The Art of Amy Brown (Bk. 1) [Perfect Paperback]

Charles De Lint (Introduction), Amy Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 25, 2010

The Art of Amy Brown is the first collection of Amy Brown's wildly popular art. It was published by Chimera Publishing in 2003. The book is 157 pages of art, with a commentary by Amy Brown for every piece of artwork. The Art of Amy Brown has an introduction by the well-known author Charles de Lint. There are three editions of this book—a paperback, a hardcover, and a special leather-bound edition limited to 750 copies, which will be signed by Amy Brown and Charles de Lint.

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About the Author

Amy Brown resides in the Pacific Northwest with her family. As a child, her interest in Faeries sprouted when she was introduced to the works of Arthur Rackham, Brian Froud, and Alan Lee. Movies like The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, and Legend played a large part in developing her love of fantastical tales and mystical creatures. Over the years, various artists, books, and films from the past and present added inspiration to her growing imagination and continue to do so.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Chimera Publishing (January 25, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974461229
• ISBN-13: 978-0974461229
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #155,110 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's about time!, November 16, 2004

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Isabella Valentine - www.IsabellaValentine.com (Bloomington, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Art of Amy Brown, The (Bk. 1) (Hardcover)

I've been an Amy Brown fan for years and years - have been a collector of her works and have watched her go from a modest fantasy artist of fairies to someone popular and is now famous in certain art circles.

Many people, like me, had waited for a long time for her to compile her favorite and best pieces into a book. And it was very well put together. She chose pieces I would have chosen myself, plus she has many newer pieces too.

Almost all of the artwork is done in watercolor, which is what she is most known for. She knows how to blend the colors with water and pencils in a way that is truly her own style. Her classic signature feet (no toes) was consistent throughout... and her renditions of fairies, dragons, and even mermaids bring out her truly eclectic style.

I can't wait to see book #2!!!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING BOOK, HIGHTLY RECOMMENDED!!, February 6, 2005

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*PixieRealm* (Pittsburgh, Pa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Art of Amy Brown, The (Bk. 1) (Hardcover)

ok, let me start by telling you that I have a huge library of fantasy literature & illustration books. I own just about every fantasy illustrated book out there, but this is that ONE book that I constantly look at. It's like getting around 150 Amy Brown prints for the price of one or two!! Amy's artwork is just amazing, and there's so much detail to each page, that you can look at it for hours. Each page of the book is a full print of Amy's artwork, and most of the pages have a little note of information from Amy about that specific painting.
If you love fantasy and fairies, this is a MUST HAVE for your collection. You won't be disappointed in this one.
Can't wait for the next one Amy!!!!!!!!!!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beauty of Amy Brown's art, January 9, 2005

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Zita Gwen Sanchez "Booklover" (Pleasanton, California USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Art of Amy Brown, The (Bk. 1) (Hardcover)

I received this marvelous book as a Christmas gift. This was the first time I saw any of Amy's work. I became enthralled with her beautiful imagery. She now has a most devoted fan of her work. I look forward to another book filled with the beauty of the first one.