| Fantasy Art: Warriors and Heroes: Inspiration, Impact & Technique in Fantasy Art Contributor(s): Thorne, Russ (Author), Kelly, Ken (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0857758098 ISBN-13: 9780857758095 Publisher: Flame Tree Illustrated OUR PRICE: $29.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2014 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Techniques - Drawing - Art | Subjects & Themes - General |
| Dewey: 743.8 |
| Series: Secrets of |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 10.98" W x 11.38" (3.71 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Warriors and Heroes is a stunning display of incredible, contemporary fantasy artwork, a complement to its bestselling predecessor, Dragon Art. The first section covers 'Masters & Origins' and introduces some of the writers, characters and artists who helped to shape the fantasy world as we know it today - including James Allen St John, Roy G. Krenkel, the Hildebrandt Brothers and of course Frank Frazetta. A fascinating discussion of warriors and fantasy art follows on, running throughout the book, with a large selection of the best of the current crop of fantasy artists. Warriors & Heroes is interspersed with features on artists' works-in-progress, providing invaluable insight on technique and tools. Warriors & Heroes is a feast of visual imagination and a must for all fans of fantasy art. |
Contributor Bio(s): Thorne, Russ: - As a boy, Russ Thorne loved reading Fighting Fantasy gamebooks, playing Hero Quest and poring over issues of 'White Dwarf', admiring the cover art in the process. Later he studied English Literature and got to know Homer's heroes and a bit of Beowulf, before beginning a career as a writer and editor. Since then he's published books on tattoo art, body piercing and vampires and writes regularly for national newspapers including the Independent.Kelly, Ken: - Ken Kelly is one of the most successful fantasy artists. The power and dynamism of his uncle, Frank Frazetta's style can be seen in Kelly's work, and he's covered a wide range of warriors and heroes, including Conan the Barbarian and Tarzan, as well as many album covers for rock bands such as KISS. |