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A possibly tough question...

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2004 11:46 pm
by Jay
Hello,There is a old poster from a 1982 PBS program called "The Search For Alexander", and I'm wondering what bust or statue of Alexander is pictured in this poster, and if there are other photos of it. It can be seen about half way down the page (on the right, the one with the pinkish tinge) of the following URL and has "Search For Alexander" in type at the top.http://sangha.net/messengers/images.htmAlso, does anyone know if this poster can still be purchased?Thank you for your help.Jay

Re: A possibly tough question...

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2004 3:42 am
by marcus
Hi Jay,That is a tough question. It's amazing how, without the hair, it's so difficult to tell.I don't recognise it immediately, but someone else might be able to.Sorry.Marcus

Re: A possibly tough question...

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2004 2:44 pm
by ruthaki
Some great photos there. I wasn't exactly sure which one you meant. I've seen many of those busts and statues in my research travels. Can you be more specific about exatly which one you mean and I'll take another look. Ruthaki

Re: A possibly tough question...

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2004 4:27 pm
by Jay
Not including the top banner, if you count the pictures from the top of the page, it's picture #20. I saw this poster once before years ago. I neglected to buy it then and have been kicking myself ever since. It's one of the few busts or statues where Alexander's nose isn't broken off and his features are perfectly formed. I would really love to have a picture of it from some source.Thank you for your help.Jay

Re: A possibly tough question...

Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2004 3:53 am
by ruthaki
You're right, that's a beautiful poster. No, I haven't seen it before. ruthaki

Re: A possibly tough question...

Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:11 am
by susa
Pah! Looks like Elvis to me...

Re: A possibly tough question...

Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2004 8:37 am
by marcus
LOL :-)And you, Susa, have surpassed yourself!M

Re: A possibly tough question...

Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2004 9:25 am
by smittysmitty
LOL, Susa, couldn't aggree more with you! Must be a bust from Memphis ( USA )i.e lol.I wonder if they wore Blue suede shoes in those days, perhaps something he picked up in Persia :)
cheers!p.s thanks for the laugh I need it!

Re: A possibly tough question...

Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2004 9:42 am
by marcus
Is "Aornos Rock" the same as "Jailhouse Rock"?Hmm, that was a bit feeble...

Re: A possibly tough question...

Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2004 11:12 am
by smittysmitty
Hi Marcus,I like it! just waiting for the dance mix of Aornos Rock to be released before purchasing it! :)cheers!

Re: A possibly tough question...

Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2004 12:26 pm
by susa
I wouldn't give half a penny for that 'rock' anyway.;)