Josh Kirby
Terry Pratchett
the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
aged 72
I'm going to have a drink.
--
Terry Pratchett
David Sander
Oh, my.
My sincerest condolences to his family and friends (and you too, Terry).
His unique style was just marvellous, and his work remains - for me -
the definitive vision of the Discworld and its characters (plus all the rest).
I don't drink, but as an artist, I think I'll make an exception here.
Here's cheers to you, Mr Kirby.
R.I.P.
David
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Spooky
"Terry Pratchett" <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
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My deepest, deepest sympathy to all of Josh's
family, and to you, Terry.
And to all of AFP - who were an extended family, I
suspect.
He was a truly wonderful man.
:o(
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Afp-mistress to Martyn's rose tinted wossnames.
Jacqui
:( Nothing to say that expresses well enough what I feel.
Raise a glass on our behalf too.
Jac
Melody S-K
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> From: Terry Pratchett <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk>
> Newsgroups: alt.fan.pratchett
> Subject: Josh Kirby
> Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 17:27:28 +0100
> Message-ID: <otTTZXAw...@unseen.demon.co.uk>
>
> I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well,
all
> the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his
sleep,
> aged 72
>
>
> I'm going to have a drink.
>
> - --
> Terry Pratchett
Deepest condolences to all of Josh Kirbys family and to all who knew
him , including of course Terry Pratchett.
Thank you Josh for the wonderful art
Melody
--
snipped sig
MP
Many condolences and so on to Josh's family, friends and others
associated with him. He was a talented artist, and brought many
readers to the Discworld books, as well as turning his talents to
numerous other projects.
I'm sure his style and wit will be missed by those who only knew his
works, and him as a person missed by those who knew him personally.
Perhaps a look through his compilation of works[1] would be a fitting
rememberance.
MP
[1] "A Cosmic Cornucopia", pub. 1999 by Paper Tiger, ISBN
1-85585-731-6 (text David Langford, illustrations Josh Kirby, foreword
Tom Holt), RPP 14.99UKP
Kimmi
"Spooky" <laptop...@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Terry Pratchett" <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> wrote in
message
> news:otTTZXAw...@unseen.demon.co.uk...
> > I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers
(well, all
> > the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in
his sleep,
> > aged 72
> >
> >
> > I'm going to have a drink.
> >
> > --
> > Terry Pratchett
>
> My deepest, deepest sympathy to all of Josh's
> family, and to you, Terry.
> And to all of AFP - who were an extended family, I
> suspect.
>
> He was a truly wonderful man.
>
> :o(
Oh my... ;-(
Words fail me...
Kim
John
> Perhaps a look through his compilation of works[1] would be a fitting
> rememberance.
>
> MP
>
> [1] "A Cosmic Cornucopia", pub. 1999 by Paper Tiger, ISBN
> 1-85585-731-6 (text David Langford, illustrations Josh Kirby, foreword
> Tom Holt), RPP 14.99UKP
I have only just started reading Cosmic Cornucopia, I never realised just
how much fantastic artwork the man was responsible for.
A sad day. :(
John
gordon
>I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
>the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
>aged 72
I'm always unsure of what to say when someone who's work I admired
so much passes on. Firstly, my sympathies and respects to all his family
and friends.
I don't know about anyone else, but I could sit for *ages* just looking at
all the details in his covers. I ordered a copy of Thief Of Time today and
it's going to be strange thinking it's the last one to be graced with his
artwork.
>I'm going to have a drink.
As am I, this one's for you Josh.
gordon
Julia Jones
<tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> writes
>I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
>the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
>aged 72
>
I'd admired Josh Kirby's work for years before having the opportunity to
meet him at the Discworld con. I signed up for his koffee klatch, and
was glad to have done so. It was a joy to be able to discuss his work
with him, and he struck me as a lovely man. I'm glad I had the chance to
tell him how much pleasure his work had given me.
--
Julia Jones
Redemption 03, 21-23 February 2003, Ashford, Kent
Celebrating 25 years of Blake's 7 and 10 years of Babylon 5
http://www.smof.com/redemption
CCA
>Terry Pratchett wrote
>> I have just heard that Josh Kirby...has died in his sleep, aged 72
>> I'm going to have a drink.
>:( Nothing to say that expresses well enough what I feel.
>
>Raise a glass on our behalf too.
I second that. He was a very talented man.
CCA
Kat Crichton
> Jac
...Here, here!
To a man with a vision that brought myself and many others, countless
moments of unadultarated pleasure and inspriation.
<Chink>
We'll miss you,
(Fuzz)Kat .: .:
Lister
far, far away, gordon <gor...@SPAMbhfh.fsnet.co.uk> slammed a pint
glass on the table and said :
I'm a bit bemused, I didn't realise he was that old
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Elton Murphy
Crikey, I'm lost for words. It was only two months ago that Josh was
here at The Discworld Event and seemed so full of vitality. So many fans
said how pleased they were to meet him.
What a tragic loss:-(
Elton
--
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The Collectors' Guild
http://www.thecollectorsguild.com/
John Leith
(AFPA Moderator) wrote:
>From: Terry Pratchett <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk>
>Subject: Josh Kirby
>Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 17:27:28 +0100
>
>I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
>the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
>aged 72
My sincere condolences to his friends and relations.
>I'm going to have a drink.
I think I will join you in toasting his memory.
>- --
>Terry Pratchett
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Terry Pratchett <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> wrote:
He will be missed. Condolences to his friends and family.
The books will feel very different without his art on the covers,
Simon
\eeoh
Sorry as hell, best regards to his family.
He was a talented man who will be sadly missed.
Mark
elfin
> I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers
> (well, all the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has
> died in his sleep, aged 72
I met Josh, he was a very nice person. I have seen his art, he was very
talented. I have bought books because of his covers. His style was unique,
he will be sorely missed.
My condolences to Josh, his family and close friends.
elfin
CSR
tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk says...
I'm very sorry to hear it. Please convey the sympathies and condolences
of a fan to his family and friends.
--
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Nigel Stapley
"CSR" <cos...@REMOVETHISonline.no> wrote in message
news:MPG.1643e1029...@news.online.no...
All previous sentiments seconded & carried.....
.....but WOW! What a legacy!
Thanks for it all, Josh.
--
Nigel Stapley
(delete <gwrthsbam.> to reply)
"Some mornings it just doesn't seem worth it to gnaw through the leather
straps"
(Emo Phillips)
Martyn Clapham
<El...@thecollectorsguild.com> writes
>In article <otTTZXAw...@unseen.demon.co.uk>, Terry Pratchett
><tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> writes
>>I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
>>the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
>>aged 72
>>
>>I'm going to have a drink.
>>
>Crikey, I'm lost for words. It was only two months ago that Josh was
>here at The Discworld Event and seemed so full of vitality. So many fans
>said how pleased they were to meet him.
I probably saw him there, but can't remember actually meeting him. Mind
you, I was probably looking for someone younger.
>What a tragic loss:-(
It certainly is. My sympathies got out to all his family and friends.
Terry, given that so far this year we have lost Douglas and Josh,
please, please, _please_ look after yourself!
Mart.
--
Not really the time for a funny sig, I think.
Jinx
I'd just like to express my condolences to the family and friends of
Josh Kirby.
He brought colour and humour into my life and his talent will be sadly
missed.
--
Jinx :) ///\oo/\\\
Daibhid Chienedelh
Don't know what to say. I only met Josh to speak to once, at the 98
Con, but out of all the friendly and nice people involved in
Discworld, he struck me as one of the nicest. My condolences to family
and friends. 8-(.
--
Dave
theLadyGoddess
"Terry Pratchett" <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> sadly wrote
My heart goes out to those that knew Josh.
You all have my condolences.
AFAIAC the discworld books will never be the same without him.
Peaceful journey, Josh.
Tmara
Wally Anglesea™
<tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> wrote:
Oh, no. I'm stunned.
Too early for me, but a bunch of us are getting together (just
coincidence). We'll raise a glass or two to his talent and memory.
--
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> Forwarding to AFPA for those who don't read AFP.
>
> Newsgroups: alt.fan.pratchett
> Subject: Josh Kirby
> Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 17:27:28 +0100
> Message-ID: <otTTZXAw...@unseen.demon.co.uk>
>
>> I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers
>> (well, all the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers)
>> has died in his sleep, aged 72
>>
>>
Goodbye, and thanks for all the enjoyable work.
And even for the opportunity to gripe about pictures of
witches that didn't look at all like Granny to me.
I suppose the "in his sleep" bit is something
to be thankful for.
Cheers. :-(
Reinier.
PS. I Just got told off by news.lspace.org for not tagging
this post. yuck. I'm going to say this is [R]elevant.
Even though I realise _my_ feelings about JK's death
are not exactly relevant to the works of TP D.Litt OBE.
Franko Franicevich
> All previous sentiments seconded & carried.....
>
> .....but WOW! What a legacy!
>
> Thanks for it all, Josh.
>
That's a great way to look at it. What a legacy he's left us.
For me, the diskworld just won't be the same without a kirby picture on
the cover to put me in that diskworld mood.
I never met him, but I'll miss him, and join you all in raising a glass
in his memory.
-Franko
Tuppence Silverthistle
<tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
>the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
>aged 72
>
>
>I'm going to have a drink.
>
>--
>Terry Pratchett
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Kathleen M.
>all
>> the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his
>sleep,
>> aged 72
>>
>>
>> I'm going to have a drink.
>>
>> - --
>> Terry Pratchett
I.... I.... *cries*
Sure, I never really liked his artwork but dear god no..... noo.... this can't
be true...
why God why? WHY?!?!?!?!?!
*cries*
My condolences to his family and anyone who knew him...
*cries some more*
Paul E. Jamison
> I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
> the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
> aged 72
>
> I'm going to have a drink.
>
> --
> Terry Pratchett
There's nothing I can say beyond extending my condolences
to his family and friends.
Paul E. Jamison
Andy Davison
<1004114...@squeamish.osifrage.net>, afpa-mod...@lspace.org
(AFPA Moderator) wrote:
>From: Terry Pratchett <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk>
>Newsgroups: alt.fan.pratchett
>Subject: Josh Kirby
>Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 17:27:28 +0100
>Message-ID: <otTTZXAw...@unseen.demon.co.uk>
>
>I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
>the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
>aged 72
>
>
>I'm going to have a drink.
Well, I am too. I make a homebrew stout/porter called Black Armband
(which I brewed first when they knocked down the local football
ground). I think I'll have a Black Armband for Josh.
You can always spot a Kirby cover from miles away. Very distinctive.
I'm sure other artists copied his style but there was only one
original.
:(
My condolences to his family and all who knew him.
--
Andy Davison
andy.d...@btinternet.com
April Goodwin-Smith
>
> Terry Pratchett wrote:
> >
> > I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
> > the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
> > aged 72
> >
> > I'm going to have a drink.
> My sincerest condolences to his family and friends (and you too, Terry).
Yes, indeed.
>
> Here's cheers to you, Mr Kirby.
Let us celebrate a life that had 72 years , and the
opportunity to offer the world his talent, and a
peaceful end.
>
> R.I.P.
Yes, indeed.
April.
--
"Things that try to look like things often do look more
like things than things. Well known fact."
Esmerelda Weatherwax (Pratchett 1988)
James the Cat
> Terry Pratchett wrote:
> >
> > I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
> > the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
> > aged 72
> >
> > I'm going to have a drink.
>
>
> My sincerest condolences to his family and friends (and you too, Terry).
>
> the definitive vision of the Discworld and its characters (plus all the rest).
>
> I don't drink, but as an artist, I think I'll make an exception here.
>
> Here's cheers to you, Mr Kirby.
>
>
>
> David
Ditto.
It was Josh Kirby's cover artwork (for the hardback of Small Gods,
which I still think is one of his finest pieces of work) which first
got me started reading Pratchett almost exactly 10 years ago, and I've
never looked back since.
Sadly missed.
james the cat
Richard Emerson
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> Forwarding to AFPA for those who don't read AFP.
>
>
> From: Terry Pratchett <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk>
> Newsgroups: alt.fan.pratchett
> Subject: Josh Kirby
> Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 17:27:28 +0100
> Message-ID: <otTTZXAw...@unseen.demon.co.uk>
>
> the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
> aged 72
>
>
> I'm going to have a drink.
>
> Terry Pratchett
Is this for real???
Terry Pratchett
<space...@x-stream.co.uk> writes
>> From: Terry Pratchett <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk>
>> Newsgroups: alt.fan.pratchett
>> Subject: Josh Kirby
>> Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 17:27:28 +0100
>> Message-ID: <otTTZXAw...@unseen.demon.co.uk>
>>
>> I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
>> the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
>> aged 72
>>
>>
>> I'm going to have a drink.
>>
>> - --
>> Terry Pratchett
>
>Is this for real???
Sheesh. I know the 'net can get weird, but do you really think *I'd*
post this without some serious checking?
--
Terry Pratchett
Petri Sakari Holopainen
<tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers
>(well, all the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has
>died in his sleep, aged 72
>I'm going to have a drink.
I'm sorry and sad. And will raise the glass as well.
I was actually under the impression that he was much younger
than 72 years old. I mentally placed him somewhere between 30
and 40 years old. Too early nevertheless.
Now, in the future, when my visitors are gazing at the long line of
Discworld paperbacks on my shelves, maybe they will spot the first
back of the novel that has a different cover, and hopefully they will
ask a reason for this, and I can tell them that Josh Kirby, a great
artist, who so far had drawn those covers, had died. This probably
will bring the mood down a bit, but that is usually the price worth
paying, when remembering those that are dead.
Petri
--
Lister
far, far away, Terry Pratchett <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> slammed
a pint glass on the table and said :
>In article <9re3im$6aa$1...@newsg4.svr.pol.co.uk>, Richard Emerson
how do *we* know *you* are who you say you are? :P~
Carrie Cota
>I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
>the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
>aged 72
>
>
>I'm going to have a drink.
>
>--
My deepest sympathies to Mr. Kirby's family. I, of course, include all
of us in hiis AFPfamily who have long admired his works. Although I
never had the privilege of meeting him face to face, it was his genius
as an artist that first attracted me. His gentleness showed through in
that.
Those of you who drink, please lift a glas in toast to the Memory of
one of the very best among us. Pterry, I also say, as someone said
earlier; in light of losing Josh Kirby and DNA this year, please take
care of yourself.
in deepest sympathy and mourning,
Carrie
no .sig today
Ssirienna
"April Goodwin-Smith" <lor...@telusplanet.net> wrote in message
news:3BDA68DC...@telusplanet.net...
> David Sander wrote:
> >
> > Terry Pratchett wrote:
> > >
> > > I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well,
all
> > > the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his
sleep,
> > > aged 72
> > >
> > > I'm going to have a drink.
>
> > My sincerest condolences to his family and friends (and you too, Terry).
>
> Yes, indeed.
Zen Hugs to all concerned.
>
> >
> > Here's cheers to you, Mr Kirby.
>
> Let us celebrate a life that had 72 years , and the
> opportunity to offer the world his talent, and a
> peaceful end.
>
> >
> > R.I.P.
>
> Yes, indeed.
>
Am sure that he's joining us in a toast to a life well-lived :-)
--
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Diane L.
Lister wrote in message ...
>A long time ago (Sat, 27 Oct 2001 12:06:50 +0100, really), in a pub
>far, far away, Terry Pratchett <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> slammed
>a pint glass on the table and said :
>
>>In article <9re3im$6aa$1...@newsg4.svr.pol.co.uk>, Richard Emerson
>><space...@x-stream.co.uk> writes
>>>
>>>Is this for real???
>>
>>Sheesh. I know the 'net can get weird, but do you really think *I'd*
>>post this without some serious checking?
>
>
>
>how do *we* know *you* are who you say you are? :P~
>
Well, instead of intruding into this thread with stupid remarks like
that, you could actually check the email addy and see whether any
other posts have been made from Terry Pratchett at that address.
Or if you can't do that, and you're genuinely suspicious, you could
wait to see the responses of regular posters, who have seen posts
from Terry before (yes, Terry Pratchett *does* post here - though I
sometimes wonder why, when this is the sort of response he gets).
What you shouldn't do is post this sort of crass nonsense, which
is about as appropriate to this thread as a red nose at a funeral.
Diane L. (quite surprised by how angry this made her)
Mark L.
"Carrie Cota" <Ca...@sfo.com> wrote
> My deepest sympathies to Mr. Kirby's family. I, of course, include all
> of us in hiis AFPfamily who have long admired his works. Although I
> never had the privilege of meeting him face to face, it was his genius
> as an artist that first attracted me. His gentleness showed through in
> that.
>
> Those of you who drink, please lift a glas in toast to the Memory of
> one of the very best among us. Pterry, I also say, as someone said
> earlier; in light of losing Josh Kirby and DNA this year, please take
> care of yourself.
> in deepest sympathy and mourning,
> Carrie
> no .sig today
>
Amen to that.
Mark L.
Funky Blue Monkey
"Terry Pratchett" <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:otTTZXAw...@unseen.demon.co.uk...
> the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
> aged 72
>
>
> I'm going to have a drink.
>
> Terry Pratchet.
Deepest sympathies from my family to the family and friends of Josh Kirby
and anyone who was lucky enough to have met this great artist in person.
To me the pictures on the front of the Discworld books were nearly as
important as the words inside. That first glimpse of a new book, which
you could not fail to notice from the cover. Picking it up and admiring
the originality and beauty of the artwork that adorned the cover. Even
the journey home to read the book was a joy because you could spend
time admiring the work and wondering what the book had in store for
you.
I cannot imagine the Discworld books without Josh's wonderful covers.
He will be sorely missed by all.
FBM
Dragon Prince
> >> I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well,
> >all
> >> the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his
> >sleep,
> >> aged 72
> >>
> >>
> >> I'm going to have a drink.
> >>
> >> - --
> >> Terry Pratchett
>
> I.... I.... *cries*
>
>
> My condolences to his family and anyone who knew him...
>
> *cries some more*
>
/me offers up my wishes to his family and loved ones
brett
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have the vinegar brigade on one side, the honey lot on the other, and
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Lister
far, far away, "Diane L." <diane....@btinternet.com> slammed a pint
glass on the table and said :
>
>Lister wrote in message ...
>>A long time ago (Sat, 27 Oct 2001 12:06:50 +0100, really), in a pub
>>far, far away, Terry Pratchett <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> slammed
>>a pint glass on the table and said :
>>
>>>In article <9re3im$6aa$1...@newsg4.svr.pol.co.uk>, Richard Emerson
>>><space...@x-stream.co.uk> writes
><re: the sad news about Josh Kirby>
>>>>
>>>>Is this for real???
>>>
>>>Sheesh. I know the 'net can get weird, but do you really think *I'd*
>>>post this without some serious checking?
>>
>>
>>
>>how do *we* know *you* are who you say you are? :P~
>>
>
>Well, instead of intruding into this thread with stupid remarks like
>that, you could actually check the email addy and see whether any
>other posts have been made from Terry Pratchett at that address.
>Or if you can't do that, and you're genuinely suspicious, you could
>wait to see the responses of regular posters, who have seen posts
>from Terry before (yes, Terry Pratchett *does* post here - though I
>sometimes wonder why, when this is the sort of response he gets).
>What you shouldn't do is post this sort of crass nonsense, which
>is about as appropriate to this thread as a red nose at a funeral.
>
>Diane L. (quite surprised by how angry this made her)
>
I knew I shouldn't have posted that - it was in jest
Pam
"Terry Pratchett" <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:otTTZXAw...@unseen.demon.co.uk...
> the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
> aged 72
>
>
> I'm going to have a drink.
>
> --
I've been offline for some time because of computer problems - I finally get
back on the newsgroup and this is the first post I see :-(
Josh was so talented - wherever I was reading - in hospital, in an airport,
by a swimming pool in the sun, people have been attracted by the covers -
each time asking "is that a Discworld book?"
A very sad day.
My thoughts are with Josh's family and friends.
--
Pam
Lesley Weston
fa...@clara.net wrote on 27/10/01 7:58 AM:
What is the matter with you? Josh Kirby's death is obviously not something
to joke about. He will be greatly missed.
Lesley Weston.
Lister
far away, Lesley Weston <les...@vancouverbc.net> slammed a pint glass
no of course not, that wasn't what I meant
what I'm saying is it's easy for someone to post something like that
and have lots of people believe them, without any evidence - ok, the
message was from apparently Terry himself, but for all you know some
other troll could have spoofed his account. As much as I believe it,
I'd also like to see newspaper evidence, because I've seen this sort
of thing happen before (someone posted to a Red Dwarf newsgroup
claiming Craig Charles was dead, and some people believed him - I know
you lot in AFP are more discerning (heh) but still)
fake Mary MacTavish
<tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> said:
>Sheesh. I know the 'net can get weird, but do you really think *I'd*
>post this without some serious checking?
After I posted it in the LiveJournal "discworld" community, someone
asked me for the message ID so she could check for herself. (She would
have believed you, she just wasn't sure whether to believe me about
your post.)
I'm glad folks want to make sure things are real before spreading
rumors. But I didn't think for a minute that you would have spread an
unsubstantiated rumor about a friend of yours.
`
Mary - http://www.prado.com/~iris
"We will not last and we know we will not -- and we still write, carve,
build, paint, and plant to last. We are, it seems to me, very, very
brave." - Linda Ellerbee
David Chapman
> I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
> the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
> aged 72
>
>
> I'm going to have a drink.
I don't like the recent Kirby covers much, and wish someone had retired
him for Paul Kidby years ago. But given a choice between Josh being alive
and Paul Kidby doing the covers, and Josh being dead and Paul Kidby
doing the covers - well, I haven't really been given a choice at all, have I?
--
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
It's unbelievably important. You should eat
breakfast at least three times a day.
eTroll
"Terry Pratchett" <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:otTTZXAw...@unseen.demon.co.uk...
> I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
> the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
> aged 72
>
>
> I'm going to have a drink.
>
> Terry Pratchett
Another hourglass emptied to soon
The last time i used that phrase was when Antti Lehtola died, He died when
he was younger than me and Josh has died at just more than twice my present
age. Both points on a bell curve that will include us all eventually. AFP is
a virtual community that i am proud to be a part of even thou i dont even
post/lurk very often of recent times. For those who have joined since march
1999 this link :-
http://www.lspace.org/fandom/afp/timelines/antti.html
shows how members of the group reacted to a loss in the past and i think it
reflects as well on those in the group as it does on Antti.
For Josh i think the best way to remmember him by fans is his art some of
which can be found at :-
http://www.lspace.org/books/book-covers.html
The eye candy that wraps the contents that inspired this group
Not all the covers are his but if you look at the credits you see
Josh Kirby : virtually everything!!
Alex :-(
john usher
Terry Pratchett <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:otTTZXAw...@unseen.demon.co.uk...
> I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
> the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
> aged 72
>
>
> I'm going to have a drink.
>
> --
> Terry Pratchett
About fourteen years ago I was scanning through the SF/Fantasy section of my
local bookstore when I noticed the cover of one. Josh Kirby, I was familiar
with his stuff and liked it. 'Jerome K Jerome meets Lord of the Rings(with a
touch of Peter Pan) the blurb said, which meant bog all to me then and even
less now. But the cover looked cool, knobbly trolls, a seedy inn and what
seemed to be a chest on legs. So I handed over my £1.95. And went back the
next day to get The Light Fantastic( and kept looking from the text to the
cover, thinking, 'did I get it wrong? It's a specs joke isn't it?)
All these years later and I've got a heaving bookshelf full of great books
covered with great art.
Thanks Josh.
Mark
Funky Blue Monkey <thefunkyb...@lycos.co.uk> wrote:
> Deepest sympathies from my family to the family and friends of Josh Kirby
> and anyone who was lucky enough to have met this great artist in person.
> To me the pictures on the front of the Discworld books were nearly as
> important as the words inside. That first glimpse of a new book, which
> you could not fail to notice from the cover. Picking it up and admiring
> the originality and beauty of the artwork that adorned the cover. Even
> the journey home to read the book was a joy because you could spend
> time admiring the work and wondering what the book had in store for
> you.
> I cannot imagine the Discworld books without Josh's wonderful covers.
The books certainly won't be the same. I may not have liked all of the covers
(although many I did, and a couple I loved), but they /all/ captured
Discworld in picture form as well as Pterry does in words.
They won't be quite the same again.
> He will be sorely missed by all.
Absolutely true.
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bookshelves. Many times a row of colourfull covers by Mr Kirby would be the
first sign I was meeting new friends to be. He will be remebered.
Groetings, Janneman
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"Terry Pratchett" <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> schreef in bericht
Darkmoon
> On Sat, 27 Oct 2001 12:06:50 +0100, Terry Pratchett
> <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> said:
>
> >Sheesh. I know the 'net can get weird, but do you really think *I'd*
> >post this without some serious checking?
>
> After I posted it in the LiveJournal "discworld" community, someone
> asked me for the message ID so she could check for herself. (She would
> have believed you, she just wasn't sure whether to believe me about
> your post.)
Yes, that would be me. :) I still haven't got the original post,
annoyingly enough, but since at that point I hadn't seen ANY of it I
just wanted to be sure. Had I been able to match the names up I
wouldn't have even bothered asking you, since I recognize your name
here. I just didn't know whether you were a regular poster or just
some newbie who saw a hoax and fell for it. Now I know. :)
--
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Please use "Reply-To" when sending email.
I have a rock garden. Last week three of them died. --Richard Diran
fake Mary MacTavish
>Yes, that would be me. :) I still haven't got the original post,
>annoyingly enough, but since at that point I hadn't seen ANY of it I
>just wanted to be sure. Had I been able to match the names up I
>wouldn't have even bothered asking you, since I recognize your name
>here. I just didn't know whether you were a regular poster or just
>some newbie who saw a hoax and fell for it. Now I know. :)
And now that I see your sig, I realize I've known you (or of you)
elsenet for about the past five years. Whoa. Small world.
T J Wilkinson
<tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
>the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
Oh, no. I alway thought that his pictures captured the spirit of the
Discworld beautifully. I'll miss him.
My sympathy to all his family and friends.
Tracy
Eric Jarvis
> in article brilttcd1rmjuo7hg...@4ax.com, Lister at
> fa...@clara.net wrote on 27/10/01 7:58 AM:
>
> > A long time ago (Sat, 27 Oct 2001 13:34:01 +0100, really), in a pub
> > far, far away, "Diane L." <diane....@btinternet.com> slammed a pint
> > glass on the table and said :
> >
> >
> > I knew I shouldn't have posted that - it was in jest
> >
>
> What is the matter with you? Josh Kirby's death is obviously not something
> to joke about. He will be greatly missed.
>
the world is smaller and duller to the tune of one very witty and
vivid artist
however...anything is a subject to be joked about...the problem with
Lister's comment is not that it was in jest, but that it was in bad
taste
admittedly I can't think of a joke that wouldn't be sick right
now...but I'm sure that should anyone have anything to say that is
both funny and in good taste then, wherever Death has delivered him,
Josh Kirby will laugh at it too
--
eric - afprelationships in headers
Paul Smith
>I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
>the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
>aged 72
>
>
>I'm going to have a drink.
>
>--
>Terry Pratchett
My condolences to all of Josh's family and friends. The man was a great
talent and will be sorely missed. His memory though will be passed on by all
who read the DW books in the future and every time a smile is raised by his
exquisite covers.
Paul
Mik
news:otTTZXAw...@unseen.demon.co.uk...
> the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
> aged 72
>
>
> I'm going to have a drink.
>
Mik
Marie
> I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
> the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
> aged 72
>
My deepest condolences to Josh's family, friends and everyone here that
knew him.
I've had several interesting conversations on buses, trains etc. with
strangers who have recognised a Discworld book I've been reading just by
the cover, and I have friends who first picked one up to read (usually
off my bookshelf) because of Josh's artwork. AFAIAA I'm not the only
person here to have experienced this.
Such a talented man with a unique style and a fantastic body of work -
and not just the Discworld covers. I never had the chance to meet him but
I'll sorely miss him and his art.
Thanks for brightening up my bookshelves and my life, Josh, and may you
rest in peace.
Marie :-(
--
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wsallen
Terry Pratchett wrote in message ...
>I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
>the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
>aged 72
>
>
>
>Terry Pratchett
Deepest sympathies to Mr Kirby's family and to all who knew him!
Raising my glass in toast.
Heidi Aussie
Martin Wisse
Cat) wrote:
>It was Josh Kirby's cover artwork (for the hardback of Small Gods,
>which I still think is one of his finest pieces of work) which first
>got me started reading Pratchett almost exactly 10 years ago, and I've
>never looked back since.
The same goes for me. Oft criticised for his portrayal of the Discworld
characters he may have been, but to me his were the defining versions,
which none of the other artists, talented though they are, could match.
It will be strange and sad to see a main sequence Discworld book without
his artwork on it.
>Sadly missed.
Indeed. Let's take a moment to remember him during the Con.
Martin Wisse
--
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<http://www.ad-astra.demon.nl/afp/>
Jenny Radcliffe
> Terry Pratchett wrote:
> > I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW
> > covers (well, all the paperback and all but one of the
> > hardcovers) has died in his sleep, aged 72
> > I'm going to have a drink.
> My sincerest condolences to his family and friends (and you
> too, Terry).
Likewise.
> His unique style was just marvellous, and his work remains -
> for me - the definitive vision of the Discworld and its
> characters (plus all the rest).
> I don't drink, but as an artist, I think I'll make an exception
> here. Here's cheers to you, Mr Kirby.
We raised a couple of commemorative pints in the Victoria Hotel,
Durham, last night.
> R.I.P.
Seconded.
Jenny Radcliffe
> Those of you who drink, please lift a glas in toast to the
> Memory of one of the very best among us.
Anyone who doesn't drink at all, of course, will be keeling over
dead of dehydration ... I suggest that those who drink alcohol raise
a glass of non-alcoholic liquid which can of course be just as
meaningful ... no offence intended, Carrie ... ;)
Kath Naylor
> him for Paul Kidby years ago. But given a choice between Josh being alive
> and Paul Kidby doing the covers, and Josh being dead and Paul Kidby
> doing the covers - well, I haven't really been given a choice at all, have
I?
Not exactly a fitting tribute to a very talented artist who made Discworld
fans the world over smile to themselves over very apt portrayals of various
characters. Who can forget Twoflower with four eyes?
Let's not dismiss his work, slightly insulting to Terry's choice of artist,
and Discworld fans admiration.
He's not forgotten whilst we admire his covers...
Kath and Adrian
ppint.
usene...@angelfire.com "T J Wilkinson" wrote:
> Terry Pratchett wrote:
>
>>I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well,
>>all the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his
>>sleep,
>
>Oh, no. I alway thought that his pictures captured the spirit of the
>Discworld beautifully.
- yes, you have it in a nutshell: whilst his cover art
was not always a very close match to the descriptions
in terry's stories, they capture the spirit of the
discworld perfectly - and they were, and are, *very*
distinctive; in an era when everyone has been trying
their hardest to make their paperbacks look like every-
one else's successful titles, it was a courageous and
an inspired decision [upon transworld's diane lloyd's
part iiuc], to plump for josh's unashamed bright and
busy - even hectic - paintings, that stand out a mile,
and quite clearly announced that "here is something
different - and _fun_".
>I'll miss him.
- and i lament that i will never now have the chance
to get to know him. whilst i've been aware of his sf
& horror (and latterly fantasy) cover art for decades -
since the early days when his paintings appeared on
four square/nel and corgi paperbacks, initially very
definitely richard powers-inspired, but very quickly
developing his own, distinctively quirkily personal
styles, from the mid & early sixties, through paint-
ings done for mayflower books, and also for panther
(later granada), and on into the seventies with pan
(see his covers for robert silverberg's _Lord Valen-
tine's Castle_ & sequelae), and for his covers for
many arrow books' pbs of ted tubb's "Dumarest" series...
lost my place in my thoughts (again)... i didn't meet
josh kirby, until the first elton murphy-organised
ccde, when he was quite surprised at just how many
people knew of him through his p/b artwork, and was
amazed that i, or anyone else, would ask him to sign
a book for us. we chatted briefly, and i would never
have placed him above the mid-fifties: but he was
quite aware of having lost many memories of his early
career and youth, even then. but then he had to go,
and it wasn't until a year on, that i would meet him
again; the thing that sticks in my mind from then,
is his interest in a weirdness that has fascinated me
for three and a half decades, that he had not previ-
ously heard: the anonymous poem from giles earl's
day, or common book, "Tom o'Bedlam". this year, i
had a printed-out copy with me for him, with added
glosses where i have them; but our paths did not
cross - and now, they never again shall.
>
>My sympathy to all his family and friends.
>
>Tracy
>
- and mine likewise; he was, insofar as i knew him,
a kind and a gentle man, with a fun-inclined and
curious outlook upon the world, and upon the weird
and wonderful ways of his fellow inhabitants.
- ave atque vale, josh kirby.
- love, ppint.
[the mailbox from which this was posted does not
accept mail; use the reply-to: e-address
to email me, or to send ccs.]
--
"With blue cheese, there's no guilt."
- tamar on afp, 10/16/98 (16/10/98 for non-merkins)
David Chapman
> > I don't like the recent Kirby covers much, and wish someone had retired
> > him for Paul Kidby years ago. But given a choice between Josh being alive
> > and Paul Kidby doing the covers, and Josh being dead and Paul Kidby
> > doing the covers - well, I haven't really been given a choice at all, have
> I?
>
> Not exactly a fitting tribute to a very talented artist who made Discworld
> fans the world over smile to themselves over very apt portrayals of various
> characters. Who can forget Twoflower with four eyes?
I never said his early covers were bad, just the more recent ones, and
I said as much to Josh Kirby himself at DWCon 98. For those covers to
suddenly gain more merit in my eyes when he passed away - now that
*would* be unfitting.
Carrie Cota
<jenny.r...@physics.org>
merely immerse my rootlet structure for a bit every two weeks or so.
<g>
Yes, I should have been clearer. I went out that evening and hoisted a
few sparkling apple ciders in Josh' memory.
Carrie
PolloDiablo
> "Terry Pratchett" <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:otTTZXAw...@unseen.demon.co.uk...
>> I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
>> the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
>> aged 72
>>
>>
>> I'm going to have a drink.
>>
>> --
>> Terry Pratchet.
>
> Deepest sympathies from my family to the family and friends of Josh
> Kirby
> and anyone who was lucky enough to have met this great artist in
> person.
May I add my heartfelt condolences. I hope everyone finds the strength to
bear this loss.
> To me the pictures on the front of the Discworld books were nearly as
> important as the words inside. That first glimpse of a new book, which
> you could not fail to notice from the cover. Picking it up and admiring
> the originality and beauty of the artwork that adorned the cover. Even
> the journey home to read the book was a joy because you could spend
> time admiring the work and wondering what the book had in store for
> you.
That was exactly my approach to a new book. Study the cover, read the
blurb and try to think up the storyline. For a few days, the book would
just lie there, waiting, my anticipation building and my frustration with
not having time to read it growing..
Then finally the day that I have time to start reading. Once in a while I
I'd close the book again and check the cover. After finishing the book I'd
examined the cover once more to see how wrong or right I was in my
assumptions. And now, if I wonder what a specific book was about, I only
have to look at the cover to relive the contents. And the row of books
looked so bright, cheery and attractive in the bookcase. They are now in a
box in my parents' attic but I promise they will get a place of honor as
soon as we return.
> I cannot imagine the Discworld books without Josh's wonderful covers.
Indeed.
> He will be sorely missed by all.
> FBM
PolloDiablo (returning to the Netherlands in a few weeks)
Daniel Proost
"Terry Pratchett" wrote...
> I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
> the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
> aged 72
That is a very sad thing to read here. Every time I saw his
illustrations on the cover of a new book I was amazed at
how he could catch the spirit of a discworld novel inside
his paintings. As soon as you saw it you knew that this
wasn't just any ordinary fantasy novel. A very rare talent.
Josh will be missed by everyone.
Daniël Proost
elfin
> Kath Naylor wrote
> > > I don't like the recent Kirby covers much, and wish someone had
> > > retired him for Paul Kidby years ago. But given a choice between
> > > Josh being alive and Paul Kidby doing the covers, and Josh being
> > > dead and Paul Kidby doing the covers - well, I haven't really been
> > > given a choice at all, have I?
> >
> > Not exactly a fitting tribute to a very talented artist who made
> > Discworld fans the world over smile to themselves over very apt
> > portrayals of various characters. Who can forget Twoflower with
> > four eyes?
>
> I never said his early covers were bad, just the more recent ones, and
> I said as much to Josh Kirby himself at DWCon 98. For those covers to
> suddenly gain more merit in my eyes when he passed away - now that
> *would* be unfitting.
Considering this started as a thread of condolences regarding the late Josh
Kirby, your comments are insensitive. If you can't say anything nice then
don't bother to post.
elfin
Paul A Rood
Wisse) wrote:
>>Sadly missed.
>
>Indeed. Let's take a moment to remember him during the Con.
The members of the Committee are all saddened by the passing of Josh.
We were holding a meeting this weekend and those of us who had met him
took time to recall the memories he helped make. Our deepest
condolences go to his long time partner, Jackie Rigden, all his family
and friends.
He was a most welcome guest at both the 1996 and 1998 Conventions and
will be missed in 2002.
We will be giving some consideration to the best way of celebrating
his work when the time is right. For now, I just want to remember a
really nice man who was always willing to help and never had an unkind
word to say about even the most unrealistic ideas :-)
We will miss you Josh. Rest well.
--
Paul A Rood
* "2002: A Discworld Odyssey" * August 16th-19th, 2002 *
* Web: http://www.dwcon.org/ * Email: in...@dwcon.org *
Chris Ahchay
> the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
> aged 72
>
>
Off-line for four days... Damn. Everything that could and
should have been said has been said, but my sincerest
sympathies to all of Josh's friends and family.
Time for that drink.
Love
Chris
Elliott Grasett
"Terry Pratchett" <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:otTTZXAw...@unseen.demon.co.uk...
> I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well,
all
> the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his
sleep,
> aged 72
>
>
> I'm going to have a drink.
>
When I think I might die without seeing
a hundredth of all there is to see it makes
me feel . . . well, humble, I suppose.
And very angry.
Michael Bain
> I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
> the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
> aged 72
Having only just gotten the news I would like to belatedly extend my
condolences to all who held him dear. My favourite part of finishing a DW book
was searching out all the references in the cover art, even after 2nd and 3rd
readings I would find more and more allusions that I had overlooked. He will
certainly be missed.
> I'm going to have a drink.
Hear! Hear! I am going to have one now too, and I think I will have one
whenever I finish a DW book that is not graced by his handiwork, in lieu of
perusing his artwork on the cover.
Michael
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(nospam works too)
David Chapman
> Considering this started as a thread of condolences regarding the late Josh
> Kirby, your comments are insensitive.
If I'd said nothing, you'd just have said, "I note *you* didn't post
condolences when Josh Kirby passed away" in a later thread
anyway. May as well get the slagging out of the way now; it'll
distract you from your grief if nothing else.
> If you can't say anything nice then
> don't bother to post.
Do you actually understand what condolences *are*? Try reading
this thread. Try counting the number of people who didn't talk about
what they had lost or would miss, or how they hurt - then count the
number who did. Condolences are about saying you're sorry for
someone else's loss, not for your own.
I'm not slating all the people who *have* been bemoaning what
Josh's passing has cost them here; it's only natural and reasonable
for them to do so. But I don't see how you can believe for one
second that sorrow based on the magnitude of loss is in any way
nicer or more condoling than that based on the loss of the man
regardless of his perceived merit.
Rackratchet
>you have it in a nutshell: whilst his cover art
> was not always a very close match to the descriptions
> in terry's stories, they capture the spirit of the
> discworld perfectly - and they were, and are, *very*
> distinctive;
God Jehovah, author of the darkly comic Real World series, said today:
'I am delighted to welcome Mr. Kirby to his eternal reward. I have
always been unstinting in my praise for his richly inventive
imagination. As a Creator, I'm always intrigued and delighted when my
works inspire such affectionate celebration, and I've had my eye on Mr.
Kirby for some time to illustrate the books of my bestselling Holy
Bible, in a celestial-only edition. I know his many mortal fans will be
disappointed that these will be unavailable on Earth, but the project
will, I'm sure, give them something to look forward to in the
afterlife.'
Jehovah's agent added, 'Mr. Kirby will enjoy a brief holiday as a guest
of one of our previous interpreters, Mr. Buonarotti, while we prepare a
studio for him. Needless to say, our energies will be devoted to
ensuring that he is given every facility to produce his best possible
work, and we intend to demonstrate to him that his wealth was truly
stored up in Heaven.'
WIC (work in comfort), Josh.
--
G.
Suzi
news:9rj5qg$tt596$1...@ID-93395.news.dfncis.de in reply to Elfin...
[Snip]
This is not an appropriate thread for a slanging match - please take it
elsewhere.
Suzi
hippo
>On Fri, 26 Oct 2001 17:27:28 +0100, from
>>I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
>>the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
>>aged 72
>>
>>
>>I'm going to have a drink.
>>
>>--
>>Terry Pratchett
>My deepest sympathies to Mr. Kirby's family. I, of course, include all
>of us in hiis AFPfamily who have long admired his works. Although I
>never had the privilege of meeting him face to face, it was his genius
>as an artist that first attracted me. His gentleness showed through in
>that.
>
>Those of you who drink, please lift a glas in toast to the Memory of
>one of the very best among us. Pterry, I also say, as someone said
>earlier; in light of losing Josh Kirby and DNA this year, please take
>care of yourself.
>in deepest sympathy and mourning,
May I add to Carrie's remark by sending my sympathies to Josh Kirby's
family.
I was privileged to meet a kind and quiet man at the conventions and
ccde and someone who was, I think, a little taken aback with the
spotlight that fell upon him with the success of the Discworld series
As I type this I can look up to "Soul Music" and "Light Fantasic"
posters, now a poignant memorial to a talented artist whose skills,
of course, spread far beyond the covers of Terry's work, and I will
treasure even moire my copy of "In the Garden of Unearthly Delights"
The Camrbridge afp-meet quietened on Saturday evening as a toast
was raised in memory of Josh Kirby
Thankyou Josh for all your artwork
Mark Datko (hippo)
Mary Messall
<snip>
God, can't you please just shut up? It's just so painfully, stupidly
crass to be doing this here.
-Mary (hating the irony of adding a post to this train wreck in order
to try to stop it- follow-ups by email only, please?)
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elfin
> David Chapman wrote:
> <snip>
>
> God, can't you please just shut up? It's just so painfully, stupidly
> crass to be doing this here.
>
This *was* taken to email, DC has replied very eloquently, expressing his
feelings on the matter.
I will take the opportunity to apologise on the group for my original follow
up.
elfin
FU set to poster
Barry Vaughan
<fa...@clara.net> writes
>A long time ago (Sat, 27 Oct 2001 12:06:50 +0100, really), in a pub
>far, far away, Terry Pratchett <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> slammed
>a pint glass on the table and said :
>
>><space...@x-stream.co.uk> writes
>>>> From: Terry Pratchett <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk>
>>>> Newsgroups: alt.fan.pratchett
>>>> Subject: Josh Kirby
>>>> Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 17:27:28 +0100
>>>> Message-ID: <otTTZXAw...@unseen.demon.co.uk>
>>>>
>>>> I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
>>>> the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
>>>> aged 72
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I'm going to have a drink.
>>>>
>>>> Terry Pratchett
>>>
>>>Is this for real???
>>
>>Sheesh. I know the 'net can get weird, but do you really think *I'd*
>>post this without some serious checking?
>
>
>
>how do *we* know *you* are who you say you are? :P~
>
>
You don't, but we do (those of us who've been here long enough.)
It's for real.
Just a little sensitivity training, (for anyone that needs it)
don't post: "I don't believe you're really "X" " type articles
to the recently bereaved.
If you're not sure, just sit back and wait a little, someone
who knows will point it out if it's not for real.
Barry.
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Lister
far, far away, Barry Vaughan <Ba...@samael.newantispam.demon.co.uk>
I was, of course, just making a point, I know he's for real
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David Chapman
> A long time ago (Tue, 30 Oct 2001 00:03:54 +0000, really), in a pub
> far, far away, Barry Vaughan <Ba...@samael.newantispam.demon.co.uk>
> slammed a pint glass on the table and said :
>
> >In article <mv6lttctva1i29h6i...@4ax.com>, Lister
> ><fa...@clara.net> writes
> >>A long time ago (Sat, 27 Oct 2001 12:06:50 +0100, really), in a pub
> >>far, far away, Terry Pratchett <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> slammed
> >>a pint glass on the table and said :
<"God damn", in essence>
> >>how do *we* know *you* are who you say you are? :P~
> >You don't, but we do (those of us who've been here long enough.)
> >
> >It's for real.
> >
> >Just a little sensitivity training, (for anyone that needs it)
> >don't post: "I don't believe you're really "X" " type articles
> >to the recently bereaved.
> >
> >If you're not sure, just sit back and wait a little, someone
> >who knows will point it out if it's not for real.
> I was, of course, just making a point, I know he's for real
You sickening little turd. I think I'm going to be speaking for all
of us when I say:
*plonk*
Meg Thornton
<evil...@madasafish.com> wrote:
>You sickening little turd. I think I'm going to be speaking for all
>of us when I say:
>
>*plonk*
Public notice:
==============
David Chapman does not speak for me. Any comments by Mr Chapman which
can be construed as meaning that he does speak for me are made without
my authorisation.
Meg Thornton.
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Suzi
[Snip]
> You sickening little turd. I think I'm going to be speaking for all
> of us when I say:
You certainly *aren't* speaking for me... you've already shown your own
inability to be sensitive in this thread, so it is rather hypocritical
of you to condemn someone else for also being insensitive in the same
thread.
Suzi
Aquarion
<tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well, all
>the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his sleep,
>aged 72
>
...
*looks at bookshelf*
*studies covers for a bit*
*sighs*
Bugger.
Yours Sincerely,
Aquarion "Can we have a new 2001?
We seem to have broken this one" D'blue
elfin
> David Chapman wrote
> [Snip]
> > You sickening little turd. I think I'm going to be speaking for all
> > of us when I say:
>
> You certainly *aren't* speaking for me... you've already shown your own
> inability to be sensitive in this thread, so it is rather hypocritical
> of you to condemn someone else for also being insensitive in the same
> thread.
And following this outburst by DC, I hereby retract the apology offered
before.
DC comment was about as subtle, and sensitive as a brick in the face.
elfin
mule
>
> You sickening little turd. I think I'm going to be speaking for all
> of us when I say:
>
> *plonk*
You do not speak for me. Never have. Probably never will. When the
time comes that I need to choose someone to speak on my behalf for
some reason or other, and that person happens to be David Chapman, I
will be sure to inform you in advance so you may make preparations
for the freezing of hell.
mule
--
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Bob Dylan
David Chapman
> "David Chapman" <evil...@madasafish.com> wrote in message
> <9rluvb$uie6k$2...@ID-93395.news.dfncis.de>...
> >
> > You sickening little turd. I think I'm going to be speaking for all
> > of us when I say:
> >
> > *plonk*
>
> You do not speak for me. Never have. Probably never will.
To all who complained: I did say I only *think*.
David Chapman
And Lister's "Oh, I was just scoring points off Pterry's Josh
Kirby obit" comment was *not*? I don't think anything I said
in this thread - or this group, this communications medium, or
this plane of existence for that matter - compares in lack of
sensitivity to following up someone's condolences with a
smiley and an attempt to seem clever. The vileness of such
behaviour doesn't alter just because it was me who pointed it
out.
Suzi
[Snip]
> To all who complained: I did say I only *think*.
I believe that is where the problem arises... you quite patently didn't
think :-(
Suzi
Melody S-K
"David Chapman" <evil...@madasafish.com> wrote in message
news:9rluvb$uie6k$2...@ID-93395.news.dfncis.de...
> You sickening little turd. I think I'm going to be speaking for all
> of us when I say:
No you are not speaking for us all. I for one would not talk to
someone
in that manner no matter what the provocation
Who died and made you afp spokesperson?
Melody
--
Hey, if you cut off your foot, you wouldn't keep putting it
in your mouth, but your body wouldn't be the same, would it?
Jens Ayton
> elfin:
>>
>> And following this outburst by DC, I hereby retract the apology
>> offered before.
>>
>> DC comment was about as subtle, and sensitive as a brick in the face.
>
> And Lister's "Oh, I was just scoring points off Pterry's Josh
> Kirby obit" comment was *not*?
This is beside the point.
Had some third party posted an insensitive response, Lister's comment
would still have been in bad taste. Similarly, Lister's comment is in no
manner an excuse for yours.
> I don't think anything I said in this thread - or this group, this
> communications medium, or this plane of existence for that matter -
> compares in lack of sensitivity to following up someone's condolences
> with a smiley and an attempt to seem clever.
I'd need more research before I could agree or disagree with that.
> The vileness of such behaviour doesn't alter just because it was me who
> pointed it out.
No, but wouldn't it have been nice if it were the only vileness in this
thread? Containment, so to speak?
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>
> To all who complained: I did say I only *think*.
Next time, please think longer.
Sockii
> > >>far, far away, Terry Pratchett <tprat...@unseen.demon.co.uk> slammed
> > >>a pint glass on the table and said :
[ snipped by previous poster ]
My condolences to all who knew Josh Kirby as a mate. The world is less one
great fella, and artist.
[ David Chapman, in response to Lister ]
> You sickening little turd. I think I'm going to be speaking for all
> of us when I say:
You don't speak for me. Please re-"think" your phrasing.
Sockii
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Topi Saavalainen
> > Terry Pratchett wrote:
> >
> >>I have just heard that Josh Kirby, who did all the DW covers (well,
> >>all the paperback and all but one of the hardcovers) has died in his
> >>sleep,
I never knew him personally, but as a design student I bow to the
passing of a master.
> - yes, you have it in a nutshell: whilst his cover art
> was not always a very close match to the descriptions
> in terry's stories, they capture the spirit of the
> discworld perfectly - and they were, and are, *very*
> distinctive;
For me, seeing the cover gave me the first impression on the story,
the characters and the world, and this impression would persist
throughout the book. Whatever other visions the stories would inspire,
they always sprang from the 'seed' of the cover art, or at the very
least, were tinted by it. So, not only did Kirby's covers capture the
spirit but, in a subtle, spice-like way, they participated in actually
creating my impression of Discworld.
Ah, well. That's how the world works. Isn't there a saying to the
effect that as long as people are remembered they are not really gone?
Josh Kirby will be around for quite a while; every time I look at one
of his covers, he is there.
Topi.
Kincaid
David Chapman <evil...@madasafish.com> wrote:
> You sickening little turd. I think I'm going to be speaking for all
> of us when I say:
No, you speak for *you*, most certainly not me, and propbably few
others.
--
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Jenny Radcliffe
> On Tue, 30 Oct 2001 09:13:12 -0000, "David Chapman"
> <evil...@madasafish.com> wrote:
> >You sickening little turd. I think I'm going to be speaking for
> > all of us when I say:
> >*plonk*
> Public notice:
> ==============
> David Chapman does not speak for me. Any comments by
> Mr Chapman which can be construed as meaning that he
> does speak for me are made without my authorisation.
I could copy-and-paste this into a post of my own, or I could just
say "What Meg just says applies to me also, which is not to mean
that anything she says in future will do so". On second thoughts:
Let me make this clear: