The only confusion has been here in the lsat 24hrs lol. Everyone is sketching out thinking they will miss out

What hype is that ? Im pretty sure he is one of the least hyped artists on here. Especially as he's one of the main boys in and beyond this scene

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Of course there is a book hype

How many books do Faile or Fairey/Obey need to bring out in order to show the broad public their tat? Why does there need to be some sort of elitism with a book launch - 50 studio editions, followed by 250 signed editions and the rest which are unsigned are for the pleps. Why not just release 1500 signed and that's the end of it. It all feeds in to the frenzy of the hype imo

Once the book is on my shelf i dont give a fuck if it is signed or not - its not art, its not going to get framed, its a reference point or nicely packaged catalogue.

I really think you are exaggerating. Obey produces a lot, in prints, clothing, and yes, also some books (not even that much).

how many books did faile produce? I agree that there is a lot of shit going on with all these editions, but why should that bother you? Go for the one you want, or don't.

Don't know enough about kaws to say anything about that, but it sounds at least that he has an information problem.


I love the books Elms lesters produce, they are all quality. The books for the show, and especially their 'big book'. A signed book (+ a little doodle) feels more personal to me than a book that is wrapped in plastic when it arrives.

Books can help to 'study' the work of the artists you admire. I just don't have the time and money to visit all shows (not UK or US based) and these books help me out. A lot better than watching pictures on my laptop.

you're a slow reader wiz! should've send you a dictionary dutch-english with it!

Unbelievable — you ripped me to shreds last month for pissing on your parade when I so harshly suggested the Testino book wasn't "exactly a bargain." Tough words I know. Sorry

But look at you now. Jeezus man.

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I agree there is a lot of hype around Kaws. Although very oddly it isn't found on this forum. But Kaws hardly ever signs any thing he puts out anymore so I think being able to get a signed book for $50 has a lot of people excited. Sounds like a free for all with the ordering system. I ordered one last week online but I feel like my chances are still 50/50 now that I hear there was already a list in the museum store (fair enough) But taking orders from people via email before posting it on the store bugs me. I guess it pays to bombard these places with emails to scope out for these things.

I PM'd a few people about it when I saw it, most of whom already knew. I didn't bother posting it publicly to save Lise the hassle of sending several thousand condolence emails to people that miss out. But oh well. Sounds like she's asking for it with this process.

I have some hope though that maybe they'll sign a few more than 250 once they start getting going. That is if they have more than 250 books on order.

And based on what she told me, I highly doubt they're going to send anyone an unsigned book. But she wouldn't give me any clue to how many had already been ordered.

Sounds like they are going to have to honor the signed book as advertised on the website. If not they need to take down the signed advertisment immediately and start emailing everyone that purchased after the 250. Sounds a bit deceiving to push book sales. I am looking forward to this especially being signed. I Only have a couple piece by him that are signed. Been following Kaws since 2000 and collecting since early 2003

I did as well. But that signed description should be taken down immediately after the 250 number has been met. Then I find it deceptive. Making people believe that they MIGHT received a signed copy.You disagree?

EDIT: I only use the word deceptive, because it seemed like if you didnt get a signed copy you will receive a normal copy. Which in turn boosts the book sales. Now if you just get a refund. I have no problem. We will see how this shakes out in November

I've checked out the exhibition page walshy, I'm not obsessive about it though and didn't notice the signed monographs until last week when I was looking up the show catalog. I doubt they had any forethought about posting it on the exhibition page so 'true fans' would find it first probably just inefficiency.

Now, according to a member on the KR forum:

"Just spoke to the Aldrich store manager. She confirmed that the 250 signed copy orders list has not yet reached capacity and that when it is full the link will be taken down from their store. I inquired about the sign up sheet at the museum and she stated that unless credit card #'s were given those on the list don't have an order placed.....if they just left their contact info (which most did) they would be called when the books are in stock, if any were left after processing credit card orders first. She assured me if we have order #'s from the website we are going to get the signed edition. I also asked about our international boardies email requests and she said they would be processes as well."

No problem.

They can avoid almost ALL emails if they just updated their website and clarified what was going on.

Just got asked my details for the signed edition so fingers crossed that means Ill get one

Am I the only one that thinks this reply is rude? Update your damn website you dumbass! Is she insinuating she has something better to do then collect money from customers and collectors? Do your job lady.