- Broschiert: 191 Seiten
- Verlag: Edition Olms (1. Januar 2009)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 328301132X
- ISBN-13: 978-3283011321
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 24,2 x 21,6 x 1,8 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 5.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (1 Kundenrezension)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 129.079 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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Science fiction has always been about visions as much as ideas, and this richly illustrated book surveys the landmarks in sci-fi art over the last 150 years. SCI-FI-ART: A GRAPHIC HISTORY traces the evolution of this popular art form from some of the earliest illustrations of the works of Jules Verne and HG Wells, through the classic cover art of the pulp magazines of the 1920s and 30s, to paperbacks in the 1960s and 70s, right up to contemporary film posters. There are chapters on sci-fi art in every medium including comic books from around the world, great movie and TV concept art, toys, RPGs, and card games. All the great artists are represented from Chris Foss, Jim Burns, and David Mattingly to Moebius, Albert Robida, and Frank Kelly Freas. The history of this largely ignored genre of fine art is at least revealed in this fascinating overview. With a foreword by acclaimed sci-fi and cyberpunk novelist and scriptwriter William Gibson.
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Sci-Fi Art: A Graphic History explores the history of art used in the popular science fiction genre more than 150 years ago, the Jules Verne and H.G. Wells era. The book focuses on the development of illustration and use of art from the 1920s onwards.
The work featured in the book comes from media ranging from magazines, novels, comic books, movies, TV programs, games and even toys. Many artists are prominently featured with their illustrations. Just to name a few, there are Chris Foss, Jim Burns, and David Mattingly to Moebius, Albert Robida, and Frank Kelly Freas. Several popular series are also highlighted, like Flash Gordon, Star Trek, 2000 AD, etc.
I've limited exposure to science fiction art from the past and most of the images in the book look absolutely retro to me. Still, you can see the evolution of style through the years. There's a generous amount of pictures included, all are pretty well scanned, and comes with captions.
The section on sci-fi art in movies and computer games are much shorter. Given the amount of titles churn out by major entertainment companies, there should have been more writeup in this area.
The bad part about the book is the binding. It uses the perfect binding style you see in most paperbacks. In this case, the glue became so hard it was unable to stick to the cover. It also cracks if you open the book too much. Admittedly Amazon didn't wrap the books properly but the binding was bad to begin with.
Other than the issue with binding, this is book is nice resource into sci-fi art.
There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.
The work featured in the book comes from media ranging from magazines, novels, comic books, movies, TV programs, games and even toys. Many artists are prominently featured with their illustrations. Just to name a few, there are Chris Foss, Jim Burns, and David Mattingly to Moebius, Albert Robida, and Frank Kelly Freas. Several popular series are also highlighted, like Flash Gordon, Star Trek, 2000 AD, etc.
I've limited exposure to science fiction art from the past and most of the images in the book look absolutely retro to me. Still, you can see the evolution of style through the years. There's a generous amount of pictures included, all are pretty well scanned, and comes with captions.
The section on sci-fi art in movies and computer games are much shorter. Given the amount of titles churn out by major entertainment companies, there should have been more writeup in this area.
The bad part about the book is the binding. It uses the perfect binding style you see in most paperbacks. In this case, the glue became so hard it was unable to stick to the cover. It also cracks if you open the book too much. Admittedly Amazon didn't wrap the books properly but the binding was bad to begin with.
Other than the issue with binding, this is book is nice resource into sci-fi art.
There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.
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Nice sci-fi art resource, especially the artists writeup
12. Mai 2009
Format:Taschenbuch|Von Amazon bestätigter Kauf
Sci-Fi Art: A Graphic History explores the history of art used in the popular science fiction genre more than 150 years ago -- the Jules Verne and H.G. Wells era. The book focuses on the development of illustration and use of art from the 1920s onwards.
The work featured in the book comes from media ranging from magazines, novels, comic books, movies, TV programs, games and even toys. Many artists are prominently featured with their illustrations. Just to name a few, there are Chris Foss, Jim Burns, and David Mattingly to Moebius, Albert Robida, and Frank Kelly Freas. Several popular series are also highlighted, like Flash Gordon, Star Trek, 2000 AD, etc.
I've limited exposure to science fiction art from the past and most of the images in the book look absolutely retro to me. Still, you can see the evolution of style through the years. There's a generous amount of pictures included, all are pretty well scanned, and comes with captions.
The section on sci-fi art in movies and computer games are much shorter. Given the amount of titles churn out by major entertainment companies, there should have been more writeup in this area.
The bad part about the book is the binding. It uses the perfect binding style you see in most paperbacks. In this case, the glue became so hard it was unable to stick to the cover. It also cracks if you open the book too much. Admittedly Amazon didn't wrap the books properly but the binding was bad to begin with.
Other than the issue with binding, this is book is nice resource into sci-fi art.
(More pictures are available on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)
The work featured in the book comes from media ranging from magazines, novels, comic books, movies, TV programs, games and even toys. Many artists are prominently featured with their illustrations. Just to name a few, there are Chris Foss, Jim Burns, and David Mattingly to Moebius, Albert Robida, and Frank Kelly Freas. Several popular series are also highlighted, like Flash Gordon, Star Trek, 2000 AD, etc.
I've limited exposure to science fiction art from the past and most of the images in the book look absolutely retro to me. Still, you can see the evolution of style through the years. There's a generous amount of pictures included, all are pretty well scanned, and comes with captions.
The section on sci-fi art in movies and computer games are much shorter. Given the amount of titles churn out by major entertainment companies, there should have been more writeup in this area.
The bad part about the book is the binding. It uses the perfect binding style you see in most paperbacks. In this case, the glue became so hard it was unable to stick to the cover. It also cracks if you open the book too much. Admittedly Amazon didn't wrap the books properly but the binding was bad to begin with.
Other than the issue with binding, this is book is nice resource into sci-fi art.
(More pictures are available on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)
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Fabulous art, lousy binding
5. Juni 2011
Format:Taschenbuch|Von Amazon bestätigter Kauf
I'm pretty much going to echo what has already been said. I personally first saw this title at Half-Price Books and did not buy it initially, but I ended up getting it here later on when I needed vintage sci-fi references for a project. From a historical standpoint, it really is incredible to see how much science fiction art - as well as design in general - has evolved over time. It's great to have such a well-researched and documented timeline in one nice little book, and it came in very handy for my own research purposes. I don't know about anyone else,but my copy even kind of smelled like an old book, which just made it even better, in my opinion.
And yeah, like many others, my gripe is with the binding. I got my book with the cover halfway off because the glue just did not stick very well. You have to be gentle with this book, or else the cover will probably fall right off. If you have a hot glue gun, I may suggest using it to keep the cover attached. But as far as book content, this is an incredible resource that provides insight into both vintage and modern sci-fi.
And yeah, like many others, my gripe is with the binding. I got my book with the cover halfway off because the glue just did not stick very well. You have to be gentle with this book, or else the cover will probably fall right off. If you have a hot glue gun, I may suggest using it to keep the cover attached. But as far as book content, this is an incredible resource that provides insight into both vintage and modern sci-fi.
3 von 4 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
simply fantastic
4. März 2009
Format:Taschenbuch
Simple, this book is fantastic. It could be written in some long lost language or in alien script, the image collection would be just as astounding, and that's what the book is about. Not to say the text is forgettable, not at all, but the collection of images is simply astounding.
Anyone with an interest in Sci-Fi, Illustration, modern or pop art will really enjoy this book. A gem with an incredible price!
Amazon: please add images!
Anyone with an interest in Sci-Fi, Illustration, modern or pop art will really enjoy this book. A gem with an incredible price!
Amazon: please add images!
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