Science Fiction And Fantasy Artists Of The Twentieth Century: A Biographical Dictionary [Hardcover]

Jane Frank (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0786434236 | ISBN-13: 978-0786434237 | Publication Date: February 11, 2009

This biographical dictionary presents information on 400 artists whose influence and illustrative contributions to the fields of science fiction and fantasy literature helped define the 20th century as the "Science Fiction Century" and helped established science fiction and fantasy as unique and identifiable genres. In addition to providing basic, inclusive biographical data on venerable artists from Chris Achilleos to John Michael Zeleznik, each entry also includes a bibliographic listing of each artist's published work in the genre.

Designed as a comprehensive, up-to-date reference guide for researchers, scholars, collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts, the book also includes an extensive and informative historical overview of modern science fiction art, written by the author and Robert Weinberg. Appendices list the recipients of all major awards specific to science fiction and fantasy art, including the Hugo Awards, the World Fantasy Awards, the Chesley Awards, the British Science Fiction Association Awards and the British Fantasy Awards.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jane Frank is a collector, author, and private art dealer specializing in science fiction and fantasy illustration art. She currently runs Worlds of Wonder, an art agency dedicated to gaining further exposure for the art and the artists associated with the fields of science fiction and fantasy.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 534 pages
• Publisher: McFarland (February 11, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786434236
• ISBN-13: 978-0786434237
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,208,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SF & Fantasy Artists of the 20th Century, March 18, 2009

By 

Richard E. Ayers "ayersr" (Northern VA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Science Fiction And Fantasy Artists Of The Twentieth Century: A Biographical Dictionary (Hardcover)

I'd highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in SF or fantasy art--a field in which Jane is an acknowledged expert. In her overview, I like how she puts things in a broader context than the average collector is likely to have (certainly true in my case). I now have a clearer understanding of how and why some things have happened over the last couple of decades. Of course the meat of the book is in the artists biographies and a listing of published works which are detailed, interesting and comprehensive. Major American and British awards are also listed. This clearly took a great deal of work and attention to detail. Congratulations on a fine product.