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[DukeOfNukes]

NamiraWilhelm wrote...
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

That's pretty much the extent of what I know...just that it's a seperate process involving multiple layers of ink instead of just one (hence why BioWare's lithos are so vibrant). Perhaps just a disclaimer saying that not all of them are actually lithos, some are merely prints and may not look any better than if you were to print it out at home

[vometia]

There's already a note to that effect in the Bioshock section which is at present the main culprit; all I can really go on is the seller's description, but I'll expand the colour coding to indicate that anything that doesn't explicitly say "lithograph" is a standard print.

[vometia]

Updated to indicate the likelihood of whether any given item is an actual lithograph or a regular print.  I've decided to include the latter anyway as they may still be of interest to collectors in spite of their unlimited and unlithographic nature since they're still rather nice, but I've made it as obvious as possible where the information is available.

What I haven't done is to rename the topic to "the lithograph addicts' thread".  Yet.

[AlphaJarmel]

http://www.amazon.co...e/dp/B004H1PA58



There was a copy of this last night.

[vometia]

That's a curious thing; thanks for the heads-up!  I've added that to the list, though rather pessimistically under "no longer available".

[AlphaJarmel]

vometia wrote...

That's a curious thing; thanks for the heads-up!  I've added that to the list, though rather pessimistically under "no longer available".

Actually there might be a few left here:
http://www.midtownco...tion Li_1069822

The max the cart would let me add is four.  I called both stores in the chain and they said that they didn't have it so they guessed it might be an online only deal. 

[vometia]

Thanks for the update: I've changed the URL.  I'm surprised there's any left at all given the number of Liara fans, I mean it's hours since you posted that link!  Unless their inventory system is broken, that is.

[AlphaJarmel]

vometia wrote...

Thanks for the update: I've changed the URL.  I'm surprised there's any left at all given the number of Liara fans, I mean it's hours since you posted that link!  Unless their inventory system is broken, that is.

Well that mystery fixed itself.  I guess we'll see if their inventory system is broke soon enough.

[vometia]

AlphaJarmel wrote...

Well that mystery fixed itself.  I guess we'll see if their inventory system is broke soon enough.

I'm rather glad I managed to grab one for myself then!  I figured it was strange that they'd remained in stock for so long; I guess I'll soon find out what happens, both in terms of whether or not I was successful and if their stock is replenished at some point.  Edit: it's perhaps worth mentioning that their postage to Forn Parts is quite expensive; at least compared to the Bioware Store who are notably inexpensive in that regard, although the ~$35 I was charged is still an awful lot less than many other places have hammered me for...

(I hasten to add I didn't delay updating the list for nefarious reasons, though everyone else would've seen your post several hours before I noticed it anyway...)

Modifié par vometia, 13 février 2011 - 03:55 .

[kirkonacid]

The Steinman litho is unsigned. On a side note, my mother said she liked it. That's kind of odd.



I'm still a little confused when it comes to determining if something is a genuine lithograph. Can someone educated the ignorant, please?

[vometia]

crusadeonacid wrote...

The Steinman litho is unsigned. On a side note, my mother said she liked it. That's kind of odd.

Thanks for the info, I'll update the list.

crusadeonacid wrote...

I'm still a little confused when it comes to determining if something is a genuine lithograph. Can someone educated the ignorant, please?

I'm assuming (and it's still an assumption until I ask someone in the know for a definitive answer) that it specifically refers to the printing process that's been used and that it's something that differentiates it from the normal (i.e. cheaper) printing process that's used for generic posters and stuff.  I'm also assuming that it isn't just a marketing term and probably can't be used as such without misrepresenting what's being sold; based on that, I'm using the seller's description to determine whether or not something is a lithograph in my list, although I am aware that there may be risks in doing so.

If I manage to find out for certain, I'll post an update to that effect!

[NamiraWilhelm]

Aww a liara litho was in here and i missed it! Not cool!

[AlphaJarmel]

I sent the Amazon retailer a question regarding the Liara lithograph and this is what she replied to me:

"As far as the item itself, it's referred to as a lithograph by the distributor. The exact number of how many were printed is not known, but it's definitely a small run as it was a retailer incentive item. It would have helped if they numbered them after they were signed, but sadly that is the way they produced them.

It's a good question and although it's the only one we had, and highly likely we'll not see it in stock again (unless we are commissioned to track one down), your inquiry raises my interest as well to see if I can obtain any additional solid information on it. I can reach out to a few industry contacts to see if I can gain any additional info and if I do I will let you know."

I probably have the greatest luck of all time. Anyway if she updates with any new info then I'll pass it along.

Modifié par AlphaJarmel, 13 février 2011 - 10:30 .

[AlphaJarmel]

Nadia73 wrote...

The Liara lithograph is probably more like the 'lithograph' in the Dead Space 2 collector's edition-- a small glossy postcard of art from the game.

Not saying it's a bad thing, but it's not the usual lithos we're used to and love

It's 24x16.  So maybe two inches smaller than the fullsized ones but definitely larger than the minis.

[vometia]

I see one of the Amazon marketplace sellers hasn't wasted any time relisting one for $350.  I suppose the usual shenanigans was inevitable... <_<

[vometia]

True, doesn't stop it being annoying though. It's interesting looking at the completed listings on Ebay to see how much they usually sell for: typically a lot less than the prices suggest, though I'm sometimes taken by surprise. Anyway, you're right, we need to find more things to drool over instead! I need no encouragement to moan, after all.

Modifié par vometia, 14 février 2011 - 12:45 .

[AlphaJarmel]

Well nobody should pay that price until we find out how limited the Liara ones are. There might be a thousand of them floating out there or just 50. I would love an official Bioware response on how many were produced but oh well.

[kirkonacid]

What I'm running into with my lithographs is that most of them are pinted on high-quality paper and you can see there's a different sort of printing process than a normal poster would have. I also have one particular poster that was done by covering the enitre poster in ink (or something like it) and then etching away the words and other subject matter. You can distinctly see the two different layers. My friend (she's a big art nerd) has always described it as a "real" lithograph.

Anyone know what that's about?

[vometia]

crusadeonacid wrote...

What I'm running into with my lithographs is that most of them are pinted on high-quality paper and you can see there's a different sort of printing process than a normal poster would have. I also have one particular poster that was done by covering the enitre poster in ink (or something like it) and then etching away the words and other subject matter. You can distinctly see the two different layers. My friend (she's a big art nerd) has always described it as a "real" lithograph.

Anyone know what that's about?

It sounds like your friend does!  Maybe you could find out from her and let the rest of us in on the secret.