Michael Whelan has been a Hugo Award Best Professional Artist winner 14 times and a recipient of the Howard World Fantasy Awards three times. He stands at the top of his field, illustrating the finest covers in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. His book covers include illustrations for Stephen King's Dark Towers, Piers Anthony's On a Pale Horse and the fantasy series, Xanth, and Edgar Rice Burrough's The Martian Tales, among many others. Whelan's artwork is exceptional, and he is well-noted among critics for his remarkable craftsmanship, technical skill, and powerful compositions. Most recently, Whelan has been adding new paintings to his body of work, some of which are featured in this calendar.

