Post #663 by Trader Woody on Sat, Apr 13, 2002 4:17 AM

Mig,

I'm glad someone else agrees!
Over the years, it's always been hugely exciting when a new Shag collection appears on his website. Very occasionally I've scraped up enough pennies to get a print (and pay for the vast postage & tax charges since I live in the UK). These days, though, there seems to be less innovation and more slapping on of images onto uninspiring items.

I understand the call for more & more stuff from Shag, as his popularity has gone through the roof, but why not expand the print run of some of the prints? The arguement that he should be involved in endless Star Wars-esque merchandising opportunities for the money doesn't wash with me, as he undoubtably makes a fortune from the originals alone these days. Add the cash from the prints, and you have a very rich artist.

My worry is that by proliferating his unique images onto any old pen or greetings card, he may be killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.

Trader Woody