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Interview #494: Brandon Sanderson’s Blog: Photoshop Contest Winners, Wheel of Time Games, & Updates, Entry #3
Brandon Sanderson
And now to the Photoshop contest. I recruited Maria from Team Jordan, Jason and Jenn from Dragonmount, and my assistant Peter to help judge, and we eventually settled on winners for first, second, and third place. I also picked two Judge’s Choice winners from other entries I found especially deserving.
FIRST PLACE
This picture of Tam holding a baby iPad Photoshopped by John S. fits in such a creepy way. As the big winner, John picked a copy of the hardcover Able One by Ben Bova for me to buy from Mysterious Galaxy and have shipped to him. He also gets a signed copy of Mistborn. Congratulations, John!
SECOND PLACE
I can’t believe all the things people did with my head in this contest! Laird Duncan wins a copy of Imager by L. E. Modesitt, plus a signed copy of Mistborn.
THIRD PLACE
This one had the judges cracking up. Gavin Doyle wins a copy of The Revolution Business by Charlie Stross (and a signed copy of Mistborn).
JUDGE’S CHOICE
These entries by Michael Willett (left) and Valeryan (right) get special Judge’s Choice awards. Michael’s Photoshopping is just so good here, and the whole concept fits so well. And I couldn’t stop laughing when I saw Valeryan’s entry the first time—I imagined Lews Therin rocking out to Journey’s greatest hits, unable to keep the tears in. (Valeryan, you haven’t responded to my assistant yet, so I don’t know whether you want me to send you a copy of the Mistborn Table of Allomantic Metals or the Mistborn paperback. Please check your email!) Both of you have my highest appreciation for your skill and excecution.
The full slate of entries is up in a Picasa album for your perusal. There were so many great entries; you guys are really creative. Have fun looking at all the entries, and remember to support your local independent bookseller!
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