TESTIMONIALS - What people say.........
Tallpoppy customers are much more than satisfied. Here are some of the e-mails from them. Addresses have been removed, but not the spelling mistakes!
These are messages of appreciation from selected customers.
A thank you to all who send me comments. It does help me continue with pride.
Archie,
Package was received yesterday, and I have only now been able to open it in relative privacy. It is a work of art. Well done, sir. Well done. I am not that much of a Charmed fan, but even I was close to a tear in the ol' eye by how beautifully made this book is. My wife will lose her mind entirely upon opening this up in November.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Thank you very much.
Kindest regards, J.R
Australia
The
Charmed replica arrived today and it is breathtaking; far beyond my
expectations. It has been a pleasure working with you and you’ve been beyond
helpful throughout this entire process. Thanks again for
everything.
D.D
Spencer Library USA
I have no idea what word can describe the greatness of your work to let you know
how much I appreciate your effort and skill but I do want to let you know,
getting the opportunity to own your art is a honor. I am proud to have it and
your art is almost magical.When I touch the book, it just feels like
dreaming,hard to believe it was real.
Thank you so much SO MUCH and take care
yourself. Wish your work and skill can live forever.
C.L
Singapore
Hello
Archie,
This morning the charmed book was delivered to
us.
I unpacked it right away and it looks
fantastic. Your work is marvelous and it’s worth every penny.
It’s a gift for my wife and I’m sure she will
love it.
Thank you very much for your effort!
Kind regards,
F G
So a huge, huge thank you for such an amazing book!
Cheers,
K and Family Hong Kong.
May 2014
Archie, I picked up my book from the post office on Saturday. I am so happy to finally receive it. It was definitely worth the wait. I will be interested in adding any updates you guys produce for the book in the future. Thanks again. MB 2012
Hello Alistair, you know, my English is not good and I think, I can't exactly say what I mean. But I will try. Have many many thanks for all. For many people it is not usual to be so kindly and frendly. I am absolute surprised. I wish i could do something for you. Thomas Germany 2012
Bonjour,
J'ai reçu mon livre je le trouve super , merci
beaucoup
bonne continuation.
Cordialement.
Cl................ France 2012
Hi Archie,
I received the book today. It is everything i hoped for and more. I am
sure you have heard it before but honestly - your work is amazing!
All the best in the future and i will be in touch should i need any
more books done up and rest assured i will spread the word of your
work! :)
Regards,
D P
Hi Archie,
I just wanted to let you know that I received the book and it is here
at school with me.
I am absolutely in love with it!
Thank you so much for the work and effort you put into this amazing
piece of work,
And thank you for the great communication during the process.
Wishing you all the best,
JM
"In a market that would, on first impression, seem to be filled with bookbinders offering a plethora of tomes; it seems very few are actually offering true sewn binding in the old world style. The exception being perhaps limited to a few true artists and master bookbinders such as Alistair "Archie" Graham (Australia) of Tallpoppy Studio (link here), who's work we have always admired for originality, and is exceptional work. He was the first to offer the Charmed Book of Shadows (which we have no intention on offering, so don't ask). However, over the years we watched as the market has slowly been consumed and flooded by poorly made copies of Archie's original works for which, in truth, there is no comparison. If you are looking for a Charmed replica, do yourself a favor and drop by Tallpoppy Studio. You will not be disappointed."
Brahm
www.brahmsbookworks.com
Bonjour Archie,
Good day, got the book! uau is huge and heavy hammer nicely done! would they recommend! I thank them fell again! would wash the inside and a nice day.
Thank You Very Much Archie, I really really love my book, i was so overjoyed when it arrived this morning, my Mum and Sister said that i "look like a Child in a Candy Store", I couldn'd believe it when i saw the pacakage on the table, Thank You so much, for all your hard work, time and effort to get me this book, i will cherish it always and reference you to anyone who is willing to purchase a Charmed Replica or a Personalised Book, Thank You very much. M.M - Australia
Thank
you for this book for my 13th birthday. I have to say this is some big
book, it was double the size I was expecting but I still love and find
it even better. I love the cover very nice coloring on the leather!
Also the triquetra very nice!!! I love this book so much so so so much,
I look at it over and over again taking videos and pictures of me by my
book. The 4 months I waited was very much worth the wait! I was
surprised though that it came today on a Saturday, awesome!! I will
recommend you to any adult and my friends who want a book!! Thank you
so much you made me so happy!!!
-AR
New York
May 2010
Hello Archie!
The book arrived on Monday morning. it is amazing, dont have a word to
describe how much i love it.
K.
Hungary
April 2010.
salut archie je viens de recevoir le
livre il est magnifique merci pour tous vous etes formidable
bonne continuation
A
France
Re Bonjour Alistair,
Oubliez mon message précédent. J’ai reçu le livre aujourd’hui. Il est absolument MAGNIFIQUE. Les yeux vont pétiller à noël… MERCI BEAUCOUP de votre talent.
Est-ce qu’il existe d’autres planches qui ne sont pas dans le livre ?
A bientôt
S.S
Hi
Archie,
I just got my book and I am very very HAPPY!!
the book is AMAZING, the colours look so great and the leather wrap is
great too!! I have just gone through all pages and they look great !!
Thanks for my book and I wish you the best!!
G V P - Belgium
Hi Alistair, Just wanted to say a big thankyou, i received the book of shadows a couple of days ago and it is brilliant!
My daughter will be thrilled to bits on christmas day.
Many, many thanks
Kind Regards
M M
Hello, just to let you know my book arrived safely today and i was stunned by the size of it! Thank you for creating such a beautiful book and i will treasure it always. Many Thanks J S
Hi again. I just wanted to let you know that my book finally arrived today. It is wonderful and amazingly accurate. I didn't know that it was going to be so much like the real book. Thank you so much! I will cherish it always.-A L.
Thank you so much!!!!! It is so much better than I ve ever imagine, thank you so much for making my dreams come true. I shall put picture of the book on my website and put Tallpoppy to my links. I will be for ever thanksful for this. I can't believe is true... but it really is... I wish you wrote your autograf in my book. I would very much like the future to know who made this fantastic book, so if you ever come to Norway, let me now, and I would like to meet you. Thanks again for making my dream come true... Kind regards KP
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{The book] took my breath away ... and i cant stop looking at it, I Love It!!!!!!, you really have done a magickally fantastic job!!!!!!!!!! :-) :-) :-) , Thank You so much for having so much patience with us , we our very grateful . Positivily a most Beautiful Work of Art!!!, Thank You So Much!, G & C J :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
My name is Brent and I am from Kentucky in the USA. I just received my Charmed replica this past week, and I couldn't be happier. The book is beautiful, but more on that in a moment. The main purpose of this letter is to let everyone know about my experiences with Tallpoppy Studios, specifically Archie (aka Alistair), to brag a little about how great the book (and this site) is, and to settle a few questions that others might have about the replica itself.
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First about the book: it is EVERYTHING I hoped for, and then some. The book is AUTHENTIC and extensively detailed. You see, if you're like me, and you're buying (or thinking about buying) this book, then you know EVERYTHING about Charmed and the Book of Shadows, down to knowing which ear The Seer wears her one earring on (it's the left one, damn it! *smile*) So we (read: I) don't want a "replica" that is only a passing resemblance to the real BoS. We want the REAL Book of Shadows!
(See the rest of Brent's letter)
Hi Archie!
I have now received the book and I wish to clearly say that it is absolutely fantastic. My words cannot express how happy I am that I now own this book. My husband and I are equally astonished each morning when we see the book and its size.......It is as if it becomes bigger by the day, and even more fantastic. I am just so incredibly happy to have a book that has been made by Archie Graham and would like my future family to see who has made the book and when. In addition, it is quite unique in Norway. There are quite a few people who have really become interested in my book after I have shown them pictures of it and you may even get some more inquires from Norway, if you haven't already. The book made its way to Norway in fine shape. It was very well packaged and it was a dream come true when I sat with the book in my lap. I just cannot describe the feeling......it is just a marvelous job.....!!!! It was great that you included "Extra pages" and folders for photographs and pressed flowers. The information that you sent was also very good and informative....I shall follow the instructions when using the book...
I just can't believe it is now mine...
Thank you again, I will always be deeply grateful.
Sincerely,
Dad said it was in, so i rushed from school
to pick up my book today!! i luuuuv luuv luuuv it!!! it's what i wanted
PLUS more!! if i described all the details of why i luv it you'd be
reading this email for days, so i'm gonna say that it is the best!!!
YOU are the best bookbinder ever!! keep doin it cuz if you don't all of
the TRUE charmed fans would suffer haha. i can't concentrate on my
homework now that that big honkin book is right next to me. i'm gonna
have a hayday with it. all my friends are gonna be soo jealous. thank
you so much for makin this kid very very happy!!!
catch you later,
BS :) :) :)
Thank you so much, your work is simply excellent and my son was, for the first time, speechless. I may be asking you to make another book for my daughter's birthday in end of March ... Again, thank you.
Dear Sir, I could not be more pleased with my book. It is an absolutely wonderful work of art. I have sat in awe of it , for the last hour, caressing and bonding with your beautiful work of art you created for me. Many Blessings: KD
Dear Mr. Graham,
To much anticipation my book has arrived and I am very pleased. Your
work is magnificent. I have never owned such a book of such quality. I
can't think of a better piece to own so closely associated with my
favorite show. I am happy to refer you to anyone looking for a book of
this construction. I know who I'll return too for my next book. Blessed
Be PS
Hello Archie, On Thursday I received my book. It is absolutly Beautiful! I am so Happy with it, it is everything I expected and more. The Cover and spine are absolutly stunning. I am so happy with the paper and binding system, and thanks for the extra paper. And the graphics, they are breath taking. Thank you for everything. It arrived in perfect condition and was well worth the wait. Its just wonderful!
Thanks again, DL
Hello Archie!!! I hope all finds you and yours well this Xmas/Yule season, I am trying to 'gear up' for the holidays, but you know how it can be sometimes!!! I may have written to you before, letting you know how much i enjoy your work, my CHARMED BOS is, of course, magnificent, and if I may, I would like to express that on your Web Site, in a post or something?!?!?! Better yet, feel free to put this email up, if you so desire. I hope that soon I can order yet another book from you, and they are most assuredly worth the wait AND the cost!!!!
With love, Mary Beth
Hi Archi,
Would you possibly be able to tell me what sort of inks to stock up on
for the BOS? By the by I must congratulate you on the emaculate copies
of the charmed book it simply stunned me how accurate and wonderfull
the artwork was. The title page was amazing, how did you manage to make
it so traditional, authentic and just plain amazing (espesially the
small yellow details around the vines!). So thanks again for sharing
your great art with me.
Chris.
Hello Archie, I have just received the book. It is a present for my daughter and she is over the moon with it! Fantastic. You have done a great job and the wait was all worth while. Thanks and best wishes, Alan. USA
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