News Archives - 2007

 

Steve Rude: Artist in Motion Now Available!

Four years in the making, Steve Rude: Artist in Motion is now available! Both hardbound and deluxe signed hardbound in slipcase is available. For full details on the book and to view sample images, click here. Please visit our ordering page on purchasing options by clicking here.

 

 

 

 

Gary Gianni Interviewed About Illustrating Gentlemen of the Road!

Gary Gianni talks with John Fleskes about his recent art duties illustrating Michael Chabon’s Gentlemen of the Road. Gianni explains how he picked up the assignment and the challenges along the way. Read it here.

Mark Schultz Original Drawing in Various Drawing up on Ebay!

Check out our special Ebay auction featuring the new deluxe edition of Mark Schultz: Various Drawings Volume Three. This copy contains an amazing piece of original art on the title page by Schultz. Go straight to the Ebay auction by clicking here.







Pre-Order our Upcoming Book, Steve Rude: Artist in Motion!

Flesk Publications announces the availability to pre-order our upcoming book, Steve Rude: Artist in Motion. The book will be available late fall 2007. For full details on the book and to view sample images, click here. Please visit our ordering page on purchasing options by clicking here.






Mark Schultz Original Art Raffle Winner Announced!

Congratulations to David Crider on winning the raffle for an original Mark Schultz piece of art! Thanks to everyone who entered the raffle by pre-ordering the Mark Schultz: Various Drawings Volume Three, or purchased it at the Comic Con International in San Diego! See our August 2007 newsletter for more information.





Win Mark Schultz Original Art!

One lucky person is going to win a Mark Schultz original drawing from Flesk Publications! The way to enter the drawing is by either pre-ordering the new Mark Schultz: Various Drawings Volume Three book by August 1, or by purchasing a copy of the book at our booth #5118 at the San Diego Comic-Con. The winner will be randomly selected from this pool of people on August 5. All pre-orders ship on August 1. Details on pre-ordering the book can be found on our order page.

See our Steve Rude: Artist in Motion ad in Nexus #99!

After a ten-year hiatus, Steve Rude is bringing Nexus back. See the comic that won him numerous industry awards and solidified his reputation as one of the premier comic artists of our time. Nexus: Space Opera Act 1 of 4 hits stores this July. Featured on the back cover is an advertisement for our upcoming book Steve Rude: Artist in Motion. For more information about Nexus and Steve Rude’s Rude Dude Productions, visit their website here. For more information on our new Rude art book Artist in Motion, click here.

Now taking pre-orders for Franklin Booth: Painter with a Pen!

 

We are now accepting pre-orders for our latest printing of Franklin Booth: Painter with a Pen. We are please to offer this book again as we have had numerous requests to reprint the book. For more information on the book click here. Details on pre-ordering the book can be found on our order page.

 

 

 

 

Mark Schultz Interview in Illo #1!

 

The inaugural issue of Dan Zimmer’s new magazine, Illo, features a 22 page Mark Schultz article and gallery. John Fleskes interviews Schultz on his career starting with his Conan work up to recent projects. Illo, which focuses on contemporary illustrators, has the same high standards as Zimmer’s Illustration Magazine. Visit your local book store to pick up a copy, or order direct from Zimmer here.

 

 

 

Flesk Publications to exhibit at Comic-Con International San Diego, Booth #5118!

Flesk Publications will be exhibiting at Comic-Con International in San Diego from July 26-29, 2007! We are exited to have two booths this year to showcase our expanding line of books. We will have the new Franklin Booth: Painter with a Pen reprint and Mark Schultz: Various Drawings Volume Three available. Stop by and see our promotional material for our upcoming titles on Steve Rude, Gary Gianni, Mark Schultz, and William Stout! Booth #5118. For more information on the show, click here.

Flesk Publications to exhibit at Book Expo America, Booth #3774!

Flesk Publications will be exhibiting at Book Expo America from May 31 to June 3. The BEA is the premier book trade show in the US. It is held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in NYC. We will be set up with our distributor to the book trade, SCB Distributors, at booth #3774. Stop by and see galleys on our latest titles. For more information about the show, click here.

The Prince Valiant Page by Gary Gianni. New Book Under Development!

 

We have just begun development of The Prince Valiant Page by Gary Gianni, which will be published by Flesk Publications in spring 2008! This book gives a well-rounded informative look at both Gianni’s rendition of the Prince Valiant Sunday strip and his own working procedures. More information and sample artwork from the book will be featured on our website soon!

 

 

 

Mark Schultz: Various Drawings Volume Three Coming Soon!

 

The latest collection of Mark Schultz’s art, Various Drawings Volume Three, will be available on August 1, 2007. We will have the book available for the San Diego Comic-Con International starting on July 26. For full details and sample images click here.

 

 

 

 

Franklin Booth: Painter with a Pen reprint coming July 2007-New Cover!

 

Flesk Publications is reprinting our inaugural title, Franklin Booth: Painter with a Pen! The re-release date is set for July 2007. The book has been out of stock for over six months, and we are pleased to have had numerous requests to order the book, prompting Flesk Publications to bring Painter with a Pen back in print. New to this edition is a revised cover, still reminiscent of the original cover. The interior contents are identical to the original edition.

 

 

 

Flesk Publications to exhibit at Wonder Con 2007 - Booth #219

Wonder Con has moved to March 2-4 for 2007. This is one of our favorite shows. It features high profile guests and is always enjoyable. Mark Schultz will be joining us again this year. He will be selling his original artwork and signing during the entire three days at our booth. We will have our entire line of books available, including the new Bama book! We only have a small number of Bama deluxe and signed copies allocated for the show, so stop by early if you want one. More info about the show can be found here.

Flesk Publications signs with SCB Distributors!

Flesk Publications books are now distributed to the book trade by SCB Distributors. This move by Flesk will allow for the availability of our titles in chain bookstores, specialty gift shops, museums, as well as on popular online outlets. We are pleased to offer greater accessibility to view and purchase our books through SCB. Retailers and wholesalers interested in offering our books can find SCB Distributors contact information here.

More James Bama Reviews and Features!

We have had a great start for the New Year. January 2007 has marked the arrival of the new Heavy Metal Magazine, Illustration Magazine, and CBG (Comics Buyer’s Guide), which all contain reviews on the new James Bama: American Realist book. S.C. Ringgenberg has a full page Bama feature in Heavy Metal, and CBG contains two reviews! These are all great magazines worth supporting.

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