Mr. Black - News

[Martin Antonenko]

Just out is Vol. 3 of the book series "Theme Collection" by "Mr. Black".



Content (Englisch text):

Gallic Chieftain 1st Century B.C.

How to Paint Fair Complexion & Celtic Tartan Cloak (Box Art) - 75mm (1/24)

Boudicca, Queen of the Iceni

Painting Female Complexion and Tartan - 75mm (1/24)

The Barbarians

Ancient Period Figures Vignette - 75mm (1/24)

Seleucid General

How to Paint a Large Scale Bust - 200mm (1/9)

Roma Victor, Germania 180 A.D.

Figure Conversion - 75mm (1/24)

Attila, King of the Huns, A.D. 451

Analyzing and Enhancing the Spirit of the Character behind a Miniature (Box Art) - 54mm (1/32)

Greek Hoplite

Painting an Ancient Theme Bust Using Oils - 180mm (1/10)

Praetorian Guard

Painting & Displaying a 75mm Figure in a Realistic Setting - 75mm (1/24)

General Marcus Antonius 83-30 B.C.

How to Paint a Large Scale Bust in Acrylics & Oils - 180mm (1/10)

Blood! Portraying Realistic Blood on Figures

Various Scales

Pausanias at the Battle of Plataea, 479 BC

How to Make a Realistic Landscape Setting & Painting Red Colour - 90mm (1/20)

Primus Pilus Roman Centurion, 1st century A.D.

A Comprehensive Painting Guide (Step by Step) - 75mm (1/24)

Hero Saxon Warrior, 5th Century A.D.

Painting Leather & Metal Parts - 54mm (1/32)

Greek Mercenary, 5th Century B.C.

Getting the Maximum of Oil Paints -75mm (1/24)

84 pages
Item Nummer: SMH-TC03
Price: €24,95, plus shipping

To order here..:

https://www.mrblackpublications.com/THEME_COLLECTION_VOL3/p1000980_19706602.aspx


Cheers

 

[Jaybo]

We are still waiting for a 1700-1850 'theme' collection..........No Waffen SS nor Romans & knights.

 

[grasshopper]

They are simply repackaged ...no new articles.

 

[Stelios Demiras]

Hello Martin, thank you for the presentation. As I had said in our first Theme Collection release we are not hiding that the contents are articles that have been published previously in our editions. The High-End Digital Print gave us an opportunity to produce Theme Collection books in small numbers, just to keep the engine running. Our thought is to attract the interest of new customers that maybe are more focus on a specific period and theme and nowadays they cannot or they do not want to pay just for one or two articles on their favorite subject. But judging from the sales, this new series is going to be a very pleasant surprise for me and my dealers!
Jay, we have this in mind.
John, I know your thoughts but we have to make a living from our editions..
PS
I would like to see some comments here about our Theme Collection books as I think they are very good indeed and fill some gaps in printed hobby books for historical miniatures.

Best Regards
Stelios

 

[yellowcat]

Just too expensive. 15 euro to ship outside Europe. Total comes to 39.95 euro. Digital download will be better.

 

[grasshopper]

Stelios, I do understand...I’ve bought every one of the single issues, the wet palette...

 

[Stelios Demiras]

Yellocat,
We are trying to find a solution. The thing is that I can not make cuts on the packaging or to send without tracking number. This edition even if it has 84 pages the total weight is just above 500grs (520 -530grs) so the level is 500 to 1000 gr. Digital print uses different paper and inks. The Hellenic Post Office charges 15 Euros (outside of Europe) and 11.2 for Europe. I do not use just a carton envelope that maybe be smashed in the corners. Of course, this is not the customer's concern. Just explain that the shipping cost is not coming in my pocket...

Regards
Stelios

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys

For me I have the original books with the articles in as probably do most here but the thinking is perhaps aimed at those that haven't or those starting out in the hobby in which they provide a good all round book well illustrated and written in a single volume .


We are all aware of shipping costs nowadays and unless free is offered which is a big bite out of any " profit " margins for any supplier then these costs need to be considered

Just my thoughts

Nap

 

[yellowcat]

Yellocat,
We are trying to find a solution. The thing is that I can not make cuts on the packaging or to send without tracking number. This edition even if it has 84 pages the total weight is just above 500grs (520 -530grs) so the level is 500 to 1000 gr. Digital print uses different paper and inks. The Hellenic Post Office charges 15 Euros (outside of Europe) and 11.2 for Europe. I do not use just a carton envelope that maybe be smashed in the corners. Of course, this is not the customer's concern. Just explain that the shipping cost is not coming in my pocket...

Regards
Stelios

Hi Stelios,

I understand you are not making any money on shipping. Is it possible to get a distributor for North America. That will cut down the shipping cost.
For example Diamond comics/Preview World in the United States distribute comics and magazines from around the world. I can order from any local comic shop ( if you are in UK, you can order from your comic shop too) for comics, art books and magazines publish from foreign countries (like Japan, UK, France etc) from their monthly catalog and they don't charge shipping cost just the cover price. You pick it up from your comic shop when it arrives. The magazines are always come in flat undamage.

https://www.previewsworld.com/catalog

https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/CustomerOrderForms

https://retailer.diamondcomics.com/Home/1/1/28/227

Felix

 

[grasshopper]

Shipping is brutal...I can vouch for Stelio’s packaging..and echo his sentiment that in buying a book quality publication, vs a periodical, I want it undamaged to keep for reference.

Won’t help the costs, but might be interesting to survey customers for article topic preferences, style of the articles...