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The Original Art of Basil Wolverton: From the Collection of Glenn Bray

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Thanks to Glenn Bray for putting out this monster of a collection of Basil Wolverton's work.
This volume is filled with previously published and unpublished works.
I felt like I was four years old again looking at the sketches for the unused Topps "Make Your Own Name Stickers". That's how old I was when I first remember seeing Basil's amazing illustrations.
Wolverton is the reason I became an artist.
How nice that this book was released on my birthday!

-Stephen Blickenstaff

The visage of "Lena the Hyena" in Lil' Abner blew this seven year old away in 1946. Basil was a hero from that day forward. This book, The Original Art of Basil Wolverton, is a wonderful compilation of the bizarre art of Basil. Well organized, clearly annotated and crisply printed all help to pop Basil off the page. Many memories came flooding back and if you ever loved Lena, you will love this book.

Wolverton is an undersung genius. His spaghetti style and moon crater style are refreshing and evergreen. His line on the page is a seminal style that must have inspired the underground styles. Classic. And most enjoyable.

If you are a Basil Wolverton fan this book is a must have! It is loaded with his artwork that was made famous by Mad Magazine. You will find humor in the art, and if you are looking for an artists rendition of how he interpretes mankind then this is surely going to be a fun book for you to have in your collection. I will be using this book as a means to practice some of Basil's work as his style is much needed in today's comic world.

The Original Art of Basil Wolverton was a book I purchased for a friend on his birthday. He loved it. I went through the book prior to giving it to him and thought it was wonderful. Wolverton is an amazing illustrator that everyone should know about.