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Offline Pelham

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Just saying hi!
« on: October 25, 2021, 09:01:27 AM »
Hi there, I’m collecting smaller posters like Belgian or Locandina. Mostly collecting for nostalgia but also a sucker for a great font! Good to meet you all.

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Re: Just saying hi!
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2021, 08:59:10 AM »
Welcome to the forum.

You'll find a ton of knowledge here.

I have a small amount of Belgian posters on my website. And probably a further 50 not on there.

https://www.timelessmoviemagic.co.uk/belgian-film-posters-67-c.asp

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« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2021, 10:04:21 AM »
Hi Marc,

Thanks. That’s a nice site you have there, I’ll be keeping an eye. That Turkish Friday 13th is almost making me want to move my collection up a few poster sizes!

I’d been browsing as a guest on here for a while so thought it was time to register properly.

Regards,
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« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2021, 10:45:24 AM »
Welcome!

I don't collect a lot of smaller posters (I like them big myself) but I do appreciate Belgian posters and I do buy them on occasion.  I like the uniqueness of their designs.  Not so much locandinas, which very often look like their larger counterpart, which I prefer.

Post some of your best Belgians when you get a chance.

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Re: Just saying hi!
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2021, 06:17:49 AM »
Hi T,
Size wise it’s down to convenience for me as I don’t have a lot of space. I know what you mean about locandinas and prefer the ones that aren’t just resized artwork to fit, but they’re really handy for filling those awkward wall spaces. I’m looking to add some Aus playbills and US inserts at some point too.

Here’s some of my fave Belgians (hopefully I’ve sized these ok. I did read an earlier post about image attachments and file size but go easy on the new boy, I’m happy for any advice on this).

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« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2021, 10:05:27 AM »
I hear you.  I just came back from Paris and forgot how little space people have there.  It would certainly make poster collecting very difficult.  Adaptation is key ;)

Nice posters!  I particularly like Asylum and Ipcress File.

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Re: Just saying hi!
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2021, 06:59:41 AM »
Thanks T,

That Ipcress File is one of my faves. Become a big fan of Raymond Elseviers’ art since started collecting. Friend of mine just picked up a How The West Was Won by him, absolutely beautiful! There seems to be limited info about him online so if anyone has any tips, books or sites to look at re the artist I’d be much obliged?

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Re: Just saying hi!
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2021, 08:17:34 AM »
Welcome to the forum Pelham!  welcome1

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« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2021, 09:04:35 AM »
Hey Tob, thanks for sorting my registration.

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« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2021, 12:30:04 PM »
Let me add my welcome to the others. I have a few Belgian posters--but not too many. Like others have mentioned, I do like their alternate art and sometimes the colors really seem to pop. But, I prefer the one sheet size myself (although I have posters from all over and also all sizes. Have you considered Thai posters? They are smaller and usually quite stunning art-wise as well.
Anyway--WELCOME!
Let me introduce myself: http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php/topic,9291.0.html View my collection thread (if you DARE!!!):  http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php/topic,9480.0.html  See it on my blog (withOUT Photobucket watermarks) here:  https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5730339618306790065#allposts/src=sidebar CHEERS!

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« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2021, 05:59:38 PM »
Hi there, cheers for the welcome. Yeah there’s definitely something in those colours and I love those over exaggerated fonts. I’ll definitely check out Thai posters, thanks for the advice.

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« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2021, 06:07:26 PM »
Thai posters are great.  Hard to find for some titles.  I have a few on my website.  Not a lot.  Probably as many as Belgian posters :(

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Re: Just saying hi!
« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2021, 06:58:07 PM »
I’ve just been checking out the Thai poster thread on here. I’m hooked.

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« Reply #13 on: October 30, 2021, 01:29:30 AM »
Welcome to the circus!
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« Reply #14 on: October 30, 2021, 08:33:59 AM »
Hi. Thanks for the welcome. Everyone loves a circus (unless they’re coulrophobic).