Amazing Fantasy #15
Category: Latest Work
Posted: February 16, 2014
Still the most sought after and desirable book in the marketplace today. I know you're thinking that it would be worth more left unrestored but I tried that. My customer wanted his copy to look and be as healthy as possible (by the way, my favorite kind of customer). This book was weak along the spine, cover was browning and highly acidic rendering it a bit fragile. Page quality of interior was very supple. Pages were de-acidified for longterm preservation. The book will never degrade in composition or esthetic quality. Ready for Stan Lee's signature...who is in his Platinum Years!
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Fantastic Four #1
Category: Latest Work
Posted: February 16, 2014
This book was previously restored and amateur at best. Ball point pen and markers were used for color touch. There was some residual glue along the spine. Large stamp marking across the top of the front cover.
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Action 9 Pressing
Category: Latest Work
Posted: February 16, 2014
This customer insisted I restore this book but he had not been informed of "just pressing" an already beautiful book to retain its optimal value. The water stain was a significant defect but it did not make sense to "wash and light bleach" the staining since the book would be deemed as restored. Clearly this book was a gem from the Golden Age of Action Comics. Severe crinkle and warp at lower right edge of the book. After a series of very careful pressings, book looked like new again and the CGC grade was the exclamation point! The raking light photos give you a better sense of the damage to the corner and result of expert pressing.
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Golden Age Pressing
Category: Latest Work
Posted: February 16, 2014
Here are some great books from the late 30's and 40's. Severe spine rolls but decent, malleable pages. Carefull repeated pressings to keep book from reverting back to crooked shape.
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Showcase 4
Category: Latest Work
Posted: February 16, 2014
Another desirable Silver Age book. 2 versions. The first book was previously graded 4.5. Cover needed a cleaning (front and back) and pressing. Grease pencil marking in "M" was left alone since it could not be entirely removed using erasures. CGC resubmission produced a 6.0 grade. The second book did have a grease pencil that was removable and back cover was severely grimed. Tape was left on front cover since removal of it would have deemed the book "restored." This is unfortunate since the tape will only deteriorate the paper quality and discolor the paper underneath.
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After many years of working out of my home to be more accessible to family and children, I now have an office and all I can say is why did I wait so long! I am loving my new studio with lots of light and room to work.
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After many years of working out of my home to be more accessible to family and children, I now have an office and all I can say is why did I wait so long! I am loving my new studio with lots of light and room to work.
I am still very busy doing what I do best, classic restoration of Golden and Silver Age comics. My work and testimonials speak for themselves.
I hope this new site will invite you back many times to read up on any articles, news events, shows, education, latest projects and a little about my life.
Most of you might know that I am first and foremost an artist who takes great pride in my work. My talent for precision, detail and color carries over into other artistic endeavors.
Enjoy all of my websites and don't hesitate to call to comment, compliment, criticize or purchase!
I welcome your thoughts and feedback.
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