Spectrum 8: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art [Hardcover]

Cathy Fenner (Editor), Arnie Fenner (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art | Publication Date: November 9, 2001

The increasing popularity of fantasy and science fiction themes in art is both celebrated and summarized in the sumptuous Spectrum series, which in eight years has become the premier venue for such art and an invaluable resource for art directors and illustrators. Spectrum 8 has a wider reach than any previous volume, featuring works from Germany, England, the Netherlands, Croatia, Canada, and France, in addition to those of American artists. The roster includes James Gurney (Dinotopia books), Anita Kunz (illustrator for Rolling Stone magazine), and many more. Jean “Moebius” Giraud is honored with an illustrated biography, while the “Year in Review” preface puts the entire field in focus. Includes 250 full-color illustrations.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Underwood Books (November 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887424601
• ISBN-13: 978-1887424608
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,327,270 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Fantastic Edition of Spectrum, October 30, 2001

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"nimrodd" (Arlington, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spectrum 8: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art (Hardcover)

I just received my copy of Spectrum 8 today and it was well worth the wait. Beginning with the Grand Master Award for "Moebius", and going into the Year in Review, which I like to read because it points out other books or items that I might have missed. The rest of the book is divided into 7 sections covering artwork from Advertising, Books, Comics, Dimensional, Editorial, Institutional and Unpublished. Each section begins with the Gold and Silver award winners for that division and then the rest of the section contains 1 to 4 pieces of artwork per page, with each section contianing between 12 and 40 pages of artwork. The book ends with an artist index that gives contact information for them. Overall this is a great book (as is the rest of the series), and I look forward to seeing many more editions come out.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic collection!, November 21, 2001

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This review is from: Spectrum 8: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art (Hardcover)

I just got my copy of "Spectrum 8". What a great collection of fantastic art. The series gets better with each volum and I like the fact that sculpture pieces is also included. I can spend and hours just observing the colors and details of the images, not to mention the fact that Moebius is finally recognized as 2001 Grandmaster. Well worth the price I paid for the hardcover. I don't need to mention much about the reproduction quality of the artwork, because it is superb. Enough said.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful artwork, September 11, 2004

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J. Irps "krazejjklown" (sparta) - See all my reviews
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this book is such a great collection of artwork with artists ranging everywhere from well known designs such as those from the resident evil, spawn and a little of the sandman comic to many unknown artists who are just as highly talented. they use every different medium in this book, each with their own distinct praises. some of this artwork inspired me to start my own drawing and painting again, that's how good it is. i highly recommend this to any true fan of fantasy art.