Gallery: Rare Sci-Fi Art Draws Poster Addicts to Mondo Gallery Opening

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    *Poster collectors wait in line prior to Saturday's opening of The Mondo Gallery in Austin, Texas. Photo: Jim Merithew/Wired*
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    *A closeup of* The Hand of Ming *by Jason Edmiston. Photo: Jim Merithew/Wired*
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    *Mondo creative director Justin Ishmael says the collectible art boutique will do more posters for current theatrical releases going forward. Photo: Jim Merithew/Wired*
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    *Attendees admire sci-fi art on the walls of The Mondo Gallery at a preview event. Photo: Jim Merithew/Wired*
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    *Sci-fi art to infinity ... and beyond! Photo: Jim Merithew/Wired*
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    A Trip To the Moon *by Phantom City Creative 18 inches by 24 inches, edition of 145*
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    Death In '91 *by Esao Andrews Oil on wood*
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    Fantastic Planet *by Aaron Horkey 20 inches by 28 inches, edition of 332 (regular), 106 (variant)*
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    Fantastic Planet *variant by Aaron Horkey 20 inches by 28 inches, edition of 106*
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    Forbidden Planet *by Ken Tong 24 inches by 36 inches, edition of 225*
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    Matthew Bennell *by Rich Kelly Acrylic on board*
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    *The Mondo team (left to right: Mo Shafeek, Jessica Olsen, Justin Ishmael, Mitch Putnam and Rob Jones) in their new workspace. Photo: Annie Ray*
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    Party Planet *by Scott Campbell Watercolor on paper*
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    Rachel *by Craig Drake Gouache on paper*
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    Seth Brundle *by Rich Kelly Acrylic on board*
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    Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn *by Tyler Stout 24 inches by 36 inches, edition of 635 (regular), 280 (variant)*
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    Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn *variant by Tyler Stout 24 inches by 36 inches, edition of 280*
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    The Hand of Ming *by Jason Edmiston Acrylic on wood panel*
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    The Man Who Fell to Earth *by Ken Taylor Acrylic on board*
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    The War of the Worlds *by Kako 24 inches by 36 inches, edition of 120*
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