The Spectrum series, now in its sixth volume, has become the standard source for modern fantasy illustration. Ranging in subject matter from classic science fiction imagery to futuristic erotica, and drawing on an international group of painters and illustrators, Spectrum 6 is culled from work created for book covers, comic books, magazines, television shows, and art galleries by the superstars in the field. They include SF genre favorites Michael Whelan, Jim Burns, Don Maitz, James Gurney, and Donato Giancola; comic artists Charles Vess, Alex Ross, and Joseph Michael Lisner; mainstream artists Thom Ang, Kiunko Craft, Peter de Sove, and David Bowers; and fine artists Kent Williams, Greg Spalenka, Dave McKean, and Jeffrey Jones. With cover art by Hugo Award winner Jim Burns, the book includes an overview of the field by historian Arnie Fenner.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Rather quaint,
By Alex (College Park, MD) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Spectrum 6: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art (Paperback)
I consider the sixth installation in the series to be rather weaker than the others. There is not as much variety in the art presnted within, and there is far too much (for my tastes) pseudo-fantastic art - the kind that deals with erotics, "babes wielding giant weapons", super-powered combat, etc. The volume does have many redeeming qualities, but they are not numerous enough to atone for the book's flaws. The fifth volume was SO much better.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
great inspiration,
By Jai Young (school of visual arts) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Spectrum 6: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art (Paperback)
If you're a fan of sci-fi art work, this book is for you, spectrum 6 has some of the biggest names in this genre of illustration as well has some lesser known illustrators. The problem with spectrum 6 (as with all the other spectrum books) is that the popularity of the artist often counts more than the piece itself.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Slimmer helpings from a large platter,
By A Customer
This review is from: Spectrum 6: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art (Paperback)
As with the last few books in the series, Spectrum 6 compiles the artwork sent in by various artists by categories, such as 'editorial', 'unpublished', 'dimensional', & 'comics'. In the past, the Spectrum series featured quite a bit of wonderfully stimulating /art/ -- unfortunately, it must be said that this compilation contains more /illustration/ instead. Unlike the more original works featured in the last few books, Spectrum 6 seems to concentrate on work done on popular subjects, rather than the creative talents of artists young and old to the industry. Though it is still a quality publishing, with glossy paper and solid binding, a person new to this series would be better advised to look at Spectrum 5 and prior. A mild dissapointment.
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