Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Dark Horse Books (2009), Edition: First, 200 pages
Description
The fantasy art of Charles Vess is acclaimed worldwide, his rich palette, striking compositions, and lavish detail second to none. Vess created memorable works for such best selling fantasy authors as Neil Gaiman, Susanna Clarke, Charles De Lint, and George R. R. Martin, as well as a who''s-who list of publishers and clients. His art is breathtakingly singular while recalling the golden age of illustration, when paint and brush were the vessels that carried readers to distant lands, bygone ages, and realms of the imagination.
User reviews
LibraryThing member StaceyHH
Stunningly beautiful artwork in this volume. I knew I loved Vess' work before Drawing Down the Moon was released, but this book is a real treat. It's well put together, from many aspects. It has a lovely full-color hardcover, the pages are heavy and glossy, with transparent overlays for some of the
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full-page pieces. There's tremendous detail, with the inclusion of his thoughts on inspiration, and reproductions of his pencil drawings and rough drafts for some of the art. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves fantasy art. Show Less
LibraryThing member barbiefly
This book is beautiful! I love Charles Vess' artwork. So magical. He does a lot of art for Charles de Lint, one of my favorite authors.
Awards
Locus Award (Finalist — 2010)
Locus Recommended Reading (2009)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2009-12-16
2019
Physical description
200 p.; 12 inches
ISBN
1593078137 / 9781593078133
Local notes
Signed