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Topic: The Space Art of Ed Hengeveld (Apple iOS iBook)
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garymilgrom Member Posts: 1966 From: Atlanta, GA Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 03-18-2013 08:49 AM
On behalf of Ed Hengeveld and myself, I'm pleased to announce "The Space Art of Ed Hengeveld" is now available from the Apple iTunes store at the price of $4.99. Featuring nearly 70 paintings by Ed this book is a visual treat. High resolution scans have optimized the images for high resolution displays. Note the version available from iTunes is for iPad only (see below for PDF). Click here to purchase the book or download a free sample. Please contact me directly if you'd prefer a PDF version — this is a large Dropbox download and costs the same as the iOS version ($4.99). The PDF is secured by a password and we'd appreciate it if you didn't share this with others. Book cover: Listing on iTunes: |
space4u Member Posts: 323 From: Cleveland, OH USA Registered: Aug 2006
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posted 03-18-2013 03:17 PM
Great to hear that it's out Ed. I'll be getting it! |
James Brown Member Posts: 1287 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 03-18-2013 06:23 PM
Downloaded mine. Fantastic stuff!!! |
GoesTo11 Member Posts: 1309 From: Denver, CO Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 03-18-2013 07:16 PM
I purchased and downloaded the PDF from Gary this morning. Fantastic collection, with a number of works I hadn't seen before. Highly recommended.Also, I'd like to second Gary's request not to "share" the file or password. $4.99 isn't going to break anyone's bank, folks. If you know others who might enjoy Ed's work, encourage them to purchase a copy for themselves, or buy another to gift them. Such "practical" support is the least we can do to thank Ed for sharing his talent and love of his subjects with us. |
heng44 Member Posts: 3386 From: Netherlands Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 03-19-2013 05:47 AM
Thanks for the comments. Gary did a great job on the layout for the iBook. |
disglobes Member Posts: 594 From: Orting, WA Registered: May 2000
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posted 03-19-2013 08:05 AM
Ed, any chance this book will be published in a hardback or soft cover book? |
garymilgrom Member Posts: 1966 From: Atlanta, GA Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 03-19-2013 10:33 AM
I will investigate costs for printing physical copies. You could print out the PDF version. Both versions were output at above-print resolution. |
GoesTo11 Member Posts: 1309 From: Denver, CO Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 03-19-2013 10:38 AM
I printed out the book on a high-quality Konica-Minolta color digital copier this morning. Print quality of the PDF images is outstanding. |
lm5eagle Member Posts: 429 From: Registered: Jul 2007
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posted 03-20-2013 04:43 AM
Thank you Gary for taking the initiative. It's great value for money with lots of pictures. I have always had an 'Ed' as my computer wallpaper. Now I have a wonderful choice to alternate with the images I have previously downloaded. I only ever (respectfully) kept copies of images I purchased from Ed.I recommend this as a must to all cS members. Great job Gary. |
Joel Katzowitz Member Posts: 808 From: Marietta GA USA Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 03-21-2013 09:16 AM
I bought the book a few days ago and it's fantastic. The imagery is great and is a perfect mix of "space" and "art". Nice job Gary and Ed. |
David Carey Member Posts: 782 From: Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 03-21-2013 06:44 PM
Great compilation and presentation; well done Ed and Gary. |
heng44 Member Posts: 3386 From: Netherlands Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 03-22-2013 01:44 AM
Thanks! |
garymilgrom Member Posts: 1966 From: Atlanta, GA Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 03-22-2013 06:20 AM
Thanks to all for the response so far. Several people contacted me for PDF versions but never followed through after I sent instructions. I'm thinking my replies may be getting caught in spam or junk mailboxes - if you have not received a reply from me please check yours. To purchase a PDF version send $4.99 to gary (at) atlantapixel (dot) com using PayPal. When I get notice of your payment I'll send you a link to download and a password to open the document. Thanks again. |
Rocketman! Member Posts: 121 From: Redmond, Washington, USA Registered: Dec 2007
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posted 03-22-2013 05:14 PM
Picture perfect PDF pixels have just been downloaded and the compilation is amazing! It is hard to pick a favorite, but the Apollo lunar surface series is striking. I also like the view of Ed White and Gemini IV called Red, White, and Blue All Over. I recall reading (perhaps on cS) that Ed tried to get a good photo of the spacecraft, but he couldn't manage to get into position. Nice work, Ed and Gary. Glad to support a fellow space artist. |
garymilgrom Member Posts: 1966 From: Atlanta, GA Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 03-28-2013 07:36 AM
I thought people on this forum might like to see the dedication in this book: This book is dedicated to the collectSPACE community founded by Robert Pearlman. This online resource has allowed space enthusiasts from around the world to meet and share their passions. It has also been responsible for re-awakening interest in spaceflight for thousands of people and introducing them to the hobby of space artifact collecting. Join the community at collectspace.com |
Philip Member Posts: 5952 From: Brussels, Belgium Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 03-30-2013 04:55 AM
Superb work ... Looking forward to the more elaborate hardcopy. |
Philip Member Posts: 5952 From: Brussels, Belgium Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 05-02-2013 07:11 AM
Ed, how are the plans developing for a hardcover version? |
heng44 Member Posts: 3386 From: Netherlands Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 05-03-2013 12:04 AM
A hardcover book containing ALL my work is being produced at this time, but it will probably be a few months before it is completed. In principle I am making one for myself, but I'll see if the result is good enough to sell to others. |
Dan Lorraine Member Posts: 373 From: Cranston, R.I. Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-03-2013 06:00 AM
Now that's what I'm talking about Ed, count me in for a "real" book! Looking forward to it. |
cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 05-03-2013 04:18 PM
Neat. |
disglobes Member Posts: 594 From: Orting, WA Registered: May 2000
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posted 05-13-2013 01:59 PM
Count me in on a hardback version too. Any chance that you would sell some of them signed??? Please, Please!!! |
ASCAN1984 Member Posts: 1049 From: County Down, Nothern Ireland Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 05-14-2013 08:26 AM
Got my copy. Outstanding job. |
Philip Member Posts: 5952 From: Brussels, Belgium Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 05-15-2013 08:38 AM
Signed (and numbered) copies would be a great idea. |
garymilgrom Member Posts: 1966 From: Atlanta, GA Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 05-15-2013 10:03 AM
Thanks for all the ideas but please remember all the work and people involved in creating a printed version. The hardcover itself is more expensive than all the software and time needed for the entire eBook. And of course a new version requires its own ISBN, meaning another $125.Therefore printed versions will likely be priced above $50. The eBook is under $5. As we've only sold a handful of the eBooks so far, the investment in a paper version is difficult to justify from my perspective. |
Philip Member Posts: 5952 From: Brussels, Belgium Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 05-15-2013 10:26 AM
The way to go is pre-paid... those who know Ed Hengeveld and have the first book, are pretty sure the second book will be another collector's item. No rush, the longer we wait, more paintings can go into the book. Anyway a great Christmas gift. |