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This is the first major collection of the fantasy artist's work in 20 years. Providing a rich overview of Krenkel's work, this book is profusely illustrated with 250 illustrations and photos-from his defining artwork on Tarzan, Conan, and Wizard of Oz, to his collaborations with Frank Frazetta.
This Hugo Award winner is among most noted fantasy artists of the 20th century. From sci-fi pulp magazines, EC Comics, to illustrations for Edgar Rice Burroughs and Robert E. Howard. Krenkel's influence can be seen on artists such as Frazetta, Wrightson, and Williamson. Michael Wm. Kaluta provides a foreword to this collection of Krenkel drawings of women.
Describes the crucial role libraries played in ancient Egypt, Han-dynasty China, the ancient Western Classical World, the Baghdad of Harun-al-Rashid and mediaeval and Renaissance Europe and looks at the role of the great modern libraries of today such as the Library of Congress and their future in the new information age.
Roy G. Krenkel was one of the most renowned fantasy artists of the 20th century. His far-reaching influence on artists like Frank Frazetta, Al Williamson, Michael Kaluta and Jeffrey Jones--to name but a few--was immeasurable and cannot be overerstated. Krenkel illustrated numerous works by Edgar Rice Burroughs, as well as Robert E. Howard, Lin Carter, and more. But many of Krenkel's works--what he called his "Doodles," in a characteristically self-effacing manner--were rarely seen by even his biggest fans. And while many of Roy's doodles were simple drawings, many were finished illustrations done for the pure pleasure of creating art. Most of the images in this book are published here for th...
A history of libraries throughout the world, from those of the ancient Sumerians and Egyptians to the comprehensive libraries of today.
A comprehensive overview of professional illustration in the United States and around the world.
Twenty-five years after the death of King Kong, the son of the man who brought Kong to New York sets out to discover the truth about the ape and his father.
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