Many people have expressed interest in originals, and so far, I’ve been really hesitant to give in: after all, newsprint deteriorates, and permanent marker, believe it or not, is not permanent. A print will far outlast the original. I’m not sure how one would preserve newsprint like this—a couple of museum folks are coming by this week, so maybe I’ll ask them. Who knows? It might even be interesting to watch the original slowly disintegrate on your wall.
I’m keeping the broadsheets intact now, just in case. They look like this:
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Weird! Egyptian theme today on my site as well…something in the universe is exuding distinctly Egyptian vibes:
http://thestorialist.blogspot.com/2010/01/all-great-pyramids.html
holy moly, this is my absolute favorite blackout poem. received ‘agoraphobia’ in the mail today. ’tis on the wall. thanks for all you do!
@storialist – weird!
@melissa – thanks so much and thanks for buying a print!
You can spray the news paper with this archival safe spray that prevents newspapers from turning yellow. I am pretty sure you can find it at wal-mart. Good luck!
Hi Mister Kleon,
You don’t know me, but I am one of your fans!
1- What a wonderful poem!
2- I have plasticized some news papers and they have remained intact over the years … Just a tip!
See you !
Steve
carolina + steve — thanks for the good words and your suggestions!