Mona Lisa, Reimagined

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MONA LISA REIMAGINED Now Available at THE LOUVRE

MONA LISA REIMAGINED is Now Available at THE LOUVRE BOOKSTORE:

Just in Time for the Holidays ....

THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT

available at AMAZON, BARNES & NOBLE, &

Everywhere Great Books are Sold!

Amazon.com/Mona-Lisa-Reimagined-Erik-Maell/dp/1939621267

Philotheou Bookshop Event

Meet artist/author Erik Maell at this Saturday's booksigning event

at PHILOTHEOU BOOKSHOP in Nicosia:

www.facebook.com/events/1647046452241385 

Interview with the UK's DAILY STAR

New Interview with author Erik Maell by the UK's DAILY STAR Magazine:

www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/464042/Mona-Lisa-Star-Wars-Whoopi-Goldberg-Garfield-robot

Cyprus Comic Con

MONA LISA REIMAGINED had its first public European unveiling over the weekend at the Cyprus Comic Con in Nicosia, Cyprus. Thank you to the 8,000 enthusiastic fans who attended the event.

UNCHARTED BOOKS Event

Friday AUGUST 7th at 7 PM

Article in Columbus Dispatch

In this week's Columbus Dispatch:

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/life_and_entertainment/2015/08/04/1-ccad-graduate-creates-compilation-of-artistic-takes-on-da-vincis-diva.html

Quick reminder to anyone in the Columbus area about tomorrow evening's 6PM Book Signing Event for Mona Lisa Reimagined at The Book Loft of German Village. There's also still an opportunity to win these Limited Edition Star Wars prints:

Columbus Alive Article

Article in this week's COLUMBUS ALIVE:

LINK:

www.columbusalive.com/content/stories/2015/07/23/art-event-mona-lisa-reimagined.html

Book Signing and Free Give-Away

Upcoming Book Signing Event at

The Book Loft of German Village:

THURSDAY JULY 30th from 6-8 PM

MONA LISA REIMAGINED - Now Available!

MONA LISA REIMAGINED is finally In Stock and Ready to Ship from AMAZON!

www.amazon.com/Mona-Lisa-Reimagined-Erik-Maell/dp/1939621267

Star Wars Celebration Anaheim

MONA LISA REIMAGINED had its first public unveiling at last week's STAR WARS CELEBRATION in Anaheim, California. Author and Lucasfilm illustrator Erik Maell was present at the Celebration Art Show, and enthusiastic fans were able to get their first glimpse of the completed book, which will be released on May 12th, 2015.

 

Erik also sold copies of his limited edition Celebration art prints, which depicted popular Star Wars character Padmé Amidala in poses reminiscent of Mona Lisa.

Over 100,000 fans showed up at the 4-day, sold-out convention, shattering the CELEBRATION attendance record of 35,000 that was set in 2007.

 

 

Follow MONA LISA REIMAGINED on Twitter

twitter.com/ImagineMonaLisa

Official Website ....

The official website for MONA LISA REIMAGINED is now online,
check it out at:

www.monalisareimagined.com

 

 

 

 

RELEASE DATE FINALLY IMMINENT

Nothing in the publishing industry seems to get accomplished very quickly, and it has been quite a struggle these past couple of years trying to get this project off the ground. I have met with countless literary agents, editors and publishers from all over the world to pitch this idea, and although my proposal was met with a lot of enthusiasm, no one was actually willing to put up the necessary financial commitment to publish it. It's a very awkward time in the publishing industry, with sales of actual printed books beginning to be eclipsed by digital books. Many publishers feel squeamish about the risks involved in funding and releasing a large format, lavishly illustrated coffee table book, as too many of them fail to recoup their investment. With all of the present uncertainty regarding the future, the publishing business is not really known these days for its boldness or willingness to take risks.

Though the entire process has been frustrating at times, I never gave up and always felt strongly that it was just a matter of time until I found the right publisher who would possess the experience, reputation, and resources necessary to produce and distribute a book of this scope and ambition.

I am extremely happy to be able to report that the book has finally found a home, and is scheduled for a May 2015 release from GOFF BOOKS, an imprint of the prestigious ORO EDITIONS. 

Nearly 300 artists from 50 different countries have signed permission releases to allow their Mona Lisa-derived artwork to be included in this book, guaranteeing that this will be the largest, most comprehensive collection of Mona Lisa-inspired artwork ever assembled in history.

The book is scheduled for release May 12th, 2015, and is already available for pre-order on Amazon and other online retailers:

Preview

Over eight million people from all over the world flock to Paris every year for the opportunity to gaze upon Leonardo da Vinci’s beguiling Renaissance masterpiece, La Gioconda, more popularly known as “Mona Lisa.”

It is estimated that approximately 80% of all visitors to the Louvre are there for the sole purpose of seeing this one painting, often disregarding or outright ignoring the thousands of other famous works of art that populate the expansive museum.

What is it about this iconic portrait that continues to mesmerize century after century?

Hundreds of books have already been written exhaustively attempting to examine all facets of the famous artwork’s creation, influence, mythology, heritage, and mystique.

But perhaps one of the most fascinating aspects of Mona Lisa’s enduring legacy is the frequency with which this painting has been reinterpreted, parodied, appropriated, and imitated by other artists. No other painting in history has been reproduced as often as Mona Lisa, and yet there has never before been published a comprehensive collection of Mona Lisa recreations.

This oversight will finally be remedied with the upcoming release of the lavishly illustrated book MONA LISA REIMAGINED, a captivating anthology of hundreds of pieces of art that have been inspired by this priceless world treasure. Featuring both established and emerging artists from over 50 different countries, this book is destined to become an essential addition to every bookshelf, coffee table, and library.

Please visit the official website at www.monalisareimagined.com to view more samples from the book, and check back frequently to this blog for updated information leading up to the book’s release ....

Advance Teaser