A retrospective by the grand master of fantastic art art book. This 192page art book is one of the three books published on frank frazetta by publisher underwood books, the other two being icon. At the age of eight, his parents enrolled him in the brooklyn academy of fine arts. The fantastic art of frank frazetta paperback ebay. Featuring images and scenes from the mind of the master of scifi, horror, and fantasy illustration frank frazetta. The majority of the book is color reproductions of the authors paintings illustrating fantasy and. See more ideas about frank frazetta, fantasy art and pulp art. The art of frank frazetta com imagens arte sci fi, fantasy artwork. In the revolutionary artists extensive, may 10, 2010 obituary. Fantastic art frank frazetta, first edition abebooks. He has created paintings of beasties, dinos, savage jungle cats, weird worlds, warriors and warrior women. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. The fantastic art of frank frazetta 9780684144160 by betty ballantine and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
This book is going to make frank frazetta fans very, very happy. Rufus publications peacock press bantam books, 1975. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. By the 1960s, frazetta went freelance and picked up work designing covers for adult paperbacks, mens magazines and many notable paperbacks.
Fantastic paintings of frazetta deluxe limited edition signed. 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. Fantastic paintings of frazetta deluxe limited edition. Frank frazettas prolific artwork, fantasy paintings and illustrations have set the gold standard for the past fifty years. New arrivals the fantastic art of frank frazetta stuart ng books.
David spurlock started crafting this book by reviving the original millionselling 1970s mass market art book, fantastic art of frank frazetta. The majority of the book is color reproductions of the authors paintings illustrating fantasy and science fiction. The hellboy saga concludes, with the most ambitious chapter, hellboy in hell, collected in its entiretyall written and drawn by mike mignola. Used as cover art for the novel conan the usurper, book 8 of the conan series by robert e. Vintage 1975 the fantastic art of frank frazetta paperback. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Frank frazetta books list of books by author frank frazetta.
There are some repeats from the book icon but majority are published for the first time. Frank frazetta succeeded from comics to cover art for paperbacks to fantasy illustration. Frazetta, frank, ballantine, betty, ballantine, betty. The fantastic art of frank frazetta paperback january 1, 1982 by betty ballantine author, frank frazetta illustrator. See more ideas about frank frazetta, fantasy art and fantastic art.
Goodreads members who liked the fantastic art of frank. He is often referred to as the godfather of fantasy art, and one of the most renowned. The binding is tight and there are no loose or missing pages. A retrospective by the grand master of fantastic art frank frazetta is a comprehensive. Its old the copy i have was published in 1976, but totally worth looking out for. See more ideas about frank frazetta, art and fantasy art.
The fantastic art of frank frazetta by frank frazetta goodreads. Deluxe hardcover with slipcas e 120 pages plus a 16 page bonus section. Legacy by arnie fenner meet your next favorite book. 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 frank frazetta first. If youre a fan of frazettas work id totally recommend this art book. The fantastic art of frank frazetta by frazetta, frank. The fantastic art of frank frazetta 1976 paperback 32y ebay. Full of iconic frank frazetta art including the egyptian queen that appears on the cover, some interior art from the edgar rice burroughs john carterbarsoom series, the death dealer and more. The fantastic art of frank frazetta catalogue 4 book palace. Books similar to the fantastic art of frank frazetta. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support.
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. The collection is brimming with both classic and previously unpublished works of the subjects frazetta. He started as a comic book artist in the mid1940s, drawing a variety of genres including western, fantasy, mystery, and historical drama. See more ideas about frank frazetta, fantasy artist, fantasy art. With all the other art books i have, i cant believe its taken me this long to get my first frank frazetta artbook. Frazetta s 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. The fantastic art of frank frazetta please note that this is an original vintage paperback book in excellent clean condition from my brothers collection. The fantastic art of frank frazetta by frank frazetta. The fantastic art of frank frazetta catalogue 4 at the book palace. The fantastic art of frank frazetta frank frazetta.
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. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Frank frazetta fantasy illustrated vol 1 enchanted booklet. But, he expanded and revised to include twice as many images and, presents them at a much larger coffeetable book size of 10. Frank frazetta,what a spectacular artist i saw this artists books in our book shop in town a long time before the internet, before i ever knew he was so well known at all,i had never heard of him. The fantastic art of frank frazetta catalogue 4 at the book. This is the 1998 edition featuring many prints still available via ourselves at the book palace illustration art gallery. See more ideas about frank frazetta, fantastic art and fantasy art.
Fantastic art of frank frazetta hc 1975 comic books mycomicshop. His impact can be seen not only throughout fantasy and fantasy erotica, but also in comics, hollywood movies and commercial illustration. See more ideas about frank frazetta, fantastic art and comic art. His work graced both book edgar rice burroughs and album nazareth covers. The fantastic art of frank frazetta i, 1975rufus publicationpeacock pressbantam books, introduction by betty balantine.
The late, great frank frazetta was probably the most famous and certainly the most influential, modern, fantasy artist. He has been involved in a variety of media and genres, creating a golden age of fantasy art almost single handedly. 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. A retrospective by the grand master of fantastic art frank frazetta is a. Oct 01, 2003 this book is a treasure trove of art and information about frank frazetta. Frank frazetta is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential, if not the most influential artists in the fantasy art world. Then he expanded and revised it to include twice as many images and presents them at a much larger coffeetable book size of 10.
The first and best of the early five book series reprinting frazettas work on slick paper. The fantastic art of frank frazetta by frank frazetta 4. The fantastic art of frank frazetta paperback january 1, 1977 by betty ballantine author 4. Frank frazetta sheba painting for sale frank frazetta sheba is handmade art reproduction. But, he expanded and revised to include twice as many images and presents them at a much. 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. A retrospective by the grand master of fantastic art frank frazetta and testament.
Fantastic paintings of frazetta art by frank frazetta. Frank frazetta 19282010 was an american fantasy and science fiction artist. If youre a fan of frazetta s work id totally recommend this art. 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. A retrospective by the grand master of fantastic art. Rediscover his incredible range if all you have are his old books from the seventies. Fantastic art of frank frazetta, the paperback january 1, 1975 by betty ballantine editor. 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. Find books like the fantastic art of frank frazetta from the worlds largest community of readers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. David spurlock started crafting this book by reviving the original millionselling 1970s mass.
Im very happy with this purchase and the seller is the best. This art book is one of the three books on frank frazetta, the other two being legacy. You can shop frank frazetta sheba painting on canvas or frame. See all books authored by frank frazetta, including the fantastic art of frank frazetta, and frank frazetta, book 2, and more on. Discover, or return to, the worlds greatest heroic fantasy artist, frank frazetta in this landmark art collection entitled, fantastic paintings of frazetta. As a bit of a time travel bonus we have included the typewritten order form you used in those preinternet days. Selected paintings and drawings by frank frazetta and.