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John W. Black
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 536
From: Deptford,N.J.
Registered: Mar 2008

posted July 03, 2009 12:50 AM

With the passing of Sam Rubin,we lose a man who as much as anyone to make *mm a collector's gauge.Sam stared publishing 8mm collector in 1962. Until Sam came along,16mm was the choice for collectors. When the paper started,outside of Blackhawk and a couple small companies,8mm was mainly limited to one reel digests. Sam personally started write in drives to get films released in 8mm.He was a watchdog who kept a keen eye on dealers,making sure they were on the up and up. If someone wasn't,everyone would know. He also started the Cinecon conventions,which continue to this day. Sam truely loved the hobby and the people in it.I thank him for teaching me so much about classic films. Everyone who knew Sam was part of a large family.God bless you,Sam,you leave quite a legacy!

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Dino Everette
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1535
From: Long Beach, CA USA
Registered: Dec 2008

posted July 03, 2009 02:05 AM

Never knew him but as I am a fan of silent films I owe a great deal to him, and his "type" is the most sorely missed. The giving back to the hobby from him has benefited us all whether we we have realized it or not.

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Michael O'Regan
Film God

Posts: 3085
From: Essex, UK
Registered: Oct 2007

posted July 03, 2009 07:17 AM

Sam, of course, also started CLASSIC IMAGES - an excellent monthly magazine which is becoming a must for the 16mm collector now that BIG REEL is gone. It's also full of excellent articles on classic movies.
For any members here in the UK who are not subscribers I sincerely urge you check it out. It's easy to subscribe online and delivery is quick to the UK.

www.classicimages.com

-Mike

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John W. Black
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 536
From: Deptford,N.J.
Registered: Mar 2008

posted July 04, 2009 08:17 PM

Classic Images was originally 8mm collector.Yes it is a fine publication and welcomes whatever 8mm collectors that are out there.Write for a free sample issue.

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