Volume one reprints 6 of his legendary conan covers for lancer books, including the iconic conan the adventurer possibly a repaintingreworking, given the 74 and my favorite conan, the cover to conan of cimmeria featuring a lone swordsman facing two larger warriors wielding doubled bitted axes. Frazettas comic book work can be found in the pages of buck rogers, flash gordon, and vampirella, as well as his own creations, thunda king of the congo and the johnny comet series. Frank frazetta, the works of the late master fantasy artist, with news, galleries, and biography. Square, tight and clean throughout with perhaps a touch of edgewear but. This book features a biography looking at the illustrations frank frazetta had created throughout his career. Vintage 1975 the fantastic art of frank frazetta paperback.
February 9, 1928 may 10, 2010 was an american fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for comic books, paperback book covers, paintings, posters, lp record album covers and other media. Fantastic art of frank frazetta hc 1975 comic books mycomicshop. New arrivals fantastic paintings of frazetta deluxe. The fantastic art of frank frazetta i, 1975rufus publicationpeacock pressbantam books, introduction by betty balantine. Throughout his lifetime, he had created some of the most iconic pieces of fantasy art, and continues to inspire people even today.
Then he expanded and revised it to include twice as many images and presents them at a much larger coffeetable book size of 10. Vanguard publishing will release fantastic paintings of frazetta, an art book dedicated to the fantasy work of frank frazetta, in april 2020 frazetta was a hugo awardwinning artist who helped shape fantasy heroes such as conan, tarzan, and john carter. The first and best of the early five book series reprinting frazettas work on slick paper. Men are manly beyond belief and women are impossibly sexy in frank frazettas genredefining artwork for fantasy and science fiction books. Frank frazetta is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential, if not the most influential artists in the fantasy art world. Frank frazetta at the earths core painting for sale frank frazetta at the earths core is handmade art reproduction. The fantastic art of frank frazetta book, 1975 worldcat. The fantastic art of frank frazetta by frank frazetta. Discover book depositorys huge selection of frank frazetta books online. Fantastic art of frank frazetta hc 1975 comic books. The fantastic art of frank frazetta frank frazetta 1st. He is often referred to as the godfather of fantasy art, and one of the most renowned. In the art of fantastic illustration the work of frazetta stands alone unique in the effectiveness of its lushly sensuous exaggeration, powerful and dramatic, with a sure sense of composition that invariably directs the eye to the most important element in any painting.
Ballantines fantastic art series has been out of print for quite a while, and its very difficult to find used copies that are in decent shape. I used to be a collector of books about frank frazetta, but my hobby eventually died due to the cost of outofprint editions and the scarcity of new material. The fantastic art of frank frazetta catalogue 4 at the. By the 1960s, frazetta went freelance and picked up work designing covers for adult paperbacks, mens magazines and many notable paperbacks.
May 08, 2017 frank frazetta 19282010 was an american fantasy and science fiction artist. You can shop frank frazetta at the earths core painting on canvas or frame. The fantastic art of frank frazetta book by frank frazetta. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library.
His impact can be seen not only throughout fantasy and fantasy erotica, but also in comics, hollywood movies and commercial illustration. After eight years, his art teacher michele falanga, an awardwinning italian fine artist decided to send frazetta to europe, at his own expense, to further his studies. Isbn 9780330263641 9780330263641 softcover, pan books ltd. Rediscover his incredible range if all you have are his old books from the seventies. Frank frazetta fantasy illustrated vol 1 enchanted booklet. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is the 1998 edition featuring many prints still available via ourselves at the book palace illustration art gallery. A retrospective by the grand master of fantastic art art book duration. Frank frazetta, born on the 9th day of february, 1928 in brooklyn, new york, discovered the wonders of drawing at a very young age. Discoveror return tothe worlds greatest heroic fantasy artist, frank frazetta in this landmark art collection. Fantastic art frank frazetta, first edition abebooks. If you do then this is the first of the collections of some of the art from one of the best if not the most influential artist for book covers relating to fantasy.
Frank frazetta 19282010 was an american fantasy and science fiction artist. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. Vanguard to publish fantastic paintings of frazetta. Discover, or return to, the worlds greatest heroic fantasy artist, frank frazetta in this landmark art collection entitled, fantastic paintings of frazetta. Also collects some of the cover art from the conan books and a whole lot more, including a few up close detail shots. The majority of the book is color reproductions of the. A fantastic book packed with 42 fullpage reproductions of frazettas artwork, 33 of which are in full color. Few can rival and none ive seen can best frank frazetta as the master of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure art. Together they had four children, frank jr, billy, holly and heidi. You can shop frank frazetta sheba painting on canvas or frame. Frank frazetta books list of books by author frank frazetta. A fantastic book packed with 42 fullpage reproductions of frazetta s artwork, 33 of which are in full color. The art includes some of frazettas most popular works.
Cg1 a paperback book in good condition that has remainder mark on the bottom, some bumped corners, wrinkling, chipping, and crease, some scattered scratches, rubbing, and stains, tanning and light shelf wear. Just a quick look at a frank frazetta master artist book, specifically sketchbook volume 1. Full of frank frazetta classic art including the iconic covers and some of the interiors for edgar rice burroughs john carterbarsoom series. Frank frazetta sketchbook vol 1 quick look youtube. The fantastic art of frank frazetta paperback january 1, 1982 by betty ballantine author, frank frazetta illustrator 4. All of the pages are easy to read with no writing, tears, stains or holes.
David spurlock started crafting this book by reviving the original millionselling 1970s mass market art book, fantastic art of frank frazetta. Art by frank frazetta vanguards original sketchbook series continues with a followup to the bestselling hit, frazetta sketchbook volume i, with more classic and unseen material by the master of fantastic art, including rare conan, vampirella, ec, death dealer material and more. Frank frazetta sheba painting for sale frank frazetta sheba is handmade art reproduction. Fantastic paintings of frazetta deluxe buds art books. He is often referred to as the godfather of fantasy art, and one of the most renowned illustrators of the 20th century.
The fantastic art of frank frazetta by frank frazetta goodreads. By 1964, frank was working on movie posters and started producing paintings for paperback editions of adventure books. The majority of the book is color reproductions of the authors paintings illustrating fantasy and science. Icon by frank frazetta abebooks shop for books, art. For the softcover edition see frank frazetta book sc 1975 vol. You know the covers were talking about heroes with rippling muscles and massive swords, and scantilyclad heroines with bodies that supermodels would envy. A retrospective by the grand master of fantastic art. Featuring images and scenes from the mind of the master of scifi, horror, and fantasy illustration frank frazetta. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. I dont usually record unboxing books but i figured it might help out a few people who are considering. The fantastic art of frank frazetta catalogue 4 at the book. Rufus publications peacock press bantam books, 1975. A retrospective by the grand master of fantastic art frank.
Frazetta, frank, ballantine, betty, ballantine, betty. Buy a cheap copy of the fantastic art of frank frazetta book by frank frazetta. Presents the authors work with emphasis from the period 19641975. The fantastic art of frank frazetta by frazetta, frank.
The fantastic art of frank frazetta frank frazetta. As a bit of a time travel bonus we have included the typewritten order form you used in those preinternet days. See all books authored by frank frazetta, including the fantastic art of frank frazetta, and frank frazetta, book 2, and more on. Conan frank frazetta was an american fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for work in comic books. See more ideas about frank frazetta, fantasy art and fantastic art. See more ideas about frank frazetta, art and fantasy art. At the age of eight, his parents enrolled him in the brooklyn academy of fine arts. The fantastic art of frank frazetta catalogue 4 at the book palace. See more ideas about frank frazetta, sword and sorcery and fantastic art.
Bantam books rufus publications peacock press, 1975. Square, tight and clean throughout with perhaps a touch of edgewear but quite minor and barely noticeable. The binding is tight and there are no loose or missing pages. Feb 28, 2019 just a quick look at a frank frazetta master artist book, specifically sketchbook volume 1. The fantastic art of frank frazetta frank frazetta first.
In the late 50s frank married his wife, eleanor kelly frazetta. Fantastic paintings of frazetta art by frank frazetta. The collection is brimming with both classic and previously unpublished works of the subjects frazetta. Over the years comics and art dealer cochran publicised frazetta material, chiefly prints and posters that he worked in cooperation with the artist to licence. In the revolutionary artists extensive, may 10, 2010 obituary.
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