The Art of Michael Whelan

Michael Whelan

ISBN 10: 0553074474 / ISBN 13: 9780553074475

Published by Bantam Books, 1993

About this Item

Whelan has illustrated the work of almost every major author in Science Fiction & Fantasy and is the most honored and sought-after illustrator in the field. Here are the artist's major recent paintings, as well as a series of 25 never-before-seen works produced especially for this book. Over 100 full-color reproductions. Breathtaking art, beautiful format. This book is truly a work of art! The eminently talented Michael Whelan showcases his treasures in this large-size, full-color coffee table book. With his superb attention to detail and boundless imagination, Whelan has created fantastic worlds. Here, he catalogues his numerous book covers (all genres of Science Fiction, and all genres of Fantasy, and other areas), paintings, and assorted works (he paints not just for a living but for his own enjoyment, evident in the many small sketches included throughout the book) . He describes each piece. He isn't an artist who simply creates a cover when commissioned; he reads the text of the book he will be making a cover for. This is what makes his book cover art so wonderful. This book is for the people who love to look at the art of Science Fiction & Fantasy, a true collectors book. Signed by Whelan with his beautiful gold pen ensures this is a must have for the SF art fan. Good to very good, slight shelf wear on bottom edge of boards, spine and boards are square and tight. All pages and plates are clean and bright. Top edge of the pages have slight discoloration from dust as a result of shelf sitting for many years. DJ is a Gayloard #14 plastic in very good condition, has scuffs and scrapes from sliding in & out of a book shelf. Seller Inventory # 1220-01

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Art of Michael Whelan

Publisher: Bantam Books

Publication Date: 1993

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Cover Art by Michael Whelan

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

Award-winning artist Whelan has illustrated the work of almost every major author in speculative fiction. Here are featured all the artist's major recent paintings, as well as a series of 25 never-before-seen works produced especially for this book. Over 100 full-color reproductions.