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From the 1960s through the early 1980s Jeffrey Jones was one of the most respected creators of fantasy and science fiction art. Comfortable as both a book cover illustrator and as a comics artist, Jones gained a large and loyal following that resulted in his being honored with a World Fantasy Award for Best Artist. Renowned for his paintings for the works of Robert E. Howard and Fritz Leiber, Jones' atmospheric style became a major influence on subsequent generations of artists. Though he left the commercial field in the late '80s to devote his full attention on Fine Art, Jones has continued to explore the worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Underwood Books' The Art of Jeffrey Jones is the first thorough retrospective of a major American painter's remarkable career. This 9 by 12 inch slipcased limited edition features 185 stunning full-color works, is signed by Jeffrey Jones on a special plate, and includes 16 pages not featured in the trade edition. Heroic, erotic, occasionally hilarious, and always breathtakingly beautiful, this is the first comprehensive collection of his artwork ever published, making this unique collector's volume a publishing event.
Vanguard follows Frazetta:The Definitive Reference with Jeffrey Jones: The Definitive Reference. Frazetta once called Hugo Award and World Fantasy Award winner Jones "the great living painter." Catalogs all published Jones work including heroic fantasy book covers, National Lampoon "Idyl," works from The Studio which became the subject of a landmark book from Dragon's Dream in 1979. Fine Art and more.
Collection of the Jeffrey Jones strips IDYL that appeared in National Lampoon (1972-1976) and I'M AGE that appeared in Heavy Metal Magazine (1981-1987). Introduction and afterword by George Pratt.
Over the past 40 years, there have been few artists who have received as much acclaim and garned as much attention as Jeffrey Jones. From his early comic book work for Heavy Metal and National Lampoon to his popular book covers for such authors as Dean Koontz and Andre Norton to his move into fine art, Jones has inspired generations of painters and artists. This beautiful volume of his personal favorites will only enhance his reputation and cement his standing as one of America's greatest living artists.
Beautiful pen and ink sketches by renowned artist Jeffrey Jones, with a sprinkling of his painted work interspersed throughout. Includes a conversation with Jeffrey Jones and George Pratt.
This collection contains three full-length plays: CRAZY PLAYS, THE ENDLESS ADVENTURES OF M C KAT and TOMORROWLAND.
From the bestselling authors of Love is Letting Go of Fear In a deeply heartfelt way, Jerry Jampolsky and Diane Cirincione share stories of their spiritual journey, detours they’ve taken, and people who have impacted them along their life trail. Using the Hawaiian tradition of "talking story," Jerry and Diane demonstrate the daily application of spiritual principles and practical spirituality. Individually and together, they weave their journey for us as it continues to evolve from the influences around them. They inspire us to embrace and share our own stories of peaks and valleys that make up our journeys. The authors’ honest and vulnerable style of communicating continues to reveal th...
Contrary to arguments that television is detrimental to democracy, Entertaining Politics explores the role of new political television in shaping a changing civic culture. Jeffrey P. Jones shows how viewers understand and make use of the increasingly blurred lines between 'serious' and 'entertainment' programming and argues that alarmist critics who predict the end of politics in the age of television have misconstrued the role of the medium and the commitment of audiences to both TV and public life. Visit our website for sample chapters!
The author, 83 and a widower, drives from a northern suburb of Philadelphia, Pa. to take his oldest daughter Jane to a lunch for Mothers Day 2010. Her two grown children live in other states. Jane, 61, is a recent grandmother. The author is a recent great-grandfather. A former teacher of high school English, the author retired in 1991 and for about 10 years traveled extensively throughout Europe but now tutors 8 adults, 6 Korean women and 2 African-Americans, for the Abington Library adult literacy program. Each of his 8 students gets an individual one-hour session one day a week. The tutors are not compensated for their gas or their time spent helping students. During the Mothers Day lunch,...
Covers receipts and expenditures of appropriations and other funds.