{"title":"Posters - Sets","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt last, Phantom Posters!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/files\/poster-advert-RGB-page-banner.jpg?2838\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003eSets offer a massive saving in postage.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePlease place and pay for orders for posters separately to other items.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease call 02 9261 8122 if you encounter any problems with the shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWe try to arrange the best shipping costs for you.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage\u003c\/strong\u003e: To ensure Mint condition delivery we are using Australia Post Tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutside Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e: The same Tubes are used and the Postage cost is weight and zone dependent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"copy-of-door-poster-chris-wahl","title":"The 14th Phantom by Birgitte Hansen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll prints have so far been printed by \u003cstrong\u003eVeritage Press\u003c\/strong\u003e at Lisarow with colour separation by \u003cstrong\u003eReprographics\u003c\/strong\u003e.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 2060 x 1400 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$125 incl. postage (Australia only) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor international orders, please contact us on +61 (0)2 9261 8122.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe 14th Phantom by Birgitte Hansen\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first piece of art work is by Birgitte Hansen, the foremost female realist, from Denmark who presently resides at Newcastle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirgitte was inspired to create her portrait after being presented with a mountain of Phantom comics which she read in two days. From this “saturation” Birgitte decided to depict the story of the 14th Phantom because of its potential to explore contemporary themes of freedom, paternity and fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen looking at the painting from left to right we have on the left hand a tribal group with the characters dancing and laughing with joy – they and their children have been forever set free from slavery. All the costumes, headgear, weapons and ornamentation are authentic down to the beads and feathers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait is a glorification and celebration of freedom, parenthood and childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe orbit of skulls reflects what happens when The Phantom strikes; as Birgitte says, “every time he punches, skulls fly every which way.” These skulls combined with the moon form a halo around The Phantom giving him the aura of immortality (an intrinsic element of the mythology as bestowed upon him by his creator Lee Falk).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of the main character is based on a study of the story of the origin of the Phantom as written by Lee Falk and beautifully rendered by Sy Barry. The statue in this episode is identical to this pose. The concept comes full circle – the Bandar natives who originally rescued the first Phantom were freed by him when he took on the persona of the god of their masters. Now, again some 13 generations on, history repeats itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreedom is symbolized throughout the painting by broken chains; on the wrists and necks of the natives, in the fire and finally in the act of breaking them above the Phantoms head. The light of the moon over the tree tops in the valley reinforces the “explosion” of the chains snapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fire itself becomes a metaphor for a crucible – a testing of “mettle” of the people whilst the weapons of enslavement and aggression are purified by the heat. Thus the smoke of slavery is transformed into the water of freedom flowing from the stream of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother native on the right hand side, again in full and an authentic costume, is driving out the last two slave traders. These now usurped “masters” both wear the indelible mark of The Phantom. Obviously they have faced his wrath. The slavers with the symbol of water behind them have themselves undergone a type of rebirth albeit not of their own choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavens as well are charged with bolts of lightning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole painting in all its detail and authenticity retells the classic story in a realistic yet fabulous genre. Truly a work of art capturing real people, real emotions within the drama of creativity. This creative element is evoked firstly by Birgitte the artist (in the act of creating the painting herself), and then secondly recreated by the characters within the artwork (in their traditional means of self expression namely song, dance and the wearing of colourful costumes). 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Further, as a fulltime background painter at Sydney’s Walt Disney Studio, it seemed appropriate to treat the artwork as if it were for animation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“When laying out a panning background, (that is, a background that moves across the screen), often there are multiple vanishing points to more than one horizon line. In this illustration there are five separate perspective planes with a dramatic forced perspective running along the ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In order to visualise this painting as if it were animating:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebegin by looking at the lower left hand corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etake in the turmoil below the mainmast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enow lift your eyes, following the pirates as they climb aloft – rest your gaze on the crows nest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The cause of the disturbance is now revealed. Pursued by pirates The Phantom is making a stand atop the mainmast. As he realizes he will soon be overwelmed, he decides its time to abandon ship. Leaping for the rigging, we follow The Phantom as he grabs a loose line and swings out beyond the gunwale. Behind The Phantom the pirates’ galleon is well ablaze …. seconds later the forecastle erupts, sealing the fate of the ship and all aboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A band of the pirates, anticipating the ship’s imminent demise, have escaped in the ship’s longboat. As the foremast collapses The Phantom swings in low over the water and drops onto the longboat’s stem, thus escaping the doomed galleon and capturing the fleeing pirates … his pistol ready to ensure their cooperation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“With burning debris still falling around them, we notice a woman captive tied to the longboat’s mast. 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In fact, Dietmar is responsible for bringing Sy and his wife Simmy over to Australia to help launch the print series at OZCON7 in Sydney. Apparently, Sy and Simmy were overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response they received from Phantom Phans wherever they went. Dietmar is hoping to bring them to Australia again in a few years time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third print of the series depicts the 6th Phantom in his 17th century costume with muscats in his holsters, emerging from the Skull Cave, and brandishing a sabre in the air. The 6th Phantom is remembered as the founder of The Jungle Patrol, and this aspect of history is commemorated by the painting. Behind The Phantom, perched in the clouds, are the first four commanding officers: (left to right) Major Bart, Colonel Redbeard, Major Crusher, and Major Salla … all of them ex-pirates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSy Barry summarised his involvement in this project at his cocktail party, held at Customs House, Newcastle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“When Dietmar called me for the very first time, many months ago, and began to relate this project of his to me I must admit I thought he was spaced-out!! He described 400 prints here, 400 prints there, 21 paintings here plus 4 paintings there … 25 different artists … I thought this was a prank! But as he continued, I actually began to believe him and then to like the idea … thinking maybe the little green men will be calling on \u003cstrong\u003eme\u003c\/strong\u003e soon! However, it didn’t take long for me to realize the truly rational and wonderful concept it was. I soon accepted the commission to paint one of The Phantoms. Now to decide which one … well, having drawn The Phantom for 33 years, one Phantom had to remain my favourite above the rest … the 6th Phantom!!! The reason for this choice is because this story offered me the toughest challenges … creating these four pirates that The Phantom challenges individually to duels. Big Bart, a duel with axes; Salla with blades; Cruncher [sic] with bare fists; and finally Redbeard with sword and dagger, defeating them all and offering them their lives. In return they had to serve him as their lieutenants in the newly formed \u003cstrong\u003eJungle Patrol\u003c\/strong\u003e. At the same time he was successful in rescuing \u003cstrong\u003eQueen Natala\u003c\/strong\u003e of Navarre … Redbeard’s captive. Phantom falls in love with her and later in the story she proposes to him and with some encouragement from his lieutenants, he accepts. Working out the problems of illustrating the fight sequences between Phantom and his combatants was truly gratifying. It was with the feeling of nostalgia and excitement that I tackled this painting and enjoyed every brush stroke. Thanks, Dietmar, for giving me this opportunity, and Simmy and I want to thank you and Julia for your warm hospitality.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSy’s final oil painting is shown above, and to the right he is pictured with his work at OZCON7, 26\/27 September 1998. At the bottom of this page is the watercolour version prepared prior to the oil painting. It’s interesting to note some major differences between the two versions, such as the clouds behind the Jungle Patrollers and the design of their uniform, the dust-cloud and shadow behind The Phantom, and Phantom Head Peak in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phantom Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31130644152407,"sku":"The 6th Phantom by Sy Barry","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/0521\/products\/Print_3.jpg?v=1573179525"},{"product_id":"copy-of-the-6th-phantom-by-sy-barry","title":"The 22nd Phantom by Paul Newton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll prints have so far been printed by \u003cstrong\u003eVeritage Press\u003c\/strong\u003e at Lisarow with colour separation by \u003cstrong\u003eReprographics\u003c\/strong\u003e.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 914 x 1230 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$125 incl. postage (Australia only) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor international orders, please contact us on +61 (0)2 9261 8122.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe 22nd Phantom by Paul Newton\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Newton is a regular entrant for the hotly contested Archibald Prize for portraits, held annually in Sydney since 1922. The Archibald Prize sees hundreds of artists each year submit their work in the hope of being one of the 30-odd entrants to be hung — let alone win the Aus$35,000 first prize. For the 1999 Archibald, Paul entered portraits of Maggie Tabberer (short-listed), and Bryce Courtenay. In past years he has entered portraits by other Australian celebrities and public figures, such as radio-announcer John Laws (Packing Room Prize in 1996), super-model Kate Fischer (short-listed in 1997), eye surgeon Dr. Fred Hollows, former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, media personality John Doyle, and Governor-General Sir William Deane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting shows Kit, the son of our current Phantom, seated at a desk, reading from the Phantom chronicles. Behind him, ethereal images of past Phantoms with guns blazing, swords flashing, are swirling around him. Kit reads about his forefathers yet sees the adventures that await him. A wide-eyed wonder on the youngster’s face shows acceptance as well as youthful embracing of his fate. The painting has a very special significance to Dietmar, not only because his son Louis was the model for Kit, but also the theme of the painting is a strong reminder of his own boyhood experiences with reading Phantom adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis exquisite oil painting, charged with wonder and excitement, perfectly captures the world of words brought to us by Lee Falk. 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A keen opera lover, Rosemary has focussed on the 15th Phantom who married an Italian opera singer in Rome. The 15th Phantom succeeded his father in ca.1831, and so he was probably present in Italy at the time Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835) was composing his famous operas. Indeed, there is some suggestion that Bellini might have actually encountered the Ghost Who Walks and was inspired by him! One of his most important operas \u003cem\u003eI Capuleti ed i Montecchi\u003c\/em\u003e (1830), was based on Shakespeare’s \u003cem\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/em\u003e. Perhaps Bellini heard the tale of the 3rd Phantom who played Juliet on the opening night? The same opera speaks of “\u003cem\u003e … my son the valiant warrior … who unites his destiny to mine … \u003c\/em\u003e” — perhaps a hint of the father-to-son progression for the Oath of the Skull? And then there is Bellini’s next opera \u003cem\u003eLa sonnambula\u003c\/em\u003e (1831) which translates as \u003cem\u003eThe Sleepwalker\u003c\/em\u003e — perhaps a reference to the famous title of Ghost Who Walks? Coincidence or fact … ?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary has a brilliant gift of being able to successfully meld the most extraordinary colour combinations, and this painting is a perfect example. Bruce James, a long-time phan of The Phantom who also happens to be the art critic for the \u003cem\u003eSydney Morning Herald\u003c\/em\u003e, recently wrote: “\u003cem\u003eValadon is producing increasingly charged, increasingly expert paintings on the theme of self and self-representation … if she chose, Valadon could whip up a rattling society portrait, a la Sargent, at the drop of an ostrich-feathered chapeau.\u003c\/em\u003e”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is worth observing that a different historical interpretation is taken in Scandinavia, where the 15th Phantom is said to have married Juliet Adams, otherwise known as Captain Amazon. 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What better time than to mark the birthday of Lee Falk? The sixth print depicts the 2nd Phantom riding a pinto stallion with Walker’s Table in the background. In Fred’s own words:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The Phantom of his time rides in on a painted stallion … wearing old time boots, gauntlets, hand muskets … as he rides to the table, he is aware of being surrounded … is it a friend or foe? … Indians of that era.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, Fred was unable to visit Australia to sign each copy of his print, so Dietmar came up with a novel idea. A rectangular piece of Chiri paper, individually torn by hand and signed by Fred Fredericks, was embossed onto the bottom-right corner of each print, using the new 99.94 Editions logo design. 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The portrait of the 20th Phantom is dedicated to the people whose lives were so dramatically changed on September 11, 2001. One hundred copies of the print (taken from the 400 export copies) are to be donated to the New York Fire Department. Hopefully, they will somehow make a difference to as many lives as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of the 20th Phantom was designed and approved by King Features Syndicate a long time ago, in fact it was more than three years in the making. Ironically, the portrait shows The Phantom on the wings of a plane during World War Two, over the streets of New York being attacked by enemy planes. Early proposals actually featured World War One biplanes rather than the German Messerschmitt Bf109s that feature in the final painting. Given the events of September 11, Dietmar was in two minds as to whether to release the print or not. \u003cem\u003e“Would people find it offensive? Am I being insensitive? Or, would the subscribers see this as it is intended as a positive piece of art that honours those who do what must be done no matter what the odds? A triumph of good over adversity, Art upholding Bravery. Everyday life can be a battle, we have to carry on, BUT, ‘it’s not always going to be this grey’ … there is always hope. If we look hard enough we can find Beauty, Love and the will to do good. These ideals are surely reflected in the workers, the volunteers, everyone who tries, regardless of Nation or Religion.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis leads to another tragedy, the death of \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Harrison\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Beatles have been an important part of Dietmar’s life, since his early childhood. 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