Tree Show Postcard Microportfolio: Microportfolio 5 (Postcards) [Cards]

Mark Ryden (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0867197161 | ISBN-13: 978-0867197167 | Edition: Crds

Wander through mesmerizing forests and meet the exotic and wondrous inhabitants of Mark Ryden's celebrated Tree Show, found within this unique micro-portfolio of 15 souvenir postcards. This is the fifth of Mark Ryden's Microportfolios, and contains images from "The Tree Show," his sold-out solo exhibition at the Michael Kohn Gallery. Fifteen beautiful details and reproductions include, "Allegory of the Four Elements," "The Apology," "Fetal Trapping in North America," "Logging Truck," "Yoshi," "Tree of Life," "California Brown Bear," "Ghost Girl," "Goodbye Bear," "General Sherman," "Squirrel Girl," "Bear Girl," "Stump Baby," and "Nurse Sue."

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Mark Ryden came to preeminence in the 1990s at a time when many artists, critics and collectors were quietly championing a return to the art of painting. With his masterful technique and disquieting content, Ryden quickly became one of the leaders of this movement on the West Coast. Over the past decade, this marriage of accessibility, craftsmanship and technique with social relevance, emotional resonance and cultural reference has catapulted Ryden beyond his roots and to the attention of museums, critics and serious collectors. Ryden s work has been exhibited in museums & galleries worldwide.

Product Details

• Cards: 15 pages
• Publisher: Last Gasp of San Francisco; Crds edition (May 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0867197161
• ISBN-13: 978-0867197167
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #289,655 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A really nice little set, December 21, 2009

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E. Swope (Kaneohe, HI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tree Show Postcard Microportfolio: Microportfolio 5 (Postcards) (Cards)

I'm guessing that if you are looking at this then you are already familiar with Mark Ryden's work. (If not, click his name for a brief survey, or do a search and you will be rewarded).

So for those of you who know his work, and want to know more about this product; it is a nicely packaged set of large format heavy stock postcard prints from the "Tree Show". The cards have scalloped edges which add a nostalgic feel, consistent with the images. They are suitable for framing (which is what is going to happen with mine), and packaged and produced nicely enough to make them gift-worthy.

I may have to order myself (or someone else) a second set :O

Ryden's work typically sells out within moments of being released, often to turn up second hand for astronomical prices. So, this is a rare opportunity for many people to own a small sampling of his work, and at an unbelievable price (i.e., not much more than you would pay for shipping on one of his microportfolios, if you can get your hands on one).

To be truthful, I ordered this set because Amazon had the book (companion catalog for the show) on back order when I got here. In the past I have experienced the disappointment of having ordered a piece of his work when it was out of stock.... and it never came back in :(

So, I bought this as a backup (and still hope my copy of the book does get here).
The included pictures are listed above. I wrote this review primarily to describe the quality of the cards. It is not a little tear-out book like so many out there. It's a box set with nicely produced heavy stock cards.

There appear to be other sets. I want them all!!!
Thanks to last gasp comics for making his work widely available.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Little Ryden Gems, August 15, 2009

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W. Rosen "chickendog" (USA) - See all my reviews
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For such a low price this is a great collection of Mark Ryden images printed on postcard sized stock and made to look like vintage postcards. The edges are curved and slightly yellowed which add to the charm.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous, September 2, 2009

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Faeriebee "Squiggles" (GA) - See all my reviews

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It looks really cool. Haven't had the heart to open the package yet. I was planning on framing the cards when I had the time. Good art is always worth it.