. The Nostromo tangled in vines creeping down from the title was neat as, bros.
Quote from: SiL on Feb 18, 2012, 10:11:08 PM
I prefer the original Alien: the Illustrated Story cover. The Nostromo tangled in vines creeping down from the title was neat as, bros.
I'm sure that artwork is preserved inside the book itself.
an avp alien on the cover of colonial marines technical manual...
this is the only reason i won't buy this reissue
Come on, don't let your hatred of AVP ruin this for you. :(
Ooo, here's my chance to get the ALIEN Illustrated Story. I like both covers, but since I don't own the old one, I might as well look into getting this one!
Quote from: Rocky_Bear on Feb 19, 2012, 08:28:48 PM
an avp alien on the cover of colonial marines technical manual...
this is the only reason i won't buy this reissue
There's a slight chance the cover art may change. They'll for sure fix the hideous Photoshop job on the "ALIENS" logo.
Or at least
they'd better.
Quote from: Cvalda on Feb 20, 2012, 08:55:52 AM
Or at least they'd better.
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Some updates on ALIEN: The Illustrated Story.
The paperback version is up for preorder on Amazon US & UK, and it is very affordable (currently $8.18!). The hardback "Artist's Edition" is another matter entirely: it is not up for order on Amazon US yet, but the UK site does have it, and its list price is £39.99! The difference in page count is: paperback -- 64 pages, hardback -- 72 pages. What's on those extra pages in the "Artist's Edition" I wonder? And considering the list price for the Limited Edition hardback version of PROMETHEUS: The Art of the Film is $74.99, I wonder what extra stuff will be included with that--if any?
There's an "Artist's Edition"? Wow.
Stumbled across the official Facebook page for The Illustrated Story:
https://www.facebook.com/AlienTIS (https://www.facebook.com/AlienTIS)
There's a gallery of original, uncolored artwork, and apparently they have "great news" coming very soon ;)
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How do you know it's the "official" facebook page for that book. Normally I check the Info section of a facebook page to make sure if it's official or not and I don't see any links or bio that ties it to an official anything. :(
Quote from: predxeno on Feb 24, 2012, 09:45:12 PM
How do you know it's the "official" facebook page for that book. Normally I check the Info section of a facebook page to make sure if it's official or not and I don't see any links or bio that ties it to an official anything. :(
Because the page is moderated and updated by the original artist.
Really? :o How do you know?
Quote from: predxeno on Feb 25, 2012, 03:46:10 AM
Really? :o How do you know?
Because it says so in the captions of the previously unreleased, un-inked art he keeps posting up for fans :P
I'm saying this for sure, but isn't it possible that someone else had access to his work and posted it up? ???
Why is it such a big deal?
Quote from: predxeno on Feb 25, 2012, 04:52:48 AM
I'm saying this for sure, but isn't it possible that someone else had access to his work and posted it up? ???
:-\ You're right, it's all a conspiracy! :P
The moderator of the official facebook page dropped a hint that the Hardback Artist's Edition may be comprised of the original black and white ink panels. Hmm. If that's the case I may just go with the paperback version, which is likely just a straight reprint of the colored version. What can I say? I like da purrty cullers :P
Yes, I saw that too, when someone asked about all the wonderful black/white artwork they dropped a link to Amazon.com. Hmm...
Ok, ok, it's the official artist since you seem so sure of yourself.
Is that an actual confirmation or are you backing down? And once again, just out of curiousity, why does this matter.
I guess I'm backing down as I'm still not completely sure but Cvalda is and that's probably good enough. And why does it matter? Well, I guess I just like to know which pages are official and which aren't.
Quote from: predxeno on Feb 25, 2012, 08:03:05 PM
I guess I'm backing down as I'm still not completely sure but Cvalda is and that's probably good enough. And why does it matter? Well, I guess I just like to know which pages are official and which aren't.
The page is updated and moderated by Walter Simonson, the original illustrator. It's linked to his official Facebook page and some of the updates are even signed off by him. It's official, as far as that capacity goes.
I've given Titan a bell to go through the official routes. I'll get in touch with some authors in a bit.
For those unsure, an "Artist's Edition" is something that's been cropping up some in comic book circles lately, and what it is precisely is the original uncolored, sometimes un-inked (depending on the artist) pages as they originally appeared fresh off the artist's desk. That means the pages for this artist's edition will be in the same size as the original art (significantly larger than the original paperback release), and, judging from the fact that the images on Simonson's facebook page are inked, probably black and white inked, on extremely high-quality paper to reproduce the art as faithfully as possible.
If you're really into comic art, especially stuff in the old style, these Artist's Editions have been a real treat so far - very much looking forward to another excuse to mix my comic habit with my Alien habit.
Hope this clears up any confusion as to what the Artist's Edition is - any further questions, I'll make an effort to check back here.
Based on the hints that have been dropped, I think you're right. In that case, given the fact that the Artist's Edition is going to be outrageously expensive (the Amazon UK listprice is £39.99--Jesus) and that I like the purrty colors of the normal edition (does that make me some sort of comic book heathen? :P), I think I'll just go with the standard paperback reissue, which is currently under $10 on Amazon. Not a bad tradeoff considering I just recently sold my original '79 first edition for $30. 8)
QuoteIf you're really into comic art, especially stuff in the old style, these Artist's Editions have been a real treat so far
Also if you really dig colouring books.
Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 02, 2012, 04:35:17 AM
(does that make me some sort of comic book heathen? :P)
Nope, such does not make you a comic book heathen.
Quote from: SM on Mar 02, 2012, 05:05:14 AM
Also if you really dig colouring books.
This, however, does. Bad SM. Bad.
Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 02, 2012, 04:35:17 AM
Based on the hints that have been dropped, I think you're right. In that case, given the fact that the Artist's Edition is going to be outrageously expensive (the Amazon UK listprice is £39.99--Jesus) and that I like the purrty colors of the normal edition (does that make me some sort of comic book heathen? :P), I think I'll just go with the standard paperback reissue, which is currently under $10 on Amazon. Not a bad tradeoff considering I just recently sold my original '79 first edition for $30. 8)
HOLY SHIT!!! The UK price is worth £39.99?!?! I love the Alien franchise, but I am very hesitant to pay that much for a book that I already have. Is there any chance that the price will go down if I wait? Or will it instead go up?
Quote from: predxeno on Mar 02, 2012, 10:15:32 PM
HOLY SHIT!!! The UK price is worth £39.99?!?! I love the Alien franchise, but I am very hesitant to pay that much for a book that I already have. Is there any chance that the price will go down if I wait? Or will it instead go up?
That's the list price though, preorder price is currently at £23.99. Whenever Titan gets off its ass and updates Amazon US with the US list price, etc, I imagine Amazon's sell price will be around $30.
That sounds a bit more reasonable.
Quick update--one of the admins for the ALIEN: The Illustrated Story Facebook page has clarified what's going on with the reissues, or at least how they're being remastered. All the artwork, both the original B&W and color, has been completely rescanned piece by piece from the original artists archives, with the text separate. Sounds like they're rebuilding the entire graphic novel from scratch.
I guess this means the artwork is going to definitely look much better than the original 1979 printing, especially with modern scanning and printing techniques. So looks like we're getting a definite upgrade! Hopefully they don't change the formatting too much from the original.
Don't see the point. It's great as it is.
Quote from: SM on Mar 05, 2012, 10:30:06 AM
Don't see the point. It's great as it is.
Point is it's been out of print for over 30 years, and just doing a straight, musty old reprint would be a wasted opportunity. ;)
Amazon has been updated with cover art for the Artist's Edition of The Illustrated Story:
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FINALLY! Details about the Artist's Edition have been released!
Per the official Facebook page and this link: http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/03/10/alien-the-artists-edition/ (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/03/10/alien-the-artists-edition/)
QuoteWith Prometheus on the way, they are replicating the [Artist's Edition] format for themselves, with Alien: The Illustrated Story: The Artists' Edition, now renamed from "The Original Edition" to closer mirror the IDW editions. The volume will reprint the original art of the Heavy Metal Archie Goodwin/Walt Simonson adaptation of Ridley Scott's Alien at the 14″ x 17″ size.
The volume will also include colour tryout pages, the Goodwin script, an interviews with Simonson as well as his signature on every copy. Titan are also making the original story available in colour paperback at a... slightly more affordable price as Alien – The Illustrated Story.
That's right--these are very limited edition, and the price is so high because every copy is personally autographed. Note the original color version will only be sold separately in paperback.
Haha. Think I'll pre-order this at Amazon. Much nicer price :P lol
I'll get these banged on the front page soon, as well.
Walter Simonson was all I needed to read. So getting this.
Just rad, take my money.
And the tech manual finally getting the love it deserves after what... 15 years? I always thought they did a good job with that book, and assembled/presented it in an entertaining way as well.
Here's some pics from the original for those curious about this...
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Quote from: Cvalda on Mar 05, 2012, 10:02:18 AM
Quick update--one of the admins for the ALIEN: The Illustrated Story Facebook page has clarified what's going on with the reissues, or at least how they're being remastered. All the artwork, both the original B&W and color, has been completely rescanned piece by piece from the original artists archives, with the text separate. Sounds like they're rebuilding the entire graphic novel from scratch.
I guess this means the artwork is going to definitely look much better than the original 1979 printing, especially with modern scanning and printing techniques. So looks like we're getting a definite upgrade! Hopefully they don't change the formatting too much from the original.
This is going to look gorgeous rescanned and redone. Almost like a fresh coat of paint. :)
The Xeno style Alien font is so great.
Easily one of the best comic book adaptations ever produced. They really nailed the likenesses panel after panel.
Compare it to Earth War, Alien3, Newt's Tale or Resurrection and they pale in comparison.
^ Great to hear, I highly look forward to getting this once released.
Unfortunately, it seems the hardback Artist's Edition is going to be largely an exclusively UK edition. There will only be VERY limited imports to the States through local comic shops, distributed by Diamond Comic Distributors. You can expect those to retail at a very premium price, as well. No news on whether the rest of the world will have any imports at all yet.
Hi,
I'm the admin for the "Alien-TIS" facebook page and am responsible for scanning and restoring the artwork for the Titan reprints.
The "Original Art Edition" can be ordered right now at the Amazon.co.uk site, but you didn't have to live overseas to order it. We have plenty of american fans that have already ordered a copy through them. It is true that the only domestic outlet will be Diamond via comic shops and the like.
The new color reprint edition will be available as a mass market edition and is currently up for order at both the US and UK Amazon sites. It will also be available via Diamond.
If you have any questions, please feel free to fire away and I'll do my level-best to answer them in a timely manner.
Also, more info and any new info is posted first over at the Official FB page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienTIS (http://www.facebook.com/AlienTIS)
Thanks for the interest in this reprint project.
Nice to have you here, shoveke. I'm Aaron Percival from the FB page.
If folk want the Original Art Edition, I'd get your orders in on Amazon now before the price goes up. I've pre-ordered mine.
Shoveke, are Archie or Walter assisting you in anyway at all with the re-release?
Shoveke - What exactly constitutes "restoring artwork"? I have the original edition, which still stands up for mine. Do you have any examples of the old edition compared to the new?
Cheers. :)
Quote from: SM on Mar 12, 2012, 10:31:22 PM
Shoveke - What exactly constitutes "restoring artwork"? I have the original edition, which still stands up for mine. Do you have any examples of the old edition compared to the new?
Just visit the Facebook page, they regularly update with new scans.
I'm thinking about getting the Artist's Edition, but $37 is a lot of money. Originally, the highest price I was going to go for would be $30 and I don't know whether or not I should dish out the extra cash for the Artist's Edition. If I do get the Artist's Edition, it will be more for the fact that I'm a fan of the Alien series than anything else as I have never bought an Artist's Edition of any kind of comic book and thus have no idea what truly makes these copies so special.
Does that just mean it's autographed? I'd like to know what's different as well, before I decide to spend the extra money.
I'm still recovering from buying Aliens: More Than Human when I' could've gotten Omnibus 4 with Berserker in it. :'( Hoodwinked by those goddamned Swanland covers.
I think all the original artwork is autographed, so that's a lot of pages in the book that will bear the artist's signature.
Also, I get your pain about More Than Human. It's so sad that what was supposed to be a triumphant return was a dramatic failure for the comic series. :( I hope you eventually did get Omnibus 4, tho.
Quote from: predxeno on Mar 13, 2012, 03:11:51 AM
I think all the original artwork is autographed, so that's a lot of pages in the book that will bear the artist's signature.
The book itself will be autographed. All the artwork is the original black & white ink illustrations done by the artist before coloring. It'll be quite a collector's item.
I can't afford it, so I'll just be getting the paperback reprint with the color version. I like da purrty colors :P
I hope the facebook page for Alien The Illustrated Story or AvPGalaxy will do a giveaway where people can enter for a chance to win a free copy of this book. That will definitely be more affordable. ;)
Quote from: predxeno on Mar 13, 2012, 03:28:42 AM
I hope the facebook page for Alien The Illustrated Story or AvPGalaxy will do a giveaway where people can enter for a chance to win a free copy of this book. That will definitely be more affordable. ;)
Excellent idea.
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That would be great, the collectors edition sounds like a fine item...
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Mar 12, 2012, 08:46:08 PM
Shoveke, are Archie or Walter assisting you in anyway at all with the re-release?
Aaron - Sadly, Archie passed away back in '99. I work in Walter's studio so that's how I got the gig to do the art scanning and restoration, as I scanned all the artwork for the recent Marvel THOR Omnibus reprint and some of the artwork for IDW's THOR Artist Edition. Walter is extremely busy drawing Avengers for Marvel currently, but be assured he will be signing off on all portions of the finished product to make sure we get the best book published that we can. We will also have the original creative director for the book and letterer, John Workman involved. He is very excited to see this back in print, as are we all.
Quote from: SM on Mar 12, 2012, 10:31:22 PM
Shoveke - What exactly constitutes "restoring artwork"? I have the original edition, which still stands up for mine. Do you have any examples of the old edition compared to the new?
Cheers. :)
SM - When the original book was printed, all of the lettering was done on a separate pieces of drafting vellum for each page, as some of the dialogue was to be printed in blue, and it was easier to have the lettering done that way for printing. Well, fast forward 30 years, printing is done somewhat differently and it's easier to have all the artwork setup and finalized going into the print process. So, I had to re-composite the lettering digitally back onto the artwork for the B&W and color editions. Also, the coloring in the original printing ended up being kinda muddy and the blacks were a little washed out in places. We have scanned in all the color artwork fresh and will adjust things so that it will be printed in the manner that was supposed to be originally released back in '79 but for some reason, did not turn out that way.
Quote from: predxeno on Mar 13, 2012, 02:54:45 AM
If I do get the Artist's Edition, it will be more for the fact that I'm a fan of the Alien series than anything else as I have never bought an Artist's Edition of any kind of comic book and thus have no idea what truly makes these copies so special.
What makes them so special, is that if you've ever seen original artwork compared to the printed version, there is usually a significant size difference as artwork is generally reduced by 35% for comics as a rule. The "Artist editions" print the original artwork at it's full original size, that means the pages in this book will 14" x 17", the same size as the original artboards. Plus with all the extra and new material and interviews, that's what makes them so "special". Also, the IDW edition start at US$100 a copy, so the price for the Alien book is a considerable bargain. If you are not one to care about such artistic matters, then the regular color reprint should hold you just fine.
Quote from: RagingDragon on Mar 13, 2012, 03:07:35 AM
Does that just mean it's autographed? I'd like to know what's different as well, before I decide to spend the extra money.
RagingDragon - All copies of the Original Art Edition will come hand-signed by Walter. It will be a limited run and there are no plans for re-printing as I understand it.
Quote from: shoveke on Mar 13, 2012, 04:04:29 AM
Aaron - Sadly, Archie passed away back in '99. I work in Walter's studio so that's how I got the gig to do the art scanning and restoration, as I scanned all the artwork for the recent Marvel THOR Omnibus reprint and some of the artwork for IDW's THOR Artist Edition. Walter is extremely busy drawing Avengers for Marvel currently, but be assured he will be signing off on all portions of the finished product to make sure we get the best book published that we can. We will also have the original creative director for the book and letterer, John Workman involved. He is very excited to see this back in print, as are we all.
Just wanted to express that you and those involved did a
beautiful job on the
Walter Simonson Thor Omnibus. Well done. :)
Quote
SM - When the original book was printed, all of the lettering was done on a separate pieces of drafting vellum for each page, as some of the dialogue was to be printed in blue, and it was easier to have the lettering done that way for printing. Well, fast forward 30 years, printing is done somewhat differently and it's easier to have all the artwork setup and finalized going into the print process. So, I had to re-composite the lettering digitally back onto the artwork for the B&W and color editions. Also, the coloring in the original printing ended up being kinda muddy and the blacks were a little washed out in places. We have scanned in all the color artwork fresh and will adjust things so that it will be printed in the manner that was supposed to be originally released back in '79 but for some reason, did not turn out that way.
Ta. One more question - Can I have your job?
Quote from: First Blood on Mar 13, 2012, 04:54:25 AM
Just wanted to express that you and those involved did a beautiful job on the Walter Simonson Thor Omnibus. Well done. :)
First Blood - Thanks so much, glad you liked it. It was truly a one of a kind situation, having access to all (or at least 90%) the original artwork to be able to rescan at high-res and have re-colored by the amazing team Steve Oliff put together.
Quote from: SM on Mar 13, 2012, 05:00:16 AM
Ta. One more question - Can I have your job?
SM - No. ;)
Bugger it... :'(
Ask good questions, get good answers. Thanks a lot! I'm very excited for this, might have to cash in the old change jar. :laugh:
SM wins the interesting question award.
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I think I just might get the Artist's Edition. I'll think further about it. :)
I doubt if I'll get the Artist's Edition, as £39.99 is a bit steep and I can't justify it, but I'll probably get the 'ordinary' version which is only £7.47, to replace my battered old copy which is about to fall apart. :-[
I like the old cover design with the Nostromo caught in vines or tentacles, although I am not sure where vines or tentacles come in in the story, but the new design with the Alien creature is pretty eye-catching.
Is it just me or did the price for the Artist's Edition just go up?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alien--Illustrated-Story-Original-Edition/dp/1781161305/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1332106057&sr=1-1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alien--Illustrated-Story-Original-Edition/dp/1781161305/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1332106057&sr=1-1)
£32.99
EDIT: I was just now going to buy the book for like $37, but there is no way I'm spending $50 on it. Why does the price for things tend to go up on amazon the longer you wait?
So you buy them quickly.
Well that plan failed; I was going to buy them, but now I can't/won't.
Damn, I suddenly don't feel so cool for having the CMTM anymore. :P
^I know what you mean. :(
These Johnny-come-lately reprints don't have coolness.
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At least we'll have copies that don't have the shitty version of the cover.
Although if the reprint has actual new content I wouldn't mind dealing with the shitty cover.
^Same here.
I did an email interview with Lee Brimmicombe-Wood a few years back and he said he did some designs and specs for things like the EEV from Alien 3, but then said the files were lost on a computer somewhere.
How cool would it be to get him to find that and put it in this new version? It's not gonna happen, but that'd be the only way I'd consider buying the book again.
I seem to recall that he wasn't allowed to use Alien3 stuff in the book for some reason because of some licensing thing, that they'd only licensed 'Aliens' specifically but not any of the other movies. The only reason the Nostromo or Narcissus are in the book is technically because they're in 'Aliens' as well, and while the events of 'Alien3' are hinted at in the final chapter they're not directly referenced by name.
The Nostromo isnt in Aliens. Technically or otherwise.
Was the Nostromo even in the book? I haven't read that thing in a few years so I don't remember much. I just remember I was too young to read it when I did; I'd probably enjoy it more now.
No pictures, but there's a page and half or so of description.
So...the Alien 3 licensing explanation thing doesn't apply to Alien? Strange loophole there.
I dunno if there was a licensing thing. He talks about events in Alien and makes more vague references to events in Alien3 (including the EEV). Licensing was an issue early on with artwork, hence the proliferation of Harry Harris stuff over licensed stills.
Quote from: SM on Mar 19, 2012, 10:53:06 PM
The Nostromo isnt in Aliens. Technically or otherwise.
I believe the name might be up on the screen in the ICC inquest which was the loophole they used.
I recall reading some sort of interview with Lee Brimmicombe-Wood where he mentioned it was a licensing thing which was why 'Alien3' isn't referenced directly.
Edit-- yeah, he mentions it in this interview (http://www.alienexperience.com/forum/index.php?topic=2848.0) but I also recall him mentioning it in some other interview as well.
QuoteQ: How did Fox get involved, and at what point did this occur?
A: I presume Fox got involved when my publisher negotiated the license. Much to my chagrin I soon discovered that Boxtree had only bought a license for the second movie. That was frustrating, as I'd hoped to fill out the book with material from the first and third movies. However, when Fox's licensing division in Beverley Hills began to read drafts of the manual they had kittens. A whole section of the final chapter referenced the events of the third movie, and went into all sorts of detail about Alien morphology. That had to be scrapped because it wasn't covered by the license. In the end I had to cut the final chapter down by half and restrict mention of the third flick to an oblique reference.
Fortunately, Fox were prepared to stretch things a little with regards to the first movie. As various events and items from Alien, such as the Nostromo, were mentioned in the sequel, I was allowed to drop those into the book. But a big article on the escape pod from the third movie, done originally for the magazine, was left out.
Well there I go. I do recall reading that now.
Quote from: Hudson on Mar 20, 2012, 01:04:34 AM
So...the Alien 3 licensing explanation thing doesn't apply to Alien? Strange loophole there.
Quote from: Hudson on Mar 20, 2012, 01:04:34 AM
So...the Alien 3 licensing explanation thing doesn't apply to Alien? Strange loophole there.
Why are you asking, Huddo? You interviewed the guy! ;D
Heh, yeah except that was like forever ago. I was still a teenager then!
Just so everyone knows, Amazon US has now listed the Artist's Edition for preorder, currently priced at $40.62. I took the plunge and preordered--not a bad price for a limited edition, autographed import. Wonder how many of these Amazon is gonna get. :-\
I just got it as well. For better or worse.
Thanks for all the info. I pre-ordered all the reprints including the Original Art hardcover for Alien Illustrated Story.
The 2-disc version of Alien Soundtrack is back up on Amazon so get it while you can...
http://www.amazon.com/Alien-National-Philharmonic-Orchestra/dp/B0010OWLI4/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1333995151&sr=1-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Alien-National-Philharmonic-Orchestra/dp/B0010OWLI4/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1333995151&sr=1-1)
Looks like the cover art for PROMETHEUS: The Art of the Film has been finalized.
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Quote from: Cvalda on Apr 19, 2012, 03:53:06 AM
Looks like the cover art for PROMETHEUS: The Art of the Film has been finalized.
http://i43.tinypic.com/1zd9m5y.jpg
Hmm... where is it from?
Amazon US.
Quote from: Cvalda on Apr 19, 2012, 07:27:04 AM
Amazon US.
Thanks.
Here is the original:
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The signed inserts that will be appearing in the Artist's Edition of ALIEN: The Illustrated Story...
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Thanks, Cvalda, for updating us on everything. I just want you to know that I really appreciate all the effort you've put into this. :)
I do what I can. 8)
Looks like that Limited Edition version of PROMETHEUS: The Art of the Film is no longer happening. :-\
Great pics, thanks for posting! :)
'Dat Simonson.
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*sigh* Why did they have to add an AVP alien to the cover? Yuk. Doesn't the original cover look 100 times better.
Anyways, good to see this being re-printed again finally for those who have been after it for yonks. Although i'm sticking to my original copy.
Quote from: Cvalda on Apr 21, 2012, 10:53:33 PM
Looks like that Limited Edition version of PROMETHEUS: The Art of the Film is no longer happening. :-\
I was just wondering about that, does anyone know more?
What makes us think that the limited edition of The Art of Prometheus is cancelled? Is it just cause there hasn't been any new information about it?
Quote from: xeno_alpha_07 on Apr 22, 2012, 01:57:11 AM
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*sigh* Why did they have to add an AVP alien to the cover? Yuk. Doesn't the original cover look 100 times better.
Anyways, good to see this being re-printed again finally for those who have been after it for yonks. Although i'm sticking to my original copy.
Agreed. Aside from the Alien being from AvP, the book looks like a guide to construction equipment instead of military technology. Why would they put the powerloader and ATV thing on the front instead of maybe...a gun?
And yeah, I spent $40 on my copy on ebay maybe 10 years ago and I'm not ever going to lose sight of it.
PROMETHEUS: The Art of the Film has been pushed back to June 12. >:(
Quote from: Cvalda on Apr 25, 2012, 03:00:44 AM
PROMETHEUS: The Art of the Film has been pushed back to June 12. >:(
Well, it kind of makes sense to release it after the movie is out, to avoid spoilers and everything.
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A french edition?
http://sequentialhighway.com/?p=2011 (http://sequentialhighway.com/?p=2011)
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Quote from: Cvalda on Apr 25, 2012, 03:00:44 AM
PROMETHEUS: The Art of the Film has been pushed back to June 12. >:(
Most likely not to spoil everything for the fans.
There don't need to be giant pictures of this book cover every other post on here. I get the picture.
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Looks like they scrapped the cover with the AVP Alien, this just showed up on Amazon.
And likewise, THIS!
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I love both of those SO MUCH! So glad they changed them. Titan Books is making me a very happy - and very broke - boy.
That stuff looks great! I'm really considering ordering the Illustrated Story.
ALIEN: The Illustrated Story has been pushed back to September 18th. >:(
Quote from: Cvalda on May 15, 2012, 01:38:20 PM
ALIEN: The Illustrated Story has been pushed back to September 18th. >:(
Where have you heard this? Do you know any reasons?
I heard it from Amazon nooooooo .
Quote from: LarsVader on May 15, 2012, 03:26:07 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on May 15, 2012, 01:38:20 PM
ALIEN: The Illustrated Story has been pushed back to September 18th. >:(
Where have you heard this? Do you know any reasons?
Amazon emailed me :'(
Quote from: Cvalda on May 15, 2012, 04:15:36 PM
Quote from: LarsVader on May 15, 2012, 03:26:07 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on May 15, 2012, 01:38:20 PM
ALIEN: The Illustrated Story has been pushed back to September 18th. >:(
Where have you heard this? Do you know any reasons?
Amazon emailed me :'(
Oh. :-[
I guess we'll get an update per facebook soon.
Or maybe the marketing side is plotting something like a general ALIEN re-release.
Quote from: Cvalda on May 12, 2012, 07:37:16 AM
And likewise, THIS!
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512Na9KCvlL._SS500_.jpg
I think I liked the original cover with the Alien better.
Quote from: Cvalda on May 15, 2012, 04:15:36 PM
Quote from: LarsVader on May 15, 2012, 03:26:07 PM
Quote from: Cvalda on May 15, 2012, 01:38:20 PM
ALIEN: The Illustrated Story has been pushed back to September 18th. >:(
Where have you heard this? Do you know any reasons?
Amazon emailed me :'(
Same here.
I'm not sure I like the new promo art either. It looks like a crumpled piece of paper. But if that is a faded retro looking dust-jacket over a cloth-bound book then I am all for it. (cloth bound with dust-jacket is higher quality than just a stamped cover which what the old promo art hinted at. But I am hoping for a better, cleaner looking cover than that new image indicates.
Old promo art...
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New promo art...
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I like the new one. :-[ A lot. ;D
Quote from: dxdt on May 18, 2012, 10:19:43 AM
I like the new one. :-[ A lot. ;D
It's actually really grown on me. Now I think I far prefer it to the other promo art. I hope the binding is really good on this book!
After the release of the newest TV spots, they may have changed the cover back to the original '79 cover to tie it more closely in with Prometheus.
It appears the Alien Illustrated Story Original Art Edition has been delayed again to October 29 - November 2.
ARGH. What the f**k, Titan? >:(
I've done reviews of the new reprints out today here:
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/literature/reviews/the-book-of-alien/ (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/literature/reviews/the-book-of-alien/)
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/literature/reviews/aliens-colonial-marines-technical-manual/ (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/literature/reviews/aliens-colonial-marines-technical-manual/)
Quote from: Darkness on May 29, 2012, 07:22:17 AM
I've done reviews of the new reprints out today here:
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/literature/reviews/the-book-of-alien/ (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/literature/reviews/the-book-of-alien/)
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/literature/reviews/aliens-colonial-marines-technical-manual/ (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/literature/reviews/aliens-colonial-marines-technical-manual/)
I'm definitely excited about the technical manual. I was hoping that one day they would re-release it, and that day has finally come.
I have one question though, has anything been added or removed from the original?
Afraid not, they're just straight forward reprints.
Quote from: Darkness on May 29, 2012, 02:29:00 PM
Afraid not, they're just straight forward reprints.
Thanks, I'll definitely be picking this up now, been wanting one ever since I heard about it on this site nearly a decade ago.
You're shitting me. I paid close to $30.00 for a used copy of the Colonial Marine Manual off eBay last year, and now it is coming back out?
Why not?
f**k...two days ago my entire Alien consignment was shipping on the second...
Now 'Prometheus: The Art of the Film' has been pushed back to August 7th?!?
What BS is THIS???
Quote from: Glaive on May 29, 2012, 04:05:13 PM
f**k...two days ago my entire Alien consignment was shipping on the second...
Now 'Prometheus: The Art of the Film' has been pushed back to August 7th?!?
What BS is THIS???
Still says June 12th on Amazon for me ???
I think it's great that they're reissuing these out of print books. I got the CM technical manual way back when it first came out. It's a great book that goes into TONS of detail. I've still got my copy so I won't bother getting the reissue, especially if it's a straight reprint with only an updated cover.
My copy of the Tech Manual arrived from amazon today. I'm at work though so I haven't been able to check it out yet :(
I'm really interested to find out if the new version is the same as the old one, or if they added/changed anything.
Quote from: Glaive on May 29, 2012, 04:05:13 PM
f**k...two days ago my entire Alien consignment was shipping on the second...
Now 'Prometheus: The Art of the Film' has been pushed back to August 7th?!?
What BS is THIS???
Mine too!
Grrrrrrrrrrr >:(
But the date on german amazon is still unchanged, we will see...
Finally got to take a look at the Tech Manual this morning. The cover art is the original artwork, not that new artwork with the xeno from Alien Resurrection. I was really pleased to see that. As for the book's content, I've never had a chance to read this, so I couldn't tell you if there are any differences. But it's been reported that it's a straight reprint, so I highly doubt it.
Quote from: Xenomrph on May 29, 2012, 11:14:51 PM
I'm really interested to find out if the new version is the same as the old one, or if they added/changed anything.
Quote from: Darkness on May 29, 2012, 02:29:00 PM
Afraid not, they're just straight forward reprints.
Alas, a missed opportunity.
Just got my copy of the technical manual today. I have wanted this for years, got it from Amazon for less than £8. Brilliant, a lot more to read than I thought. Something to read on the toilet for the next few days! :)
;D
Quote from: LarsVader on May 29, 2012, 11:32:05 PM
Quote from: Glaive on May 29, 2012, 04:05:13 PM
f**k...two days ago my entire Alien consignment was shipping on the second...
Now 'Prometheus: The Art of the Film' has been pushed back to August 7th?!?
What BS is THIS???
Mine too!
Grrrrrrrrrrr >:(
But the date on german amazon is still unchanged, we will see...
It's back on schedule for amazon.co.uk and mine has been dispatched.
Is that the normal edition? I ordered the fancy pants one and it's saying September for me.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 09, 2012, 10:02:35 AM
Is that the normal edition? I ordered the fancy pants one and it's saying September for me.
This one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Prometheus-The-Art-Film-Tie/dp/1781161097 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Prometheus-The-Art-Film-Tie/dp/1781161097)
I assumed the fancy pants was dropped? (Pun intended.)
Do you have a link to the fancy edition?
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QuoteHey Everyone! From what we've heard. there's been confusion concerning the different editions of Alien: The Illustrated Story by Archie Goodwin and Walter, slated for release this fall. Since I'm a member of the Titan Books editorial team, I thought I might be able to shed some light.
There will be two hardcover "Original Art" editions, printed the size of the original artwork (14" x 17"). These editions will showcase the black-and-white artwork exactly as it was drawn, down to the finest detail
One will be distributed by Diamond Comic Distribution, signed and numbered, limited to 2,300 copies. It was conceived to be exclusive to comic book stores--a boost to independent retailers who survive based on their ability to offer unique items. There'll be a special signature page, custom-illustrated by Walter, which will only appear in that edition, and it will have a suggested retail price of $75. By keeping the price down, we hope that more of Walter's fans will be able to afford it. It'll even include Archie's original script, kept by Walter since 1979!
Response to the "Original Art" edition was tremendous, and the online retailer Amazon asked for a wide-release edition. Knowing this would reach thousands more fans who would appreciate the Goodwin-Simonson material in all of its glory, Titan agreed, but stipulated that the edition would not be limited or signed--it won't even have the signature page illustration. As far as we know, it has never been solicited as being signed, and while it's got the same suggested retail price, due to Amazon's discount fans will be able to buy it for about $40.
For folks who simply want to read the Ridley Scott story--in full color, no less--there will be two versions of the trade paperback graphic novel, 8-1/2" x 14" trim, each priced at $14.95. One will be exclusive to comic book stores--a perfect replica of the original 1979 edition. It's perfect for comics collectors who want something historic. The other will be a new, 2012 edition of the same graphic novel. available to retailers everywhere, and thus to all fans.
I first ran across Goodwin and Simonson in Detective Comics, where I adored their "Manhunter" stories. On top of that, Walter is one of the nicest guys in comics (as was Archie). So I can't wait to see the new editions of Alien, and I'm really excited that we can share them with as many readers as is humanly possible. From everything I've heard, the books are beautiful. Walter has a lot of fans at Titan, so we're very serious about doing justice to his work (and Archie's). We hope you'll love the results.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
QuoteALIEN: The Illustrated Story release dates -- just got these from Titan.
The remastered color version will be released September 4th, 2012.
The Original Art Edition (unsigned) will be released October 26th, 2012.
The Original Art Edition (signed) will be released October 30th, 2012.
https://www.facebook.com/AlienTIS (https://www.facebook.com/AlienTIS)
Every time I read about this comic it seems more tempting to get.
Oh, would anyone recommend The Book of Alien? I'm actually considering getting that one, but I want to know if its any good.
I'm pretty pissed right now, I just found out that amazon won't be giving away the limited edition of the Original Art edition as originally planned (just a wide release version of it), the limited OA edition will be sold at $75 at specialty stores. I don't have that kind of money and amazon was selling it at only $40, too.
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 21, 2012, 03:08:28 AM
Every time I read about this comic it seems more tempting to get.
Oh, would anyone recommend The Book of Alien? I'm actually considering getting that one, but I want to know if its any good.
Darkness would.
Me, not so much. It was a treasure trove for 20 years before the advent of DVD. But pretty much everything in it has wound up in some shape or form on DVD or Blu-Ray. It's nice, to be sure - just don't expect to learn anything new.
Hmm, might save my money and hold out for a while, then. Thanks for the response.
From the official facebook site:
QuoteALIEN: The Illustrated Story release dates -- just got these from Titan.
The remastered color version will be released September 4th, 2012.
The Original Art Edition (unsigned) will be released October 26th, 2012.
The Original Art Edition (signed) will be released October 30th, 2012.
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Just so you guys know, you can preorder the signed limited edition from Forbidden Planet here:
http://forbiddenplanet.com/91387-alien-the-illustrated-story-artists-edition-signed-hardcover-titan-edition/ (http://forbiddenplanet.com/91387-alien-the-illustrated-story-artists-edition-signed-hardcover-titan-edition/)
Unfortunately, the price has shot up by half. When I ordered mine last night I got it for £26.99 (not including shipping). It has now gone up to £43.99.
They made a mistake with the original price, that's why the price has shot up (it's been corrected). That means that you were able to buy this book for half off of what it was supposed to be, you lucky swine.
Quote from: predxeno on Aug 16, 2012, 03:53:13 PM
They made a mistake with the original price, that's why the price has shot up (it's been corrected). That means that you were able to buy this book for half off of what it was supposed to be, you lucky swine.
Look what I just found in my inbox. You jinxed me! >:( :P
QuoteDear Sir/Madam,
Thank you for ordering:
2684345 Alien: The Illustrated Story: Artist's Edition (Signed Hardcover - Titan Edition) QTY 1
We regret to inform you that there has been a price error from the publisher for this special edition.
Unfortunately, on this occasion we have cancelled the book on your order.
Now that's just unfair, to retract someone's order just because the shipper made an error with the price. >:(
Unfair perhaps, but you can't force them to sell it at the wrong price.
A discount on their part however would be good for PR.
I don't see it as forcing them to sell the item for the wrong price, I see it just as living with the consequences of their own mistake.
It's exactly the same thing. If something was priced incorrectly, they aren't compelled to sell it at that price.
If a typo sees a new car priced at $2000 rather than $20000, you really think the dealer's going to honour that?
Quote from: SM on Aug 17, 2012, 02:18:37 AM
It's exactly the same thing. If something was priced incorrectly, they aren't compelled to sell it at that price.
If a typo sees a new car priced at $2000 rather than $20000, you really think the dealer's going to honour that?
Some places have to actually. I know at some stores, if an item is mismarked, they have to sell it as is. Of course, there's a difference between a few bucks at a store and $18000 at a car dealership, but its the same principle.
Yeah a few bucks and they'll often wear it, but 17 quid for something that costs nearly 44 is stretching things.
Quote from: SM on Aug 17, 2012, 01:37:55 AM
Unfair perhaps, but you can't force them to sell it at the wrong price.
I don't know if it depends on the country, but yeah, you can.
In Australia, for example; an item's put back on the wrong shelf where the price is different, then no, you don't get the cheaper price. It's a one-off mistake. Or if one item in a batch is incorrectly labelled, while all the others are at the right price. Manager's discretion. But if
every price tag and label explicitly states that something costs "X" and it scans up as more, you get it for "X".
A car being mislabelled for 2k instead of 20k would fall under a one-off "whoops". Marketing the book at 17 rather than 44 quid falls under "We dun goofed, you guys hit paydirt."
I remember not long ago a local airline (Jetstar I think) had some flights advertised online at a ludicrously low price, and I think they caught the mistake just before the tickets went on sale and corrected. Lots of people predictably squealed like stuck pigs, howling that they should honour the original advertised price. Airline said no.
I think a lot of our opinions in this case depend on our sense of fairness; if an airplane sold tickets at a ludicrously low price that would have many raise an eyebrow, then yes it seems logical that the price should be retracted, but if the tickets were sold at a lower but more reasonable price for the airline (also, in the case of the Alien TIS signed) then I think more people would agree that the airline should honor the original price.
Yeah, well as I said, it'd be nice if they offered a bit of a discount for those who had it on order at the lower price.
Seems like that's not going to happen though.
I just looked it up on Book Depository, and it costs a couple of dollars more (though they do have free delivery).
Quote from: SM on Aug 17, 2012, 04:43:29 AM
I remember not long ago a local airline (Jetstar I think) had some flights advertised online at a ludicrously low price, and I think they caught the mistake just before the tickets went on sale and corrected.
This book was available for pre-order; the tickets weren't available while they were advertised at the wrong price.
I guess it's different online, or overseas, or whatever. But if it happened here there'd be a hell of a good argument to take it up with the consumer watchdogs.
Can't imagine you'd win though.
Do you get charged for pre-orders, or do they charge you once it's shipped?
Quote from: SM on Aug 17, 2012, 07:10:11 AM
Can't imagine you'd win though.
Do you get charged for pre-orders, or do they charge you once it's shipped?
The latter, I think, so ...
I know where I work we've had situations where catalogues have gone out and we've had to issue retractions on incorrectly priced items, but generally the manager will allow the cheaper price if a customer contests it. If we'd made this blunder I know we'd be honouring the original price for anyone who said anything.
As much as I hate customers who needlessly bitch about price differences when the correction is clearly stated, there's no denying it's a tactic that works more often than not.
QuoteAs much as I hate customers who needlessly bitch about price differences when the correction is clearly stated
So, you wouldn't complain? :o
No, dude. I work retail. I pity the asshole across the counter. I'm not there to make his day worse.
My copy of the reprinted ALIEN: The Illustrated Story just came in. Flipped through it--colors are definitely a lot more vivid and the art is sharper than the original 1979 edition. Not all that sorry I parted with the first edition at all, this is a marked improvement. For those who feel all nostalgic for the original cover, though, Titan is releasing another version with the remastered art in a 'facsimile edition' with the original cover (http://www.amazon.com/Alien-Illustrated-Story-Facsimile-Regular/dp/1781165955/)... in a few weeks.
Why they couldn't release all the different editions together at the same time--on the original release date--shall remain a mystery, I guess.
Has it been confirmed that the new Technical Manual DOES or DOES NOT contain any new material or differences from the original edition? I haven't been paying attention.
Contents are a straight reprint of the original, I believe.
Yeah, I asked Darkness if anything was added or removed or whatnot.
Quote from: Darkness on May 29, 2012, 02:29:00 PM
Afraid not, they're just straight forward reprints.
I'm still waiting for my Original Art Edition that comes out at the end of October, I'm still a bit ticked that it won't be coming with a signed plate. >:(
Me too. Me too.
Quote from: Cvalda on Sep 05, 2012, 06:38:43 PM
For those who feel all nostalgic for the original cover, though, Titan is releasing another version with the remastered art in a 'facsimile edition' with the original cover (http://www.amazon.com/Alien-Illustrated-Story-Facsimile-Regular/dp/1781165955/)... in a few weeks.
Why they couldn't release all the different editions together at the same time--on the original release date--shall remain a mystery, I guess.
So there are
four different new editions now? Weird.
Hi-res:
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Okay, guys, here is an actual preorder for the SIGNED Artist's Edition stateside:
https://www.cheapgraphicnovels.com/product.php?productid=34726 (https://www.cheapgraphicnovels.com/product.php?productid=34726)
I even emailed them asking if it was indeed going to be the signed version, and they sent me this reply back:
"yes the version going to comic shops is the signed version. "
So if you want to get a signed copy, this seems a pretty good bet at a decent price. Normally I wouldn't tell you bastids til after I had already preordered mine (their stock is going to be strictly limited), but I decided I don't wanna pay $71 upfront with tax & shipping for a preorder that's over a month away. So by all means, go for it :laugh:
It's $60 technically and I don't think I want to pay that much for 1 book, either.
I'm still waiting for my signed copy from Amazon. They keep putting the dates back :/
I don't think amazon is giving away the signed copy anymore, apparently popularity for the Original Art Edition is so big that they are now making 2 versions (one signed and one not); the signed versions are pretty mucy at $70 while the nonsigned versions are like $40.
So, I've had my OAE for a little over a week now, but just now had a chance to go through it - interesting to note, in the interview with Walt Simonson and John Workman in the back, it's mentioned that the infamous "Alien Box" scene was based on something from a script draft that was shot, but later cut. I find this more than a little hard to believe, and is likely just a factual error, as the validity of that scene being in the book has been brought up before. I'd be interested to know, though, if anyone knows of a script draft that includes this - I've never seen one, but it seems like there's always something new to discover with this film.
I've always figured it was imply their take on the scene (which I can't find in any of the drafts I have). It's mentioned in the Book of Alien too from memory.
What's this Alien Box scene? ???
Alien folds itself up to mimic a box.
There's an unshot scene along those lines in The Thing as well I think.
Amazon has finally shipped my OAE. Can't wait to see it. I've never read the Illustrated Story in any form before.
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Couple of pictures of the OAE. Absolutely f**king huge.
Looks bigger than the colour version.
Post more pics when you've coloured yours in and make sure you stay in the lines.
not just "looks" bigger! ;)
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Book Of ALIEN
Japanese e-book:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ftmb0L_Amg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ftmb0L_Amg#ws)
http://booklive.jp/product/index/title_id/20000340/vol_no/001 (http://booklive.jp/product/index/title_id/20000340/vol_no/001)
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Couple of pictures of the OAE. Absolutely f**king huge.
Beautiful.