Art Spotlight: Paul Mann’s new limited edition “The Birds” poster

By John Freeman on August 27, 2022

Artist Paul Mann is offering a limited edition screen print of his The Birds poster, a tie in with a special screening of the chilling Alfred Hitchcock film, based on the story by Daphne du Maurier, at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco earlier this week.

Online sales of the special start next week through San Francisco-based gallery Spoke Art, so make sure you’re signed up for their email for details.

You should also visit Paul’s Facebook page Fansofpaulmann where he will be doing a raffle for pre sale on a handful of signed posters.

Paul Mann has been an active illustrator and professional artist in the Salt Lake City area for more than 40 years. He has perfected his craft through numerous publications, gallery pieces and commission projects, including a wide range of stunning film posters. Through his timeless composition and proven technique he has set himself apart as a premier artist within the industry.

Spoke Art is an exhibition space and curatorial venture specialising in new contemporary painting, sculpture and illustration. Started in 2010, the gallery puts on pop-up shows and participates in conventions and art fairs around the United States.

In addition to Spoke Art, be sure to check out their sister gallery Hashimoto Contemporary as well as their publishing company, Paragon Books, located in Berkeley, California.

• Paul Mann is online at www.paulmannartist.com | Facebook

• Spoke Art is online at spoke-art.com

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.