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The
Weapons of Science Fiction
(The Propmaker: A Modern-day Artisan)
Introduction To my father's dismay--he did not even allow
toy guns into the house--I have not only become interested in World War II
German arms, but the fictitious weapons of science fiction as well. The imagination and craftsmanship of the
propmaker is unparalleled. Not only must he be an artist, but he must also be an
engineer, an historian, a designer, an electronics expert, a graphic artist, an
inventor, a sculptor, a machinist, a metallurgist, a chemist, a plastics
specialist, as well as a technology and firearms expert. Unfortunately, it is
truly sad to watch as the Hollywood or fan propmaker plies his trade in virtual
obscurity.
This site's goal is to reveal, showcase, and
honor the wonderful art of the propmaker. It is about time that the propmaker was
noticed and appreciated. The propmaker stimulates our imagination and provides
the tangible evidence of our creative potential as human beings.
Canada-based Austrian artist Hal Pehlich
created these
extraordinary Blade Runner posters. |
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