Terrific science fiction artwork fills this wonderful volume. The great artists are all represented here: Wayne Barlowe, Hannes Bok, Chesley Bonstell, Vincent Di Fate, Leo & Diane Dillon, Ed Emshwiller, Virgil Finley, Chris Foss, Frank Frazetta, Kelly Freas, Jack Gaughan, and dozens of others. My only quibble is that the author tries to do too much. There’s a section on Star Trek artwork. There’s a section on Star Wars artwork. There’s a section on science fiction comic artwork. I would have rather seen more artwork by Wally Wood and Roy Krenkel instead. But that minor complaint aside, what’s here represents a cross-section of the best science fiction artwork ever published. That’s worth buying. GRADE: A-
Looks lovely just from the cover.
This is a pretty decent work, but my favorite science fiction art book is Vincent DiFate’s INFINITE WORLDS.
Interesting, but I’d say it’s a maybe on remainder book. I have a ton of books like this, and truth is they gather more dust than page-turning.
There are plenty of great SF covers featured in SCI-FI ART, Patti. This would make a great holiday gift, too!
You’re right about Vincent Di Fate’s INFINITE WORLDS, Drongo. That’s a classic, but SCI-FI ART has its charms, too.
I’ll let you know when SCI-FI ART shows up on Daedalus, Rick.
You don’t mention John Berkey. I love the old school illustrators, especially Freas, but Berkey’s work is very, very appealing and has stood the test of time.
A lengthy section of STAR TREK/WARS art would tend do dissuade me, even as the use of the Dreaded Neologism does…but the list of the Real artists and illustrators you also mention would encourage a look. Dold? Powers? Keith Roberts?
Virgil Finlay, btw.
Sorry I didn’t mention John Berkey in my review, Rick. He’s prominently mentioned in SCI-FI ART and several of his covers are featured.
There’s a nice selection of Powers and Virgil Finlay artwork, Todd. You should take a peek at SCI-FI ART and see if it appeals to you.