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Mark Schultz Book Review Featured in Heavy Metal Magazine!The latest issue of Heavy Metal Magazine, January 2007, features a book review on Mark Schultz: Various Drawings Volume Two. S.C. Ringgenberg writes in his Dossier column, "The book itself is amazing; with some of the best reproduction of black and white artwork I have ever seen." You can pick up a copy at any book store. Visit their website here. Brian Kane interviewed about James Bama by the Columbus Dispatch!Bill Eichenberger interviews Brian M. Kane about James Bama: American Realist for the Columbus Dispatch. The interview can be found online here. James Bama Book Featured Article in Booklist’s November Art Issue!
The November 1, 2006 issue of Booklist includes a featured article on James Bama: American Realist by Donna Seaman! This magazine, which is published by The American Library Association, can be found in your local library. Be sure to let your librarian know you would like to see the James Bama book on their shelves! An online version can be found here: http://www.booklistonline.com/default.aspx?page=show_product&pid=1790576.
New Spectrum 13 Book Mentions Mark Schultz Various Drawings!
A personal favorite book of mine each year is Spectrum, edited by Cathy and Arnie Fenner. Volume 13 is now available. The 2005 year in review provides a positive mention of Mark Schultz: Various Drawings Volume One as the book “beautifully displayed Mark’s powerful compositions and enviable skills with pencil and brush.” This year’s volume contains an amazing array of the best artists in the field and is highly recommended! You can purchase a copy at budplant.com.
John Fleskes interview by Bill BakerBill Baker interviews John Fleskes on the future of Flesk Publications. Read it here. August 2006 newsletterRead our August newsletter with the latest Flesk Publications updates here. Latest issue of Starlog features a three page article on James Bama!Starlog’s 30th anniversary issue came out in July. It features an article on James Bama by Will Murray. The feature explores Bama’s career, showcases artwork, and includes interview quotes from Brian M. Kane about the book. The issue is dated August #348. Pick up your copy at your local bookstore, or visit the Starlog website here. July 2006 newsletterRead our July newsletter with the latest Flesk Publications updates here. Comic-Con San Diego, 2006, Booth #5116Flesk Publications will be exhibiting at the San Diego Comic-Con International from July 19-23. Our booth number is 5116. We will have all of our titles available and promotional items and previews to upcoming books. Mark Schultz will be signing from 2:00 to 4:00 PM each day and selling his original artwork. Brian Kane, author and designer of our upcoming title James Bama: American Realist, will also be at the table. Publisher, John Fleskes, will be on hand to answer questions. Please stop by our James Bama panel on Saturday, where Paul Jilbert will feature his Bama documentary. We look forward to seeing you. For more information about the show, click here. Summer 2006 newsletterRead our summer newsletter with the latest Flesk Publications updates here. Mark Schultz: Various Drawings Volume Two Now Shipping!
The latest collection of Mark Schultz's Various Drawings series is now available for immediate shipping! For full details and samples images from the book, click here. To read Mark's latest interview, in which he talks about Various Drawings Volume Two, click here. Or, if you want to purchase the book, click here for ordering information.
Spring 2006 newsletterRead our spring newsletter with the latest Flesk Publications updates here. Illustration Magazine #16 features preview of James Bama: American Realist
The latest issue of Illustration Magazine features an article on the making of James Bama: American Realist by Brian M. Kane. Included within are sample images from the book and other great pieces. Purchase your copy at here.
New Mark Schultz book—Various Drawings Vol. 2!
We are now accepting pre-orders of the upcoming Mark Schultz: Various Drawings Vol. 2 book. Reserve your copy now!
Mark Schultz: Various Drawings Vol. 1 Book ReviewsBook reviews on Mark Schultz: Various Drawings Vol. 1 are featured in the prestigious magazines Illustration '05 #2 and the January 2006 issue of Heavy Metal! Copies can be found at your local book store. Online book review by Bill Baker is available here. Flesk Publications and Mark Schultz to exhibit at WonderCon in San Francisco!Flesk Publications will be exhibiting at WonderCon in San Francisco this February 10-12. Mark Schultz will be available all three days to answer questions, sell his original artwork, and help promote his forthcoming book from Flesk Publications, Mark Schultz: Various Drawings Volume Two. Sample pages of the new collection will be available to view. We will also have a preview copy of the upcoming James Bama: American Realist book on display. Publisher, John Fleskes, will be available to discuss the future of Flesk Publications, or to just talk art. We look forward to your visit! New Book—James Bama: American Realist!
Flesk Publications is proud to announce the summer 2006 release date of the stunning new retrospective on renowned artist James Bama. Examples from magazine illustrations, paperback book covers, advertising, and pop culture, horror, sci-fi, and western genres will be represented. Written and designed by Brian M. Kane in cooperation with Mr. Bama. Introduction by Harlan Ellison®. 160 pages in color. Hardbound and limited hardbound signed editions available soon! For more information click here. New Mark Schultz Interview!Mark Schultz responds to questions about his new book, Xenozoic Tales, and his artistic style. Read it here. Meet Mark Schultz and Steve Rude at the Flesk Booth #5104 - San Diego Comic-Con International!Flesk Publications will be exhibiting at Comic-Con International in San Diego, July 13-17. Mark Schultz and Steve Rude will be available for signing. We will premiere “Mark Schultz: Various Drawings Volume 1” at the show. Stop by our Booth #5104 in the “Illustrators” section to pick up a copy of Mark's wonderful new book. Previews of the upcoming Steve Rude and James Bama books will be available to view. Or, stop by to say hello. Signing times at the Flesk Publications booth #5104 are as follows:
Meet Mark Schultz at Lee’s Comics!If you can’t make it to San Diego, you have a second chance to meet Mark Schultz. Mark will be at an exclusive Bay Area signing on Saturday, August 6th, 2005, from 2 to 4 PM at Lee’s Comics, Mountain View, CA location. This is an early opportunity to be among the first to pick up “Mark Schultz: Various Drawings.” Get your copy signed, and enter to win a free original sketch from Schultz at Lee’s Comics! Don’t miss this rare chance to meet one of the greatest comics creators of all time! For more information visit Lee’s website at http://lcomics.com/. Steve Rude Gallery Added
Check out the new Steve Rude gallery here! Steve Rude has captivated his audiences for over twenty years. His "no compromise" approach and determination to excel, separates him as a true master. "The Dude's" combination of talent, observation, and strong work ethic have culminated into a staggering amount of beautiful works of art. Plus, he's a great guy. It is with great pleasure, with Rude's permission, that a collection of his work has just been posted in our gallery section. Enjoy! Flesk Publications makes it into Bud Plant’s bestseller list for 2004!Bud Plant, the biggest and best art bookseller, has just released his “Bestsellers 2004” list. In 2002, Franklin Booth: Painter with a Pen was #1. In 2003, Joseph Clement Coll: The Art of Adventure was #1. This year, for 2004, Franklin Booth and both Joseph Clement Coll books made the list! Joseph Clement Coll: A Legacy in Line came in second behind Lance Laspina’s incredible Frazetta: Painting with Fire documentary. I’m not complaining. Lance did an incredible job. Coming in second behind Frazetta isn’t bad to me. For more details click here. Comic-Con San Diego, 2005to go. I hope to see you at the Flesk Publications booth #5104! Franklin Booth Book Review by Bill BakerNew book review of Franklin Booth: Painter with a Pen is featured in Bill Baker's online review column here. New Mark Schultz Book!
For the first time ever, a new book on Mark Schultz! Randy Dahlk, who designed the exquisite Scenes from the Xenozoic Age portfolio, is working closely with Mark to package a handsome volume to house Schultz’s elegant illustrations. Great care is being taken to reproduce the originals as faithfully as possible, with Mark’s discerning eye approving every aspect of the book. The book will be available in July, 2005. Click here for more information. Booth and Coll Book Reviews by Mike BaronMike Baron was kind enough to write reviews on two of our books. Read it at Nostomania! Mark Schultz Gallery AddedCheck out the new Mark Schultz gallery here! New in 2005!This year will be a big one for Flesk Publications. Three new books on three amazing illustrators are in development. Two in full color. It’s still a little early to announce who they are, but check back in spring when I provide full details on the books. -- John A Special Thank You and Happy New Year!I want to take this opportunity to thank all of those who supported me through 2004 by purchasing one of my books. You have helped make last year a great success! I am still motivated and committed to bringing you the finest collections on the best illustrators and I have many plans for the future of Flesk Publications. Thanks to you all and I wish everyone and their family a very Happy New Year. -- John Now available!
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