One of the most popular fantasy artist in the world, Chris Achilleos’ near photo-realistic paintings of fantasy, science fiction, stunning women and nature in all its forms have illustrated hundreds of books, magazines and posters for almost 40 years.
Sirens collects the cream of Achilleos’ illustrations, including Doctor Who and Star Trek, movies, amazons, fighting fantasy and pin-ups, accompanied by a discussion of the artist’s techniques and influences, in a feast for the eyes.
Packed with an eye-popping gallery of full-colour illustrations, this fantastic collection will delight old fans and thrill a whole generation of new ones!
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Chris Achilleos was born in Cyprus in 1947. In 1960, he moved to London where, after graduating art college, he began illustrating book covers and pin-ups. His subsequent career includes work on a variety of book covers, most notably Doctor Who and Star Trek, role-playing games, erotic pin-ups and movie posters. He is one of the premier science fiction/fantasy artists in the world.
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Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.184856368X.G
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G184856368XI4N00
Seller: Gardner's Used Books, Inc., Tulsa, OK, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Good. Softcover book is in good condition. Clean text, no markings. Tight binding, moderate general handling wear. No loose or missing pages. Some modest edgewear, creasing Tulsa's largest used bookstore. Located on South Mingo Road since 1991. No-hassle return policy if not completely satisfied. Seller Inventory # mon0000374269
Seller: Postscript Books, Newton Abbot, DEVON, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New - Very Good. A master of pre-digital airbrush technique, Chris Achilléos was a leading figure in fantasy, science fiction and glamour illustration in the 1970s and 1980s, creating visuals for film design, book covers and magazines. This collection of his work includes a brief biography in addition to over 100 artworks and preliminary drawings ranging from fantasy paintings and erotic illustrations to book cover art for Doctor Who and Star Trek novelizations. Slightly off-mint and felt-tip mark on lower trimmed edge. Seller Inventory # 509584
Quantity: 20 available
Seller: Hennessey + Ingalls, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Trade Paperback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 330348
Seller: BookAddiction (IOBA, IBooknet), Canterbury, United Kingdom
Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Titan Books edition (originally published in 1986). 128pp, profusely and richly illustrated in full colour throughout. Stiff card covers, illustrations. Folio. A little gentle gentle edge wear to card covers. In its original illustrated, laminated dust wrapper, not clipped, slightly shelf worn and a little bumped on extreme edges. Chris Achilleos is one of the most well-known fantasy artists. His near phot-realistic paintings of fantasy, battles, science fiction, stunning women and nature in all its forms have illustrated hundreds of books, magazine and posters for over 20 years, Sirens collects 120 full colour paintings, many full page and double spreads, showing how Achilleos plans and executes a picture. Seller Inventory # 044437
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Seller: A.O'Neill, Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. A lovely copy of the second book of illustrations in colour, First in this Titan Book edition. Seller Inventory # 012572
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Seller: Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United Kingdom
Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # 108824-KW-24-04-2026
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Seller: Pat Cramer, Bookseller, Lewisville, TX, U.S.A.
Trade Paperback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Chris Achilléos (illustrator). First Edition/First Printing. A square solid tight clean carefully used copy. A reissue of the title originally published in 1989. This copy signed by Chris. THIS COPY IS IN MY POSSESSION AND NORMALLY SHIPS NEXT DAY Size: Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Signed Copy. Book. Seller Inventory # 044061