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Scoring finished:
1047 days ago
Submitted on:
Dec 21 '06
Scored by:
2,664 people
Comments:
154 comments
Final average score:
3.51 out of 5
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Ian Leino
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by Ian Leino   
Not all ships travel the ocean. Not all adventures happen outdoors. For details, check out the blog
tdyans
tdyans on Dec 21 '06
$5. This MUST be printed!
amaliaslash
amaliaslash on Dec 21 '06
wow, this is really well done. pop up books are so, so intricate and i love what was done here.
thelottery
thelottery on Dec 21 '06
It's not my style, but really nice work on the detail and use of 5 colors.
lesquelette
lesquelette on Dec 21 '06
Books! Reading! The adventures of the mind.

This is incredible.
JoeCanuck
JoeCanuck on Dec 21 '06
I dig it. something truly original! $5
staffell
staffell on Dec 21 '06
lovely work mate 555
mikey_
mikey_ on Dec 21 '06
NIcely done, very original. Though I do not condone the tearing up of books (though Ulysses may be an exception, jk) $5
Robsoul
   Robsoul on Dec 21 '06
One of the better subs for this contest and just a well executed idea overall. Excellent work.
lora4369
lora4369 on Dec 21 '06
I love it! I also don't accept tearing up books, but... for the good reason? There is art in it, this is a great design, fine execution, thank you! 5 from me.
Roxy15675
Roxy15675 on Dec 21 '06
amazing!!!
speedymarie
speedymarie on Dec 21 '06
very well executed and original. $5
AlinaT
AlinaT on Dec 21 '06
this is awesome, original. i love it..
$5
how is it going to be place on a tee?
chelly
chelly on Dec 21 '06
$5, so awesome that it'll probably end up being one of those tees that you have to be a special subscriber to get
impossiblejosh
   impossiblejosh on Dec 21 '06
i know this one! 5 - mang!
colin_Brights
colin_Brights on Dec 21 '06
incredible.
tacks
tacks on Dec 21 '06
you've really captured the experience of reading...i love this so much it's not funny
stubbythumbs
stubbythumbs on Dec 21 '06
a well deserved 5$

the book detail is my personal favorite... kudos
MissChristiana
MissChristiana on Dec 21 '06
WOW!
This is great. I LOVE. IT.
Petanca
Petanca on Dec 21 '06
gorgeous!
Quag
   Quag on Dec 21 '06
$5
adam antium
   adam antium on Dec 21 '06
this is great!
valorandvellum
   valorandvellum on Dec 21 '06
This is unbelievably good! $5!! I love it!
hogboy
   hogboy on Dec 21 '06
fantastic idea, awesome execution.$5
Recycledwax
   Recycledwax on Dec 21 '06
Ohh great stuff!
bspot17
bspot17 on Dec 21 '06
I feel sorry for anyone else who entered this competition. 5$$$! Simply beautiful!
msnelson
msnelson on Dec 21 '06
This is absolutely beautiful. I would buy it in a heartbeat!
pilihp
   pilihp on Dec 21 '06
this turned out awesome! great job.
itwasa_trick
itwasa_trick on Dec 21 '06
beautiful! i would buy this for myself and the million other reading enthusiasts who i know. :D 5$
Patrick Seymour
Patrick Seymour on Dec 21 '06
AMAZZZZZZZZZING !!!!!!!!!!!!
chungkam
chungkam on Dec 21 '06
something like paperboy by Glennz.. but stil like it $4
redsugar
redsugar on Dec 21 '06
Insanely awesome.
eekeek
eekeek on Dec 21 '06
Best Decemberist so far 5!
lemonalle
lemonalle on Dec 21 '06
Cooool!
thatcrazywyles
thatcrazywyles on Dec 21 '06
one problem
thatcrazywyles
thatcrazywyles on Dec 21 '06
is that a dude
thatcrazywyles
thatcrazywyles on Dec 21 '06
on the island?
thatcrazywyles
thatcrazywyles on Dec 21 '06
i thought it was the landlords "daughter"
shs2455
shs2455 on Dec 21 '06
so different and clever, lovin it
nintechno
nintechno on Dec 21 '06
WOW $5
ryeofcali
   ryeofcali on Dec 21 '06
ORIGINAL!
the czar
the czar on Dec 21 '06
$5 no doubt
JesiR
JesiR on Dec 21 '06
Hope this one wins....$5

Gosh, there are way too many good ones. Geh.
iamregina
iamregina on Dec 21 '06
nice, but its not my style.
i'll give you 5$ anyways cause a lotta people like it.
godzuki
godzuki on Dec 21 '06
This is Fan-Fucking-Tastic!! By FAR the best for this comp! I really hopy this wins.
some_odd_girl
some_odd_girl on Dec 21 '06
wow this is cool.... it'd look real neat on the back too. I think I might like it better... but it's still WAY awesome.
killerbunny
killerbunny on Dec 21 '06
Gorgeous. 5$
yion072
yion072 on Dec 21 '06
Perfect $5
theclumsycorvid
theclumsycorvid on Dec 21 '06
Holy God. $5
Mr Rocks
   Mr Rocks on Dec 21 '06
This is the best decemberists sub I have seen. Magically invented and executed to perfection. $5
Laniluau
Laniluau on Dec 21 '06
the best decemberist entry i've seen
moofymadness
moofymadness on Dec 21 '06
Are the lyrics to the song the text on the books or is it mindless words?

Either way $5
firebolt816
firebolt816 on Dec 21 '06
so excellent! $5!
goldkiss
   goldkiss on Dec 21 '06
nice work
herky
   herky on Dec 21 '06
great concept and execution, agreed one of the tops
mezo
   mezo on Dec 21 '06
Is the lady about to go over a waterfall?! OH NO! Great texture on the books. How'd you do that?
pickledbib
pickledbib on Dec 21 '06
this is great! great design.
Ste7en
   Ste7en on Dec 21 '06
this is it! this is a print. gorgeous texturing, great design, and cool idea
Glasses
Glasses on Dec 21 '06
This is lovely. + It's on brown, my favourite colour. =D
MooCowMoo
MooCowMoo on Dec 21 '06
Please print this! This is the one of the best I've seen in the contest so far...it's so awesome! $$$5
karma666
karma666 on Dec 21 '06
i'm sort of confused by the waterfall tear things' shadows. why are they on the page? is there some perspective thing that i'm not getting?
nonetheless i like it. alot.
Jemae
   Jemae on Dec 21 '06
Congrate Ian Leino, I can smell the winner now! SUPERBBB JOB & INTRESTING IDEA! Don't change anything, it's perfect and definitely 5$! like your "horses" design too! =)
Sodacap_bum
Sodacap_bum on Dec 21 '06
i love to read so this is definitely a shirt for me.$5
spacesick
   spacesick on Dec 21 '06
oh fuck yeah. 5$$$$ instant print!
morrowdays
morrowdays on Dec 21 '06
I've relatively disliked most of the decemberist entries, but this one is way cool. WILL TOTALLY BUY IF PRINTED, so yeah, amazing job, hope it wins the contest, actually, hope it wins both contests, decemberists, and 555
funkie fresh
   funkie fresh on Dec 21 '06
amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
R to the Sizzle
R to the Sizzle on Dec 21 '06
Incredible. $5.
The Ending
The Ending on Dec 21 '06
This has got to be the best quality of design i have ever seen on this site. 5$
ChokeDesign
ChokeDesign on Dec 21 '06
Very fitting. Great.
shadow stalker P.I.
shadow stalker P.I. on Dec 21 '06
I need this shirt! It speaks to my caribbean soul, of which I can barely control! $5
Way to do the "Ole North State" proud!
G-Skape
G-Skape on Dec 21 '06
SCHNIKEYS! This submission got over 70 comments in less than a day! O.o

Safe to say this is already a print.. Good work, and grats!
speedyjvw
   speedyjvw on Dec 21 '06
awesome
5$
kaloyster
   kaloyster on Dec 21 '06
Fucking shit!!! This IS the winner!!
rachiieboo
rachiieboo on Dec 21 '06
sweeet
wullagaru
   wullagaru on Dec 21 '06
yeah this is one of teh best things ive seen in a while .. I have no idea how you did it ... but its amazing
hforhello
hforhello on Dec 21 '06
great job! 5
archbar
archbar on Dec 21 '06
Enchanting. Five dollars.
bvkcreations
bvkcreations on Dec 21 '06
Wow. I WAS going to submit something... but the winner is right here man. 5$
ReganBean
ReganBean on Dec 21 '06
I need this shirt more than I've ever needed anything in my entire life... $5... and if it doesn't get printed I'll cry. For serious. I don't know who's gotta screw who to get this to the top, but I say do it if it means this is gonna get printed. Please Threadless Gods realize how amazing this shirt is!!!
loveheartsnuggle
loveheartsnuggle on Dec 21 '06
OH GOD, YES!!!!!!
ashtray1
ashtray1 on Dec 21 '06
wow...5
abeadle
   abeadle on Dec 21 '06
This is just amazing
Lucky15
Lucky15 on Dec 22 '06
Definitely best Decemberists sub I've seen. Good work.
kalie7
kalie7 on Dec 22 '06
i love this. 555
bananaphone
   bananaphone on Dec 22 '06
nice illustration, doesnt work as a tee though imo.
apartment223
apartment223 on Dec 22 '06
this is a big one! 5$
bad_nobe
   bad_nobe on Dec 22 '06
4 to go for 555.cos this is sure gonna get printed.$5
last-shit
last-shit on Dec 22 '06
this one i like best!
jett
jett on Dec 22 '06
oh my. way to raise the bar! :)
kooky love
   kooky love on Dec 22 '06
GREAT $5
runningwithcolours
runningwithcolours on Dec 22 '06
oh my goodness you are ridiculously good...5
rathergreen
rathergreen on Dec 22 '06
Amazing work! 5$
Mnemosine
Mnemosine on Dec 22 '06
i.want.it!!!!
sailoress
sailoress on Dec 22 '06
GORGEOUS! Id buy it~
Unmaskedreality
Unmaskedreality on Dec 22 '06
I love the idea, especially since I haven't seen anything like it before. Brava!
greenevie
greenevie on Dec 22 '06
This is amazingly awesome!
ya_rly
ya_rly on Dec 22 '06
$5...i agree with everyone. especially chelly =] good job
cbuchholz
   cbuchholz on Dec 22 '06
This is amazing! 5$
quachy
quachy on Dec 22 '06
this is so amazing. 5$
morrowdays
morrowdays on Dec 22 '06
100th comment!! congrats
PDA
PDA on Dec 22 '06
i would buy it and wear it for weeks :)
yelosubmarine88
yelosubmarine88 on Dec 22 '06
I'm all-upons that! $5!
englegirl
englegirl on Dec 22 '06
This is beautiful!
2che
2che on Dec 22 '06
i doubt many people agree with me, but this feels WAY too busy. plus, its kind of hard to look at.
morrowdays
morrowdays on Dec 22 '06
2che, no one agrees with you, you're wrong, not busy. tu che!
whootie
whootie on Dec 22 '06
that's amazing. $5
Alex M. Solefish
Alex M. Solefish on Dec 23 '06
This is definitely my favorite sub so far.
coldshoulder
coldshoulder on Dec 23 '06
Awesome job! 5$
Cliss
Cliss on Dec 23 '06
$5
jackasspenguin
jackasspenguin on Dec 23 '06
THIS NEEDS TO WIN! Even if it doesn't win it stil needs to be printed! Case closed!
willypiva
willypiva on Dec 23 '06
winner... 5$
mmmcakeapparel
mmmcakeapparel on Dec 23 '06
Hello,

My name is Stephen Knight and I am a representative from MMM Cake Apparel looking for new artists for our t-shirt lines.

We specialize in making custom t-shirts, watches, wall clocks, belt buckles, dog tags, etc. We are very interested in your art work and would be interested in using some of your designs on our brand new clothing line coming out February 1st.

We sell all our items on ebay and only make the item as they sell. We want to offer you the opportunity for us to print your designs on our line of colored t-shirts, golf shirts, and camisoles with a $2 royalty paid to you monthly.

For an example of how much cash you can earn doing this look at this example case study:

Submit 6 t-shirt designs that are approved by our screeners that are listed every day. We have an average of 1:3 sales of all our products, so of those 6 designs 2 should sell on any given day, that's $60 a month.

If you submit 6 t-shirts a month you would make $60 the first month, $120 the second, $180 the third, etc.

And of course, the more designs you submit the more $$ you can make!

Royalties are for life, as long as you allow us to print your item we will continue to send you checks, even if you stop designing! And best of all, all t-shirts include the artists name directly under the Mmm Cake Apparel logo on the back!

If you have any questions or your interested in designing for us let us know by replying to this message, emailing us at mmmcakeapparel@gmail.com

You can contact me personally via aim at mmmcakeapparel or on msn at iwearmyseatbelt@hotmail.com

Thanks for your time and we're looking forward to hearing from you!!

- Stephen Knight
LeatherSofa
LeatherSofa on Dec 24 '06
That's gorgeous! $5!
phones
phones on Dec 24 '06
$5
JDOCDbadclowns
JDOCDbadclowns on Dec 24 '06
OMG, that is possibly one of the most amazing designs ever. It is absolutely beautiful!! WOW, I would definitely buy that.
weekdays
weekdays on Dec 24 '06
This is utterly amazing.

If this ever comes into print, I am buying it.
blinked
blinked on Dec 24 '06
Amazing design! $5
colin_Brights
colin_Brights on Dec 24 '06
i don't like it on brown (i'm not into brown shirts in general), but it's incredible.
reetzy_chick
reetzy_chick on Dec 24 '06
This is just...beautiful. It must be printed! $5$5$5
evilmishie
evilmishie on Dec 25 '06
That's beautiful.
valeriecheel
valeriecheel on Dec 25 '06
Lurve books. Want Want Want.
alacyt
alacyt on Dec 25 '06
excellent
pawn18
pawn18 on Dec 25 '06
now this is awesome. one of the most elaborate shirts ive seen. i love the concept and theres a very nice choice of colors. its executed very well and i would buy it. $5
moofymadness
moofymadness on Dec 25 '06
I think this shirt fits with not only the song, but the whole antique-y dress-up feel of all the Decemberist's music.
moofymadness
moofymadness on Dec 25 '06
^design, not shirt. Hopefully soon a shirt!
ERstyle
ERstyle on Dec 25 '06
HOLY SH*T... Must Be Printed!!!
Sitrance
Sitrance on Dec 26 '06
very nice detail.. well done
Crazy_Cat_Gal
Crazy_Cat_Gal on Dec 26 '06
This design is fantastic!
margine
margine on Dec 26 '06
That is really gorgeous. 5$
smilenowthanx
smilenowthanx on Dec 26 '06
wow that's awesome
impossiblity
impossiblity on Dec 27 '06
How could anyone not 5$ this? It's fucking amazing. And all the work it took to make it, I'd totally wear it.

I can imagine me in this shirt, with a big winter coat, jeans, heels, roaming around Portland. It suits me perfectly. I love it.
alister
alister on Dec 27 '06
Speechless. Has to be printed or I'll be pretty offended
sweetmonkeytuesday
sweetmonkeytuesday on Dec 27 '06
wow... this is brilliant. $$$5
squeegebeckenheim
squeegebeckenheim on Dec 27 '06
this is simply AMAZING! $5
LeGuin
LeGuin on Dec 27 '06
Beautiful. I would buy this for everyone I know...
FatOprah
FatOprah on Dec 27 '06
Excellent illustration, it just doesn't work as a tee, IMO.
morrowdays
morrowdays on Dec 27 '06
you know something's gunna be printed when it gets like, 137 comments. lol
jaylovestheguinness
jaylovestheguinness on Dec 27 '06
Incredible, its actually such a brilliant style, not sure about the text on the spines but it looks like a winner
morrowdays
morrowdays on Dec 27 '06
you should do more bookish subs
MadTheologian
MadTheologian on Dec 27 '06
A WINNER IS YOU!!!
MadTheologian
MadTheologian on Dec 27 '06
You will break three.

And I pray this breaks 4.
potphish
potphish on Dec 27 '06
grrrreat
rowan brierbrook
rowan brierbrook on Dec 27 '06
This is the best thing I've ever seen. Awesome!!!!!!! $5
stripthebarknow
stripthebarknow on Dec 28 '06
that's a beaut, and a well-deserved score.
i carnt spel
i carnt spel on Dec 28 '06
great job
MysDik
MysDik on Dec 28 '06
:) I am so happy about the score for this one... a truly awesome T-shirt especially if you are obsessed with reading
slaterock
   slaterock on Dec 29 '06
congrats on the score! very very so awesome very awesome. print ian.
jpiatt
   jpiatt on Dec 29 '06
I didn't see this till now. But I REALLY hope this prints. I will buy it for sure.
dragana44
dragana44 on Dec 29 '06
WHOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA this is insane and something ive never seen!

i wouldve $5'd it!
ysy101
   ysy101 on Dec 30 '06
Yes, this design is truly crazy! 3.5...WOW!
Answerthatandstayfashionable
OMG! 3.5
Incredible!
paperdoll
paperdoll on Dec 31 '06
$5!
agentfuzzy07
agentfuzzy07 on Jan 01 '07
I adore this t-shirt, it's so amazing and totally something I could actually see myself wearing with the rest of my clothes. I am just so impressed that is this doesn't get printed I would be pretty disappointed, to say the least. : ) Amazing!
The Sam
The Sam on Jan 02 '07
$5
5 days later
nerdgasms
nerdgasms on Jan 08 '07
This is so amazing. I really hope it gets printed, because I really really really want to buy it!
3 days later
ConcretePlanet
ConcretePlanet on Jan 12 '07
Im pretty sure this is the best submission ive seen!

Hope it wins!
FRICKINAWESOME
   FRICKINAWESOME on Jan 12 '07
I don't even read and i want this shirt!!! Great score and im sure it will be printed...
24 days later
Chelsy
Chelsy on Feb 05 '07
You seem to have been inspired by Peter Callesen, you might want to give a little credit.

www.petercallesen.com
Jemae
   Jemae on Feb 06 '07
CONGRATS! this is AWESOME man! BEAUTIFUL ART! & sure I'll buy this! =)
asp55
asp55 on Feb 06 '07
It seems a lot more like Su Blackwell thank Peter Callesen

http://www.sublackwell.co.uk/bookcut/index.htm

But still a very good execution.
22 days later
tomaslaw
tomaslaw on Mar 01 '07
how come ther is a shadow for the waterfall ??
10 days later
Wanderlustrous
Wanderlustrous on Mar 11 '07
I totally bought either the 3rd or 4th to last girly small of this shirt. Now I'm going gloat. Muahaha!
75 days later
opifan64
   opifan64 on May 26 '07
aww... this is awesome
72 days later
igo2cairo
   igo2cairo on Aug 06 '07
Yep, it sure is... this just takes my breath way. People at Threadless - if you reprint this please e-mail me like you said you would because I know it'll sell-out in an hour!
93 days later
cassini_nutmeg
cassini_nutmeg on Nov 08 '07
Whoa!
103 days later
fredericG
fredericG on Feb 19 '08
can i still comment? i guess i can... just wanna say this is incredibly cool. i wish i'd thought of it...
7 days later
Aquafish
Aquafish on Feb 26 '08
Amazing artwork. Can this really be printed on a garment?
271 days later
honest.abe
honest.abe on Nov 24 '08
!!
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