The Alien Life of Wayne Barlowe (Paperback)

by Wayne Barlowe (Author), Vincent Di Fate (Introduction) "I think that it is a fairly safe bet to say that in many ways, Jamie Retief is James Bond in space..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
Barlowe creates entire planets packed with details in his artistic science fiction pictures: enjoy a fine profile of the development of Barlowe's science fiction art career in a title which pairs his startling images with his own insights on the development of each. Fine color throughout brings each drawing alive while Barlowe's own comments provide essential insights. Highly recommended: outstanding. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Description
This stunning retrospective of the career of SF/fantasy artist Wayne Barlowe showcases 20 years of his remarkably detailed drawings and meticulous paintings depicting bizarre alien life forms and thrilling, futuristic space ships, weapons, and other fantastic inventions. 70 color photos. 30 line drawings.

Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Morpheus International (December 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188339810X
• ISBN-13: 978-1883398101
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #491,962 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's like a sampler of Wayne Barlowe's artwork..., February 7, 2005

By	Michael Valdivielso (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This book has samples of Barlowe's commissioned works for book covers, magazines, newpapers and other clients. It even has chapters about dinosaurs paintings he did for a book (and for fun), projects of the past and projects he is doing for the future. It also has information about his life, his tools and his methods. He explains a lot about how he does things, from what paint he uses to the use of models, from past artists he was a fan of to his love of nature.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book of beautiful art., January 29, 1999

By A Customer

Wayne Douglas Barlowe is one of the greatest living illustrators. This book shows some of his best work through the years. It is truly wonderful. As a sidenote, the back of the book shows preliminary art from a future project, Barlowe's Inferno. It should be noted that Barlowe's Inferno is now available and is excellent.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, January 7, 2009

By	Rampone Francesco "Francesco" (Rome Italy) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Barlowe's creatures are really amazing. This book contains author's original pictures of the fauna of Darwin IV.