The King of the Swords
Giclée Print Collector’s Edition
painted by Bob Haberfield in 1971 for the cover of Michael Moorcock’s The King Of Swords published by Mayflower in the same year.
‘I swore that I would avenge both Arioch and Xiombarg,’ said Mabelode the Faceless. ‘I swore I would not risk my life or my position until you, Corum, were in my power.
In the final novel of the first Corum Trilogy by Michael Moorcock, The King of the Swords, the Prince of the Silver Hand confronts one of the most powerful lords of Chaos, Mabelode the Faceless, who is seeking vengeance for the defeat of his allies, the Knight and Queen of Swords. The Corum series represent Moorcock’s Eternal Champion tales at their most imaginative, and Bob Haberfield’s illustration of the Chaos god wielding his golden sword, perfectly echoes the baroque opulence of these seminal fantasy adventures.
“It wasn’t until after Bobs death when I went to clear out his house, that I discovered at the bottom of a cupboard a big stack of paintings on artist board. They were what remained of Bob’s collection of illustrations he did in the seventies and had been sitting in the dark for almost 50 years. I was amazed at the vibrancy of the paintings, that looked as fresh and relevant as the day they were painted. I had seen some of them as book covers, but to see the originals at full size was spellbinding! It’s with great pleasure that I am able to revive these artworks and bring them out into the light of day once more. I’m sure you will be as captivated as I am by them.” – Ben Haberfield
The King of the Swords Giclée Print Collector’s Edition is an official reproduction, numbered Giclée, open print run from the Bob Haberfield Estate. Printed at the original size that they where painted by Bob, which is approximately A2. Printed on high quality Hahnemühle Matt Fibre 200gr Gamme Galerie paper.
These reproductions have been painstakingly colour-corrected by myself in conjunction with my printer, so that each print matches as closely as possible the colour of the original paintings. They have a generous white border around the print with a paper size of 59.4cm x 42 cm and a print size of 53cm x 38cm. So it will fit into a standard A2 size Frame, eliminating the need for an expensive custom made frame. Each print is quality controlled by myself, and printed on High quality paper. I then personally hand title and emboss them with the “Bob Haberfield Estate Original” stamp and sign them myself, giving each print a personal touch. Each print comes with a certificate of authenticity and is then wrap them in tissue paper and place them inside a plastic cover before popping them into a sturdy art tube to ensure they reach you in perfect condition.
The term Giclée, which is pronounced Zhee’Clay comes from the French word Gicleur which means ‘to spray’, refers to the printing process where the ink jet printer sprays the ink onto the paper resulting in higher resolution prints.
The King of the Swords Giclée Print Collector’s Edition is created by wide format inkjet printers and are known for their longer life span. They’re resistant to smudging, sun or humidity damage. The inks themselves are pigment based rather than dye based inks, which are thus UV- resistant and stronger when the prints are handled.
Hahnemühle Matt Fibre 200gr Gamme Galerie paper, which is acid free, is known for its outstanding durability. A Giclée print is the combination of a high quality printer, high quality inks and high quality paper resulting in a print that not only looks sharper and more vivid than standard prints from a home printer but lasts for generations.
The King of the Swords Giclée Print Collector’s Edition is a must have for the most discerning Moorcock fan.
Please note*:* Each print is specifically printed to order by a specialist and so the lead time may be slightly longer. Please allow up to two weeks for delivery.
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