FINAL POLL - 2nd Chance for 1-Shot Wonders

Ptrope · January 3 2010, 02:56 AM

Book him, Dan-O!

The last challenge of 2009 speaks volumes - literally! The Lensman had it covered when he challenged us to create book covers for times that told the tales of one-shot wonders, characters who came and went in 42 minutes. If print is dead, these folks don't know it yet - we got more entries than we've probably had all year! It appears everyone wants to know the same thing: what happened next?

With so many to choose from, it seems unfair to ask you to vote for only one, so figure out which two will be on your bedside table for late night reading, and cast your votes. Maybe you can tell a book by its cover!

BK613

Captain Robert April

Flux Capacitor

Klaus

largo

The Lensman

Mr. Cellophane

Starscape

The Galllifreyan Sith

Will's Babe

Ptrope · January 4 2010, 04:15 PM

Wow, it must've been quite the New Year's Party - no one has commented yet on the great entries we had this time? Well, at least people are voting

.

I voted for Mr. Cellophane and Starscape - the realism of Mr. C.'s entry is impressive - makes me want to buy a blank book and print his entry so I can sit it on my bookshelf and watch friends puzzle over why they've never seen it before

. Starscape's presentation, too, was excellent, and I admit I'm a sucker for a good (or even a bad) pun.

Lots of good entries; I love the take on 'Indiana' Jones by largo, and of course I'm curious about what's going on behind the covers (!) with Helen Noël - it appears she may be a bit upset. Will's Babe's cover reminds me (not visually, of course, but contextually) of John Byrne's recent Star Trek: Crew comic mini-series that followed Number One on her path to the second seat of Enterprise, and teased us more than once with a name that was never revealed.

Great job, everyone! And a great way to finish off the year!

RobertScorpio · January 4 2010, 04:26 PM

Ptrope wrote:

Wow, it must've been quite the New Year's Party - no one has commented yet on the great entries we had this time? Well, at least people are voting

.

I voted for Mr. Cellophane and Starscape - the realism of Mr. C.'s entry is impressive - makes me want to buy a blank book and print his entry so I can sit it on my bookshelf and watch friends puzzle over why they've never seen it before

. Starscape's presentation, too, was excellent, and I admit I'm a sucker for a good (or even a bad) pun.

Lots of good entries; I love the take on 'Indiana' Jones by largo, and of course I'm curious about what's going on behind the covers (!) with Helen Noël - it appears she may be a bit upset. Will's Babe's cover reminds me (not visually, of course, but contextually) of John Byrne's recent Star Trek: Crew comic mini-series that followed Number One on her path to the second seat of Enterprise, and teased us more than once with a name that was never revealed.

Great job, everyone! And a great way to finish off the year!

I just stumbled apon this thread..and all of these are really great...but I cast my vote for Klaus's Incident at Antos, with everyone else in a very close second place!!!.....

Rob

Tom Hendricks · January 4 2010, 07:06 PM

Not in a long time has this contest had so many strong, excellent entries. Congrats to all, truly wonderful work was done. For me, the pick for the best was the hardest it has ever been. However in the end, Mr. Cellophane to me was the best but only by a nose. To me it looks like a half dozen or so Star Trek books I have read many times that are currently sitting on my book shelf.

RobertScorpio · January 4 2010, 07:25 PM

I totally agree. It was a hard choice. These artist, all of them, did a great job. At first I didn't read what this thread and I thought they were real books and I thought "how come I haven't seen any of these"...thinking they might be future releases..great job for all..

Rob

WillsBabe · January 4 2010, 08:11 PM

Klaus and The Lensman for me.

I enjoyed entering this competition a great deal. I think it's only the third or fourth art contest I've entered. Thanks to the folks who voted for me.

RobertScorpio · January 4 2010, 08:18 PM

WillsBabe wrote:

Klaus and The Lensman for me.

I enjoyed entering this competition a great deal. I think it's only the third or fourth art contest I've entered. Thanks to the folks who voted for me.

Hey...yours were good too!!! I liked the retro look to it, and your choice of character..NUMBER ONE.

Rob

Ptrope · January 5 2010, 06:45 AM

Stop the presses - we have a winnah!

For his efforts, in a drama that was a real page-turner, Mr. Cellophane gets 60 quatloos - and closes the book on 2009. Now we'll see if he has the spine to deliver on the first challenge of 2010. Congratulations, Mr. Cellophane, and very well done, indeed.

Congratulations and thanks to all the contestants - every single one got a vote from someone, quite an accomplishment in a field this large and varied. Let's hope that this is a harbinger of things to come in the new year. And, of course, thanks to all who voted - it's great to see new faces here, and to show them the imagination and creativity of the members who frequent and participate in this forum.

Happy New Year to all, and as we ring out the auld, we leave it to Mr. Cellophane to usher in the new as he lays down the January challenge here in the now-Fan Art Forum. It looks to be a great year!

The Lensman · January 5 2010, 07:23 AM

Congrats to Mr. Cellophane, you did an outstanding job! Again, I feel like I've seen that book in every used bookstore I've been to.

Everyone did a fantastic job and it was awesome that so many people entered with so many wonderful pieces!

Can't wait to see what Mr. C has for us!

Happy New Year everyone!

Ptrope · January 5 2010, 06:37 PM

And thanks to The Lensman for setting us up with a challenge that really connected with so many people

(sorry for being remiss on that acknowledgment in my last post

).

Captain Robert April · January 5 2010, 06:38 PM

I'm just glad for the two votes I got (and for once, one of 'em wasn't mine!)

ShamelessMcBundy · January 5 2010, 09:40 PM

Dammit i forgot to vote.

Congrats to the winner!

Mr. Cellophane · January 7 2010, 05:43 AM

Thanks so much guys! I really appreciate all the help I got on this project in my thread.

So... for next month, I have an idea but I'm not sure if it's been done already.

Basically take any object you own and turn it into something that would fit in the Star Trek universe. You could use any medium for the challenge.

So, if it hasn't been done before, what do you all think the presentation should be? I was thinking that making an advertisement for your object would be fun, but I don't know how everyone feels about that.

Thanks again folks!

B.J. · January 7 2010, 03:35 PM

I don't believe that one's been done before - sounds interesting! I don't think the presentation needs to be in ad form. People could present it as a tech spec or just a nice picture, but I think that should be up to the individual. The challenge itself, to me, should just be modding your item to make it fit Trek.

BTW, several months back, I wanted to keep a running tally of past challenges with each new one, but it looks like October was the last time it was included.

Ziz · January 7 2010, 04:37 PM

Just add the caveat that entrants must include a picture of the real item for reference so that voters can more easily judge the design evolution from what it is now to what it looks like Trek-ified.

View Poll Results: Which two wonders are your hits?
BK613	3	13.64%
Captain Robert April	2	9.09%
Flux Capacitor	7	31.82%
Klaus	4	18.18%
largo	1	4.55%
The Lensman	4	18.18%
Mr. Cellophane	10	45.45%
Starscape	2	9.09%
The Gallifreyan Sith	1	4.55%
Will's Babe	2	9.09%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll

January 3 2010, 02:56 AM	#1
Ptrope Agitator Location: USA	FINAL POLL - 2nd Chance for 1-Shot Wonders Book him, Dan-O! The last challenge of 2009 speaks volumes - literally! The Lensman had it covered when he challenged us to create book covers for times that told the tales of one-shot wonders, characters who came and went in 42 minutes. If print is dead, these folks don't know it yet - we got more entries than we've probably had all year! It appears everyone wants to know the same thing: what happened next? With so many to choose from, it seems unfair to ask you to vote for only one, so figure out which two will be on your bedside table for late night reading, and cast your votes. Maybe you can tell a book by its cover! BK613 Captain Robert April Flux Capacitor Klaus largo The Lensman Mr. Cellophane Starscape The Galllifreyan Sith Will's Babe

January 4 2010, 04:15 PM	#2
Ptrope Agitator Location: USA	Re: FINAL POLL - 2nd Chance for 1-Shot Wonders Wow, it must've been quite the New Year's Party - no one has commented yet on the great entries we had this time? Well, at least people are voting . I voted for Mr. Cellophane and Starscape - the realism of Mr. C.'s entry is impressive - makes me want to buy a blank book and print his entry so I can sit it on my bookshelf and watch friends puzzle over why they've never seen it before . Starscape's presentation, too, was excellent, and I admit I'm a sucker for a good (or even a bad) pun. Lots of good entries; I love the take on 'Indiana' Jones by largo, and of course I'm curious about what's going on behind the covers (!) with Helen Noël - it appears she may be a bit upset. Will's Babe's cover reminds me (not visually, of course, but contextually) of John Byrne's recent Star Trek: Crew comic mini-series that followed Number One on her path to the second seat of Enterprise, and teased us more than once with a name that was never revealed. Great job, everyone! And a great way to finish off the year! __________________ Star Trek: Reanimated - it's more than just a cartoon!

January 4 2010, 07:06 PM	#4
Tom Hendricks Muad'Dib Location: Syracuse, NY	Re: FINAL POLL - 2nd Chance for 1-Shot Wonders Not in a long time has this contest had so many strong, excellent entries. Congrats to all, truly wonderful work was done. For me, the pick for the best was the hardest it has ever been. However in the end, Mr. Cellophane to me was the best but only by a nose. To me it looks like a half dozen or so Star Trek books I have read many times that are currently sitting on my book shelf. __________________ I believe in the teachings of the middle ground. I maybe blind but my heart can see. Of course I'm a creationist. I believe man created god.

January 4 2010, 07:25 PM	#5
RobertScorpio Pariah Location: San Diego	Re: FINAL POLL - 2nd Chance for 1-Shot Wonders I totally agree. It was a hard choice. These artist, all of them, did a great job. At first I didn't read what this thread and I thought they were real books and I thought "how come I haven't seen any of these"...thinking they might be future releases..great job for all.. Rob

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January 4 2010, 08:11 PM	#6
WillsBabe Vice Admiral	Re: FINAL POLL - 2nd Chance for 1-Shot Wonders Klaus and The Lensman for me. I enjoyed entering this competition a great deal. I think it's only the third or fourth art contest I've entered. Thanks to the folks who voted for me. __________________

January 5 2010, 06:45 AM	#8
Ptrope Agitator Location: USA	Re: FINAL POLL - 2nd Chance for 1-Shot Wonders Stop the presses - we have a winnah! For his efforts, in a drama that was a real page-turner, Mr. Cellophane gets 60 quatloos - and closes the book on 2009. Now we'll see if he has the spine to deliver on the first challenge of 2010. Congratulations, Mr. Cellophane, and very well done, indeed. Congratulations and thanks to all the contestants - every single one got a vote from someone, quite an accomplishment in a field this large and varied. Let's hope that this is a harbinger of things to come in the new year. And, of course, thanks to all who voted - it's great to see new faces here, and to show them the imagination and creativity of the members who frequent and participate in this forum. Happy New Year to all, and as we ring out the auld, we leave it to Mr. Cellophane to usher in the new as he lays down the January challenge here in the now-Fan Art Forum. It looks to be a great year!

January 5 2010, 07:23 AM	#9
The Lensman Fleet Captain Location: Milky Way Galaxy	Re: FINAL POLL - 2nd Chance for 1-Shot Wonders Congrats to Mr. Cellophane, you did an outstanding job! Again, I feel like I've seen that book in every used bookstore I've been to. Everyone did a fantastic job and it was awesome that so many people entered with so many wonderful pieces! Can't wait to see what Mr. C has for us! Happy New Year everyone! __________________ "Everyone Booze Up And Riot!!" .....Milk and Cheese.....

January 5 2010, 06:37 PM	#10
Ptrope Agitator Location: USA	Re: FINAL POLL - 2nd Chance for 1-Shot Wonders And thanks to The Lensman for setting us up with a challenge that really connected with so many people (sorry for being remiss on that acknowledgment in my last post ). __________________ Star Trek: Reanimated - it's more than just a cartoon!

January 5 2010, 06:38 PM	#11
Captain Robert April Vice Admiral Location: In selfless service to fandom, on the road to becoming a Star Trek trivia god...	Re: FINAL POLL - 2nd Chance for 1-Shot Wonders I'm just glad for the two votes I got (and for once, one of 'em wasn't mine!)

January 5 2010, 09:40 PM	#12
ShamelessMcBundy Fleet Admiral Location: Wreath of Khan	Re: FINAL POLL - 2nd Chance for 1-Shot Wonders Dammit i forgot to vote. Congrats to the winner! __________________ "I just don't see you as a Southern belle." -RoJoHen, to me

January 7 2010, 05:43 AM	#13
Mr. Cellophane Fleet Captain Location: Orlando, FL	Re: FINAL POLL - 2nd Chance for 1-Shot Wonders Thanks so much guys! I really appreciate all the help I got on this project in my thread. So... for next month, I have an idea but I'm not sure if it's been done already. Basically take any object you own and turn it into something that would fit in the Star Trek universe. You could use any medium for the challenge. So, if it hasn't been done before, what do you all think the presentation should be? I was thinking that making an advertisement for your object would be fun, but I don't know how everyone feels about that. Thanks again folks! __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick" \| deviantART \| Facebook \|

January 7 2010, 03:35 PM	#14
B.J. Commodore Location: Huntsville, AL, USA	Re: FINAL POLL - 2nd Chance for 1-Shot Wonders I don't believe that one's been done before - sounds interesting! I don't think the presentation needs to be in ad form. People could present it as a tech spec or just a nice picture, but I think that should be up to the individual. The challenge itself, to me, should just be modding your item to make it fit Trek. BTW, several months back, I wanted to keep a running tally of past challenges with each new one, but it looks like October was the last time it was included. __________________ B.J. --- bj-o23.deviantart.com

January 7 2010, 04:37 PM	#15
Ziz Commodore Location: NY	Re: FINAL POLL - 2nd Chance for 1-Shot Wonders Just add the caveat that entrants must include a picture of the real item for reference so that voters can more easily judge the design evolution from what it is now to what it looks like Trek-ified. __________________ Reality is just a crutch for those who can't handle science fiction.