Massive Black: Volume 1 -- Our art book is DONE! pre-order sneak peak within

[Jason Manley]

The Massive Black art book is done and will be released on Jan. 13. Ballistic did a great job on the printing and the quality is awesome. More info will be available here on ConceptArt.Org very soon. The book is a black, hard cover slip, and is coffee table quality. There are about two hundred pages of art and cool stuff. It contains seven hundred images (Illustration, concept, 3D, animation, and intellectual property), many of which have never released on www.conceptart.org or anywhere else.

If you are interested in picking up Massive Black: Volume 1, it can be reserved by emailing us directly. Please contact scooter@massiveblack.com and put *MASSIVE BLACK Vol. 1<<<(VERY IMPORTANT!!)* in the subject line. Scott is our Producer and will help you personally. (Please give him a few days to respond as it is very close to the holidays and we are out of the office till the fifth of January)

Here are the three offers available.

*1. Limited Edition Art & Book Grab Bag**:* Massive Black has created a collectors edition limited to 100 copies, which includes an original sketch, a hand written thanks, and is signed by key artists from Massive Black San Francisco. Also included are two educational download titles from http://dvd.massiveblack.com/
<http://dvd.massiveblack.com/>(your choice from downloads released as of 12/21/08 ). Who creates your sketch here, is a surprise. Get your original art grab bag here. *120 USD plus shipping.*

*2. Signature Edition:* (the signatures are free... includes two downloads of your choice)- Straight up, get your signed copy here. *70 USD plus shipping.*

*3. Early Bird Gets The Worm**: *Get a first copy of the MB Book and one great art education download from ConceptArt.Org (your choice from those released now). *60 USD plus shipping*. One download is free with the purchase of the book.

Just let Scott know which offer you want to select and state the download title(s) you want. Go to http://dvd.massiveblack.com/ and click on the downloads section to see a list of available titles for you to choose from or to learn more about our downloadable tutorials taught by some of the best artists working in the industry today!
*NOTE! PART 1 and PART 2 OF ONE ARTISTS DOWNLOAD ARE CONSIDERED 2 DOWNLOADS!*
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We will get the books out the door as soon as they are released mid-January. Volume 1 is here, done, and ready to go!

Happy holidays and thanks for the support,


Jason Manley and MB Crew

[Man Made God]

I'm definitely buying this! But I want Whit Brachna's speed painting videos. The second part isn't out yet, can that one still be ordered?

[Jason Manley]

The free downloads with the book are of those released as of today. Dec 21.

Thanks a lot too. We have to find ways to support this site and this is one of the ways we are doing it.

[Jasonwclark]

Wow this sounds so glorious. I don't know, maybe its just because I was born in 81, but that MB Cock is still one my favorite designs of all time. Props to whoever came up with it. That painting by Nox is way cool too, I remember really enjoying that one the first time I saw it. I think I'm going to have to put in an order with Santa Claus. My mom has been harassing me for gift ideas anyway, and this one seems way classier than a gift certificate.

Thanks for putting this all together. Very inspiring :)

[Man Made God]

Oh well, I'll buy the second part later. Throwing in the digital downloads was very cool, I'm really impressed with the value since art books are always so expensive.

[Kamikazebob]

mm I think that special edition is a necessity. As always, if I can give you my money I will. many thanks to the MB crew and whoever else helped put this together.

[PieMonster]

How much more would it cost having it shipped to Europe?

[FranciscoShreds]

This is brilliant! I've already sent the email to pre-order the limited edition.

[Dile_]

this book keeps me awake at night !!!!!!!!!!! I sent a mail, hopefully he replies soon :D

[Victor B]

Great preview, cant wait to get mine, just have to decide which "edition" to get...

[Natzuur-JK]

Wow, awesome, gotta decide which package. Thanks guys!

[AlexC]

I'm assuming this book will be in stores with the other range of ballistic titles. If the book is purchased instore will a download come with that as well?

[Taj]

What are the payment options?

[kikindaface]

MASSIVE BLACK Vol. One

That means there will be a volume 2 ?

Anyway, great book, I'm realy impress by the few pages you upload, i can't imagine 200 pages of concept art like that !

[Mark Bot]

that's awesome.
i do hope scooter's email doesn't explode.

thanks for putting it all together!

[jcaffoe]

you post this FOUR DAYS before Christmas?

come on Jason...:)

[Natzuur-JK]

Just out of curiosity how long will these offers be standing? Obviously the first offer is limited in number, but what about the others, until release date?

[Jason Manley]

It is good until release and these are only available online. Jan 13 I believe. Paypal or credit card. Scooter can assist after you email him.

[Jaku]

E-mail sent.
Jason, I´ve to say that I hate/love you all for becoming me a conceptart.org-massive black yonkie:vodkamachine:

[Noa K]

so amazing!!

any idea if shipping is availible to israel?
should i ask about it in the e-mail?

[N D Hill]

Hey Jason

I just sent my email to scooter to reserve my copy of the LE. Will there eventually be some kind of online checkout where we can put in our charge info?

On a personal note, I've been waiting forever for you guys to do something like this. This is such an awesome thing you've put together.

[Jason Rainville]

I was about to put myself down for the limited edition, but for me not working right now it's a bit steep. You can bet though that if I had a little more moolah to my name I'd jump all over it.

Signature for me and thanks for the wonderful book :)

[Texahol]

oooooooh things like this make me wish I had money :D

[cesmls]

Done!

Ordered Option One.

[PieterV]

DO WANT!

Stupid question but...
Do we need to include stuff like adresses and billing info in the email?

[realitychek]

Sent an order for the LE last night...
Thanks so much for putting something like this together :D
Oh, and can we expect confirmation e-mails if we've sent off an order?

[plundh]

I wish the educational downloads included those soon to be released, as some of us have already bought all the other ones. I'd get the Limited Edition if it included downloads I hadn't already payed for!

Besides that, great offer.

[Devere]

I concur zvuv, but it's still a wicked aeswome offer from a group of artist I have soooooo much respect for. pre-ordered limited edition via e-mail but haven't had a response back as yet, already sent out 2 e-mails. hope it's right e-mail address.

[ManaBurn]

What's a realistic response time, for those of us who have sent e-mails?

I don't want to be bombarding anyone with any unnecessary repeat e-mails if I can help it so an ETA on typical response time would be useful.

[Jason Manley]

thanks everyone...it is xmas break here. We will be in touch with everyone who emails right after the holiday and before the new year. much thanks for the support. really.

[ConceptArt.Org]

Hey everybody, This is Scott associate producer for Massive Black. I have received your emails and there have been a TON. Please be patient as it will take a while to sort this out + it's the holidays and were operating on a skeleton crew (i.e me) :-)
I appreciate your patience.

Thanks,

Scott

[paperX]

Hi scott, just a few stupid questions if you don't mind:

1. How much would international shipping cost for the limited edition? (New Zealand)

2. Ballistic usually publishes their books in hardcover and softcover formats, and then theres a "Limited Edition - for the serious art collecter" version which is bound in black leather with gold metallic embossing and all that jazz. I'm not sure if this is the case for the MB book but, I'm guessing this CA limited edition be just the hardcover version?

3. Final question will be the most stupid (sorry!), where it says "Get your original art grab bag here." does that mean theres an actual "bag" that comes with it, or is it just a figure of speech?

Thanks for your hardwork, hope you guys have a great christmas :)

[neuroballistic]

mine, miNE, MINE!

[Jason Manley]

grab bag is a figure of speech :)

the book, as said, is a hard cover slip style

cgsociety/ballistic runs their own promotions, you are right. this here dealeo is only available through conceptart.org.

no clue on intl. shipping. Scott will take a look next week after the holidays.

mucho thanks everyone!

[paperX]

thanks Jason, merry christmas to you! :)

[snootchy]

freaking suhweet job!! to those at MB and ballistic =0

what if u got nothing better to do and hit f5 waiting for new videos to come out and dl'd everyone that came out already, and was just wondering if those downloads could be used for future upcoming vids?

either way it's a steal without the downloads, 200pages of juicyness!

[Iridyse]

Just mailed, can't wait!

[Heat]

ill buy this but im not buying andrews new dragon master stuff kthx

[Jason Manley]

thanks everyone...the offers are for existing downloads only. i do not think anyone has purchased every download to date. I would have to check. if they did, we can make an exception, of course.


jason

[Nike]

Yay!

That the limited edition will contain an original sketch is a wonderful idea! :)

[Wasker]

Sweet, I'll definitely pick up a copy.

So do you massive blackers usually work att 300+ dpi?

[Jason Manley]

Yep..the team works high res on just about everything. The work is created with printing in mind as much of what we do gets used for marketing materials for the projects we work on.

j

[cesmls]

For those of you who already have downloads & a free download from MB would be redundant:

"Donate" your download back to MB so that they can give it free to someone who doesn't have the money to afford buying a download.

I plan on doing this with one of my downloads as there is only one on the current list that I really want - unless, of course, Jason makes his year-long awaited colour video available.

Happy Holidays & Happy New Year Massive Black!

[Xeom]

I think ill get the signature edition.Just one silly question, where does the book get signed?

Id rather have it signed on some blank page in the back rather then the cover or over some drawing.

[Zirngibism]

Another question about the signature edition: How many signatures are there?
Is it the whole Massive Black team? Is it the signatures of all the people who have their work in their book?

And while I am trying to assume they're originals, I have heard of books where people get an attached sheet with printed signatures... so the confirmation might be nice.

[Jason Manley]

original sigs...and it is the majority of the team SF signing them. We do not have the books in Shanghai/BKK so team SF is doing the signing and artwork inside.

[Jacob Kobryn]

There are only 13 pages?

[Man Made God]

There are only 13 pages?

This guy (http://conceptart.org/forums/showpost.php?p=2053406&postcount=23) says 200 :shrug:

[Jason Snair]

Definitey want! My birthday is at the end of January...sooo this would a be a great gift to myself.

j.

[ManaBurn]

There are only 13 pages?

I believe Jason said it was nearly 200 pages in his introduction, the sneak peak might be just chapter layouts.

Can we get Peter's video on sculpting as a download with this?

[Jason Manley]

why would we make a book with thirteen pages? hahaha!! That isnt much of a book...that isnt even much of a portfolio.

anyway..thanks for the support, again. we appreciate it.

[Fraz]

Awesome, I emailed scooter@massiveblack.com just now for the second one, I hope I have done it correctly.
This is gonna be awesome guys, can't wait.

[Nibras]

Fuck.....
God I need £60! I want that limited edition!
Not very sure i'll get the limited addition cuz by the time i'll have the money it'll be sold out......
Still i'll get it!
Thank you guys at MB and everyone else for this!

[petitemistress]

oh god... i have the money... but need to pay rent... GAH!!! I'll have to inner debate my responsible self for a couple of days on that one, and hope by the time my irrational self wins, there'll still be a copy for me!


...oh fuck it. I'm ordering.

[Man Made God]

Fuck.....
God I need £60! I want that limited edition!
Not very sure i'll get the limited addition cuz by the time i'll have the money it'll be sold out......
Still i'll get it!
Thank you guys at MB and everyone else for this!

It's more than £60, our conversion rates have went to crap :(

[Peantoo]

And here I was trying to figure out what to spend my Christmas bonus on. Now it's time to wait for the reply to make sure I sent everything in correctly.

[Zebz]

Put my order in, Jason! Can't wait to get a reply and a copy from Scott! I've been looking forward to something like this from you guys for a long time! Thanks for sharing as always!

[Idiot Apathy]

Ordered :)

[angelo cordon]

I put my order in a few days before christmas. I know that probably nobody's at massive black right now; but how long should I wait before I should start to freak out asking myself if I ordered it right or not? :) :)

[James Kei]

Kotaku did a nice write up about it.

http://kotaku.com/5118351/the-art-that-launched-a-thousand-games-now-a-book

[psychtaygar]

Will this be on amazon at all? Where will I be able to buy this after it's released? Will it be printed in limited numbers? Or will it be just as available as other art books?

I can't afford it right now. But I do want it... eventually... :D

[Vertrucio]

I emailed them for package 2. Now I'm just waiting to give them my money. ;)

I was already planning to pickup some new training videos now that I have more free time.

[Hive_minD]

sweet! cheers james

[Jason Manley]

I doubt we will put it on amazon. They take too much of a cut to bother. It will be available in the conceptart.org store after launch.

[Serpian]

Will there be a limited amount of copies after launch, i.e., if I don't grab one now, will I lose my chance? Is the free download only for those who pre-order?

[Φ]

email sent, going for the limited edition! XD SOOOO GREAT!!

wondering who will draw the sketch?!

Question: theoretically, Is it possible to get a sketch from Jason or Android? I mean, Ill be FREAkn happy with whoever drew my sketch and I´m not asking for anything…but just,… theoretically…?

thnx

cheers

[stuartd]

I've sent an e-mail enquiring about the limited edition :)

Thnx go to kotaku.com for the info and link :hatsoff:

[Jason Manley]

these are the current pre-order deals yes.

yeah..mucho thanks to kotaku for that. I love that site.

[Nysuatro]

I am am already saving for this. Will there also be a student discount for this on balistic ?

[Taj]

these pre order deals are great, but is it gonna be the same price after launch without any deals and just a book?

[maxblack]

Looks great!!! Just ordered.Let the anticipation begin.

[aqws-kun]

I sent an email the other day about the limited edition, lets see how all goes :D


:asskisser:

[Corth]

I sure hope I got here in time for a limited edition *fingers crossed*

[Yogev]

So, what about international shipping?
Can I get it shipped to Israel?

[Riddick]

This book seems to be very impressive!
Do you already know if you will make a serie?

[smugbug]

Thank the art gods. Rec'd the email notice just an hour ago and promptly replied with an LE request! Looking forard to this this ultimate tome of inspiration.

[Nixon]

Can't wait to get my copy! You guys are great!

[Coinpurse]

wha.... ughhh? :jawdrop: :jawdrop: :jawdrop:

[Nazirull]

Well its about bloody time! LOL. I want da book!

[Marsty]

great stuff! Any idea on when we'll get a confirmation of our reservation? I mailed as soon as this thread was posted and wouldn't want to miss out on the LE !!

Marvin

[Rodneydollah]

Howdy,

Just a couple quick questions,

Is the Signature Edition a Hardcover?

And How long would you say it takes to get a reply
to place an order, I had sent an email CA's way about
a week ago and still no reply?

Thanks in advanced,
Rodney

[Jason Manley]

Order emails are being sorted now. The book comes out on the 13th. It is still the holiday here and peeps are on vacation so plz be patient. Mucho thanks too!

[Peantoo]

Hey Jason, I'm cross posting this from the other thread because it seems like you'd know the answer, what with being in charge and whatnot.

"So will part 2 [of Whit's Speedpainting Series] be included with the rest if I wanted to choose it as one of my free downloads for buying the Massive Black Vol. 1 book? Just asking since those freebies only apply to those currently released, but that statement was made a few days before part 2 was released. Just checking. Also, I already bought part 1 and it was amazing, so even if I can't get it free, I'll be buying part 2 anyways "

[Jason Manley]

Yeah it was for downloads out at the time of the announcement. Sorry for the confusion.


Jason

[Noah Bradley]

I'm about to be flat broke (yay for art school tuition), but I'm gonna find a way to pick this one up.

Thanks for everything that y'all do. I'm sure I'm not the only person inspired to be an artist by this place.

[jester]

I'd love to order, but it depends on the international shipping rate to Germany. I hope the early bird offer won't be over before this is sorted out, since quite some people have been asking for this.

Another hint: customs rates from the US to Germany are pretty high - it would be great if the declaration could be "present" or "gift" because in this case they won't charge customs...

jester

[EVIL]

Another hint: customs rates from the US to Germany are pretty high - it would be great if the declaration could be "present" or "gift" because in this case they won't charge customs...
This doesn't always seem to work trough. I believe it depends by what's on the shipping box. For example, if its from a company with its logo on the shipping box, then the chances are high they see trough your deceleration message and just treat it as import.

[chuck18mp]

Nice Book!!

[SQUEZEE]

Hello Jason,, congrats for this great idea of the book,, i just would like to know if you guys can send the product to Brazil?? i will be here waiting for the answer brother!! thanks for all

The best for you guys from CA / MB!

[h2rra]

I'd love to order, but it depends on the international shipping rate to Germany. I hope the early bird offer won't be over before this is sorted out, since quite some people have been asking for this.

Another hint: customs rates from the US to Germany are pretty high - it would be great if the declaration could be "present" or "gift" because in this case they won't charge customs...

jester

I read couple of months ago that a new law would be effective in 2008 December in EU. According to the new law you won't have to pay the taxes if the importable package is worth less than 150 euros (it was 22 euros before). Also the new 150 euro limit applies only if one of the parties is a company. So if Jason sent you the book, you would have to pay the customs taxes, but if Massive Black sent you the book, you wouldn't.

I think the law became effective on 1st December.

I'm not sure at all though, correct me if I'm wrong.

[Jonish]

Guys, you're crazy masterbrains, I love you.

[Dominicque]

Hey, what's Aaron Eckhart doing there? 8D
Anyway Awesome work. :)

[Monkeydominator]

I pray to God I get the collector's edition.
I can't really see this as wasting money. I'm using it to found the forum I love, after all. Really great, guys! Keep it up! :)

[Equality72521]

hey i just got my email conformation, if I dont respond and but the book as of right now, will I loose it if I wait a couple of days for some funds. BTW Im getting the signature edition. I just have to wait until tomorrow for the cash, is that too long to wait?

[Madman!]

I wanted to post here just to make sure some one sees for sure. I just made my order and when I received the email it says it's being shipped to AF AFGHANISTAN I picked United States.

[Vectroid]

Damn I got an email back but there are no options to buy using Paypal...looks like I'm screwed till the book comes out on Ballistic's website, that also means I don't get my downloads :inject: :(

[Tonic]

Damn I got an email back but there are no options to buy using Paypal...looks like I'm screwed till the book comes out on Ballistic's website, that also means I don't get my downloads :inject: :(

Exactly, as I don't have a credit card, I can't use it for international transfers, but I can transfer money from my contry banks' account to Paypal account, then pay for book. Jason Manley mentioned it would be possible, so.. JS, can you do you something? :)

[Devere]

placed my order a few hours ago typo in my e-mail address so not sure what's going on, someone help please. accidentally put wint_01@yahoo.co in stead of wint_01@yahoo.com

[Noah Bradley]

For people who want to pay with Paypal: Paypal has a feature that allows you to generate a temporary credit card for you to order things online using funds from your paypal account. I think you have to download their little toolbar application, but it seems to work pretty well.

That's how I paid, at least.

[Peantoo]

Boom baby, one Limited Edition Art GrabBag ordered. I had originally wanted just the signature, but after seeing that only 100 of the Limited's would be made, I had to jump all over that. Considering I'm getting 30 bucks worth of free downloads, it's really only costing me 90 bucks, which is well within my spending range.

Maybe this will convince me to actually post drawings and stuff in these forums, since now I'll be reminded of it every single day for the rest of my life, since that artwork is gonna be framed and stuck right over my computer.

[Jason Manley]

The paypal payment issue is solved. If you need to pay by paypal please contact scooter@massiveblack.com

[Man Made God]

The paypal payment issue is solved. If you need to pay by paypal please contact scooter@massiveblack.com
Thanks for the quick response, you saved me a lot of effort :teeth:. Ordering soon.

[Jonish]

I feel like missing something, so sorry for running confused all around room, hitting walls, but. Is enough for now to tell Scot via email that I'm seriously interested or I have to fill some form somewhere / already add some personal info? I'm sorry for that but i just don't want to miss it because of being idiot *winks*

Edit: Peantoo below is not the only one, either I forgot to mention downloads, so I guess that I'm sending Scot another email.

[Peantoo]

I am such a dork. In my excitement to order the book, I glazed over reading one of the most important lines. I forgot to put which free downloads I wanted in the notes section. I already e-mailed scooter about it, but I figured I'd post it here since it seems like Jason is still active despite the holidays and the rest are probably out till Monday or so.

Is there a way to fix this problem or am I out of luck?

[FranciscoShreds]

Awesome. I've ordered the limited edition! Was wondering though, do we wait till the thirteenth as well to get the DL?

thanks a bunch for the offers MB!

[Xeom]

just ordered the signature edition,cant wait for it to arrive!

by the way, how does the whole video thing work?

Is a link just sent to our e-mail?

[Darjan Jurincic]

i have ordered the LE but im still choosing which download i want. i was wondering if marko`s download also includes the bonus documentary and other stuff from the dvd??

[EVIL]

Haven't heard anything from scooter (sent 2 mails 2 days ago), I know you guys are very busy and are probably flooded with mails, but I only have today to order and I really don't want to miss out on the Limited Edition.

Especially with the usual rarity freaks you get with these deals who order 20 in one go to put them for twice as much on ebay.

Also paypal's virtual credit card service was a beta program and has ended a while ago, thus disabling any chance of getting the LE edition quickly.

Please sort out the paypal issue fast! thank you!

[Jason Manley]

again, the team gets back on the fifth and the books will go out on or near the 13th. Please be patient while the holiday lingers. We get back to work on Monday.

Much thanks,


jason

[PieterV]

I am such a dork. In my excitement to order the book, I glazed over reading one of the most important lines. I forgot to put which free downloads I wanted in the notes section. I already e-mailed scooter about it, but I figured I'd post it here since it seems like Jason is still active despite the holidays and the rest are probably out till Monday or so.

Is there a way to fix this problem or am I out of luck?

Same here, d'oh!

[Mark Bot]

awesome tanks for everything Jason and MB crew.

can't wait to get the book! You guys are a godsend to the art community.

[MattGamer]

EPIC!!! i mean MASSIVE!!

[SlimmerCat]

You say there are "about two hundred pages of art and cool stuff" in this book, but the image you uploaded of the Table of Contents shows only 13 pages. What's up with that?

[Man Made God]

You say there are "about two hundred pages of art and cool stuff" in this book, but the image you uploaded of the Table of Contents shows only 13 pages. What's up with that?
13 sections by the looks of things.

[Arshes Nei]

grab bag is a figure of speech :)


Should have hired one of the people who make plushies to make a grab bag in the shape of your black rooster, with the drawstrings around the neck ;)

The book looks very nice, good to see this in release.

[stuartd]

Looks like my order for the Limited Edition has been successful - at least my credit card's been debited. :confident

That exchange rate is hurting me these days though (I'm from the UK).

[Webzu]

Heh, sent a mail the 30th and wondered when I'd get a confirmation. Just checked again and saw you guys are going back to work today, good luck getting through hell guys. :)

[Smarty]

Sent my email. Can't wait for my copy.

[Riiroi]

Hmm...... I received a reply telling me that Paypal is still not an option to pay. Oh well.......

[Aly Fell]

Hmm...... I received a reply telling me that Paypal is still not an option to pay. Oh well.......

Same here. I've emailed scooter querying this. But recognise he may have a number of similar concerns.

[jester]

I read couple of months ago that a new law would be effective in 2008 December in EU. According to the new law you won't have to pay the taxes if the importable package is worth less than 150 euros (it was 22 euros before). Also the new 150 euro limit applies only if one of the parties is a company. So if Jason sent you the book, you would have to pay the customs taxes, but if Massive Black sent you the book, you wouldn't.

I think the law became effective on 1st December.

I'm not sure at all though, correct me if I'm wrong.

h2rra, thanks for making this clear, I did not know this. However, the shipping rates to Germany/Europe question seems still to be unsolved.... :(

jester

[h2rra]

h2rra, thanks for making this clear, I did not know this. However, the shipping rates to Germany/Europe question seems still to be unsolved.... :(

jester

It seems like shipping to Europe is 23$

[Jonish]

Can't say that I'm not disappointed that there are no more limited edition pieces but whatever, at least I owe my father 50 bucks less. Have a great time, people.

[EVIL]

Wait whut?.. LE's Sold out?! .. D: I sent a gazillion mails requesting paypal support so I can get the LE and now they are sold out?! I at least hoped there would be a copy reserved to those who stated they wanted to buy one but had to wait for the paypal thing to come trough as Jason said it would
Paypal or credit card

[Myako]

It seems like shipping to Europe is 23$

@ jester may it will help you , i live in germany and i bought the signature edition, the calculated shipping costs on the CA yahoo shop is 22,80 $ .

[DBMiller]

For people who want to pay with Paypal: Paypal has a feature that allows you to generate a temporary credit card for you to order things online using funds from your paypal account. I think you have to download their little toolbar application, but it seems to work pretty well.

That's how I paid, at least.

That's how I paid as well. For windows users paypal has a downloadable plugin and for Mac users you just go to the secure card section in your paypal account and get a temporary credit card. I got my conformation that my payment was received, so it worked.
I'm just wondering when I'll have access to the free downloads, when the book is shipped or before? DBMiller

[EVIL]

That plugin was US only.
We’re sorry but the PayPal Plug-In is currently only available in the United States and is not offered in any other country at this time.

[cesmls]

Well, I sent a message to scooter asking what's going on - since I hadn't received any email about my reservation - and he sent me a reply saying he sent the email, perhaps it got filed under junk, and that the limited edition was gone.

I'm not happy.

So, I just sent him a response saying to cancel my reservation request and perhaps I'll purchase the paperback version someday.

At least now I don't have to worry about how to pay them.

[EVIL]

I sent scooter A mail an hour ago informing him in a nutshell that I am not happy how things went.

They should have waited untill everything was figured out, so the creditcard users could not cut the line like now.

If I see any of these go on ebay the coming month for 200+ bucks I'm going mental!

[ConceptArt.Org]

Hello Scooter here,

I am deeply sorry that it took so long to figure out the paypal issue. It is available as a form of payment as of 5 minutes ago please follow the links and instructions that you have been emailed and you will be able to order if you still choose to do so. I feel awful for anyone who missed out on the limited edition because of this issue. It took awhile to figure out what with the holidays and all how to integrate Paypal into our site.

Once again you have my deepest apologies.

Best,

Scooter

[Aly Fell]

Scooter. Thank you for your hard work. It is frustrating to miss out on the ltd edition, but I've ordered the signature edition instead. Just unfortunate timing.

[Man Made God]

Ordered, thanks for getting PayPal up!

[robinchyo]

Scooter,

Hopefully you received my e-mail about me forgetting to list the shipping address' country as United States instead of Afghanistan. Thanks!

[swore]

cool...
a must buy!!!

[Peantoo]

Hey Scooter, did you guys ever work out what would happen to us poor saps that forgot to put our download titles in the notes section? I sent an e-mail about it in December and posted it in here and haven't heard anything back about the issue.

The only reason I'm even bringing it up again is because today my credit card got hit for the book, so it was just a reminder for me to check on this. Since the downloads were a big chunk of why I decided to splurge on the book, I really don't want to miss out on them.

[ConceptArt.Org]

Hey scooter here,

I'm fixing shipping and missing download issues as I go. If you do not receive an email from me I'm pulling your DL info out of your original email inquiry of the book. if you are reading this and you haven't reserved yet please put the down load info in the email AND the comments section of the order form or else I will say :wtf: and my brain will explode all over one of your favorite concept artists.
Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

Another thing to keep in mind regarding shipping issues. If the information is wrong then the total you were charged might not have included shipping costs. please be aware that your total will go up in line with USPS rates to ship to your country.

Thanks!

[angelo cordon]

So I ordered the book and I think I'm all ready to go. How do we go about downloading our tutorials?

[stuartd]

Hey scooter here,

*snipped*

Another thing to keep in mind regarding shipping issues. If the information is wrong then the total you were charged might not have included shipping costs. please be aware that your total will go up in line with USPS rates to ship to your country.

Thanks!

I noticed that my order had $0.00 for shipping when I placed it and thought I'd have to contact someone to get it sorted, however the total had went up ($22.80 USPS to UK) the next time I checked so all was OK.

Edit: Download link received via e-mail! That'll answer any questions about how the tutorials are downloaded. :)

[Tonic]

I think I've ordered art book. I paid with PayPal without credit card. I wasn't sure what to do with USA type address form. It doesn't support my country ZIP code (there we use one dash, XX-XXX), so I removed this dash. Also, I had to write state name, otherwise I couldn't order. Then, again, we don't have states, instead there are provinces (I'm not sure if it's correct), so I put my province name. It's my first time I order myself from foreign country, so I hope there won't be any problems.

Anyway, has anyone from Europe received art book? How much time shipping has taken?

[stuartd]

I think I've ordered art book. I paid with PayPal without credit card. I wasn't sure what to do with USA type address form. It doesn't support my country ZIP code (there we use one dash, XX-XXX), so I removed this dash. Also, I had to write state name, otherwise I couldn't order. Then, again, we don't have states, instead there are provinces (I'm not sure if it's correct), so I put my province name. It's my first time I order myself from foreign country, so I hope there won't be any problems.

Anyway, has anyone from Europe received art book? How much time shipping has taken?

Shipping of the art book doesn't start until the 13th so no one has received it yet :).

I've imported loads of stuff over the years, and so long as the item's been packaged properly (so it can't get bent/bashed about etc..) it's been fine so don't worry about it.

[DBMiller]

This seems to be quite an active community so I was wondering how many orders you've gotten already. Just a little nosey I guess. Thanks

[Zebz]

They're not supposed to ship until tomorrow.

[DBMiller]

I wasn't asking how many have gotten theirs yet, I can read a shipping date. I was just wondering many were pre ordered. I wanted to see how many others were as excited as I was about the book. Thanks

[Chaser226]

Where can I go to order the book? I've emailed and PM'ed scooter numerous times with no response whatsoever....

[Man Made God]

Just got my download links via email. Thanks guys, can't wait for the book now!

[kizoku]

I mailed them about a week ago and I haven't gotten any answer or anything at all :( someone else with the same problem?

[Tonic]

Shipping of the art book doesn't start until the 13th so no one has received it yet :).


Thanks for info.


I've imported loads of stuff over the years, and so long as the item's been packaged properly (so it can't get bent/bashed about etc..) it's been fine so don't worry about it.

I didn't mean about the "health" of book. I was worrying about shipping address, which was filled in USA-type form. I guess the person who sends books will figure it out, but who knows?

About responds, I didn't get any of them for few weeks, but it's nothing weird, as it's too much for them to handle smoothly, and add to fact they had vacations, which made things more messier.

[RES]

I mailed them about a week ago and I haven't gotten any answer or anything at all :( someone else with the same problem?

Yep kizoku I'm in the same boat as you, I sent the email on the 6th but still no reply. There must be a ton of emails for scott to wade through so hopefully he'll get around to it soon.

[Chaser226]

I also emailed him on the 6th then the 8th again. No reply. It's on sale now on ballisticpublishing.com...I'm tempted to order there, but I want the signature edition with my 2 downloads!!!

[DBMiller]

If you haven't seen it yet, check out the Ballistic Publishing site. They have the Massive Black book preview up for viewing! Looks good!

[kizoku]

Yeah it looks great!!

Got the mail this morning so now I have ordered my copy! :) Too bad the signature edition was out :(

[ArtZealot]

I ordered the ultra super deluxe version and was curious, when will they be mailed out?

[ArtZealot]

So I ordered the book and I think I'm all ready to go. How do we go about downloading our tutorials?

They will send you an email asking which tutorials you'd like to download, then reply shortly after with your download links.

[ManaBurn]

Has anyone received their download links already? I ordered mine a while ago and never received any download links. I had assumed they were waiting for shipping day or something.

[Jorre Wampers]

I got my download links a while ago (about a week, as I recall), but I'm fairly certain I was one of the very first people who placed their order - I came online about 10 mins after Jason first posted about the offers. I imagine it might take a while to sift through all of the offers.

I actually meant to thank both Aaron and Scott for their swift replies in my particular case, especially considering the time of year they had to arrange all of this in. Cheers to the both of you.

[aaro_n]

lookin good
can't wait to hold it

[ArtZealot]

lookin good
can't wait to hold it

..........

[DBMiller]

Has anyone received their download links already? I ordered mine a while ago and never received any download links. I had assumed they were waiting for shipping day or something.

I have, just a few days after the new year began. My account also shows a debit for the book (as of Wednesday), so things must be moving along. From the response here I'd bet they have a ton of orders to go through!

[jwlyon1]

I got my links a day or so after my order.

I also just got my shipping confirmation for the book!! Can't wait!!:yum:

[Tonic]

I also just got my shipping confirmation for the book!! Can't wait!!:yum:

You mean you got information that they sent book?

[FranciscoShreds]

I received my dl link on the ninth. Haven't gotten anything as far as book shipping info though. That's when I'll really start salivating. :P

[Theking78]

I received the 2 download links the same days I made the order!
Oh God! I can't wait to have the book in my hands!!!!
Thank you Massive Black!

[Azabache]

I received confirmation for my order, but haven't received any download links at all.
I also sent an email to scooter on the 15th but haven't received an answer yet... there must be tons of people buying the book so I'm sure he is just busy.

[Iridyse]

Looked through the book on the ballistic book previewer page, it looks SO good. Can't wait!

[Hive_minD]

How long does the shipping take? I ordered my copy 18 days ago. When I check the order status it is blank and so is the tracking.
Just can't wait for the book!

[Chaser226]

Same here...No tracking or links for the downloads either. =/

[Hive_minD]

Same here...No tracking or links for the downloads either. =/

I got the downloads sent. But I believe I was one of the first to order ;)

[aaro_n]

well it's usps so shipping can last up to 9 days. I just can't wait to grab it with both hands.........................

[Jason Manley]

plz be patient...we are doing all these orders one at a time and it takes some patience. I really appreciate it. scooter can check to see whether downloads have been sent, but I would give it a few days after the order is made for it all to clear. The books with the art are taking time to fill but it is all in progress and coming along great. Soon soon soon and you shall have it all.

Best,


Jason

[Azabache]

Thanks for trying to calm us down, I'm glad everything is going ok!

I'll try not to eat the rest of my fingernails in the meanwhile!! :geekg:

[stuartd]

Thanks for the update Jason.

I ordered mine 3 weeks ago and the money came off my card a few days later. I had a feeling this might take a little while and as far as I'm concerned it's not a problem. It's understandable that the Limited Editions with the Art are taking a while, it's good to know that things aren't being rushed through but are still progressing.

plz be patient...we are doing all these orders one at a time and it takes some patience. I really appreciate it. scooter can check to see whether downloads have been sent, but I would give it a few days after the order is made for it all to clear. The books with the art are taking time to fill but it is all in progress and coming along great. Soon soon soon and you shall have it all.

Best,


Jason

[QT Melon]

Don't fret guys, when I went to the Little Tokyo in Los Angeles this weekend, I saw this on their shelves!

The Japanese love American Art Concept books (at least in LA anyways). Many books I can't find in other stores I'm finding here!

Aplogies for some of the blurriness, it was from my cell phone, just wanted to show they're out.

[Nineballninja]

I ordered a basic one, without the art. Do those ship first?

[ManaBurn]

Don't fret guys, when I went to the Little Tokyo in Los Angeles this weekend, I saw this on their shelves!

The Japanese love American Art Concept books (at least in LA anyways). Many books I can't find in other stores I'm finding here!

Aplogies for some of the blurriness, it was from my cell phone, just wanted to show they're out.

No shit? I thought they weren't coming out in stores at all? That's wonky, I must have been delucinating when I though I read that.

[steak-tron]

Yaayyy thanks for posting that QT! Can't wait to see these on the shelves, hope you guys enjoy them! :):):):)

[dyessense]

oh shut! too bad i don't have the money XD, is this going to be like a permanent thing? can i buy it like a year later after its release?

[Tonic]

I'm wondering if anyone who lives in Europe and ordered before 13th has got art book. Well?

[maxblack]

Mine was waiting for me when I got to work today!! Did a quick scan and it looks fantastic!! Can't wait to get home and really go through it.

[Hive_minD]

I'm wondering if anyone who lives in Europe and ordered before 13th has got art book. Well?

I haven't gotten mine yet. but I'm a patient soul :)

[Chaser226]

Got mine just now...Signed and fingerprinted by someones oily fingers...hahaha The book is amazing, thanks MB.

[QT Melon]

I know I saw them in Little Tokyo, but looking at the tracking:

Status: Electronic Shipping Info Received

The U.S. Postal Service was electronically notified by the shipper on January 16, 2009 to expect your package for mailing. This does not indicate receipt by the USPS or the actual mailing date. Delivery status information will be provided if / when available. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later.


So Frustrating, but it's worth the wait! (I already flipped through the book when I was in Little Tokyo). I just don't understand why so long when I'm just in Southern CA and it's being shipped from Northern CA.

[PieterV]

How do you check the tracking?

[ManaBurn]

Came across this just now, and thought that anyone else who ordered this would like to check it out to. It's like an advertisment/article over at CGSociety. http://features.cgsociety.org/story_custom.php?story_id=4856

Just found this now, why not flip through every page of the book while you wait for your order? Just scroll down once you've hit the link and click on the cock.
http://www.ballisticpublishing.com/books/massiveblack/

[aaro_n]

got mine today, IN-YOUR-FACE




jk, well I did get it. And it's definitely worth the wait

[Tonic]

got mine today, IN-YOUR-FACE




jk, well I did get it. And it's definitely worth the wait

And where are you from?

[Dished]

just got mine in the mail, came home tired as fuck from work and there it was! fuuuuccking awesoome! you guys are the best ! I crapped my pants, then i peed,then i crapped my pants again from your awesomeness.

[stoph]

i think the guy who did the printing is based in my hometown? little old Adelaide, the city of churches! future location of MB workshop..? *hint hint*

definitely getting my hands on a copy :)

[Helioth]

Great print quality and some amazing artworks, also, thanks for the gun download...
El Coro is a comedic genius. All he needs to do lately is even glance at the camera and I'm almost instantly reeling with laughter.
I don't know what it is, timing I guess.

Also noteworthy: I ordered "normal" postage & packaging and it came within 3 days of ordering it. Seems to be from Australia (ballistic (publisher) hq) as mentioned and I live in Berlin.

[DBMiller]

I ordered mine January 2nd and still no tracking info. I expect with the number of orders and the signing (I ordered the signed edition) it will take some time to get them all shipped. At least they are getting out there, so I have hope mine will come soon, hopefully with some famous oily fingerprints!!

[Jason Manley]

I ordered mine January 2nd and still no tracking info. I expect with the number of orders and the signing (I ordered the signed edition) it will take some time to get them all shipped. At least they are getting out there, so I have hope mine will come soon, hopefully with some famous oily fingerprints!!

the pre order date does not affect the ship date. they all began to go out on about the 15th but it takes time for them all to be signed, drawn in, shipped etc...not to mention figuring out how we are shipping them all...so we appreciate everyones patience as the books go go go. You should have them anytime if you have not gotten them already. Scooter has put on two inches of muscle on his arms from all the lifting and carrying...so I think they should all be out anytime.


j

[Intervain]

damn can't wait for mine to get here :canadian:

thanks for the updates Jason...

[DBMiller]

Oh, I'm not complaining! As I said, I figured it would take a while to get them out. Just envy those who got theirs. Lucky Scooter, though, with all that free exercise!

[aaro_n]

review: ballistic preview doesn't do it justice

Yeah thanks for doing this guy's I am inspired to the max right now ;o

[neuroballistic]

Don't fret guys, when I went to the Little Tokyo in Los Angeles this weekend, I saw this on their shelves!

The Japanese love American Art Concept books (at least in LA anyways). Many books I can't find in other stores I'm finding here!

Aplogies for some of the blurriness, it was from my cell phone, just wanted to show they're out.

Hey thanks for the tip QT! Went by today and picked mine up...they have 3 left. Kick ass bookstore too!

[espaki]

Got mine today, has a nice little page o' Sam Brown robot sketches in there too. The book is packed full of some great artwork.

Amazing job, MB!

-Nate

[ArtZealot]

review: ballistic preview doesn't do it justice

Yeah thanks for doing this guy's I am inspired to the max right now ;o

same here. i just got mine in the mail today and ready to kick some ass and take some names as far as photoshop is concerned.

[Zebz]

Yea, can't wait for it to get here! No confirmation yet but I'm hoping sometime soon.

[ManaBurn]

Just got home from lunch, and saw a package sitting there. I can honestly say I've never been so excited to see a massive black cock! Thanks so much guys! I'm totally over the moon!

I wouldn't worry if you haven't gotten an e-mail of delivery or anything. I never got one and the book is already here. I wouldn't stress, Jason wasn't kidding about them arriving any day. Now if I can just get a hold of those downloads. ;)

[Peantoo]

Well, I feel like an ass! I will probably not post here anymore, I will just continue to enjoy everything you guys do and make and I will keep my damn mouth shut.

[Jaku]

I hope to get mine some day..... :nohope: :(

[Peantoo]

So I decided to upload my Limited Edition sketch to show others what they're missing.

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/1314/50dollarsketchyn5.png

Cool doodle? Hell yes. Do I think it was worth the extra 50 bucks? Ehh, not so much.

The book is amazing and the extra $10 for signatures was a great deal, but this seems like a rip-off. It's on a tiny piece of paper that will probably just get lost, since I have no where to put it and I surely can't frame it.

So for all those who are sad they are missing out, don't worry, you're not.

Excellent book though, I am glad I got it 100%.

If anyone wants to buy this drawing for $40, I'd be willing to let it go and you can pretend you got the limited edition. It even comes at a discount!

[Matsign]

I got my copy today and I really enjoyed the protective cover and the hard, slick, black design...

[realitychek]

Got mine today- freakin' amazing book, extremely inspiring and well worth the price :) Really like the sketches I got by Whit too- that completely made my day to not only get the book but to find the sketches there- so well done.... (thanks Whit!) and thanks again to all you at MB for doing this up

[richarddoble]

I'm not making any money from the books I signed, or the ones that have my sketch on it. I used my spare time to contribute to this whole thing, and I feel disappointed that you're missing the bigger picture here. I apologize that youre not happy with the sketch you received, but I wish that having an original sketch of one of the artist in the book would suffice.


would you have been able to frame the sketch if I drew it on the book?

[Jason Manley]

I just wanted to say that Rich's work has tremendous value regardless of whether or not it is small. He has been responsible for many designs of key characters on that famous upcoming robot film sequel y'all know is coming out, as well as work on many of the biggest games in the business. He has done concept work for well over a hundred companies now and is and was MB's first full-time artist. Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, EA, Activision, Take 2, Hasbro, and many others buying his small but beautiful sketches would entirely disagree with your summation on the value of his work. His sketches have helped define some of the biggest entertainment projects on the planet. This does not just apply to Rich.

The books with sketches are limited edition. Hold on to it and see if it has value for yourself. Hell, I would be doing copies from the thing...but that is just me.

[Xeom]

Mine still hasn't shipped :'(

[Bertbert]

Got mine today, it'a amazing. thanks to Jason and the MB crew for putting the time into making this book, i know it's a thousand little things that need to be done to get it onto peoples doorsteps. The sketch, Well, i'm going to just go out on a limb and say that i'm pretty sure i got the most badass sketch... there, i said it. It looks like a Jason Chan sketch but i'm not 100% sure, they didn't sign it. I hinted around that i like my chicks with big.... things..... and you guys didn't disappoint! =) Ok, Since these badboys are sold out, who wants to cough up 1000 bucks for mine? =) well worth it!!

[Sig.NAL]

RockNRoll! Got mine a little after lunch today and i had to wait like five hours before i was even able to look at it and i was not disappointed! But the quality of the materials is such that i'm paranoid about getting my grubby little fingerprints all over it; fortunately i have boxes of gloves a plenty at work. Thanks a lot fellas (and ladies!) It looks great, and will no doubt be feeding my hungry eyes for the next few weeks. Cheers!

[Sig.NAL]

Oh yeah and if there are any other fools who aren't happy with the original sketches that came with there edition i wouldn't mind a Rich Doble original to frame and put on my wall in my studio... hehe

[K.Starry]

I hinted around that i like my chicks with big.... things..... and you guys didn't disappoint! =)

I didn't realise it was possible to make requests for the content of the sketches :(

JasonM, is it too late to submit my own request? I've not received a tracking number yet :)

[Jonish]

Damn, I'm so curious about your sketches, would somebody of you, lucky guys, please, make a photo of his own shinie for me, please? Whatever, put there waterprint!

[thirdeye]

I don't know what the guy said abouth Rich's sketch but I can figure out from Jason's and Rich's reply that he wasn't satisfied. That makes me mad a bit that one of the 100 limited copies got to someone who can't appreciate it just because he had the money to buy it. I missed the limited 100 by a day or two. I was waiting for a paycheck. I would honestly kill to get Rich's original pencil sketch even if it was the size of a match box. But I have to hope to get my hands on limited copy of Vol2 if there's ever going to be such thing.

Question ... is the Volume 1 subtitle just a place-holder for possible sequel in far far future, or are you guys actually working now on part two that can come out in 2009 or early 2010?

PS. I also got my Greg Manchess link yesterday and the video is great, I love it how calm and centered he is while painting and sharing his wisdom. He really seems like he's 100% focused on his work. I admire that a lot - really inspiring lesson.

[Bertbert]

I didn't realise it was possible to make requests for the content of the sketches :(

JasonM, is it too late to submit my own request? I've not received a tracking number yet :)

Sorry, i didn't mean to imply that they actually took my request, it could have been a coincidence. In my order comments i hinted around as to what would be an ideal sketch, nothing in particular. I'm guessing that it was a mere coincidence that i ended up with a sketch that matched my "hint". Sorry Jason if you're now getting an influx of requests! my bad.

[ManaBurn]

I really hope you guys don't take that shit to heart. If it's necessary for you to have to explain the value of a sketch from an artist, or justify the level of the artists skill, well, then they just aren't getting the big picture. Paraphrasing what someone once said, "Don't pay any attention to critics. Don't even ignore them."

[Peantoo]

I wasn't even criticizing the art...it is very cool, I just misunderstood what I was getting and that it was just the style of the artist. I am very pleased with my sketch and I now hold it in a new light. It was my mistake for expecting something else, and I have already apologized to the artist and Jason. After looking up the artists work in the book, it has become a lot more clear that what I have is indeed amazing.

Just to be clear, not once did I criticize the actual artwork. I was upset about the size, because I had improperly assumed the sketch would be the same size as a page in the book. I don't know why I thought this, but after having received an explanation, I have retracted my negative comments.

The book is great, Massive Black is great, my sketch is great, and the artist that made it is great. I have zero regrets about my purchase and feel sorry for all those who weren't able to get in on this.

[MiniGoth]

I never got an email back from Scooter - should I send another, or are you sold out?

[QT Melon]

For me, my situation is different:

Status: Electronic Shipping Info Received

The U.S. Postal Service was electronically notified by the shipper on January 16, 2009 to expect your package for mailing. This does not indicate receipt by the USPS or the actual mailing date. Delivery status information will be provided if / when available. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later.

According to my email: A package with a Click-N-Ship label created on usps.com containing the following information is scheduled to be shipped on 01/16/2009.


I have been speaking with Aaron who has been very helpful since I also reported another issue to him. I wanted to put a word out as a person who has a situation with shipping your staff has been very good. The only slight problem for me (which is a minor annoyance) is I'm getting nagged by Yahoo to rate you, when I haven't received the product. I'll be sure to put in my honest opinion when it happens.

Again, thank you and I'm looking forward to the book. I've already seen it in store as previously posted.

[Aenhimal]

I never got an email back from Scooter - should I send another, or are you sold out?

me neither :(

[thelefthand]

I got my mine yesterday. It is awesome! I really like those character designs by Nox and the tech section. If anyone has not purchased one yet, I seriously recommend getting it!

[FranciscoShreds]

I got mine yesterday. I only got it at 2 am from my mail box though, right after work. Needless to say, I haven't gotten much sleep. :D Also, to everyone, I got mine without ever getting tracking info so they're on their way. I wish I had also known we could give 'hints' for the sketches cause who doesn't love chicks with big 'things.' :P But, I got a super awesome robot so I'm happy. :)

[ManaBurn]

QT Melon You emailed Aaron about issues having to do with the Massive Black vol.1 book? I just want to be clear on that before I throw an e-mail to him about it.

[ConceptArt.Org]

Please do not email Aaron about book orders. I'm sorry I have not had the chance to respond to you all about where your books might be at this moment.
You should all be receiving your books very soon.
Ok I'm going to get back to shipping your books now.
:-)

Thanks,

Scooter

[Xeom]

Just got mine today, the book is great, worth every penny.

[ManaBurn]

lol. Message received loud and clear. Many taco flavored kisses for your hard work scooter.

[Bertbert]

Here is The sketch that i got, sooo good! can someone tell me who did this? they didn't sign it. =( Everyone should post the sketch they got so that we can all drool.

http://www.bertmclendon.com/mb_sketch_01.jpg

[aaro_n]

yeah lets see these sketches :P

[QT Melon]

QT Melon You emailed Aaron about issues having to do with the Massive Black vol.1 book? I just want to be clear on that before I throw an e-mail to him about it.

Please do not email Aaron about book orders. I'm sorry I have not had the chance to respond to you all about where your books might be at this moment.
You should all be receiving your books very soon.
Ok I'm going to get back to shipping your books now.
:-)

Thanks,

Scooter


My apologies.

I believe I should clarify. I had spoken with Aaron about other issues (and asked him about the book while he was helping me with that issue) I was having and I wanted to put a good work that Aaron went above and beyond in helping me than what was expected of him. I didn't want to imply he was the contact, since Jason Manley and Scooter have both said previously to contact Scooter for book issues.

I just wanted to name Aaron for his help, not list him as a contact for the Massive Black books. I think he should be thanked publicly for his help.

Please do as mentioned in this thread and contact Scooter.

[typeangel]

Here is mines. It's amazing, I'm really happy! Thanks alot for putting this great collection together and also for the safe shipping :)

http://typeangel.com/goodies/Photo%20336.jpg

I can't read the signature though, can anyone make out who made my pretty picture? I like the fingerprints on my book, it gives it character :tihi:

[QT Melon]

I just received my book today, so this is one happy kitty to see Massive Black Cock :o

I don't have cool sketches, but I have a nice page of autographs. I don't know who everyone is on these signatures. If someone would claim their signatures I'd appreciate it.

[aaro_n]

Here is mines. It's amazing, I'm really happy! Thanks alot for putting this great collection together and also for the safe shipping :)

http://typeangel.com/goodies/Photo%20336.jpg

I can't read the signature though, can anyone make out who made my pretty picture? I like the fingerprints on my book, it gives it character :tihi:

kemp remillard

[steak-tron]

Hey I'm glad you like it TypeAngel :) I was sweatin' trying to make them half-decent, it's intimidating when you're drawing on someone's book!

Lemme say thanks again for everyone who purchased the book. I'm extremely happy with how it came out and it's equally exciting to see people liken' it so ThankyouThankyouThankyouThankyouThankyouThankyouTh ankyouThankyouThankyouThankyouThankyouThankyouThan kyouThankyou!

-Kemp

[Kamikazebob]

I got mine today.

Problem is that I shipped it home instead of school so now I have another week to wait till the parents ship it here. WOE IS ME.
Hey I'm glad you like it TypeAngel I was sweatin' trying to make them half-decent, it's intimidating when you're drawing on someone's book!

Lemme say thanks again for everyone who purchased the book. I'm extremely happy with how it came out and it's equally exciting to see people liken' it so ThankyouThankyouThankyouThankyouThankyouThankyouTh ankyouThankyouThankyouThankyouThankyouThankyouThan kyouThankyou!

-Kemp
No, thank you.

[FranciscoShreds]

Here's the awesome sketch that I got with my book. Though it also wasn't signed. :( Anybody know who's it is?

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/9154/casketchlv4.jpg

[Call0ps]

im think thats Richard Doble aka Insane Visions Sketch :) An AWESOMEEEe sketch btw thank you for sharing

[lady nerevar]

So... if we still havent received our books they are being shipped right now? the credit card was charged and stuff, but the tracking number doesnt display any information for the order :(

/waiting anxiously

[el coro]

Here is The sketch that i got, sooo good! can someone tell me who did this? they didn't sign it. =( Everyone should post the sketch they got so that we can all drool.

http://www.bertmclendon.com/mb_sketch_01.jpg

haha thats one of mine actually. glad u like it!

thanks for the support guys. mucho appreciated.

[plundh]

I got my book today and naturally it's awesome. No surprise there.

But something piqued my interest. On page 78 one of Whit Brachna's paintings is described as "...for the Massive Black Production Art series of digital tutorial videos." What is that? Any way to get my hands on it?

I'm not talking about the "Mountain Environment" download that's on the opposite page.

[typeangel]

Hey I'm glad you like it TypeAngel :) I was sweatin' trying to make them half-decent, it's intimidating when you're drawing on someone's book!

Lemme say thanks again for everyone who purchased the book. I'm extremely happy with how it came out and it's equally exciting to see people liken' it so ThankyouThankyouThankyouThankyouThankyouThankyouTh ankyouThankyouThankyouThankyouThankyouThankyouThan kyouThankyou!

-Kemp

I like that you drew inside the cover, I was expecting like a sheet of paper to come fluttering out. THANKS once again, you made me very happy!

Saaron - Thank You! I was trying to use process of elimination to figure out who it was since all the sketches are done by artist featured in the book. Found Kemp's pages and he was my numero uno suspect! lol

[lewis liu]

well!great book .has it put out now.?I haven't seen it ......in china.

[Noah Bradley]

Just got mine. Haven't had a chance to really go through it, but it looks fantastic. Good work y'all.

[Peantoo]

Here's the awesome sketch that I got with my book. Though it also wasn't signed. :( Anybody know who's it is?

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/9154/casketchlv4.jpg

I'm guessing my guy invented your guy :P

http://i42.tinypic.com/2mh5vtc.jpg

[thirdeye]

Vata Loco - I think that yours is by Wes, Peantoo - Rich I'm guessing.

[lewisaurus]

I just got mine yesterday, haven't had much time to really sit down with it yet but what I have seen looks AWESOME.

Here is my sketch, it is actually in the front inside cover of the book.
I would be interested to know who did it, I'm assuming it's the person who signed directly below it but I can't make the sig out.
(sorry about the shitty pic)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t27/lewisaurus/mb1.jpg


Travis

[realitychek]

Here's what I got :)
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f6/Pinto777/MassiveBlackSketch.jpg

Sorry about the not-so-great scan......
Like I said, I'm pretty sure Whit did them up, his name was signed in blue in the book's cover right where the sketch was at

[Cos Koniotis]

The book looks really great. Congrats guys, great work.

[el coro]

Here's what I got :)
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f6/Pinto777/MassiveBlackSketch.jpg

Sorry about the not-so-great scan......
Like I said, I'm pretty sure Whit did them up, his name was signed in blue in the book's cover right where the sketch was at

lol dont you wish! nope, that ones mine again. those are my two beagles, katsu and ponzu...and thirdeye, those are both by none other than the same insanely talernted guy, rich doble.
haha this is awesome seeing you guys guess! its been pretty flattering too so far, since you guys mistook my sketches to be from chan man and whit :P

sorry to disappoint you guys haha.


hugs-

c36

[Zebz]

This thread is making me sad and only makes me want this dang book even more! lol I got my email to download my videos a couple weeks ago but haven't received any info on shipping just yet. All these images of happy people are making me jealous!!!

[aaro_n]

haha we know those are your beagles :P

[realitychek]

haha, thanks coro :) They're awesome- thanks so much for taking the time out to do them!

[Parka81]

I just wrote a short review for the Massive Black art book (http://parkablogs.com/content/book-review-massive-black-volume-1) on my blog, complete with some pictures and a flipping page video.

This book is awesome!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/3246428016_e616fa9745.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/teohyc/3246428016/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3245599181_ce427544b8.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/teohyc/3245599181/)