[bazzj04]

I actually like this allot, Didnt think the release was going to be anything like this, But i like it

[barnsy]

where was the book released, paper monster?

[hitme]

I was wondering about the message of the "Star-Spangled Shadows" print and the more I think about it, taking into account the messages of the other originals from their 2008 show....I believe this is a message about our society (U.S. speaking) becoming corrupt and forgetting the culture that the Native Americans had before their land was invaded and colonized. I get a sense of the Native Americans "taking back" their land in a lot of the other canvas pieces....so this is about the Native Americans also taking back their flag and putting their own touch on it (diagonal stripes, etc.).

What does everyone else think? Does my logic make sense?

Any other thoughts/interpretations?

[pezlow]

I think there might be quite a lot in that hitme

[monkeyballs]

Or that the yanks currently incumbent in the land of plenty are about to get the same rape treatment from an increasingly globalised world that they dished out to the native americans?

America is in big trouble, it created many industries, but the new 'colonists' (global now) present a real threat in terms of material and labour costs. America had been seen as a land that would always give to its people, now it could be that new colonists will change the way of life and strip them of everything they felt was theirs (ironic no?).

That or yet again I'm over-egging as I already drew the obvious meaning of native american patterning and just want to read more into it.

[stillborncrisps]

This was possibly my fave piece at the show. It's so graphically simple, and I got what the theme of the show was in one hit from it. V pleased they chose to release it.

I'm surprised so many peeps in UK say they can't see it going on the wall coz it's a US flag - for me it's taking the piss out of modern US attitudes and culture, not celebrating the US or being patriotic! I'm happy to hang it. ;-)

[dbnetherleigh]

Still popping up - must be a few emptied carts.........

[Daniel Silk]

Faile interview from their London show feature the orignal of this image -

[lalinea]

Yeah the print is still available..............

[lalinea]

Oct 22, 2009 20:32:49 GMT 1 barnsy said:

where was the book released, paper monster?

Yes

[Winter]

And on ebay

[hlarmy]

Oct 22, 2009 19:59:59 GMT 1 annar50 said:

Oct 22, 2009 19:56:25 GMT 1 sputnikeye said:

i honestly don't think this one will (go cheap secondary that is)

totally agree , think its gonna go down as a classic faile print.
was in 2 minds to buy it or not . their is something i do like about it but cant put my finger on it. must have had it in my cart 3 times.

What made you change your mind annar

[lalinea]

cgi.ebay.co.uk/FAILE-STAR-SPANGLED-SHADOWS-LIMITED-EDITION-PRINT_W0QQitemZ260495182087QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_art_prints_GL?hash=item3ca6b90907#ht_500wt_1095

Yeah one sold BIN 400 pounds! Somebody already doubled their money..........

[Winter]

Nice to have the chance to think about a print before buying. Just picked one up

[barnsy]

can someone post the link for the book even if its sold out, wanna have a look. just bought the print!! Its a cracker!

[Grubster]

Oct 22, 2009 20:22:46 GMT 1 jimbo73 said:

Will Faile do a Union flag through POW?

how does a union flag have anything to do w/ native americans? noy gonna happen

[gilsteph]

here is a link to the book...would have liked one of these too!

papermonster.net/item.php?item=94

[nah]

Book looks awesome, print looks awesome

[nah]

"Each artist chose their own way to submit their works. The majority of the pages are silkscreened by the artists themselves, but the printing techniques vary from artist to artist."

Gutted to have missed it - what was the price if anyone knows?

[monkeyballs]

$500

[Richard]

Oct 22, 2009 21:54:47 GMT 1 lalinea said:

cgi.ebay.co.uk/FAILE-STAR-SPANGLED-SHADOWS-LIMITED-EDITION-PRINT_W0QQitemZ260495182087QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_art_prints_GL?hash=item3ca6b90907#ht_500wt_1095

Yeah one sold BIN 400 pounds! Somebody already doubled their money..........

The print cost £250 with UK shipping.

eBay and PayPal fees will be around £40.

Insured shipping to customer will be £10.

Customs fees for seller will be potentially £20 or so.

After fees they will only make between £80 and £100.

[cpo]

They are still popping up, I got one just now after about 10-15 of refreshing...

[hypnojoe]

me too at 10:45pm ... which is nice ...

[gozgoz]

People are gonna kick themselves silly if inside that book theres a signed banksy print!

[otomi]

Oct 22, 2009 22:14:08 GMT 1 Grubster said:

Oct 22, 2009 20:22:46 GMT 1 jimbo73 said:

Will Faile do a Union flag through POW?

how does a union flag have anything to do w/ native americans? noy gonna happen

well the british were not shy either killing native americans - (e.g. purposely small pocks infested blankets etc.)

[otomi]

i heard a rumor that it also comes with a picasso fold out

Oct 22, 2009 22:59:41 GMT 1 gozgoz said:

People are gonna kick themselves silly if inside that book theres a signed banksy print!

[digitalkid]

What a shite day at work! BUT I managed to bag my 1st Faile on my trusty iPhone , so not to bad really. Must say this is the 1st Faile I've liked - well on my tiny little screen anyway!
Love the image / size & it will hit my wall in the UK.
I'll catch up with all the goss in the thread when I get home..

[notworthit]

Absolutely hate faile, love this, bought it, can't afford it and am now skint!

[Martin DK]

Very nice releases today - I wish I have gotten that book - just could not afford it - I think it will be one of those I will regret not getting for a long, long time.

[buffin]

Bought this just before heading out to the Stolen Space show. First Faile I have really liked and pleased to have got it.