Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell: The Ultimate Illustrations [Paperback]

Boris Vallejo (Author), Julie Bell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 23, 2009

As two of the most acclaimed fantasy artists working today, Boris and Julie have produced art for book covers, album covers, trading cards, posters, and calendars (in Boris' case) for over 30 years—and have seen 15 books published celebrating their breathtaking work.

Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell: The Ultimate Illustrations is the newest must-have book for Boris and Julie fans. Ultimate Illustrations presents the first collection of their sketches in over 15 year and features 100 previously unpublished illustrations. Drawings range from delicate fantasy art to bold covers and album designs. All pieces are stunning works of art in their own right, inspirational to fantasy aficionados and artists, and invaluable additions to all Boris and Julie collectors' portfolios.

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About the Author

Boris Vallejo is one of the world's top fantasy artists, best known as the visual creator of Conan the Barbarian. His fantasy art books include Enchantment, Ladies, Fantasy Art Techniques, and The Boris Vallejo Portfolio, and he has also published two collections of his photographic work, Bodies and Hindsight. Born in Lima, Peru, he now lives in the United States.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Harper Design; Original edition (June 23, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006173358X
• ISBN-13: 978-0061733581
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #279,792 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Showcase of amazing pencil work, August 12, 2009

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This is my first Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell art book. They have published many art books so I can't confirm if there are any duplication here. It says in the product description "The Ultimate Illustrations presents the first collection of their sketches in over 15 year and features 100 previously unpublished illustrations."

Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell are famous for their erotic fantasy portraits. The Ultimate Illustrations collects pencil drawings of (perfect) women, men and beasts. This includes drawings for various product merchandise but they didn't show the actual product with the artwork.

Many of the portraits are really classic anatomy drawings. They are categorised as fantasy art simply because of the fantasy elements added, like clothes and ornaments. The form, highlights and shadows are rendered beautifully. This book is a showcase of some pretty amazing technical pencil work.

Each chapter opens to a story of their career. You'll read about their training, bodybuilding background, how they create art, thoughts on art or even how men and women think about their butts (artistically speaking). All are very interesting and filled with meaningful quotes.

Additionally, all the drawings are captioned on the origin and concept. There are many interesting stories on the commissioned pieces such as a piece commissioned by a private collector who found himself in the position of raising his grandson by himself. It shows him holding a chubby baby on his muscular left arm, with a sword in the right. It looks funny and fun.

This book is for those who like figure drawing and fantasy art.

(More pictures are available on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kick-A$$ book!, July 7, 2009

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Dermot Meehan "Dman" (Virginia) - See all my reviews
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Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell: The Ultimate Illustrations

Great collection of Boris and Bell work! Particularly the fact that two pieces from my collection are now published in this book!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Illustrations, October 27, 2010

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Betsy (LUDLOW, MA, US) - See all my reviews

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I love the book and have shared it with others who love it. The book did not come in the usual timely way. It took over a week and I needed it for a project. I was planning on the usual 2-3 day however I think the vendor was well within the allotted time. I have just been spoiled by other more efficient vendors. I love Amazon!!!!