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9781592536757

Masters of Science Fiction and Fantasy Art A Collection of the Most Inspiring Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Gaming Illustrators in the World

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  • ISBN13:

    9781592536757

  • ISBN10:

    1592536751

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2011-06-01
  • Publisher: Rockport Publishers
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Summary

With the continuing success of the genre in childrenrs"s and adult books, graphic novels, comic books, and blockbuster films-and the booming digital gaming industry-fantasy and science fiction have a large following of all ages. The visuals are a key component of all these media, and paintings and poster art are highly valued among collectors. This book is an inside look into the creative world of masters of the genre-both for the enthusiast, aspiring illustrators, and collectors.Masters of Science Fiction and Fantasy Arttakes an inside look at the strategies, techniques, and inspiration of todayrs"s established and up-and-coming artists.

Author Biography

Karen Haber is the author of nine novels, including Star Trek Voyager: Bless the Beasts, and co-author of Science of the X-Men. She is a Hugo Award nominee, nominated for Meditations on Middle Earth, an essay collection celebrating J. R. R. Tolkien. Her short fiction has appeared in many publications, including Asimov's and The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. Haber's non-fiction work includes Exploring the Matrix: Visions of the Cyber Present, a collection of essays by leading science fiction writers and artists; Kong Unbound, an original anthology; and Transitions: Todd Lockwood, a book-length retrospective of the artist's work. She reviews art books for Locus Magazine and profiles artists for Realms of Fantasy Magazine and other publications. She lives in Oakland, CA. Visit her web site at http://www.karenhaber.com.

Joe Haldeman is an award-winning science fiction novelist. He is best known for The Forever War, which Ridley Scott is currently adapting for the big screen. The Forever War and Forever Peace both won the Nebula and Hugo Awards. Haldeman¹s most recent novels include Starbound, Marsbound, The Accidental Time Machine, and Camouflage. He received the Grand Master Award from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 2010. He currently rotates between residing in Gainesville, Florida and Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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