Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists of the Twentieth Century
Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists of the Twentieth Century

Author: Jane Frank

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2013-10-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780786477272

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This biographical dictionary presents full information on 400 artists whose influence and illustrative contributions to the fields of science fiction and fantasy literature helped define the 20th century as the "Science Fiction Century" and helped established science fiction and fantasy as unique and identifiable genres. In addition to providing inclusive biographical data on venerable artists from Chris Achilleos to John Michael Zeleznik, each entry also includes a bibliographic listing of each artist's published work in the genre.

The Art of Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Steampunk
The Art of Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Steampunk

Author: Hiroshi Unno

Publisher: Pie Books

Published: 2018-04

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 9784756249753

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A beautiful visual history book of fantasy art from Romanticism and steampunk to modern illustrations from novels. Art has always been one of the most vivid ways to express people's imagination. Fantasy art illustrates the full range of human fears and dreams, from mythology, the Bible, and the artist's own original and exciting stories. This book describes the history of fantasy art from Romanticism in the 18th century to the modern era by exploring the masterpieces of fantasy artists: William Blake, John Martin, Albert Robida, Jules Gabriel Verne, H.G. Welles, and more. It also shows illustrations from science fiction and fantasy novels such as Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, poems and stories by Edgar Allan Poe, mystery novels by Agatha Christie, and contemporary fantasy novelists such as J.R.R. Tolkien and Michael Ende. This book illustrates the remarkable transition of fantasy art that occurred in 19th century when steampunk was introduced to the fantasy art world. Steampunk was unique because it was a fantasy-based style that was inspired by a real event, the Industrial Revolution. Today, the influence of steampunk can be seen in everywhere, from legendary films by Walt Disney and Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli. This book will surely satisfy all lovers of fantasy art and literature.

The Chesley Awards for Science Fiction & Fantasy Art
The Chesley Awards for Science Fiction & Fantasy Art

Author: John Grant

Publisher: Artist's and Photographers' Press Ltd

Published: 2003-10-01

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9781904332107

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A glorious celebration of the very best of the Art of the Fantastic over the past two decades, this glorious full-colour collection features over 300 illustrations.

The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Seventh Annual Collection
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Seventh Annual Collection

Author: Gardner Dozois

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Published: 2010-07-06

Total Pages: 685

ISBN-13: 1429905697

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The thirty-two stories in this collection imaginatively take us far across the universe, into the very core of our beings, to the realm of the gods, and the moment just after now. Included here are the works of masters of the form and of bright new talents, including: John Barnes, Elizabeth Bear, Damien Broderick, Karl Bunker, Paul Cornell, Albert E. Cowdrey, Ian Creasey, Steven Gould, Dominic Green, Nicola Griffith, Alexander Irvine, John Kessel, Ted Kosmatka, Nancy Kress, Jay Lake, Rand B. Lee, Paul McAuley, Ian McDonald, Maureen F. McHugh, Sarah Monette, Michael Poore, Robert Reed, Adam Roberts, Chris Roberson, Mary Rosenblum, Geoff Ryman, Vandana Singh, Bruce Sterling, Lavie Tidhar, James Van Pelt, Jo Walton, Peter Watts, Robert Charles Wilson, and John C. Wright. Supplementing the stories are the editor's insightful summation of the year's events and a lengthy list of honorable mentions, making this book both a valuable resource and the single best place in the universe to find stories that stir the imagination, and the heart.

Bridges to Science Fiction and Fantasy
Bridges to Science Fiction and Fantasy

Author: Gregory Benford

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2018-02-20

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 147663193X

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The J. Lloyd Eaton Conferences on Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature--long held at the University of California, Riverside--have been a major influence in the study of science fiction and fantasy for thirty years. The conferences have attracted leading scholars whose papers are published in Eaton volumes found in university libraries throughout the world. This collection brings together 22 of the best papers--most with new afterwords by the authors--presented in chronological order to show how science fiction and fantasy criticism has evolved since 1979.

Enchanted
Enchanted

Author: Jesse Kowalski

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2020-07-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0789213702

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An abundantly illustrated history of fantasy art, from the Old Masters to the present For hundreds of years, artists have been inspired by the imaginative potential of fantasy. Unlike science fiction, which is based on fact, fantasy presents an impossible reality—a universe where dragons breathe fire, angels battle demons, and magicians weave spells. Published to coincide with a major exhibition organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum, this handsome volume reveals how artists have brought to life mythology, fables, and fairy tales, as well as modern epics like The Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones. The main text of Enchanted, by exhibition curator Jesse Kowalski, traces the emergence of the themes of fantasy in the world’s civilizations, and the development of fantasy illustration from the Old Masters to the Victorian fairy painters, to Golden Age illustrators like Howard Pyle and Arthur Rackham, to classic cover artists like Frank Frazetta and Boris Vallejo, to emerging talents like Anna Dittmann and Victo Ngai. Additional essays by distinguished contributors address particular aspects of fantasy illustration, such as the relationship between science and fantasy in the nineteenth century, and the illustrators of Robert E. Howard. Enchanted features more than 180 color illustrations, including numerous stunning full-page reproductions. This handsome volume is a must-have reference for artists and illustrators, and a delight for all lovers of fantasy.

The Golden Key
The Golden Key

Author: Melanie Rawn

Publisher: Astra Publishing House

Published: 2011-06-07

Total Pages: 1158

ISBN-13: 1101515813

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In Tira Virte, art is prized for its beauty and as a binding legal record of everything from marriages to treaties. Yet not even the Grand Duke knows how extraordinary the Grijalva family's art is, for certain Grijalva males are born with the ability to alter events and influence people in the real world through that they paint. Always, their power has been used for Tira Virte. But now Sario Grijalva has learned to use his Gift in a whole new way. And when he begins to work his magic both the Grijalvas and Tira Virte may pay the price.

Fantastic Art
Fantastic Art

Author: Walter Schurian

Publisher: Taschen America Llc

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 95

ISBN-13: 9783822829547

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This book brings together a colorful mixture of various works focusing on themes of the fantastic and surreal, starting with B?cklin's ""Toteninsel"" and including Dorothea Tanning, Max Ernst, Hans Bellmer's dolls, the Australian painter Sidney Nolan, Giger's monsters, Cattelan's pope, and the Chapman brothers? hybrids, as well as surreal painting from Magritte and Delvaux, the mystical and sensual work of Gustav Klimt, and Frida Kahlo's dreamlike self-portraits. Artists featured: Balthus, Hans Bellmer, Arnold B?cklin, Fernando Botero, Maurizio Cattelan, Jake and Dinos Chapman, Salvador Dal?, Paul Delvaux, Peter Doig, Alfred Kubin, James Ensor, Max Ernst, Ernst Fuchs, Frida Kahlo, Gustav Klimt, Joan Mir?, Sidney Nolan, Odilon Redon, Dorothea Tanning, Franz von Stuck, Andrew Wyeth.

The Battle for WondLa
The Battle for WondLa

Author: Tony DiTerlizzi

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2023-06-13

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 166592862X

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When all hope for a peaceful coexistence between humankind and aliens seems lost, Eva Nine--with help from an unlikely ally--tries to thwart the evil Loroc's ultimate plan for life on Orbona.