Here's how I'm envisioning the framed work, standard size approx 30x40cm (12x16). I have enough to make 2x with ~20 holograms and 30 autographs. the remaining three sets would have about 17 holos and 27 autographs.  Thougts? |
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In observance of the upcoming 4th halving, it’s time to make something special. BACKGROUND: The Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins was first released in May 2016, with a print run of 100, 25 of which were designated the “signature edition” having been signed by Mike Caldwell (Casascius). That summer around the time of the 2nd halving, co-author Howard Kesselman (bithalo) collected autographs and hologram samples from over 30 coin makers featured in the book. When the Revised Edition of the Encyclopedia came out in early 2017, these were sold in 20 full sets with a matching book, making it the sought-after “Autographs Edition”, featuring the actual holograms and signatures of dozens of markers and selling for as much as $10,000. WHAT: There are leftovers that were set aside - until now!! With 5 sets of about 30 autographs and 18 holograms, there’s an opportunity to revive something old and also give newer collectors a chance at something truly historic. IDEAS: There are a few things I can do here: Option 1: holograms and autographs added to books (hardcover or soft), affixed to the relevant pages. I could also add a special sticker of my own to each book, collected from various crypto events. Option 2: creation of a framed/frame-able artwork(s) made of the signatures and autographs, possibly incorporating pieces/pages of the Encyclopedia as well, making it possible for one to display and enjoy all the holograms and signatures at once. It’s of course possible to do both - such as 3x books and 2x artworks. Fair warning, I would probably want to keep one to myself  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1717024.0https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1497543.0https://wiki.coin.community/Autographs_for_the_Encyclopedia_of_Physical_Bitcoinshttps://youtu.be/tpiT-6vfdV4?si=JKPM100eJHSEglUMFeedback welcome! (photo is of an original set)  |
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I believe all lots are closed now- the 0.0095 bid also seems to have been 39 seconds late.
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LOT 3: 0.0013 BTC
LOT 4: 0.0013 BTC
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LOT 3: 0.0011BTC
LOT 4: 0.0011BTC
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I see what you mean SN347!
I agree with your conclusion that the back of the "room" is now condensed to less space than before. I kinda intended for that to happen to a degree, but it must have been too much.
I think I'll go for some middle way on the canvas. Thanks for your comment.
As for Satoshi, I didn't want him doing anything particular there, just being mostly.
Maybe he should be analyzing data from one of the monitors? I mean, what would HE be doing really haha.
I think this idea of Satoshi analyzing date / writing code on one of the monitors makes sense, and adds a dimension to the coin collector being a sort of archeologist, looking at the "physical artefacts" brought about by Satoshi's actions, and thus in a way reconnecting with/recalling the history of 'the creation of bitcoin' by looking at the coins that commemorate it. As the light shines to reveal the coins, they allow the collector's mind to reveal the past. But in a roundabout way, maybe if Satoshi were peeking over his shoulder from the monitor, at the collector, satoshi would similarly be imagining a future where people are making coins to commemorate him, giving the work a sort of psycho-historical infinity loop. I would consider using the light in this way, firstly between collector and coins, and secondly between satoshi and monitor, creating a deep interplay also with physical and digital. |
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LOT 1: 0.00152
LOT 3: 0.00222
LOT 4: 0.00222
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LOT 1: 0.00132
LOT 2: 0.00154
LOT 3: 0.00202
LOT 4: 0.00202
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