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I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to everyone who supported Flesk Publications in 2009! With our transition into 2010, I have put together my most aggressive business plan to date. This includes an increase in the number of books I will publish over the course of the year, a score of signings and events and more great news to share!
To begin with, Mark Schultz and myself have had the pleasure of being invited to the Stripbeurs Breda show in the Netherlands. The event will run March 6-7. Courtesy of the organizers and de Stripspecialist, Flesk will have a booth with an assortment of books available. Inspired by our first trip to Breda, I have worked with Schultz to print a special sketchbook Mark Schultz Blue Book containing a variety of his preliminary drawings for his upcoming Storms at Sea illustrated novella, and miscellaneous pieces culled from his personal sketchbook. We will debut this item at Stripbeurs Breda, followed by WonderCon in April. These will be available for direct order from us once I return from the Breda show. The cost is €7 at the show, and $10 USD postage paid in the US.
In other news, William Stout will be signing his latest book Dinosaur Discoveries at Stuart Ng Books on February 13 from 2-4:00 PM. They are located in Torrance, CA. You can visit their website for directions and to see what other art books they carry. Then, Stout will be signing at Hi De Ho Comics and Books With Pictures on February 27. They are located in Santa Monica. Directions and details can be found at their website.
Furthermore, a 50 work retrospective exhibition spanning all facets of William Stout's career will be held at the Laguna College of Art and Design from February 18–March 11, 2010. William Stout Lecture: 6:00–8:00 PM – March 4, 2010. You can call for details at 949-376-6000, or visit their website for news and directions. Currently, five Stout zombie works are in the “Zombies in Love” exhibition at the Nucleus Gallery in Alhambra, CA. This show runs until February 22. Details can be found at http://www.gallerynucleus.com.
Wondercon in San Francisco will be held on April 2-4. Mark Schultz will be signing each day at the Flesk booth #1019. William Stout will also be present, signing at his own booth #1021 right next to us throughout the show. Both artists will have original art and books for sale.
As for new book collections, James Bama Sketchbook and Harvey Dunn: Illustrator and Painter of the Pioneer West by Walt Reed are both nearing completion. They will be available this spring. Full details on both of them are available on our website.
Two new art books on William Stout are in development for a summer and fall 2010 release date. Hallucinations features his best work in the fantasy arena, while Inspirations collects his fantastic women pieces. Both are 48 pages in full color. Softbound and limited signed hardbound editions will be available. Full details will be posted on our website in the coming weeks.
Mark Schultz and Xenozoic Tales is on Facebook! Become a fan, share your passion and learn about the latest Schultz news at his authorized Facebook page by clicking here. A special thank you to Fred Perry for creating and maintaining the page!
Be sure to check out my blog and our Flesk news page every week for updates. Thanks again for your support!
Thanks,
John
John Fleskes
Flesk Publications
P.O. Box 3174
Santa Cruz, CA 95063
info@fleskpublications.com
www.fleskpublications.com
(408) 206-2346
Monday through Friday
11:00AM to 6:00PM PST
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