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Photoguy42
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[2007-03-14 23:58:53 +0000 UTC]
"I like Cheese"
(United States)
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Watching: 81; Pageviews: 31066; Comments Made: 531; Friends: 81
# About me
I was shooting portraits at the World Steam Expo in Dearborn over the weekend. I decided to do a few self portraits for fun.# Comments
Comments: 83
Hey man, we met at MTAC (I was the one who asked you about Kindle covers). Your specific book jackets are fantastic, especially the Lord of the Rings set! Can't wait to see what you're working on next (perhaps more Neil Gaiman?)
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I've been trying to figure out what to put on a cover for American Gods. (It seems to be the book I get asked about the most.)
The other thing I've been working on is a five book, illustrated set of the Silmarillion, Hobbit, and three book LOTR set all in matching styles. But I've got some more detail work to do.
Glad you like what I've been doing. Thanks for stopping by.
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I was actually thinking Stardust, but both would lend themselves well to this sort of work I think.
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Stardust is also in the queue. I just don't want to focus too much on Neil Gaiman when there's a lot of other worthy stuff out there.
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Hi, you had given me your card at the Ren Fest on Monday and I just go the chance to check it out. Your work is just wonderful! your steam punk portraits are truly inspired and each tells the story of each character. I can't wait to see what you do next.
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Thanks, I'm glad you like my work. I'll be posting some scans of my older work soon...
I look forward to seeing more of your stuff as you post it.
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Thanks a lot for the watch!
Merci infiniment pour le watch!
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No problem. You have a lot of incredible work and I enjoy seeing what you're up to.
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Hello Alan,
I was wondering if you could possibly do some sort of tutorial on how to make book covers, I've been scouring the internet for instructions but non of them seem to turn out as spectacular as yours (I especially love the Harry Potter covers)
A response would be greatly appreciated,
Denene
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Well, if you want to do them the way I do them...here's a simple lesson.
Step 1: Work for a company that produces leather goods.
Step 2: Convince owner of said company that he needs a laser engraver/cutter. (I didn't do this, he had already wanted one)
Step 3: Learn to use CAD software and Corel in order to make said engraver work.
Step 4: Design patterns on CAD and Corel.
Step 5: Engrave and cut covers. Stain leather, assemble, etc...
Realistically, it's nothing that can't be done by hand. With the right patterns, patience, and tooling, you can do a lot of stuff that's as cool or even better. But, this is the method I use.
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ah that explains the perfection of the design lol
what about the assembly? are they all held together with rivets or is there some sewing involved?
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Only rivets. Though I use some double sided tape to anchor the ribbon into the spine.
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There's six pieces of leather. Three hard leather pieces and three soft, thin pieces. The thin pieces make up the pockets and the corner hinges while the hard leather has the artwork engraved on it.
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what peices of leather are there? is it a thick peice with the design on it on top of some thinner flexible leather and then a pocket layer all riveted together?
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We should get together sometime for photographic adventures.
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Oh yes!! That would be fun
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VNV is going to be at the necto on March 7th. You going?
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I so want to go!! The last time I tried
to go to Necto they were very rude to me,
but idc I want to see VNV so badly I will
probably go with friends who go there all
the time so maybe I get treated better
Thank you so much for informing me of their
show at Necto 
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Who was rude to you? I've never dealt with rudeness from the people who work there.
Though...people do suck...a lot...
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The guys at the door. I used to go there
all the time. And I had never experienced such
shittiness and it has made me not want to go
back. And since I don't drink anymore, another
reason why I stopped going.
Yes, people do suck indeed!!
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I haven't made it up there in a while. Been busy with work and other assorted crap. (playing video games, trying to be a photographer, etc)
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Same here actually
to go. And it's not exactly close either.
I haven't been since their Halloween
party in Oct. 2009
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Yeah? I took Second or third place in the costume contest that night.
(I lost to a ghostbuster I think)
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Hahaha, I wouldn't be surprised.
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You're very welcome.
I'd love to work with you sometime if we're ever in the same part of the world.
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Blanche Neige lives where the wind takes her. Maybe someday.
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I have friends in windy places....maybe I can put a good word in.
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So, to rate my pictures from 1 star then from those rate to 2, etc.. Yeah, I took way too damn many pictures and so many are so good.. That method is way helpful. Thanks for recommending I do that.
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You're welcome. It's a good way to narrow things down when you've got far too much to work with. 
I'm glad you had a good time at the convention.
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Your welcome. I hope ya have a fun and exciting birthday.
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I'm planning on stopping in Vegas monday on the way home from Comic Con...so it should be a fun birthday.
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Hellz yea! ..I'm going to be driving home on my bday from wisconsin lol ..woot..
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What's got ya or taking ya to wisconsin?
Were you going to Maker's Faire next weekend?
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I have family there. It was my grandpa's 80th birthday also, so there was a big ol shin dig.
The maker's faire? was that the thing going down in henry ford village??
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Yeah, it's supposed to be this sat and sun. It's $28 a day or $48 for both days...
I mostly want to go since I doubt there will be a second one. From what I've been hearing, if they don't put through 50k people, they won't do another one...(because it's run by a corporation that thinks just because the one in california does that, all of them should do that)
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What exactly is it? Just a workshop that crafters attend and learn new jazz..or is it more of a dress up convention thing??
50k hmm...not a chance with steampunk just getting big around these parts. Tis unfortunate..
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It's not just steampunk. All forms of engineering and such are represented by the look of things. They have more on their site: [link]
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Oh geez i missed it :/
I was working all weekend!
how was it??
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Didn't end up going. The $28 a day for a ticket seemed kinda steep to me and after being on the road for two weeks, the last thing I wanted to do was drive....
Remember, we're having a party at the ren faire, opening weekend. It's only a few weeks away...
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I know I can't wait!
What day is the shin-dig?
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It's planned for both days of opening weekend. So the 21st and 22nd.
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awesome, hopefully I can make both
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