Jack Kirby Lord of Light "Interior: Jet Tube Transporter" Print Signed by Barry Ira Geller (Kirby Museum, 2013)....

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Jack Kirby Lord of Light "Interior: Jet Tube Transporter" Print Signed by Barry Ira Geller (Kirby Museum, 2013). This incredible Jack Kirby illustration has a very fascinating story behind it. Originally conceived as production pieces for a proposed film/themepark, based on a Roger Zelazny science fiction novel, the commissioned art was stored away when producer Barry Geller lost his funding. It was later picked up by the CIA for use in a daring covert rescue mission of six Americans held in Iran. A fake film production company was created, with offices set up in Hollywood, and permission to film scenes in Iran was obtained, all as a ruse to spirit the Americans out. The Ben Affleck film, Argo, is based on these true events, and this piece of art is one of the ones that played a pivotal role in that astounding and successful mission. The print features the printed signature of Jack Kirby (dated 1978), and the authentic graphite signature of Barry Ira Geller below the 23" x 15" image area. The bright white print is in Excellent condition.
From the Josh Entin Collection.

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