Bye Bye, Robot Launches New Star Trek Poster Featuring Khan Propaganda
By Crewman Becky | March 11, 2013 - 11:23 pm
Hi-ya folks. Gather up around the fireplace and I’ll tell you a story about a young augment, tyranny and the repercussions from a giant ego through space and time. No I’m not talking about Lady Gaga; I’m talking about Khan, of course.
Khan Noonien Singh is the most well-known genetically-engineered super-human, around. Not only did he lead a merry band (they’re super-humans…why wouldn’t they be super happy too?) of augments all across the world, eventually ruling over one quarter of the Earth’s population, but he also had the most amazing set of pectorals in the galaxy.
What’s the one thing that a charismatic super-man, with a taste for all consuming power, could possibly need? …Great publicity!
Every maniacal leader wishing to force coerce guide the masses into their grandiose plan needs to be seen as a caring, gentle, soul only looking out for the people’s wellbeing. The best and most historic way to get that point across is by using a propaganda poster to tout all of their benevolence.
Well…that poster is finally here. Bye Bye Robot has launched its latest Star Trek poster, “Unify Humanity”, featuring Khan propaganda, by illustrator Steve Thomas. On acid free/archival heavyweight coverstock, its distressed, vintage feel harkens back to the propaganda posters of the communist era of early to mid last century.
The fourth poster in the set, from illustrator Steve Thomas, this propaganda poster fits right in with the retro feel of the previous three. Choosing colors and styles that were prominent in the real propaganda posters of the time lends an authentic feel to Khan’s rhetoric. It sports the phrase, “Unify Humanity Alongside Khan” and set in the year 1994, it touts the benefits that humanity would have if they would allow Khan to rule.
Get one for your very own at www.byebyerobot.com for $25.
Official Press Release:
BYE BYE ROBOT LAUNCHES NEW
STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIESTM POSTER FEATURING KHAN PROPAGANDA
Modern Art and Star Trek™ Fans Have a New Print to Add to Their Collections
Austin, Texas – March 7, 2013 Bye Bye Robot is announcing a new poster featuring Captain Kirk’s iconic arch nemesis… Khan! As if straight out of the future-past, this poster, named “Unify Humanity,” sets an austere call for the masses to trust Khan’s “superiority” and leadership. Based on the early-to-mid last century’s communist propaganda posters of some of the world’s most persuasive leaders, this poster has a tongue-in-cheek take on these previous commanders and their push for obedience.
“The vintage distressed look and feel of it make it seem like I’ve been transported back to that era…or is that forward? It’s exactly what Khan would say, if he were in charge,” jokes Charity Wood, Co-Founder of Bye Bye Robot. “All joking aside, though, this new propaganda poster from Steve is a perfect addition to his retro collection.”
The fourth poster in the set, from illustrator Steve Thomas, this propaganda poster fits right in with the retro feel of the previous three. Choosing colors and styles that were prominent in the real propaganda posters of the time lends an authentic feel to Khan’s rhetoric. It sports the phrase, “Unify Humanity Alongside Khan” and set in the year 1994, it touts the benefits that humanity would have if they would allow Khan to rule.
The “Khan Propaganda” poster, under license by CBS Consumer Products, is available for purchase today from www.byebyerobot.com for $25 plus shipping.
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About Steve Thomas
Steve Thomas is a graphic artist and illustrator specializing in retro styled imagery. His affinity for vintage poster, propaganda and product art from the early 20th century along with his interest in retro-futuristic art from the mid-1900’s has led to the creation of his large portfolio of poster art.
About Bye Bye Robot, LLC
Founded in 2011 by Charity and Chris Wood, Bye Bye Robot is an independent publisher of art. Currently, they are a licensed seller of original works of art based on all of Gene Roddenberry’s live action Star Trek™ TV series plus Original Series and Next Generation movies. Bye Bye Robot is dedicated to creating deeply immersive, visually spectacular pieces of art that will amaze and inspire viewers for generations.
