Spectrum 13: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art ( (Underwood Books))

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Label:Underwood Books
Pages:224
Binding:Paperback
Publication Date:2006-10-10
Published By:Underwood Books
ASIN:1599290014
Category:Book

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Product Description

For 13 years the Spectrum annual has been the preeminent showcase for fantasy and sci-fi art and an invaluable resource for art directors and illustrators. Drawn from work created for books, comics, magazines, art galleries, advertisements, and the portfolios of some of the finest fantasy artists working today, the illustrations in this collection extend the boundaries of the imagination and explore new realms of creativity. Spectrum 13 has a wider reach than any previous volume, with nearly 350 pieces by creators spanning the globe, including works from Germany, England, the Netherlands, Korea, Australia, Japan, Canada, and France. Eagerly awaited by both artists and readers, Spectrum 13 is divided into seven categories: Comics and Graphic Novels, Advertising, Book, Dimensional, Editorial, Institutional, and Unpublished Art. This edition also honors Jeffrey Jones with its prestigious Grand Master Award, presented to a living artist for career excellence.

Customer Reviews

Hopefully somebody will agree with me. - Reviewed on 2007-09-05
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5 customers found this review helpful, 2 did not.

Maybe Im kidding myself...but I bought this book on the basis that this book was supposed to represent the best in fantasy art. Unfortunately, what I'm seeing here is a lack of ideas. Strong technique in any work of art can only go so far. I bought this book because I wanted to be inspired. I didn't get that. What I got was a book where most of the pages are devoted to representing things like gnomes, elves, fairies, dragons, demons, psychopaths, robots, etc.--rather than representing worlds or ideas. This is really for artists working from a design standpoint rather than a creative one.
Eye candy for the emaciated - Reviewed on 2007-05-12
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Staggering levels of talent in this arcane collection. Contains every imaginable fantasy style and sub-genre.
A "Must-Have" for Fans of Fantasy Art - Reviewed on 2007-02-23
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This is a high-quality volume with a wide variety of science fiction and fantasy art from many talented artists.
Fantasy at its best - Reviewed on 2007-02-22
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This book really does live up to expectations. Good quality images. If fantasy art is your thing would recomend this book.
Fuente de inspiracion y guia! - Reviewed on 2007-02-12
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2 customers found this review helpful, 1 did not.

Este libro es realmente una joya. Si estas estudiando ilustracion, arte, o si quieres ampliar tus horizontes, este libro te servira de ventana tanto para inspirarte como para observar como distintos profesionales del mundo aplican su metodologia y resuelven conflictos de composicion, tecnicas, etc. Son solo imagenes, no hay tutoriales de "como lo hizo", si buscas ese tipo de libros esta no es tu opcion... solo te sera util si tienes el deseo de analizar, y observar por cuenta propia. definitivamente una joya, un profesor en casa.
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