Mr. Zeleznik was perhaps the most gracious artist I've ever spoken with (though Mr. Elmore may still have him beat), even though it was only via email. In searching high and low for a print of a favorite piece of artwork -- the image I use part of as my avatar on here -- I ended up shooting him an email. He had other prints available, so I figured I'd just check and see on this one.
In response, he sent me a promotional poster of the DMZ cover he received back at publication time, and a big ol' envelope of MORE Shadowrun artwork he had lying around -- signed prints, stuff from other Shadowrun covers he did, you name it -- and refused any sort of payment for his generosity. It was ridiculously awesome of him. I was asking if something was available for sale, and instead he basically
gave it to me, and a bunch of other stuff, too.
We exchanged a few emails, just chatting about the game, the old artwork, and my then-very-recent first projects for SR. I encouraged him to contact Jason and look into drawing for 'em again. I don't know if he DID based on my cheerful suggestion, or if he'd been planning on it already, or if the artwork crew contacted Mr. Zeleznik, instead, or what...but I know what I'm gonna TELL myself.
So that's my story an' I'm stickin' to it. This awesome new cover is thanks to
me, dagnabbit. Allllllll me!
