Author: Fred Gambino
Publisher: Collins & Brown
ISBN: 9781855858916
Category : Science fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Renowned SF illustrator Fred Gambino presents "Ground Zero," a collection of his spacescapes and portraits (mostly digital, some acrylic) that have adorned the covers of books by Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury and other leading lights. With the author's brief anecdotal descriptions of his artistic processes and essays by SF writers like Elizabeth Moon and David Brin, this volume will please cognoscenti." --"Publishers Weekly."
Ground Zero
Author: Fred Gambino
Publisher: Collins & Brown
ISBN: 9781855858916
Category : Science fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Renowned SF illustrator Fred Gambino presents "Ground Zero," a collection of his spacescapes and portraits (mostly digital, some acrylic) that have adorned the covers of books by Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury and other leading lights. With the author's brief anecdotal descriptions of his artistic processes and essays by SF writers like Elizabeth Moon and David Brin, this volume will please cognoscenti." --"Publishers Weekly."
Publisher: Collins & Brown
ISBN: 9781855858916
Category : Science fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Renowned SF illustrator Fred Gambino presents "Ground Zero," a collection of his spacescapes and portraits (mostly digital, some acrylic) that have adorned the covers of books by Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury and other leading lights. With the author's brief anecdotal descriptions of his artistic processes and essays by SF writers like Elizabeth Moon and David Brin, this volume will please cognoscenti." --"Publishers Weekly."
Wolf and Iron
Author: Gordon R. Dickson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1627934790
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
After the collapse of civilization, when the social fabric of America has come apart in bloody rags, when every man's hand is raised against another, and only the strong survive. "Jeebee" Walther was a scientist, a student of human behavior, who saw the Collapse of the world economy coming, but could do nothing to stop it. Now he must make his way across a violent and lawless America, in search of a refuge where he can keep the spark of knowledge alive in the coming Dark Age. He could never make it on his own, but he has found a companion who can teach him how to survive on instinct and will. Jeebee has been adopted by a great Gray Wolf.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1627934790
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
After the collapse of civilization, when the social fabric of America has come apart in bloody rags, when every man's hand is raised against another, and only the strong survive. "Jeebee" Walther was a scientist, a student of human behavior, who saw the Collapse of the world economy coming, but could do nothing to stop it. Now he must make his way across a violent and lawless America, in search of a refuge where he can keep the spark of knowledge alive in the coming Dark Age. He could never make it on his own, but he has found a companion who can teach him how to survive on instinct and will. Jeebee has been adopted by a great Gray Wolf.
Once Upon a Dream
Author: Charles Solomon
Publisher: Disney Editions
ISBN: 9781423199021
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sleeping Beauty remains one of the most celebrated of all fairy tales. First published by Charles Perrault in 1697, his vision of the ageless, enchanted princess slumbering in her vine-encrusted tower has fascinated readers and artists for more 300 years - three times as long as the heroine slept. This heavily-illustrated book will trace the history of that fascination, which has manifested itself in literature, fine art, poetry, music and film. Includes lots of behind the scenes content for 2014's new film Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie.
Publisher: Disney Editions
ISBN: 9781423199021
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sleeping Beauty remains one of the most celebrated of all fairy tales. First published by Charles Perrault in 1697, his vision of the ageless, enchanted princess slumbering in her vine-encrusted tower has fascinated readers and artists for more 300 years - three times as long as the heroine slept. This heavily-illustrated book will trace the history of that fascination, which has manifested itself in literature, fine art, poetry, music and film. Includes lots of behind the scenes content for 2014's new film Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie.
The Art of Greg Spalenka
Author: Greg Spalenka
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
ISBN: 1781168849
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Having graduated from the prestigious Art Center College of Design, Greg Spalenka has been producing commercial and fine art for over 30 years. With a client list including film studios, magazines, newspapers and book publishers, his distinctive style is immediately recognisable and this book marries a celebration of Greg's body of work with instructional elements to inspire the reader.
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
ISBN: 1781168849
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Having graduated from the prestigious Art Center College of Design, Greg Spalenka has been producing commercial and fine art for over 30 years. With a client list including film studios, magazines, newspapers and book publishers, his distinctive style is immediately recognisable and this book marries a celebration of Greg's body of work with instructional elements to inspire the reader.
Spacewreck
Author: Stewart Cowley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780896730229
Category : Space debris
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780896730229
Category : Space debris
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Fantasy Art Masters
Author: Dick Jude
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780007137473
Category : Fantasy in art
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Dick Jude, author of the previous book, brings together the work of 10 more of the brightest talents in the business, who once more give us an insight into their working methods and inspirations. Some of the press comments on Fantasy Art of the New Millennium - 'Apart from the sheer pleasure of gazing, there's a lot to be learned in this superior graphics treasury. Beautiful images, superbly reproduced.' Time Out'... book full of wonder. It's a brilliant look at artwork, past, present and future and if you don't have it, add it to your Christmas list now.' Starburst '... beautiful book, packed with enormous, lavish illustrations from each of the artists involved... affords a glimpse into the minds of many of the genre's finest painters and illustrators and it'll look great on your coffee table.'
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780007137473
Category : Fantasy in art
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Dick Jude, author of the previous book, brings together the work of 10 more of the brightest talents in the business, who once more give us an insight into their working methods and inspirations. Some of the press comments on Fantasy Art of the New Millennium - 'Apart from the sheer pleasure of gazing, there's a lot to be learned in this superior graphics treasury. Beautiful images, superbly reproduced.' Time Out'... book full of wonder. It's a brilliant look at artwork, past, present and future and if you don't have it, add it to your Christmas list now.' Starburst '... beautiful book, packed with enormous, lavish illustrations from each of the artists involved... affords a glimpse into the minds of many of the genre's finest painters and illustrators and it'll look great on your coffee table.'
Fantasy Art of the New Millennium
Author: Dick Jude
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780004133744
Category : Fantasy in art
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
In this text, Dick Jude explores the range of fantasy, horror and sci-fi art with ten of the leading practitioners of the genre. Some of the brightest talents in the business provide a behind-the-scenes view of the creative processes involved, discuss their inspirations, frustrations and joys, and reveal how they bring their ideas to fruition. The book illustrates a broad spectrum of subject matter and technique - from the lyrical Tolkien landscapes of John Howe and Alan Lee, to the digitally created art of Steve Stone and Fred Gambino, and the spectacular science fiction images of Jim Burns.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780004133744
Category : Fantasy in art
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
In this text, Dick Jude explores the range of fantasy, horror and sci-fi art with ten of the leading practitioners of the genre. Some of the brightest talents in the business provide a behind-the-scenes view of the creative processes involved, discuss their inspirations, frustrations and joys, and reveal how they bring their ideas to fruition. The book illustrates a broad spectrum of subject matter and technique - from the lyrical Tolkien landscapes of John Howe and Alan Lee, to the digitally created art of Steve Stone and Fred Gambino, and the spectacular science fiction images of Jim Burns.
Orphanage
Author: Robert Buettner
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0748133577
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
When earth needs heroes, who will we call to valour? When flares streaking across the sky herald massive destruction, who will defend us? When mankind's enemy is beyond our worst imagination, we will need champions. And will we pick the brightest and the toughest - or the ones with nothing left to lose? WAR IS AN ORPHANAGE Mankind's first alien contact tears into Earth: projectiles launched from Jupiter's moon, Ganymede, vaporize whole cities. Under siege, humanity gambles on one desperate counterstrike. In a spacecraft scavenged from scraps and armed with twentieth-century weapons, foot soldiers like eighteen-year-old Jason Wander - orphans that no one will miss - must dare to embark on man's first interplanetary voyage and invade Ganymede. They have one chance to attack, one ship to attack with, Their failure is our extinction.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0748133577
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
When earth needs heroes, who will we call to valour? When flares streaking across the sky herald massive destruction, who will defend us? When mankind's enemy is beyond our worst imagination, we will need champions. And will we pick the brightest and the toughest - or the ones with nothing left to lose? WAR IS AN ORPHANAGE Mankind's first alien contact tears into Earth: projectiles launched from Jupiter's moon, Ganymede, vaporize whole cities. Under siege, humanity gambles on one desperate counterstrike. In a spacecraft scavenged from scraps and armed with twentieth-century weapons, foot soldiers like eighteen-year-old Jason Wander - orphans that no one will miss - must dare to embark on man's first interplanetary voyage and invade Ganymede. They have one chance to attack, one ship to attack with, Their failure is our extinction.
The Art of Jim Burns: Hyperluminal
Author: Jim Burns
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 178116844X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A new collection of art from one of the UK’s most acclaimed sci-fi artists featuring everything, from his initial sketches to his final works and published book covers. Includes covers from the SF greats – Greg Bear, Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, Anne McCaffrey, Robert Silverberg, Joe Haldeman, Oson Scott Card, John Meaney, Ricardo Pinto, Peter F Hamilton, and Timothy Zahn and many more.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 178116844X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A new collection of art from one of the UK’s most acclaimed sci-fi artists featuring everything, from his initial sketches to his final works and published book covers. Includes covers from the SF greats – Greg Bear, Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, Anne McCaffrey, Robert Silverberg, Joe Haldeman, Oson Scott Card, John Meaney, Ricardo Pinto, Peter F Hamilton, and Timothy Zahn and many more.
Eragon's Guide to Alagaësia
Author: Christopher Paolini
Publisher: Doubleday Books
ISBN: 9780385617888
Category : Alagaësia (Imaginary place)
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Greetings, Dragon Rider. It is a great honour to be chosen as a Rider. I have compiled these papers for you as an introduction to the most important peoples, places and things within Alagaësia. Study them most carefully, for some day your life may depend upon this information. Mine has, and more than once. Eragon Shadeslayer This is a full-colour extravaganza, an exploration deep into the world of Alagaësia, as told by Eragon himself, hero of ERAGON, ELDEST and BRISINGR. In fifteen lavishly illustrated spreads, the reader is invited to explore the landscape and cities of Alagaësia and its many races, including dragons, humans, Urgals, dwarves and elves. Each spread is filled with special effects and stunning examples of paper engineering and other elements.
Publisher: Doubleday Books
ISBN: 9780385617888
Category : Alagaësia (Imaginary place)
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Greetings, Dragon Rider. It is a great honour to be chosen as a Rider. I have compiled these papers for you as an introduction to the most important peoples, places and things within Alagaësia. Study them most carefully, for some day your life may depend upon this information. Mine has, and more than once. Eragon Shadeslayer This is a full-colour extravaganza, an exploration deep into the world of Alagaësia, as told by Eragon himself, hero of ERAGON, ELDEST and BRISINGR. In fifteen lavishly illustrated spreads, the reader is invited to explore the landscape and cities of Alagaësia and its many races, including dragons, humans, Urgals, dwarves and elves. Each spread is filled with special effects and stunning examples of paper engineering and other elements.