Support Shenmue 3 kickstarter, buy a limited edition art print!!

[ingmar1988]

Shenmue is an official limited edition art print drawn by artist John Sweeney based on the classic Shenmue game series. Sweeney made this print under direction of Cook & Becker and with official license from SEGA.

http://collectorsedition.org/uploads/2015/07/shenmue-sega_john-sweeney_1600x1098_marked-540x371.jpg (http://collectorsedition.org/21948/support-shenmue-3-kickstarter-buy-a-limited-edition-art-print/shenmue-sega_john-sweeney_1600x1098_marked)
John Sweeney - lead concept artist for Sony's The Last of Us (https://www.candb.com/en/artgallery/838/the-last-of-us.html) and Uncharted 4 (https://www.candb.com/en/artgallery/832/uncharted.html) - is a huge Shenmue fan. He will donate his proceeds of any copy of this artwork purchased before July 17 to the Shenmue 3 Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ysnet/shenmue-3)!

Sweeney says about his Shenmue artwork: "I'm so excited that Shenmue 3 is finally happening! I wanted to capture the moment just after Ryo's father Iwao is killed by Lan Di. In the game the scene stops with Ryo cradling Iwao and screaming "No!". I wanted to imagine a shot where Ryo is standing just outside the dojo where is father was just killed. It is cold and very early in the morning. Snow is falling. The morning light is still weak and only some of the wood interior is catching light from the outside. Ryo's pose already hints at him seeking revenge."

The normal size, unframed version of this print is printed on a glossy archival photo paper to emphasize the photographic nature of the image. The paper size of this version is 86 x 47.5 cm or 33.8 x 18.7" including a small white border.

Limited to 100 pieces and available now at Cook&Becker (https://www.candb.com/nl/kunstwerk/1516/shenmue-sega.html) for a very affordable 99 euro.... View this article on the HomePage. (http://collectorsedition.org/21948/support-shenmue-3-kickstarter-buy-a-limited-edition-art-print)

[CheapAssassin]

Oops. I did not read your news.. did you post it before or after me?

Anyway I created a thread for this print at the Memorabilia section, hope thats ok.

[ingmar1988]

after you :D although I was already planning to post as I saw it on facebook of C&B.

Hope CE.org members will support shenmue!

[CheapAssassin]

after you :D although I was already planning to post as I saw it on facebook of C&B.

Hope CE.org members will support shenmue!

They need to! Amazing print! :v:

Did you get one yourself? ;)

[ingmar1988]

Not yet, I have a few other C&B prints on my wishlist as well. Decissions, decissions...

[vhal_x]

Ah! I'm trying to order one, and it won't let me check out :( I want number 17 :( x

[ingmar1988]

What error are you getting?

[comaamen86]

And I thought ce.org was neglecting low budget Indies and general new ce promotion

Thank heavens someone stepped up so this unknown ip can make it to its kickstarter goal as its barely got there at the moment

[Sand4fish]

I got one! Nice to see that all proceeds go towards the campaign. I never knew the artist for Uncharted and TLOU would turn out to be a Shenmue fan!

[CheapAssassin]

And I thought ce.org was neglecting low budget Indies and general new ce promotion

Thank heavens someone stepped up so this unknown ip can make it to its kickstarter goal as its barely got there at the moment

Yup, need more exposure for this UNKNOWN game. Need the whole CE community to talk about it more. :spiteful:

I got one! Nice to see that all proceeds go towards the campaign. I never knew the artist for Uncharted and TLOU would turn out to be a Shenmue fan!

I really like John Sweeney's work.. That is the reason I bought this print.

Ah! I'm trying to order one, and it won't let me check out :( I want number 17 :( x

Mine works fine. Maybe someone pick the same number and checked out before you?

[Sand4fish]

I really like John Sweeney's work.. That is the reason I bought this print.

I have a whole new level of respect for the guy, as I've never seen a high profile game artist donate all the money from their work to a Kickstarter project before, specially something from a luxurious place as Cook & Becker.

In the meantime, Shuhei Yoshida contributed $29. lol

[CheapAssassin]

I have a whole new level of respect for the guy, as I've never seen a high profile game artist donate all the money from their work to a Kickstarter project before, specially something from a luxurious place as Cook & Becker.

In the meantime, Shuhei Yoshida contributed $29. lol

Indeed. Did it for charity, another great reason to buy it. :)

Lol! Contributed $29 to the kickstarter campaign? Where did you read that? I guess $29 is pretty hard to come by, especially for him. :p

[Sand4fish]

Lol! Contributed $29 to the kickstarter campaign? Where did you read that? I guess $29 is pretty hard to come by, especially for him. :p

http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2015/06/25/shuhei-yoshida-contributed-29-shenmue-3-kickstarter-says-suzuki-flexible-game-scope/#/slide/1

[CheapAssassin]

http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2015/06/25/shuhei-yoshida-contributed-29-shenmue-3-kickstarter-says-suzuki-flexible-game-scope/#/slide/1

:facepalm: btw what website is that? It has 3 layers of ads!

[Sand4fish]

:facepalm: btw what website is that? It has 3 layers of ads!

No idea... It was the first thing I found on Google when you asked about a source.

[CheapAssassin]

No idea... It was the first thing I found on Google when you asked about a source.

Still.. $29, really? Maybe he's joking? :lmao:

[StayFree( ' 3')]

The lead concept artist to my favorite contemporary game makes a print for my favorite childhood game...hmm, wondering if I should buy it.

[CheapAssassin]

The lead concept artist to my favorite contemporary game makes a print for my favorite childhood game...hmm, wondering if I should buy it.

No you really shouldn't buy it. :v:

[StayFree( ' 3')]

No you really shouldn't buy it. :v:

okay. :taunt:

[comaamen86]

The lead concept artist to my favorite contemporary game makes a print for my favorite childhood game...hmm, wondering if I should buy it.

Please support this small unknown

[vhal_x]

Nooo, someone took number 17 x

[StayFree( ' 3')]

Nooo, someone took number 17 x

It's in my shopping cart. If you send me $50 I'll release it. :rotf:

[gazhims3lv]

Thanks Ingmar, bought one. Never played Shenmue before but looking to play the first two games(waiting for a remaster that will obviously will come) and be happy to support the devs.

[Maarten Brands]

Thanks for the post Ingmar!

[CheapAssassin]

Thanks for the post Ingmar!

:beee: What bout me who helped you spread around the news in the forum?

I need discount code now.. :poke:

[Mike1888]

Sweet print, got #3. They should really put this in one of their kickstarter updates.

[euphoriapt]

Love shenmue, love, love , loveee .. i supported kickstarter campaign have both games and some merchandise but to be honest this print didnt clicked on me .... for some reason this print remind me Jin kazama from tekken ..

[Dreamcazman]

I couldn't pass up this print as I love Shenmue, but not sure about it, seems a little dark. :uhh:

Might be a different story once I have it in hand.

[MortalMonday]

I got #1. ;)

[gazhims3lv]

I got #1. ;)

Nice, wish I was earlier. Got #18 though. Seems okay to me for my first litho ever.