Remarques for "Let the Right One In"

About

I am excited to work on these remarques, I have so many concepts that never made it into the book, and even some new ones since the project was finished. My remarque illustrations/sketches will sometimes involve the symbolism or concepts in the book, or may illustrate a moment in the story or a unique character trait, or just play around with the mix of character and graphical elements. I have a few finished samples that I will show at the bottom of this page.

Just before the book was released, I was testing out the paper in the Artist Gift Edition of "Let the Right One In" from Suntup Editions. The good news is that there are a few choices regarding which artistic mediums I can use in the book, more details below. However, I have discovered that the paper in the book will not stand up to any water-based mediums. Check out the samples below, these are loose signature-sheets from the book, so the paper stock is the same. As you can see in the example (below-right), the watercolor paint wrinkled the paper quite badly, so no watercolor in the actual books.



The process of drawing or painting in these books is quite time consuming as there are many precautions that I take to preserve the quality of the book as I am working on it. In addition to wearing cotton gloves, I also go to great lengths to protect the condition of the book - take a look at the "Process Video" to get a look inside the process. It is also very important to mention that because these books are quite valuable, both monetarily and sentimentally, it would be a shame if your book was damaged, destroyed or lost in transit - so please be sure to insure your packages properly with your shipping service - for both ways; to me and back to you.

Pricing info

Remarques are available in 4 price categories. Same price for either a 'tipped-in' sheet, or artwork drawn directly in your book - however customers assume all shipping charges both ways if the book is sent to me. For international customers, shipping cost will be determined based on your address and added to the total sale price.

In the price list below, the first 3 options for remarques are for "artist choice" of the subject matter. Several people have asked if they can pick the subject of the artwork, that is the last option on the price list below (option 4).

Payment is best through PayPal or Venmo - add 4% to the overall price. Payment must be made in full before I begin the artwork. If you absolutely cannot do PayPal or Venmo, we can figure out another option.

Remarque pricing (see examples below)

Option 1) Line Drawing with Color Accent (Subject is artist choice) - $300
Artwork is a line drawing in either pencil or ballpoint pen, with added color accent in colored pencil.

Option 2) "Something special" (Subject is artist choice) - $400
Artwork is a rendered pencil drawing, with added color accent in colored pencil.

Option 3) "Inside Cover" (Subject is artist choice) - $500
Artwork is mixed-media; colored pencil and/or acrylic paint.

Option 4) "Inside Cover CUSTOM" (Customer's choice of subject) - Starts at $650 and goes up from there based on the complexity of the image requested. You can just let me know what your choice of subject is, then I can give you an exact price quote. Artwork is mixed-media; colored pencil and/or acrylic paint.

How to get your own book remarqued

Please contact me directly at   and let me know your choice of pricing option, and whether you want a tipped-in remarque or artwork drawn directly in your book(s). Additionally, feel free to let me know your favorite character or scene from the book, or even favorite objects (Rubik's Cube!). For the first 3 price options (artist choice), I can't guarantee that I will draw your favorite - but it is good for me to know just in case.

Once I receive your request we can figure out the final cost and work out payment, then I can provide you with a mailing address to send your books to.

Sample artwork in actual AGE Books

All of the examples shown below are already SOLD.

Option 1 example (Title page) - ballpoint pen, with added color accent in colored pencil.


Option 2 example - a rendered pencil drawing, with added color accent in colored pencil.


Option 3 example (Inside front cover) - mixed-media; colored pencil and acrylic paint.

And Thank You!

I am so very grateful for the continued support of the wonderful Suntup Community! Thank you so much for this opportunity to further explore this world created by John Ajvide Lindqvist, and for your support of my work.
Best regards to you all!
_Bud