Poppy Z. Brite's Blog, page 5

LOST SOULS Typewriter

This is a big one: the typewriter on which I wrote LOST SOULS (and a bunch of other stuff), with certificate of authenticity. Winner also gets a signed/personalized hardcover first edition of Lost Souls. Reserve is $200.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121230673509

Black Cat 2

I listed a bunch of new artwork on PZBART last night, including this piece since folks seemed to like my other black cat:

"Black Cat 2," acrylic on canvas, 8" x 10", $45

https://www.etsy.com/listing/171980748/original-painting-by-poppy-z-brite-black?ref=shop_home_feat

Nantes Doorway

"Nantes Doorway," acrylic on canvas, 11" x 14", $75 or best offer.

The Collector

"The Collector," shadowbox sculpture with found objects, approx. 20" x 13" x 7", $250 or best offer.

Family Tomb, Autumn

"Family Tomb, Autumn," acrylic on canvas, 16" x 20", $100 or best offer.

New Paintings

"Meeting Place," acrylic on canvas, 16" x 20", $100 or best offer:



"Out The Window," acrylic on canvas, 11" x 14", $75 or best offer:

Collectible Magazines

I've listed some collectible old magazines on eBay: the issue of Sassy I was in (complete with my personal address label) and a lot of eight 1990s horror magazines, mostly Cemetery Dance. As always, these are signed and can be personalized. More coming soon, including nudies (that old issue of Rage)!

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PZBART Prices

Decided that on January 1, 2014, I'm going to raise the prices on my original artwork and art commissions pretty substantially. If you've had your eye on a PZBART piece, the next month and a half would be a good time to get it.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/PZBART

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I, Entrepreneur

The building of NolaLooks, my vintage fashion and handmade jewelry shop, continues apace. Over the past few weeks, when I'm not making jewelry or assisting Grey in the photography of my items, I've been studying search engine optimization and advertising on social media, and, just incidentally, brushing up on my fashion knowledge. I feel I'm using some skills I developed over 44 years of doing drag that would otherwise go to waste now, but I was never fashion-forward enough to, say, know a baguette from a clutch or spot that ILGWU label that's one of the tells of a true vintage item, so I'm learning. I also find that I enjoy clothes shopping a hell of a lot more when I don't actually have to try on or wear any of the clothes ... and anyway, vintage shopping has a lot more in common with treasure hunting than with ordinary mall/store shopping.

I'm still doing art, too, but mostly just for enjoyment -- I mean, I still sell it online and take commissions, but I'm neither productive nor commercially appealing enough to make any kind of living at it. My goal is to finance the art-making with the vintage and jewelry, so if you're interested in one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry and vintage fashion with an accent on plus sizes or know someone who is, please visit or pass the word along. You can also like our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter (@nolalooks).

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Santa Daddy

I haven't been listing a lot of items on eBay lately, but I decided to offer something different for the approaching season: a December Diamonds "Santa Daddy" Christmas ornament from their collection of gay, holiday-themed mermen, originally produced in a limited edition of 5000, now retired and highly collectible.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121207662858