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[vometia]

Following the thread of a similar name in the Bioware Store forum, I figured I'd start a thread for collectible lithographs that are to be found elsewhere for those compulsive acquirers of games tat amongst us!

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Thanks to stardazzled, NamiraWilhelm, DukeOfNukes, AlphaJarmel, crusadeonacid, BeanieBat and Galford24 for additional information and suggestions. If I've missed anyone, please harangue me until I add you!

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Please note that not all lithographs are created equal! Since a precise definition has proven hard to pin down (though see below for information that others have kindly provided) I have had to rely on the seller's description; not all of the products are the same as what we have come to expect from the Bioware Store. In such cases I will make a note to that effect when I become aware of it.

In addition, although I have linked to sellers of said lithographs where known, please be aware that this does not constitute any sort of endorsement of the seller, either on my part or Bioware's: although I trust that nobody will experience any difficulties, caveat emptor.

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In addition to actual lithographs, a number of other prints such as giclées and so forth are listed that are not lithographs in the true sense but have been included as they may also be of interest. Where known, these are marked in a reddish or an unpleasant green colour (see the key below). Hopefully there are no errors where something has been described as a lithograph, but the exact nature of the print cannot be guaranteed.

• Regular size lithograph i.e. approx. 24×18" (60×45cm) and larger
• Mini lithograph i.e. approx. 16×12" (40×30cm) and under
• Poster or print i.e. probably not a lithograph (may need verifying)
• Giclée: not a lithograph but an archival-quality inkjet print. See the Wikipedia entry for more information.

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Currently available
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Dragon Age/Mass Effect
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See AngryGamer's topic for a comprehensive list of lithographs past and present.

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A Witch's Tale
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A Witch In Time by Taniel, 19×27" giclée, numbered

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Alice: Madness Returns
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Tears by Julie Dillon, 24×18" litho (100lb), signed/numbered by artist, 500 printed
Street Rats by Hong Lei, 24×18" litho (100lb), signed/numbered by artist, 500 printed
Snail Fight by Ken Wong, 18×24" litho (100lb), signed/numbered by artist, 500 printed
Queensland Gate by Sun GuoLiang, 24×18" litho (100lb), signed/numbered by artist, 500 printed
Mysterious East by Sun GuoLiang, 24×18" litho (100lb), signed/numbered by artist, 500 printed
Wake Up Alice by Ben Kerslake, 24×18" litho (100lb), signed/numbered by artist, 500 printed
The Doll House by Hong Lei, 18×24" litho (100lb), signed/numbered by artist, 500 printed
Vale Of Tears by Sun GuoLiang, 24×12" litho (100lb), signed/numbered by artist, 500 printed
H.M.S. Gryphon by Zhou Linhai, 24×18" litho (100lb), signed/numbered by artist, 500 printed
Collector's Edition Pack, 24×18" litho (100lb), signed/numbered by artist and American McGee, 50 printed

Infernal Train by Sun Guoliang, 12×9" mini-litho (100lb), unsigned, unlimited run
Queen's Castle by Sun Guoliang, 9×12" mini-litho (100lb), unsigned, unlimited run
London Calling by Sun Guoliang, 12×9" mini-litho (100lb), unsigned, unlimited run
Barrelbottom by Luis Melo, 9×12" mini-litho (100lb), unsigned, unlimited run

Alchemy by Joy Ang, 24×36" poster, unsigned
Vorpal Blade, 16×20" 80 lb paper poster, numbered, 300 printed

Alice's Phantasmagoria by Ken Wong, 16×20" Giclée, 30 printed
Glory by Fellipe Martins, 20×20" Giclée, 30 printed
Ken Taylor Screen Print by Ken Taylor, 12×36" screen print, numbered, 250 printed
Phantom City Creative Screen Print by Justin Erickson and Paige Reynolds, 18×24" screen print, numbered, 250 printed
James Flames Screen Print by James Flames, 18×24" screen print, numbered, 250 printed
Angry Blue by Justin Kamerer, 18×24" screen print, numbered, 250 printed
Rhys Cooper Screen Print by Rhys Cooper, 12×36" screen print, numbered, 250 printed
Zeng Shuo Screen Print by Zeng Shuo, 18×24" screen print, numbered, 300 printed

     Note: the Collector's Edition Pack comprises eight lithographs: HMS Gryphon, Vale of Tears, The Doll House, Wake Up Alice, Mysterious East, Queensland Gate, Snail Fight and Street Rats. The lithographs are signed by both the artist and American McGee.

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Bioshock
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Masquerade Lithograph, 18×24" 'matte lithograph stock', unsigned & unnumbered
Steinman’s Cosmetic Enhancement, 18×24" 'matte lithograph stock', unsigned & unnumbered
Mr Bubbles by Penny Arcade, 11½×15¼" [color=rgb(48,220,60]100lb print[/color], unsigned, 'limited'
The Sisters by Jhonen Vasquez, 14½×12" [color=rgb(48,220,60]100lb print[/color], unsigned, 'limited'
1959 by Craig Mullins, 14½×12" [color=rgb(48,220,60]100lb print[/color], unsigned, 'limited'
Little Sister and Big Daddy, 22×28" [color="#30dc3c"]'glossy poster stock'[/color], unsigned
Subject Delta by Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell, 15¼×11½" [color="#30dc3c"]100lb print[/color], unsigned, 'limited'

     Notes: it is unclear whether some of the Bioshock prints are lithographs or not. I have assumed that those marked "lithograph stock" are [color="#308c8c"]lithographs[/color] whereas those marked as prints or posters are [color="#30dc3c"]standard prints[/color] regardless of the specified medium.

     However, anyone considering buying the prints marked as [color="#308c8c"]lithographs[/color] should be aware that they are not like the Bioware Store lithographs and other than being printed on thick paper, they differ in every way: the colours aren't layered, both the inks and paper are matt and there is no indication of a limited run. The resulting matt and desaturated appearance may or may not be for effect, but those interested in buying should be aware of what to expect.

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Civilization
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Civilization IV, [color="#308c8c"](specifications unknown)[/color], signed by Sid Meier

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Dante's Inferno
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Excess of Gluttony by Ashot Melkumov, 24×18" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], signed by artist, 300 printed
St. Lucia in Flight by Jehan Choo, 24×18" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], signed by artist, 300 printed
St. Lucia's Divinity Unleashed by Jeff Adams, 24×18" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], signed by artist, 300 printed

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Dead Space/DS2
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Surfing the Transport by Derek Brand, 24×18" [color=rgb(48,140,140]litho (100lb)[/color], signed by artist, 500 printed details yet to be confirmed
Necromorphs Gather at the Marker by Jeong Keum, 24×18" [color=rgb(48,140,140]litho (100lb)[/color], signed by artist, 500 printed
Tiedemann Cuts the Sprawl by Jens Holdener, 24×18" [color=rgb(48,140,140]litho (100lb)[/color], signed by artist, 500 printed
Aegis 7 by Ryan Church, 24×18" [color=rgb(48,140,140]litho (100lb)[/color], signed by artist, 500 printed
Medical Deck by Jens Holdener, 24×18" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], signed by artist, 500 printed
Advanced Suit, 24×18" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], signed by artist, 500 printed
Ishimura by Ryan Church, 24×18" [color=rgb(48,140,140]litho (100lb)[/color], signed by artist, 500 printed
Titan Mines Main Camp by Jens Holdener, 24×18" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], signed by artist, 500 printed
Unitologist Church Safe Room by Derek L. Brand, 24×18" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], signed by artist, 500 printed

Unitologist Church Safe Room by Derek L. Brand, 16×12" [color="#30b464"]mini-litho (100lb)[/color], unsigned, unlimited run
Unitologist Church Crypts, 16×12" [color="#30b464"]mini-litho (100lb)[/color], unsigned, unlimited run
Unitologist Church Crypt Entrance, 16×12" [color="#30b464"]mini-litho (100lb)[/color], unsigned, unlimited run
Titan Mines Main Camp by Jens Holdener, 16×12" [color="#30b464"]mini-litho (100lb)[/color], unsigned, unlimited run
CEC Facility Admin Office, 16×12" [color="#30b464"]mini-litho (100lb)[/color], unsigned, unlimited run
Unitologist Church Entrance, 16×12" [color="#30b464"]mini-litho (100lb)[/color], unsigned, unlimited run
Psychological Evaluation Facility, 16×12" [color="#30b464"]mini-litho (100lb)[/color], unsigned, unlimited run
Isaac's Cell, 16×12" [color="#30b464"]mini-litho (100lb)[/color], unsigned, unlimited run
CEC Facility Workers' Entrance, 16×12" [color="#30b464"]mini-litho (100lb)[/color], unsigned, unlimited run
Airless Hospital Hall, 16×12" [color="#30b464"]mini-litho (100lb)[/color], unsigned, unlimited run

     Note: "Necromorphs Gather" and "Tiedemann Cuts" lithographs also available as a twin-pack.

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Disgaea 2
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Roll Call by Takehito Harada, 19×27" [color="#b43c50"]giclée[/color], numbered

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Disgaea 3
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What Evil Lurks in the Hearts of Demons... by Takehito Harada, 19×27" [color="#b43c50"]giclée[/color], numbered
Dressed For Success by Takehito Harada, 19×27" [color="#b43c50"]giclée[/color], numbered
Walkathon by Takehito Harada, 28×18¾" [color="#b43c50"]giclée[/color], numbered
Roll Call 2 by Takehito Harada, 20×27" [color="#b43c50"]giclée[/color], numbered

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Dota 2
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Morphling, 20×36" [color="#30dc3c"]100lb gloss book stock[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Lina, 20×36" [color="#30dc3c"]100lb gloss book stock[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Drowranger, 20×36" [color="#30dc3c"]100lb gloss book stock[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Bloodseeker, 20×36" [color="#30dc3c"]100lb gloss book stock[/color], unsigned & unlimited

     Note: "Morphling", "Lina", "Drowranger" and "Bloodseeker" posters also available as the Launch Banners Poster Kit.

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Duke Nukem 3D: Reloaded
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Reloaded Poster, 24×36" [color="#30dc3c"]poster[/color], unsigned, unlimited

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Duke Nukem Forever
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Mini-Litho Six Pack, 12×9" [color="#30b464"]litho (100lb)[/color], unsigned, unlimited

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Halo
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Homecoming, 13×19" [color="#b43c50"]giclée[/color], cert. of authenticity, 100 printed
Odd One Out, 13×19" [color="#b43c50"]giclée[/color], cert. of authenticity, 100 printed
Origins, 13×19" [color="#b43c50"]giclée[/color], cert. of authenticity, 100 printed
Fall of Reach, 13×19" [color="#b43c50"]giclée[/color], cert. of authenticity, 100 printed
First Contact, 19×13" [color="#b43c50"]giclée[/color], cert. of authenticity, 100 printed
Unto the Breach, 19×13" [color="#b43c50"]giclée[/color], cert. of authenticity, 100 printed
Evolutions Blue, 11×17" [color="#b43c50"]giclée[/color], cert. of authenticity, 100 printed

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Last Rebellion
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Embracing Destiny by KKUEM, 19×27" [color="#b43c50"]giclée[/color], numbered

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Left 4 Dead
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The Sacrifice, 18×24" [color="#30dc3c"]100lb gloss book stock[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Blood Harvest, 18×24" [color="#30dc3c"]poster[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Crash Course, 18×24" [color="#30dc3c"]poster[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Hand Poster, 18×24" [color="#30dc3c"]poster[/color], unsigned & unlimited
No Mercy, 18×24" [color="#30dc3c"]poster[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Last Stand, 18×24" [color="#30dc3c"]poster[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Death Toll, 18×24" [color="#30dc3c"]poster[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Dead Air, 18×24" [color="#30dc3c"]poster[/color], unsigned & unlimited

     Note: "Death Toll", "Dead Air", "Blood Harvest" and "No Mercy" posters also available as the Movie Poster Pack.

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Left 4 Dead 2
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Swamp Study, 36×24" [color="#30dc3c"]100lb gloss[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Urban Sprawl, 36×24" [color="#30dc3c"]100lb gloss[/color], unsigned & unlimited
The Parish, 24×30¾" [color="#30dc3c"]100lb gloss[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Swamp Fever, 24×30¾" [color="#30dc3c"]100lb gloss[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Hard Rain, 24×30¾" [color="#30dc3c"]100lb gloss[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Dead Center, 24×30¾" [color="#30dc3c"]100lb gloss[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Dark Carnival, 30¾×21" [color="#30dc3c"]100lb gloss[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Logo Poster, 18×24" [color="#30dc3c"]100lb gloss[/color], unsigned & unlimited
The Passing, 24×36" [color="#30dc3c"]100lb gloss[/color], unsigned & unlimited

     Note: "Swamp Study" and "Urban Sprawl" posters also available as the Concept Poster Kit.

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Portal 2
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Destroyed GLaDOS (signed) by Jeremy Bennett, 36×24" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], signed & numbered (of 100)
Destroyed GLaDOS by Jeremy Bennett, 36×24" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], unsigned/unnumbered, unlimited run
Approaching Wheatley (signed) by Jeremy Bennett, 36×24" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], signed & numbered (of 100)
Approaching Wheatley by Jeremy Bennett, 36×24" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], unsigned/unnumbered, unlimited run
Aperture Laboratories by Laura Dubuk, 36×24" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], unsigned/unnumbered, unlimited run
Portal Intro Study by Jeremy Bennett, 36×24" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], unsigned/unnumbered, unlimited run
Chell by Andrea Wicklund, 36×24" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], unsigned/unnumbered, unlimited run
Thermal Discouragement Beam, 30×20" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], unsigned/unnumbered, unlimited run
Animal King, 30×20" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], unsigned/unnumbered, unlimited run

Coop Bot Poster, 24×36" [color="#30dc3c"]poster[/color], unsigned & unlimited
1970s Mannequin, 18×24" [color="#30dc3c"]poster[/color], unsigned & unlimited
1980s Four Office, 24×18" [color="#30dc3c"]poster[/color], unsigned & unlimited
1940s Boss Robot, 18×24" [color="#30dc3c"]poster[/color], unsigned & unlimited
1940s Aperture Signs, 18×24" [color="#30dc3c"]poster[/color], unsigned & unlimited

     Note: "1970s Mannequin", "1980s Four Office", "1940s Boss Robot" and
          "1940s Aperture Signs" posters also available as the Underground Poster Kit.

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Team Fortress 2
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Meet The Medic, 36×24" [color="#308c8c"]100lb McCoy silk litho[/color], unsigned & unlimited

1850s Team Poster, 24×18" [color="#30dc3c"]100lb gloss book stock[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Victory, 18¼×24" [color="#30dc3c"]100lb gloss book stock[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Force A Nature, 18×24" [color="#30dc3c"]poster[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Meet The Sandvich, 24×14" [color="#30dc3c"]poster[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Anatomy of a Heavy Weapons Guy, 24×18" [color="#30dc3c"]poster[/color], unsigned & unlimited
The TF2 Team, 24×18" [color="#30dc3c"]poster[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Minigun, 24×18" [color="#30dc3c"]poster[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Flamethrower, 18×24" [color="#30dc3c"]poster[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Sentry, 18×24" [color="#30dc3c"]poster[/color], unsigned & unlimited
Spy vs. Sniper, 18×24" [color="#30dc3c"]poster[/color], unsigned & unlimited

     Note: "Sentry", "Minigun", "Flamethrower", "Team" and
          "Anatomy" posters also available as the The Bundle Posters.

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Trinity Universe
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Afternoon Delight by Yoshizumi Kazuyuki and Imaizumi Akihiko(?), 19×27" [color="#b43c50"]giclée[/color], numbered
Treat or Treat by Yoshizumi Kazuyuki and Imaizumi Akihiko(?), 19×27" [color="#b43c50"]giclée[/color], numbered

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Alice: Madness Returns
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Fight To Survive by Zeng Shuo, 11×14" [color="#b43c50"]Giclée[/color], 30 printed
Kevin Tong Screen Print by Kevin Tong, 24×36" [color="#30dc3c"]screen print[/color], signed and numbered, 250 printed

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Civilization
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Revolution, 18×24" [color="#308c8c"]litho(?)[/color], limited run

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Dead Space/DS2
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Fallout New Vegas
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SDCC lithograph by Geoff Darrow and Peter Doherty, 24×17" [color="#30dc3c"]poster(?)[/color], print of Dark Horse Comics graphic novel cover

     Note: although described as a lithograph, this print is probably a regular poster.

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Mass Effect
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Redemption feat. Liara, 16×24" [color="#308c8c"]litho(?)[/color], signed by Mac Walters and Daryl Mandryk, limited promotional material

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Portal 2
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'70s Movie Poster (signed) by Tristan Reidford, 24×36" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], signed/numbered by artist, 200 printed
Aperture Laboratories (signed) by Laura Dubuk, 36×24" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], signed/numbered by artist, 100 printed
Apertures Requiem (signed) by Realm Lovejoy, 36×24" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], signed/numbered by artist, 100 printed
Apertures Requiem by Realm Lovejoy, 36×24" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], unsigned/unnumbered, unlimited run
Chell (signed) by Andrea Wicklund, 36×24" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], signed/numbered by artist, 100 printed
Portal Intro Study (signed) by Jeremy Bennett, 36×24" [color="#308c8c"]litho (100lb)[/color], signed/numbered by artist, 100 printed

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Team Fortress 2
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The Heavy, 21¾×29" [color="#308c8c"]Pegasus archival litho[/color], signed?, 400 or 500 printed

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[color="#dcdcdc"]So what exactly is a lithograph, anyway?[/color]
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Good question, and one for which there appears to be no straightforward answer here unfortunately. I've made the decision to use the seller's description (with caveats) as I mentioned, but a couple of forum members have made efforts to find out something more definite which I've repeated here.

From stardazzled, a reply from the Bioware Store in response to her question about the production process:

     [color="#c8c8c8"]Thank you for making the purchase at the BioWare store. I'm not sure what you mean by photo-mechanical. I believe the paper is fed through a 6 roll press. As the paper passes through each plate, a new layer of ink is pressed on.

     Hope that helps. Please feel free to email me again if other problems arise. Thanks.

     Jong Chua | eStore Manager, Marketing | BiOWARE, A DIVISION OF ELECTRONIC ARTS | [/color]

From crusadeonacid:

     [color="#c8c8c8"] I talked to my friend today and here's what she told me regarding "real" lithographs. Traditional ("real") lithographs are made by drawing the reverse image onto a stone or metal plate, coating said plate with a silicon-chemical mixture, washing the plate to restore the image, and then finally inking and printing the image.

     The more popular and common lithographs we see are created digitally. I found the details of this process on wikipedia. This way, no matter how many copies are made, the image will remain unchanged (with the traditional plates, the image fades with use). So it seems that all of these modern lithographs, could be correctly labeled as lithographs. It all depends on how the intial artwork was created.

     The article also states that most mass printed media (maps, books, posteers, packaging, ect.) is a form of lithography as well. That strikes me a very weird.[/color]

... and in summary: [color="#5a5a5a"]— Vom[/color]

     [color="#c8c8c8"]Basically, who the **** knows what is lithographic and not.[/color]

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     To get the ball rolling, a few that I've found so far are another facet of the Treehouse Store selling lithographs for Dante's Inferno and Dead Space 2.

     And another Bio- that I initially confused with Bioware is Bioshock, which has a number of smaller, unsigned lithographs which are also rather nice. The Yahoo Take-2 Store is currently extremely slow, however, so I'll add a URL once I've had a chance to verify it.

     Unsurprisingly, the limited edition lithographs tend to be a fairly scarce commodity, with Valve's Half Life 2 lithos being long-since sold out ("long-since" as in years ago), and the one lithograph I managed to find for New Vegas seems to have been a convention-only special.

     I'll soon collate a list of what I know about and whatever anybody else posts here, and will split it into those currently available and previous examples just for the sake of interest. Watch this space, unless you're not into collecting lithographs, in which case, don't.
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Modifié par vometia, 06 août 2011 - 05:56 .

[MrDizazta]

About how big are lithographs?

[vometia]

MrDizaztar wrote...

About how big are lithographs?

Typically about 24x18" (60x45cm) though they can vary a lot in size, from the huge Kirkwall Gate at 39x22" to much more diminutive sizes such as the unsigned Bioware and Bioshock mini lithos which are typically 16x12" and the new "even more mini" ME2 character lithos which are 9x12".  I guess it would help if I also put the measurements on my list...

[Morbo]

Great, first I have to start avoiding the Bioware online store forum so that I'm not reminded all the time of all the nice lithos out there that I cannot afford due to my current financial situation, and now I'm being haunted here as well.
Spleens will be stabbed for this!

At least the Bioshock ones are too small for me anyway. Anything less than 24x18 is no good!

More devs/publishers should get into the litho market though, as there definitely seems to be a decent enough market for it.

[stardazzled]

I can confirm at least that BioShock's 1959 print is on thick paper and has a very glossy touch. It's smaller than TH's lithos but was definitely worth it. - As a Civ 4 fan I still debating whether I should get that 100 USD litho or not - but probably yes since it's signed by Sid the God himself. (also on Take2's store)

DS2's Medical Deck and Titan Mines both are by Jens Holdener (has a few more DS2 images on his Blogspot, too).

edit: Unitologist Church is by Derek L. Brand (signature: D L Brand - Derek Brand in DS2's credits)

There also is a rather new 2-pack of large DS lithos up for pre-order (many thx to Beocat for pointing this out).

In addition: Valve had a gorgeous Team Fortress 2 litho. Unfortunately, I'm not into TF2 and some big gun something on my wall is a no-go.

Modifié par stardazzled, 10 février 2011 - 12:04 .

[vometia]

Thanks for the information!  I'll update the OP when I feel my fingers aren't likely to add too many errors.

[Druss99]

This might be a good place to ask what exactly is a Lithograph? I always thought it was some kind of hologram thing that moved when you changed angle. But it just looks like pictures to me. What am I missing?

[vometia]

Druss99 wrote...

This might be a good place to ask what exactly is a Lithograph? I always thought it was some kind of hologram thing that moved when you changed angle. But it just looks like pictures to me. What am I missing?

Good question.  Technically, my understanding is that the printing material needs to be embedded into the substrate, be it paper, wood or metal, rather than simply printed on its surface; though I'm unsure if that's the case with the things we tend to actually see as lithographs here.

In practice, however they're made, they tend to be very high quality prints on very heavy paper: it's more like a sheet of card in terms of what it's like to handle.  They frame very nicely since it has almost no tendency to sag and wrinkle like posters.

I'm a big fan of them personally: they're not just a gimmick in terms of how they look, the details and colours really seem to stand out.

Since they're a premium quality print, they also tend to be released as signed limited editions, too, which is nice if you can grab one for a not ridiculous price.

Apologies if that sounds like a sales spiel, I'm very tired and my sense of sarcasm and general disrespect has deserted me.

[Druss99]

It did sound like a sales spiel lol. But I also got your meaning from it, cheers.

[Galford24]

Concerning the new DS2 litho 2-pack: does anyone know how many were up for sale? All 500, 400 or 250?



Thanks.

[Wicked 702]

Yeah, I freely admit that I didn't know what they were either. I knew the term in the classical sense but I'm used to things like "prints," "scrolls," etc.



Been looking to find things to decorate my walls. These might just be the droids I'm looking for. Now I just need to find some I like...

[stardazzled]

Galford24 wrote...
Concerning the new DS2 litho 2-pack: does anyone know how many were up for sale? All 500, 400 or 250?

Just PM Jedi - you know where to find him, don't you?

[vometia]

stardazzled wrote...

I can confirm at least that
BioShock's 1959 print is on thick paper and has a very glossy touch.
It's smaller than TH's lithos but was definitely worth it.

Yeah, I've got all four of the smaller pictures and they certainly seem very much like lithographs.  I guess
at some point I'll have to ask Jedi or someone what actually
constitutes a lithograph since my answer to Druss99 about the same subject was a complete
guess...  In lieu of further information they certainly look like lithographs, though!

I've added the other odds & ends too, and hopefully haven't missed anything out.  Thanks for that! 

[NamiraWilhelm]

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Anyone else buy lithos for games they dont even play

[vometia]

NamiraWilhelm wrote...

Anyone else buy lithos for games they dont even play

I refuse to answer that question without a lawyer present!

[NamiraWilhelm]

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Something tells me.... yes, yes you do!

[DukeOfNukes]

Druss99 wrote...

This might be a good place to ask what exactly is a Lithograph? I always thought it was some kind of hologram thing that moved when you changed angle. But it just looks like pictures to me. What am I missing?

A Lithograph has to do with the manner in which it's printed. Most of those shown in this thread are not lithographs...merely prints. A lithograph is made in a manner similar to Wood blocks...being that one colour is "painted" on before another begins. It creates a layered look, and results in each colour looking much more vibrant than simply mixing inks.

Again, most of these aren't Lithos, they're just prints.

[vometia]

DukeOfNukes wrote...

A Lithograph has to do with the manner in which it's printed. Most of those shown in this thread are not lithographs...merely prints. A lithograph is made in a manner similar to Wood blocks...being that one colour is "painted" on before another begins. It creates a layered look, and results in each colour looking much more vibrant than simply mixing inks.

Again, most of these aren't Lithos, they're just prints.

Could you provide more information?  It'd be useful for me to know one way or the other since I'm trying to make a differentiation; if this is correct, it sounds like a lithograph is drifting towards a marketing term rather than a useful description.

[DukeOfNukes]

http://en.wikipedia....wiki/Lithograph



It's similar to wood blocks. Basically, you have a series of plates, each with a different part of the image etched on to them. Each of these is then painted in a single colour and then pressed onto the page. When they are all done, you have a complete image. I'm over simplifying, but that's the basic process.



Modern days, the process is done digitally rather than actually etching out the seperate plates, but it's still done one layer of ink at a time. As I said, most of the images listed here are just posters printed on heavy paper.

[vometia]

Wouldn't it be false advertising to describe something as a lithograph when it's not, though? Unless that perhaps explains the apparently inconsistent descriptions of "lithograph" and "print" for very similar-looking things and is why I added a note about some of the Bioshock prints from the outset. I suppose I should get round to asking Jedi to get a definitive answer, at least for those sold by the Treehouse store.


Edit: unmangled sentence.

Modifié par vometia, 11 février 2011 - 05:39 .

[kirkonacid]

I am addicted to lithographs! I have never seen a thread so wonderful!



My collection is mostly band related, but I do have the Dr. Steinman litho and a Kirkwall one on the way. I don't think Steinman is signed, but I'll check on it later and let you know.

[vometia]

crusadeonacid wrote...

I am addicted to lithographs! I have never seen a thread so wonderful!

My collection is mostly band related, but I do have the Dr. Steinman litho and a Kirkwall one on the way. I don't think Steinman is signed, but I'll check on it later and let you know.

AngryGamer's Bioware lithograph thread is pretty wonderful, except when I read about the stuff I've missed.

If you could indeed confirm whether or not the Dr Steinman lithograph is signed that would be most appreciated.

[NamiraWilhelm]

DukeOfNukes wrote...

http://en.wikipedia....wiki/Lithograph

It's similar to wood blocks. Basically, you have a series of plates, each with a different part of the image etched on to them. Each of these is then painted in a single colour and then pressed onto the page. When they are all done, you have a complete image. I'm over simplifying, but that's the basic process.

Modern days, the process is done digitally rather than actually etching out the seperate plates, but it's still done one layer of ink at a time. As I said, most of the images listed here are just posters printed on heavy paper.

Hey Dukes you seem to know a fair bit about lithos, how about you write a brief paragraph summing up what exactly one is, then we can pop it in the OP?? Could be useful

[kirkonacid]

vometia wrote...

crusadeonacid wrote...

I am addicted to lithographs! I have never seen a thread so wonderful!

My collection is mostly band related, but I do have the Dr. Steinman litho and a Kirkwall one on the way. I don't think Steinman is signed, but I'll check on it later and let you know.

AngryGamer's Bioware lithograph thread is pretty wonderful, except when I read about the stuff I've missed.

If you could indeed confirm whether or not the Dr Steinman lithograph is signed that would be most appreciated.

I'm not at home now, but I should be able to let you know sometime tomorrow.

I got my Kirkwall litho today! 22/500! It is gorgeous.

[AlphaJarmel]

Ordered the Civ lithograph. Going to get that framed too.





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