The images in Rodney Matthews’ fantasy world flood forth in bright, vivid abundance. With entertaining narration by well-known writer Nigel Suckling and Matthews himself, this compilation of his posters, book covers, record sleeves, and calendars reveals how he goes from sketch to finished work, demonstrating both his techniques and his affinity for detail.
Russian painter Olga Suvorova is internationally known for her brilliant reinterpretations of English Pre-Rafaelite art, described by critic Viktoriya Syslova as "amazingly modern in their exquisite theatricality." Both exuberant and philosophical in mood, her richly detailed worlds depict people who are somehow familiar to us, even in their extravagant costumes. In this first-person account, accompanied by over 150 images of her colorful paintings, Suvorova describes her background, early influences, and career spanning from the 1970s to today. Mysterious cats, faithful dogs, ravishing birds, and beautiful flowers play supporting roles in her paintings. A revel of life, light, and energy, Suvorova's regal, Renaissance-style art is universally loved because it offers a fresh take on a genre that still has wide popular appeal.
This original collection of Julie Bell's paintings depicts the power of the human form as well as characters from Marvel Comics. Her work combines strength with sensuality and the shimmering colours and fantastic detail bring great battles and imaginary creatures to life.
His artwork has graced the timeless novels of Jules Verne (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea), H.G. Wells (War of the Worlds), Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (The Lost World), J.R.R. Tolkien (The Silmarillion and Lord of the Rings), and Frank Herbert (Dune). But whether he's illustrating a children's classic like Alice in Wonderland, a magazine, an album sleeve, or a poster, Rodney Matthews' images explode with fantasy and even joy. Few dark visions appear here; instead there are color, movement, and a host of eccentric, whimsical, and personality-filled figures to please the eye. The richly detailed paintings and preliminary sketches gathered here include The Hop, featuring an irresistible group of jazzy musical insects; the subtly glowing book cover for C.S. Lewis's The Silver Chair; and the fanciful, slightly disturbing The Spud Snuzzler--which pictures a bizarre creature who shoots high-velocity potatoes through his trumpetlike nose. 136 pages (all in color), 10 3/4 x 11. REISSUE
This is a new collection from the best-selling fantasy artist Boris Vallejo. Dreams presents over 120 full-colour paintings, never before presented together, including a rare selection of Boris''s private work.'
The second book of illustrations by Chris Achilleos published by Dragon's World Ltd. Text written by Nigel Suckling. UK first printed in 1986 Reprinted in 1991, 1992 and 1993 German edition: published by Alpha Comic Verlag in 1987 Japanese edition: published by Motovun in 1987 Polish edition: Out of print.
The fantasy work of American artist, J K Potter whose combinations of art and photography have appeared on covers of Fantasy, Science Fiction and Horror novels and magazines and album covers.
The third book of illustrations by Chris Achilleos. Text by Nigel Suckling.
AMENDED ENTRY. Previously announced as SPACE STATIONS, by Robin Kerrod, weekly list no. 8, dated 24th February, 1995
A collection of the artwork of US fantasy artist Julie Bell, containing heroic fantasy and science fiction illustrations which feature detailed renderings of the muscular human form and 'metal flesh' paintings.
