Buyer Beware!
The latest assault on collectors by the technology of the computer age. Please read the following.
Note: I am in no way implying that Celebrity Shadows is doing anything fraudulent, or illegal ,however once out of their hands it is obvious the potential for misrepresentation that exists. Also, the technology is available to less than reputable firms.
THE PERFECT ORIGINAL GIFT FROM CELEBRITY SHADOWS
PROFESSIONALLY SCANNED AUTOGRAPHS MOUNTED AND FRAMED WITH A STUNNING PHOTOGRAPH WE HAVE NEARLY 50,000 SINGLE AND GROUP ENSEMBLE UNITS TO CHOOSE FROM. EVERYTHING FROM THE WORLD OF MOVIES, MUSIC, TV, SPORT, SCIENCE FICTION, FASHION AND OTHER CELEBRITIES.
Celebrity Shadows offers you a unique experience - unique because we are one of the few companies in the world providing this service. Some units are limited additions we will give details when appropriate. Check out our lists of famous names and ensemble compilations and start your collection today!
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ALL autographs are accompanied by a high quality 10x8 B/W or Colour photograph (NOT A SCANNED IMAGE). The ensemble is professionally mounted together with a 12x16 inches (30.5cm x 41cm) effect finish solid frame (1 inches thickness). SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAIL
THE INTRODUCTION
Everyone has a favorite icon or hero whether it be from the world of Movies, Television, Sport or Music industry. You can now purchase a part of these legends, in the shape of a near-perfect copy of their signature (s), together with a mounted and framed photograph - for a fraction of the original cost. Autographic Reproduction is now part of the future. With the advancing technological age - scanner reproduction has reached certain heights that it is almost impossible to tell a copy from the original signature. Capitalizing on this exciting time Celebrity Shadows can offer you a choice of nearly 50,000 near-perfect copies of famous autograps. Most of the originals would cost hundreds if not thousands of pounds. Only an experienced eye can tell the difference!
THE PACKAGE
There are two types of ensemble unit - single autographs and group autographs (more than one signature). The FRAME (which is STYRENE glassed and backed + hanging eyes) is either solid wood or modern compound (thickness stated) and a sample of the actual moulding is displayed in the bottom or top corner. All professionally cut, acid free, COLOURMOUNT board is charcoal black to enhance photograph. The autograph is copied from an original signature, the scanner picking up delicate inflections and tones with the high-grade paper and different inks used absorbing the characteristics of when it was signed. All our units have the celebrity name printed next to the autograph and the film title and year where appropriate. This is optional please let us know if you have different requirements.
NOTE: Due to the instability of shipping world-wide - we use a special Styrene glass. Although this compound is more expensive than conventional glass which is shatter-proof, durable in transit and does not detract from the product we advise the purchaser, at some time in the future, to replace the sheet with standard glass (size 12x16 inches approximately £2.00 per sheet).
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Celebrity Shadows have greatly enhanced the transition from the autograph original to the reproduced autographic copy. Our technicians have experimented with contrasting inks, including amount levels, various Hewlett Packard printers (Professional Series), numerous scanner systems and different paper textures and surfaces (high grade Daler Rowney watercolour). The process has developed into an almost perfect reproduction. All our scanned autographs are taken from their originals - capturing the authentic feel of that moment in time when it was signed. Many of the range we offer, including single and group ensembles, are unobtainable to even the most ardent collector - even with money and time at their disposal.