If you’re looking for something for that art buff on your holiday gift list, consider The Art of Horror: An Illustrated History just published by Applause Theatre & Cinema Books. Stephen Jones knows horror (he’s edited several horror and faux-Lovecraft anthologies). Zombies, vampires, and things that go bump in the night are all here. Great illustrators like Virgil Finlay, Hannes Bok, Kelly Freas, Les Edwards, Vincent Chong, Michael Whelan, and Berni Wrightson are well represented. Over 250 pages of wonderful artwork and a running commentary on the trends in horror over the decades: what more could you ask for! GRADE: A
I hope my library buys it.
Patti, THE ART OF HORROR is a terrific book. You can browse it and find some eye-popping artwork.
Nice. Looks very interesting.
Jeff, this art collection is the Art Book of the Year. Dazzling!
Patti, my library has six copies, half of them currently available.
Jeff, my Public Library has ordered it, too.
Looks interesting. I need to go to the library to get some books on cd so will try to remember to check it out
Maggie, you’ll love the artwork in this wonderful volume!
Since I’m not much into horror, this is one I’ll skip, though for those who enjoy the genre, it looks great. For me, the illustration book of the year is The Golden Age Volume 3. [ http://www.illustration-magazine.com/golden-1.html ]. I have the first volume and have been yearning for the second, and now here is the third (and I believe final) volume. I really love illustration art, and these showcase the top of the talent. Also, speaking of top talent, I’m very excited about a book which is forthcoming in February: The Art of Dean Cornwell [ http://www.illustration-magazine.com/index.html ]. Art books are my downfall, expensive eye candy, oh so tempting!
Rick, that GOLDEN AGE volume looks great! And I’ll be watching for THE ART OF DEAN CORNWELL.