OK, I have now recieved e-mail from Swedish, Danish and Finnish friends
about the weekly. Thank you very mcuh to those of you it concerns!
(and the reason I'm writing this is so that you others won't have to send me
e-mail for no use. I don't need more than one of every nationality.)
Olaf
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Olaf Solstrand
Volunteers found
Message 316 -
2003-05-16 at 16:51:04
Kriton Kyrimis
Maharajah Donald
Message 317 -
2003-05-16 at 17:11:53
> I haven't seen the comic (yet), but my guess is that it's the place where
> the comic shop can put its stamp. "You owe this free comic book to..."
Sounds like I've been cheated of one umpteenth of a gram's worth of ink!!!
;-)
Kriton (e-mail: kyrimis at cti.gr)
(WWW: http://dias.cti.gr/~kyrimis)
-----
"There are immutable realities in the universe: gravity, friction, toast
landing butter-side down."
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> the comic shop can put its stamp. "You owe this free comic book to..."
Sounds like I've been cheated of one umpteenth of a gram's worth of ink!!!
;-)
Kriton (e-mail: kyrimis at cti.gr)
(WWW: http://dias.cti.gr/~kyrimis)
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"There are immutable realities in the universe: gravity, friction, toast
landing butter-side down."
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Rob Klein
Free Maharajah Donald/What I am Doing
Message 318 -
2003-05-16 at 17:25:51
For Erik Horthe: I have been working on a children's book series with my own
(funny human)characters for the past 4 years. It will have comic-book-style
cartooney illustrations on about every 2-3 pages. They will be chapter books.
It will be written on 2 levels. One, for 10-13 year-olds,-the other could be
enjoyed by adults. It is about a dysfunctional family who travel all over the
World having adventures (getting into trouble). Lot's of Irony. It should be
something like a combination of "The Simpsons" blended with "The Wild
Thornberries". Not for those who are bored with heavy psychological drama
(mixed with Barksian humour(I hope). I've written 11 stories in various
stages. Several are still just treatments. 3 are almost finished. We are not
Printing any for at least one year (probably longer), as the market for books
in Europe is TERRIBLE right now. To inaugurate a SERIES now would be folly.
Its only chance for success would be squashed. I can't say any more about it
(no details). I will let you know when we start advertising and our website is
up.
I had a few stories in progress for VNU-Sanoma, but have not taken time to
finish them. Frank Jonker and I plan to write a few stories together this
Summer. I did finish writing a "replacement story" for Barks' 1952 "Queen of
The Apple Festival" story, based on his conversations with me about what he had
put in that story (1966-1969). he had told me MORE than what we've seen in
print in Barrier and all other sources together. Daan Jippes agreed to draw
it. But, alas, Geoff Blum had also decided to write one in a similar project.
Although I had started 2 years earlier, he got his in at the same time as
mine, -and they liked his better. I think I remember Daan telling me that they
might let him draw Geoff's version; but I don't know if that came about. I look
forward to reading Geoff's story-as it must be very good. I HOPE strongly that
they let Daan draw it (as he promised to draw mine as close to Carl Barks' 1952
style as he could.
David G.!-Can you give us any information on Geoff's story? When it is
scheduled for release in Scandinavia,- and who drew it? Thanks.
Regarding the big white area on the cover of The Gemstone Free Comic: That is
for the name and complete address, phone numbers and e-mail address of the
individual Comic Book Shops which participated in The Free Comic Book Day - as
promotion for those shops.
Rob Klein
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(funny human)characters for the past 4 years. It will have comic-book-style
cartooney illustrations on about every 2-3 pages. They will be chapter books.
It will be written on 2 levels. One, for 10-13 year-olds,-the other could be
enjoyed by adults. It is about a dysfunctional family who travel all over the
World having adventures (getting into trouble). Lot's of Irony. It should be
something like a combination of "The Simpsons" blended with "The Wild
Thornberries". Not for those who are bored with heavy psychological drama
(mixed with Barksian humour(I hope). I've written 11 stories in various
stages. Several are still just treatments. 3 are almost finished. We are not
Printing any for at least one year (probably longer), as the market for books
in Europe is TERRIBLE right now. To inaugurate a SERIES now would be folly.
Its only chance for success would be squashed. I can't say any more about it
(no details). I will let you know when we start advertising and our website is
up.
I had a few stories in progress for VNU-Sanoma, but have not taken time to
finish them. Frank Jonker and I plan to write a few stories together this
Summer. I did finish writing a "replacement story" for Barks' 1952 "Queen of
The Apple Festival" story, based on his conversations with me about what he had
put in that story (1966-1969). he had told me MORE than what we've seen in
print in Barrier and all other sources together. Daan Jippes agreed to draw
it. But, alas, Geoff Blum had also decided to write one in a similar project.
Although I had started 2 years earlier, he got his in at the same time as
mine, -and they liked his better. I think I remember Daan telling me that they
might let him draw Geoff's version; but I don't know if that came about. I look
forward to reading Geoff's story-as it must be very good. I HOPE strongly that
they let Daan draw it (as he promised to draw mine as close to Carl Barks' 1952
style as he could.
David G.!-Can you give us any information on Geoff's story? When it is
scheduled for release in Scandinavia,- and who drew it? Thanks.
Regarding the big white area on the cover of The Gemstone Free Comic: That is
for the name and complete address, phone numbers and e-mail address of the
individual Comic Book Shops which participated in The Free Comic Book Day - as
promotion for those shops.
Rob Klein
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http://www.lafn.org/
L. Schulte
DCML Digest, Vol 3, Issue 28
Message 319 -
2003-05-16 at 17:43:18
The price for a subscription to the new Uncle Scrooge and WDC&S from
Gemstone is $83.40, according to the ad in the free "Maharajah Donald"
issue. Nothing is mentioned about the price for foreign
subscriptions. For Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse the price was $35.40.
The "ugly white square" mentioned on the "Maharajah Donald" is apparently
for the address of a subscriber. It is much too large - I would think -
for the UPC code. We will find out.
Gemstone is $83.40, according to the ad in the free "Maharajah Donald"
issue. Nothing is mentioned about the price for foreign
subscriptions. For Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse the price was $35.40.
The "ugly white square" mentioned on the "Maharajah Donald" is apparently
for the address of a subscriber. It is much too large - I would think -
for the UPC code. We will find out.
Olaf Solstrand
Volunteers found
Message 320 -
2003-05-16 at 19:12:05
----- Original Message -----
From: "Olaf Solstrand" <olaf at andebyonline.com>
To: <dcml at stp.ling.uu.se>
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2003 3:51 PM
Subject: Volunteers found
> OK, I have now recieved e-mail from Swedish, Danish and Finnish friends
> about the weekly. Thank you very mcuh to those of you it concerns!
>
> (and the reason I'm writing this is so that you others won't have to send
me
> e-mail for no use. I don't need more than one of every nationality.)
>
...AND after writing this I have got offers from both Germans and Poles.
Thank you thank you thank you!
Olaf
From: "Olaf Solstrand" <olaf at andebyonline.com>
To: <dcml at stp.ling.uu.se>
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2003 3:51 PM
Subject: Volunteers found
> OK, I have now recieved e-mail from Swedish, Danish and Finnish friends
> about the weekly. Thank you very mcuh to those of you it concerns!
>
> (and the reason I'm writing this is so that you others won't have to send
me
> e-mail for no use. I don't need more than one of every nationality.)
>
...AND after writing this I have got offers from both Germans and Poles.
Thank you thank you thank you!
Olaf
UNDBKB
Maharajah Donald
Message 321 -
2003-05-16 at 20:30:59
> Does anyone know what is that big ugly white square on the cover of
> "Maharajah Donald"? If it were smaller, and the comic book had been sold
> at news stands, it could have been the space reserved for the UPC symbol,
> but, as it is, I am completely baffled.
Yes, The space was there for dealers ( who gave this book away)
to stamp their store name in that spot.
For those that I have sent out, I left the spot blank.
Much like March Of Comics ( shoe store give-a-ways)
Stores stamped their store name on comics.
Occasionally you find them with no markings.
Since the book has a flip cover, display it with the original cover
which has NO white spot!
Barry.
> "Maharajah Donald"? If it were smaller, and the comic book had been sold
> at news stands, it could have been the space reserved for the UPC symbol,
> but, as it is, I am completely baffled.
Yes, The space was there for dealers ( who gave this book away)
to stamp their store name in that spot.
For those that I have sent out, I left the spot blank.
Much like March Of Comics ( shoe store give-a-ways)
Stores stamped their store name on comics.
Occasionally you find them with no markings.
Since the book has a flip cover, display it with the original cover
which has NO white spot!
Barry.
Mas
White space
Message 322 -
2003-05-16 at 21:45:33
At 01:41 PM 5/16/2003 +0200, you wrote:
>Kriton:
>
> > Does anyone know what is that big ugly white square on the cover of
> > "Maharajah Donald"?
>
>I haven't seen the comic (yet), but my guess is that it's the place where
>the comic shop can put its stamp.
>"You owe this free comic book to..."
That's exactly what it is. My copy has my local comic shop's logo in the
white space.
- Mark
>Kriton:
>
> > Does anyone know what is that big ugly white square on the cover of
> > "Maharajah Donald"?
>
>I haven't seen the comic (yet), but my guess is that it's the place where
>the comic shop can put its stamp.
>"You owe this free comic book to..."
That's exactly what it is. My copy has my local comic shop's logo in the
white space.
- Mark
Dan Rosenberg
DCML Digest, Vol 3, Issue 28
Message 323 -
2003-05-16 at 22:12:36
> Does anyone know what is that big ugly white square on the cover of
> "Maharajah Donald"? If it were smaller, and the comic book had been
sold
> at news stands, it could have been the space reserved for the UPC
symbol,
> but, as it is, I am completely baffled.
I have a theory. When I got the copy from my local comic shop, they had
pasted a sticker containing their store info (name, address, phone number)
in the big ugly white square. I think they put it on the cover so comic shops
could use it to advertise. I agree it's ugly, but it's also free, so I don't
particularly mind.-Dan
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> "Maharajah Donald"? If it were smaller, and the comic book had been
sold
> at news stands, it could have been the space reserved for the UPC
symbol,
> but, as it is, I am completely baffled.
I have a theory. When I got the copy from my local comic shop, they had
pasted a sticker containing their store info (name, address, phone number)
in the big ugly white square. I think they put it on the cover so comic shops
could use it to advertise. I agree it's ugly, but it's also free, so I don't
particularly mind.-Dan
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Dragon Lords, by Erickson/Cavazzano
Message 324 -
2003-05-17 at 02:01:17
The new fantasy saga of Byron Erickson/Giorgio Cavazzano "Dragon Lords",
after long works and rethinkings, will appear in Italy in 12 parts starting
from #165 of "Zio Paperone" (june 2003) up to #177 (may 2004).
Together with the story there'll be a lot of preparatory sketches and
drawings.
Info taken from #164 of "Zio Paperone".
It's the first publication of that story in Italy, but also -I suppose- in
the world.
Enjoy!
after long works and rethinkings, will appear in Italy in 12 parts starting
from #165 of "Zio Paperone" (june 2003) up to #177 (may 2004).
Together with the story there'll be a lot of preparatory sketches and
drawings.
Info taken from #164 of "Zio Paperone".
It's the first publication of that story in Italy, but also -I suppose- in
the world.
Enjoy!
Alan Boe
(No subject)
Message 325 -
2003-05-17 at 02:57:26
<<
Do anyone here know if Egmont have any plans to have
special story done for
these 2005 Norwegian 100th year anniversaries - such
as a Don Rosa Lo$ part
10a (taking place in Scandinavia in 1905)?
>>
I've heard rumors that it does (but nothing about
Rosa).
Al
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Do anyone here know if Egmont have any plans to have
special story done for
these 2005 Norwegian 100th year anniversaries - such
as a Don Rosa Lo$ part
10a (taking place in Scandinavia in 1905)?
>>
I've heard rumors that it does (but nothing about
Rosa).
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Sigvald Grøsfjeld Jr.
17th of May
Message 326 -
2003-05-17 at 03:10:12
Hi all!
Today it is 17th of May - the Norwegian national day ? and an opportunity to
think about recent and more distant Norwegian history. In just a little more
than 2 years from now (on June 7th 2005) Norway will mark the 100th year
anniversary for the dissolution of the union with Sweden. Later in 1905 the
Danish prince Carl became king Haakon VII of Norway.
Do anyone here know if Egmont have any plans to have special story done for
these 2005 Norwegian 100th year anniversaries ? such as a Don Rosa Lo$ part
10a (taking place in Scandinavia in 1905)? If not ? would you consider
writing a story for this occasion ? Olaf?
Sigvald :-)
Today it is 17th of May - the Norwegian national day ? and an opportunity to
think about recent and more distant Norwegian history. In just a little more
than 2 years from now (on June 7th 2005) Norway will mark the 100th year
anniversary for the dissolution of the union with Sweden. Later in 1905 the
Danish prince Carl became king Haakon VII of Norway.
Do anyone here know if Egmont have any plans to have special story done for
these 2005 Norwegian 100th year anniversaries ? such as a Don Rosa Lo$ part
10a (taking place in Scandinavia in 1905)? If not ? would you consider
writing a story for this occasion ? Olaf?
Sigvald :-)
Matteo Sonz
A curious "error" by WDC Italia
Message 327 -
2003-05-17 at 04:14:24
A funny note:
Walt Disney Company Italia published this month a story twice, in two
different monthly periodicals...
The story is D99016 "The flying Mallard" (with HDL, DD and Sonny Seagull)
created by Martin/Branca, and it's printed in "Zio Paperone"
#164 (may 2003) *** and *** in "Mega3000" # 557 (again, may 2003!).
The strange thing is that the story is presented with a 4-tier layout in
"Zio Paperone" and with a 3-tier in "Mega3000" (which is a digest size
comic), with different titles, letterings and traductions!
The story has been choosen, translated, coloured and finally published in
the same building (I suppose) by the two different staffs which edit the two
publications, both completely unaware of the existence of the "other"
version!
Such a lack of communication is really unusual.
WDC takes care not to publish the same story twice in at least 5-6 years
(excluding some special stories of particular importance)
... but here the time interval has dramatically lowered!!
only one word: amusing!!
Walt Disney Company Italia published this month a story twice, in two
different monthly periodicals...
The story is D99016 "The flying Mallard" (with HDL, DD and Sonny Seagull)
created by Martin/Branca, and it's printed in "Zio Paperone"
#164 (may 2003) *** and *** in "Mega3000" # 557 (again, may 2003!).
The strange thing is that the story is presented with a 4-tier layout in
"Zio Paperone" and with a 3-tier in "Mega3000" (which is a digest size
comic), with different titles, letterings and traductions!
The story has been choosen, translated, coloured and finally published in
the same building (I suppose) by the two different staffs which edit the two
publications, both completely unaware of the existence of the "other"
version!
Such a lack of communication is really unusual.
WDC takes care not to publish the same story twice in at least 5-6 years
(excluding some special stories of particular importance)
... but here the time interval has dramatically lowered!!
only one word: amusing!!
Stefan Persson
17th of May
Message 328 -
2003-05-17 at 11:07:32
Sigvald Gr?sfjeld jr. wrote:
> Later in 1905 the Danish prince Carl became king Haakon VII of Norway.
Prince Carl, you mean Carl Barks? 8-)
Stefan
> Later in 1905 the Danish prince Carl became king Haakon VII of Norway.
Prince Carl, you mean Carl Barks? 8-)
Stefan
Olaf Solstrand
17th of May
Message 329 -
2003-05-17 at 20:20:31
Oops... this one went out only for Sigvald. And I manage to do that every
time...
> Today it is 17th of May - the Norwegian national day - and an opportunity
to
> think about recent and more distant Norwegian history. In just a little
more
> than 2 years from now (on June 7th 2005) Norway will mark the 100th year
> anniversary for the dissolution of the union with Sweden. Later in 1905
the
> Danish prince Carl became king Haakon VII of Norway.
>
> Do anyone here know if Egmont have any plans to have special story done
for
> these 2005 Norwegian 100th year anniversaries - such as a Don Rosa Lo$
part
> 10a (taking place in Scandinavia in 1905)? If not - would you consider
> writing a story for this occasion - Olaf?
You seem to forget a few things here...
1 - I'm a newbie. Newbies aren't allowed to write great stories.
2 - Disney stories take place in 2003. (OK, you may disagree, but that is
what Byron Erickson has told me. Thus, the truth.) That means Scrooge was
probably not alive in 1905. Yes, I _know_ Don Rosa just wrote a story that
found place in 1906, but that is only because he's Don Rosa. We normal
writers aren't allowed to do such things.
3 - OK, this is a great Norwegian event - but I don't see why it should be
of interest for the rest of the world. It would just turn into a very
internal story that Norwegians would appreciate and everybody else would
scratch their heads to. Wouldn't one also in such a story have to picture
Swedes as bad guys? How would the Swedish readers respond to that?
4- What makes this event bigger than national anniversaries other places?
Example given: Five years ago, the state of Izrael had its fiftieth
anniversary. I saw no Disney Comics about that.
Sorry, Sigvald, but the only thing that could make me concider writing such
a story is Byron Erickson asking me to do it. Which I frankly _doubt_ will
happen, but that is not a discussion you should take with me.
Olaf the Royal Blue (signature of today)
time...
> Today it is 17th of May - the Norwegian national day - and an opportunity
to
> think about recent and more distant Norwegian history. In just a little
more
> than 2 years from now (on June 7th 2005) Norway will mark the 100th year
> anniversary for the dissolution of the union with Sweden. Later in 1905
the
> Danish prince Carl became king Haakon VII of Norway.
>
> Do anyone here know if Egmont have any plans to have special story done
for
> these 2005 Norwegian 100th year anniversaries - such as a Don Rosa Lo$
part
> 10a (taking place in Scandinavia in 1905)? If not - would you consider
> writing a story for this occasion - Olaf?
You seem to forget a few things here...
1 - I'm a newbie. Newbies aren't allowed to write great stories.
2 - Disney stories take place in 2003. (OK, you may disagree, but that is
what Byron Erickson has told me. Thus, the truth.) That means Scrooge was
probably not alive in 1905. Yes, I _know_ Don Rosa just wrote a story that
found place in 1906, but that is only because he's Don Rosa. We normal
writers aren't allowed to do such things.
3 - OK, this is a great Norwegian event - but I don't see why it should be
of interest for the rest of the world. It would just turn into a very
internal story that Norwegians would appreciate and everybody else would
scratch their heads to. Wouldn't one also in such a story have to picture
Swedes as bad guys? How would the Swedish readers respond to that?
4- What makes this event bigger than national anniversaries other places?
Example given: Five years ago, the state of Izrael had its fiftieth
anniversary. I saw no Disney Comics about that.
Sorry, Sigvald, but the only thing that could make me concider writing such
a story is Byron Erickson asking me to do it. Which I frankly _doubt_ will
happen, but that is not a discussion you should take with me.
Olaf the Royal Blue (signature of today)
Sigvald Grøsfjeld Jr.
17th of May
Message 330 -
2003-05-17 at 21:08:52
Stefan Persson wrote:
>> Later in 1905 the Danish prince Carl became
>> king Haakon VII of Norway.
>
> Prince Carl, you mean Carl Barks? 8-)
No, he was an American, besides he was only 4 years old at the time.
Sigvald :-)
>> Later in 1905 the Danish prince Carl became
>> king Haakon VII of Norway.
>
> Prince Carl, you mean Carl Barks? 8-)
No, he was an American, besides he was only 4 years old at the time.
Sigvald :-)