Comments on: Syd Mead (update)

By: Charley Parker

Charley Parker — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:32:24 +0000

Great book. I don’t know why they don’t reissue it and some of his others.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:45:19 +0000

I have his book “Sentinel” it was published sometime in 1980-1984 time frame. It’s a large 17″ X 14″ soft cover, history of all his art up to that point. Printed in full color and visually stimulating. It’s like a large coffee table book. Sorry, it’s not for sale, although I’m sure it would command a very high price on the Web. Too bad he has not published these pictures on his web site. I too am disappointed, but I can only imagine this is because these pictures are his private domain and with the Web being so diverse these days, any attempt by him or his family to ‘Publish’ his work would lessen the impact and his ability to sell his future work. Maybe, someday he will put it all on the web, or his family might. I won’t infringe on his rights unless I was given permission. So, for the time being, we are all stuck with what is released on the various websites. Except me of course.

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:48:14 +0000

To all my fellow Syd Mead admirers, check out my site as I am selling off 4 of my large original Mead prints that I have double. Once gone, they won’t show up any time soon again I guess.

By: Charley Parker

Charley Parker — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:34:34 +0000

Thanks. Good to know about.

Here’s the link to the posters mentioned above.
http://store.awn.com/home.php?cat=275

By: van butenschoen

van butenschoen — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:17:39 +0000

For those of you who are interested in Syd Mead posters, there are six available on the AWN (animation world network) website. My favorite is The 200th Running of the Kentucky Derby, but all are excellent examples of his work. I was very suprised that all six are still available. They range in price from $25.00 to $85.00 (The Derby). No, I’m not an AWN employee, just a big fan of Mead’s work. I have every one of his books plus other items (except for Kronolog, for $$$$ reasons)

Check out these posters!

By: Charley Parker

Charley Parker — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:05:42 +0000

I agree, the web presence is not what it should be, and the books should be reprinted in mass market editions. Even though it’s now the “future” Mead was envisioning in his early work, his designs still look great.

By: DeepBlue42

DeepBlue42 — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:33:09 +0000

It is ironic that a man who’s work has/is touted as the visionist for a technological future seems so antiquated in his embracing of the web to promote or simply endear himself to future generations of hopeful young designers.

Some years ago I wanted to do a presentation for Syd Mead at my design school and was confounded that many people students and faculty alike never heard of him, this man who had done design work on many projects and movies many of us had seen. What was more I found it exceedingly difficult to find examples of his work that didn’t require a significant financial investment.

Yet his work in publications remains inaccessible to the design or art layman; as just one example, his most recent book “Sentury”, now out of print, is currently fetching over $200 dollars US. He seems to have fallen into a elitist society of artists that seems to believe that to know his work should be reserved for those that “deserve” it . Whatta shame….

By: Charley Parker

Charley Parker — Sat, 12 May 2007 14:37:59 +0000

It’s particularly disappointing that the books aren’t being kept in print, some of them are just amazing.

I also have to wonder why they don’t offer prints of posters of his images. I’m fortunate to have a copy of a poster size book called “Syd Mead: Techno Fantasy Art” that I think was issued in the 70’s, and his work looks great printed at a large scale.

By: Contemporary Abstract Art

Contemporary Abstract Art — Wed, 09 May 2007 20:21:00 +0000

It’s really a shame to see Mead’s lack of interest in using the internet to promote his work. It’s so important to reach the new demographic out there.

By: Dawid Michalczyk

Dawid Michalczyk — Wed, 09 May 2007 17:33:55 +0000

You are right on with the lack of Mead’s art on the net and especially on his own site. He seems to be very business savvy, yet he neglets to make himself more visible on the net.

I guess he sees no reason to do that and relies exclusively on his fame and extensive network of contacts. A pity for the new generation of designers/artist’s as his work is among the best of the best.