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*FREAK SHOW BANNERS-FOR SALE-NOW!!!*

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From: Mark Frierson
Date: Thu, 08 May 1997 00:00
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These original 2' x 3' mini collectible banners are currently available
for sale NOW, while they last.  These are one of a kind, hand painted
pieces by nationally famous17 year veteran sideshow artist, Mark Frierson,
available only on a first come, served basis.  They contain all of the
same detail and features of his larger works, but on a much smaller
scale.  These were custom  painted for his successful one man show at the
L.A. art gallery La Luz de Jesus.    Some of these banners can be seen at
their web sight at: www.laluzdejesus.com   Go to the previous shows link
and click on Mark Frierson.  His full biography can also be accessed at
this sight.  Mark Frierson is also the subject of a large interview, with
lots of pictures, in the May issue of International Tattoo Art, pages #54
- #66.  This is to date, the finest retrospective of his work available. 
Frierson's banners and creations have been seen  in numerous movies, T.V.
shows, tabloids, books, magazines and newspapers, shows and museums, and
galleries.   Also, his works are in many  private collections throughout
the world, including celebrities, such as Steven Spielberg.   Order yours
now.  *Mark Frierson is also currently accepting work for original custom
pieces.  Please contact him, if you are interested, for a price quote. 
Addresses are listed at the end of this post.

Individually priced as follows:

BANNERS

1) Johnny Eck, 1/2 Boy-  (horizontal) pictures Johnny facing forward and
standing on a pedestal with his hands.  He is between two parted
curtains.  Bullets read: "ALIVE" & "ON STAGE".  This banner has been
pictured in the Baltimore Sun,  the May issue of International Tattoo Art,
and was the banner used on the invitation to Frierson's La Luz de Jesus
Gallery showing in L.A. from March 7th- 30th, 1997.  Asking Price- $350.00

2) Devil Child- (vertical) this wicked little devil is standing in a
threatening pose against a burst of light from behind and a black
background.  He has his arms raised in defiance and is drooling from the
mouth.  He has fangs, horns, pointed ears, claws, cloven hooves, and a
tail!  Asking Price- $250.00

3) Human Volcano- (horizontal) features a side view (facing right) of a
male, in a tanktop and a black pony tail, roasting a hotdog on a long fork
with the huge flame that is shooting from his mouth.  He is also holding a
lit lighter in his left hand.  Bullet reads: "ALIVE".  Asking Price-
$250.00

4) Fiji Mermaid- (horizontal) shows a grotesque mermaid swimming to the
left against an oceanic background.  
Her long hair is waving through the water.  Bullet reads: "FACT or
FAKE?".  Asking Price- $350.00

5) Loster Boy- (horizontal) the famous kid with claws for hands and feet. 
Depicted against an ocean and beach backdrop playing with a bucket and
scoop in the sand.  He is dressed in a tank top and shorts.  Bullets read:
"ALIVE" & "CLAWED HANDS & FEET!".  Asking Price- $350.00

6) Shrunken Head- (horizontal) a large detailed picture of a shrunken head
is the focal point of this banner.  A Jivaro native faces to the left
holding out a shrunken head, by it's hair, over a boiling pot with a
mysterious green liquid.  Bullet reads: "REAL".  Asking Price- $350.00

7) Percilla/Monkey Girl- (vertical) pictures her casually seated in the
forked branches of a tree, in a red bikini.  The background is sky and
green vines.  Bullet reads: "ALIVE"  Asking Price $350.00

8) Popeye- (vertical) this famous black optical manipulator is pictured,
shoulders up, sticking out fom a yellow cicle in the center of the
banner.  The background color is green.  His eyes are bugging grotesquely
from his head.  The bottom portion has large letters that read: "ODDITY". 
Same style companion piece to #9, Pinhead.  Asking Price- $250.00

9) Pinhead- (vertical) he/she's? just plain bizarre and goofy, peering out
of a yellow circle in the center of the banner.  It's hands reach over the
circle as if it's climbing out.  It has a ridiculous grin and it's almost
non-existant hair done up in a red ribbon.  The bottom portion has large
yellow letters that read: "WEIRD".  Same style companion piece to #8,
Popeye.  Asking Price- $250.00

*Add $6.00 S&H for all banners.

EXHIBITS

1) Devil Child- about a foot long.  Has all the features of the one
described in the matching banner.  Comes in it's own felt-lined wooden
coffin/box with it's story painted on the lid.  Anatomically correct. 
$200.00  *Add $6.00 S&H on this item.

2) Mummy Head- lifesized replica of a human mummified head.  Comes with
light facial wrappings and whispy red oxide colored hair.  Has it's lips
curled back to show it's teeth.  Very realistic and weird.  $150.00, S&H
included.  

3) Shrunken Head- Now, available to general public for the first time! 
These hand- crafted incredibly realistic shrunken human heads are made one
at a time by 17 year veteran sideshow artist, Mark Frierson.  These have
even fooled the experts!  So, don't you be fooled by cheap immitations. 
These are not the small molded plastic heads that used to hang from the
rearview mirrors of hot rods.  Each one is made from the finest materials
and include bead and feather headdresses, beads on the mouth twine, 12"
long natural looking hair, and even facial "peach-fuzz".  A stand for
display is also included.  Only $125.00 ea., including S&H. 

*If you are SERIOUSLY interested in any of the above items, have any
further questions, or would like a price quote on an original custom
creation, please e-mail us immediately at: frierson@netropolis.net  and we
will respond A.S.A.P.         *Only Serious Inquiries Please!

Or, send checks or money orders ONLY made payable to Mark Frierson at:

Mark Frierson  
Lonestar Curiosity Shoppe
P.O. Box 436 
Alief, Texas 77411-0436

-- 
Lonestar Curiosity Shoppe- "Where the Abnormal is Normal"
*Serving all your oddity and curiosity needs for 17 years- EST. 1980*
Feel free to write or e-mail with any special  
requests or inquiries which you might have.
*E-mail: frierson@netropolis.net
*Snail mail: P.O. Box 436 Alief, TX 77411-0436
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From: frierson@netropolis.net (Mark Frierson)
Subject: *FREAK SHOW BANNERS-FOR SALE-NOW!!!*
Date: 1997/05/08
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Organization: Lonestar Curiosity Shoppe
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