Terry Doyle

C'mon man. You joined the forum today and in 8 hours have made 27 posts, 100% of those posts on the Mike Burkey threads. I understand you don't like what he did but this is starting to beat a dead horse. You should post with your real name for increased credibility. Thanks Bill I was just going to post the same thing.

Wouldn't touch those things with a bargepole.

Is that not okay? The thread is called "Art behind glass" But not prints behind glass! No harm showing them, at least you're getting an opinion as to what you've got.

They appear to be numbered prints.

Yeah, but it's still on my reply!

And it's X-rated!

WTF, a cameltoe shot!

Bill, I am not a member, but have thought about finally joining after reading through some of your posts. I've received recommendations from members of these boards in the past, but just have never gone through the motions. One thing I can definitely see being of value is the classifieds section. Although I did want to ask about something I noticed - after performing a search, I noticed several pieces I was interested in having "NFS" under the selling status. I'm not sure I understand what the person is attempting to accomplish by listing a piece in the classified section that isn't for sale. Are certain members using the classifieds as an extension of their gallery, or using it to get eyes on their art? I had intentions of messaging the person, but when I saw the "NFS" I didn't bother. Also, does the classifieds show past sales information? Is the reporting of a final sale price made mandatory, or is it left to the discretion of the buyer and seller? Appreciate your time in responding. I wouldn't be deterred by the NFS designation. Could be that the lister hasn't fully-updated all the description fields. Nothing to lose by enquiring. Thanks, I appreciate it. I didn't want to make an missteps even before becoming a member. In other collecting communities I'm a part of, it's fairly taboo to contact someone if they post NFS. It's mostly relating to sharing convention being founded on anti-pitch, anti-selling, and how annoying it can be when you are just sharing something and you get bombarded with comments or PM's asking "how much?" The other thing is I noticed a pattern of all this members listings having that NFS so I thought it was too deliberate to chalk it down to a situation where he hasn't updated the listing, unless he does his listings in batches. I can't see the person in question being upset by a line of enquiry if the art you're interested in has been listed under the classifieds. I lean towards the idea that the art actually is available. Under these circumstances I wouldn't consider you being discourteous with such an approach.

Bill, I am not a member, but have thought about finally joining after reading through some of your posts. I've received recommendations from members of these boards in the past, but just have never gone through the motions. One thing I can definitely see being of value is the classifieds section. Although I did want to ask about something I noticed - after performing a search, I noticed several pieces I was interested in having "NFS" under the selling status. I'm not sure I understand what the person is attempting to accomplish by listing a piece in the classified section that isn't for sale. Are certain members using the classifieds as an extension of their gallery, or using it to get eyes on their art? I had intentions of messaging the person, but when I saw the "NFS" I didn't bother. Also, does the classifieds show past sales information? Is the reporting of a final sale price made mandatory, or is it left to the discretion of the buyer and seller? Appreciate your time in responding. I wouldn't be deterred by the NFS designation. Could be that the lister hasn't fully-updated all the description fields. Nothing to lose by enquiring.

I believe that song is from X-men First class What he said.

I wouldn't disagree, Felix. When you HAVE to write something, it quickly becomes a chore, less a labour of love. The mag is great (Chris Killackey sent me a complimentary copy last year as a thank you for my help in his research for an article), just wish it was available to the masses.

Next podcast definitely leans in this direction. For that matter, so does the show-and-tell video. Check 'em out in Feb! Look forward to it!

Cuz some bands only want to 'work' a few nights or weekends? (And continue with their day jobs otherwise.) We've gone over this before, but in my experience you're the only one -member or not- that's vocal about these limitations being an issue. That's how you feel, I get it (just don't feel the same). Just a weird one, in that it just hasn't come up from anyone else. Anyway, any member can always share their words with a wider audience too -via self-publishing, blogs, or submission to other print periodicals. Some have and do. Over the years many writings that germinated in CFA-APA ended up as longer, more fleshed out articles and even books published elsewhere. So that is definitely there for those that want it. Not sure where membership stands today, but in the many years I've been around there's almost always at least one or two slots open, or a very short waiting list (months, not years). Nobody, that I know of, ever gave up for waiting or anything like that. However a lot of people have come and gone because the pressure of writing 400 words twice a year on comic/fantasy art was too much a burden? To take, with CFA-APA, you do have to give Yeah, we've gone over this before, but you brought it up again! I've been invited to join the group over the years but have always declined the invitation for the reasons I cite. No big deal, just responding to the previous poster. For less effort, and no constraints, I've gone the route of seeing my articles in print in wider-circulation books and magazines (something you suggest). Been there, done that. May do it again if I feel sufficiently motivated.

Comic & Fantasy Art Amateur Press Association, founded by Roger Hill.. The mailing, consisting of member contributions, carries a circulation of 50 copies. The plus side is that you receive a handsome (ring-bound) volume of collated self-published contributions (that can run to several hundred pages in length). That, alone, is probably worth joining for. The downside (for me, at least) is that you'll be putting in a lot of time and effort for an audience of 50 people. How many of those are going to be reading each and every article published? Personally, I'd only cherry-pick those contributions that would match my own interests. Great idea, but very limited in scope (imho). Something so good should receive a much higher circulation. Why do pub gigs when you should be aiming for concert halls?

...or anybody can join the CFA-APA for the same, as you've pretty much named all the lifers now! I thought CFA-APA was a limited club?

. . . and Roger Hill's another collector with a wealth of history in the hobby to talk about.

If going the route of Heritage, Jim Halperin would have no-one to answer to . . . and one of the finest personal collections ever assembled to talk about!

I don't think that Steve was in this hobby that long and most of the art he collected now rests in his CAF 'Sold' folder.

I think the Donnelly's podcast would have to be a 2 parter, as they were 1 of the earliest OA mail order (San Mateo?) vendors with a full page ad in Overstreet. Collectors always complained about their aggressive prices but perhaps they were always 3 years ahead of the curve. The Steve Donnelly suggestion was a bit tongue-in-cheek I have to say. On reflection, such a podcast would certainly prove fascinating as I'd love to learn what makes him tick. Steve Fischler would be my top choice for an early candidate and also Russ Cochran. Basically, pre-internet guys who did the leg-work to dig the stuff out. Oh, and other collectors like George Hagenauer, Ethan Roberts and Rob Stolzer also spring to mind . . .

How about a Steve Donnelly podcast?

Yeah, thanks and well done, Felix, you're taking the business of repping and promoting to new and exciting levels. Brilliant!

Well, at least I didn't mention the cover to Amazing Fantasy # 15 . . .

Ditko's cover to ASM # 28 and Kirby's FF # 59 cover, wow!

Thanks!

Looks like a, "I need to off-load my fakes" offering.