Frazetta the Definitive Reference

[Frazetta] Winiewicz, David,Bond, James

ISBN 10: 1934331090 / ISBN 13: 9781934331095

Published by Vanguard, 2008

About this Item

This is the 'Regular Hardcover' edition (not sold with deluxe slip case). 208 pages. First edition (first printing). A near fine copy (issued without dust jacket). Small stain on bottom of page block; else fine. * The most comprehensive index of the artist's work ever published! * Fantastic reference for artists; great entertainment for fans. The work of Frank Frazetta--THE greatest heroic-fantasy artist of all time--has influenced generations of artists, fans, designers, and movie directors. Now more than 400 of his unforgettable images have been collected in Frazetta, The Definitive Reference. With essays by experts and collectors, this one-of-a-kind volume traces the entire arc of Frazettas career. From his early 1950s comics; to his breathtaking book covers featuring Tarzan, Pellucidar, King Kong, and John Carter of Mars; to his 1960s monster mags, including Creepy, Eerie, and Vampirella; to his major movie posters, including After the Fox, The Night They Raided Minsky's and Whats New Pussycat?; and, of course, his revolutionary Conan paintings--its all here. Frazetta - The Definitive Reference overflows with fantastic images, an index of every published Frazetta work and insightful commentary on this fantasy-art icon. Compiled by James A. Bond (no relation to the international spy). Edited by J. David Spurlock and Andrew Steven with a foreword by Frazetta close personal friend Dr. David Winiewicz.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Frazetta the Definitive Reference
• Publisher: Vanguard
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1934331090
• ISBN 13: 9781934331095
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art

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Synopsis

* The most comprehensive index of the artist's work ever published! * Fantastic reference for artists; great entertainment for fans. The work of Frank Frazetta--THE greatest heroic-fantasy artist of all time--has influenced generations of artists, fans, designers, and movie directors. Now more than 400 of his unforgettable images have been collected in Frazetta, The Definitive Reference. With essays by experts and collectors, this one-of-a-kind volume traces the entire arc of Frazettas career. From his early 1950s comics; to his breathtaking book covers featuring Tarzan, Pellucidar, King Kong, and John Carter of Mars; to his 1960s monster mags, including Creepy, Eerie, and Vampirella; to his major movie posters, including After the Fox, The Night They Raided Minsky's and Whats New Pussycat?; and, of course, his revolutionary Conan paintings--its all here. Frazetta - The Definitive Reference overflows with fantastic images, an index of every published Frazetta work and insightful commentary on this fantasy-art icon. Compiled by James A. Bond (no relation to the international spy). Edited by J. David Spurlock and Andrew Steven with a foreword by Frazetta close personal friend Dr. David Winiewicz.

About the Author

James A. Bond is a lifetime collector of Frank Frazetta’s work.

J. David Spurlock, an artist and historian, has written and edited many books on fantasy art and other topics.

Andrew Steven is a specialty-clothing designer and renowned art collector.

Dr. David Winiewicz is a noted art collector and close personal friend of Frank Frazetta.