Sale a Great Success So Far

The Turnley print sale, still ongoing, has been an astounding success so far. We've sold more prints than most full-time photography galleries sell in a year. If not two years. Astonishing.

Just to let people know, I haven't been sending out acknowledgements of orders received, but I have been sending out acknowledgements of completed orders once payment is complete. So if you've mailed a check, you'll hear from me once I receive it.

We're truly bowled over at the response. We've gotten far more orders than expected. It has kept me very busy dealing with the bookkeeping and the many issues that come up, so much so that I almost haven't had time for anything else since Sunday. Not complaining.

We've heard some lovely comments from people, too. The young couple who have never bought original artwork of any kind before; the gentleman from Australia planning a birthday surprise for his wife; the small college buying for its art museum; the newlyweds in Tel Aviv who bought a print as a wedding present to themselves; the reader who's just starting a collection.

A big thanks to everyone. Two days yet to go.

Mike

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Comments

[Friedrich]

"We've sold more prints than most full-time photography galleries sell in a year."

If you don't mind me asking, approximately how much would that be? I've never owned a gallery or known anybody owning one.

[Scott Moore]

I bought the Rooftops print. I had been thinking about buying a print from TOP all year, but when I saw the prints and comprehended the offer being made...well, it was just a matter of completing the transaction. I asked forgiveness from my wife after the fact. (And it was given; I explained that it is going to be a Christmas gift to me from someone who is very thoughtful and knows me very well. Ahem.)

I have never purchased any fine photographic prints before. I am sure that I will grow to appreciate this print more over time. I have always appreciated photography (both the "doing" and the "product") but I find that I am now, as I near my 50th birthday, drawn more into its vortex of attraction.

This is such an amazing offer, and I am so thankful to you, Peter, and Voja for collaborating on this. I can't wait until the print arrives.

A quick question: Is there any preference as to how to display such a piece (for maximal viewing pleasure as well as for preservation)? A certain type of glass or mounting? Would this be commonly available? Thanks for any help (even from a reader --- I know you're busy right now!).

[Mike Johnston]

"A quick question: Is there any preference as to how to display such a piece (for maximal viewing pleasure as well as for preservation)? A certain type of glass or mounting? Would this be commonly available?"

Scott,
Generally, use an acid-free mat and backing board (the standard is buffered 100% rag, but really any acid-free type is okay for B&W), and display it where it is never struck by direct sunlight.

You can get more fastidious than that when it comes to archival recommendations, but those two rules about cover it.

Mike