Christian Marche Dies

Professor Ju Ju

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Mar 25, 2009, 4:42:00 PM3/25/09

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Fellow Pinheads,

I received sad news today in an email from a French Art dealer.
Christian Marche, prolific pinball artist of the 60's and 70's passed
away 2 months ago. He was living in Corsica and had continued his art
career in France. Loved by some, despised by others, Marche was often
confused with Jerry Kelly whom he was encouraged to mimic. His "Pointy
People" style was unique, and although it did not appeal to everyone,
he definitely had it's moments with such works as "Op Pop Pop",
"Klondike" and my all time favorite "Double Up". I will be posting a
tribute to Mssr. Marche on the Ju Ju site and plan to hold a memorial
service for him posthumously.

Mark Clayton

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Mar 25, 2009, 5:55:44 PM3/25/09

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Yes, sad news. Don't forget his non-pointy classics
too, such as Spanish Eyes, Space time (and lots of the
Williams "space" EM's)...

-Mark
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Cliffy

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Mar 25, 2009, 9:48:22 PM3/25/09

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and Dixieland. RIP, Mr. Marche :(

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Georgy Girl

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Mar 25, 2009, 10:09:00 PM3/25/09

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On Mar 25, 5:55 pm, Mark Clayton <spamuser1...@i87.com> wrote:
> Yes, sad news. Don't forget his non-pointy classics
> too, such as Spanish Eyes, Space time (and lots of the
> Williams "space" EM's)...
>
> -Mark

> -----http://pinballpal.com

>
> Professor Ju Ju wrote:
> > Fellow Pinheads,
>
> > I received sad news today in an email from a French Art dealer.
> > Christian Marche, prolific pinball artist of the 60's and 70's passed
> > away 2 months ago. He was living in Corsica and had continued his art
> > career in France. Loved by some, despised by others, Marche was often
> > confused with Jerry Kelly whom he was encouraged to mimic. His "Pointy
> > People" style was unique, and although it did not appeal to everyone,
> > he definitely had it's moments with such works as "Op Pop Pop",
> > "Klondike" and my all time favorite "Double Up". I will be posting a
> > tribute to Mssr. Marche on the Ju Ju site and plan to hold a memorial
> > service for him posthumously.

I like Christian Marche's style, it is very unique. I picked up an
Expressway at the Ohio show, my first pointy people pin!

Mike W. from NJ

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Mar 25, 2009, 10:16:21 PM3/25/09

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Ironic in a way that we [through you, Michael] became aware of this
during 'his' month in the Pinball Calendar. I sit at my desk every
day staring at the Calendar which is posted on my bulletin board just
behind my laptop screen. Looking forward to anything related to
Marche that you might be able to assemble (pinball related or not).

Thanks.

-Mike W. from NJ
www.EMwhite.org

Gott Lieb?

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Mar 25, 2009, 11:23:08 PM3/25/09

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This is a shame. He had a lot to offer to the pinball world. RIP,
Mr. Marche.

Jim

On Mar 25, 4:42 pm, Professor Ju Ju <roboj...@gmail.com> wrote:

J. Weaver Jr.

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Mar 26, 2009, 10:43:38 AM3/26/09

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My first pin was a Williams "Pit Stop". RIP, Mr. Marche. -JW

rodol...@gmail.com

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Apr 27, 2015, 5:21:52 PM4/27/15

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Hello,
My name is Rodolphe Baras. I am putting together an exhibit on the art of pinball in France and I am trying to get in touch with Christian Marche family to see if i could get access to some of his art as well as getting some history on the guy.
Would you mind giving me the contact info of the French art dealer or anybody that could help me tracking down one of his relative to learn more about this amazing artist life and see what he left us behind.
Thank you
Rodolphe Baras
Paris France

Brian Drewno

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Apr 27, 2015, 7:25:30 PM4/27/15

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I regret to inform you that this thread dates to 2009.

pinballtom

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Apr 28, 2015, 4:20:00 PM4/28/15

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Contact Mike Schiess thru the Pacific Pinball Museum website
http://pacificpinball.org/contact

in...@pacificpinball.org