To create the amazing worlds of wonder that seem to flow from the brush of Keith Parkinson, voluminous notes and sketches must be made in order to give life to the final work. Within those sketches are pieces of the painting's, as well as the artist's, soul. Keith's work for TSR and Guardians are well documented.

Keith Parkinson's work is immediately recognised as some of the finest in the field of fantasy art. Inside this book are cover paintings from best selling books by Terry Goodkind, David Eddings and R.A. Salvatore, computer game art from Everquest and Diablo, a look back at Keith's work at TSR plus never-before-seen sketches full colour plates and colourful commentary by the artist. The artist designed this book himself as well as doing a large part of the setting and layout. He hand picked the material from the last twenty years of his career and added to each of them a story, an anecdote about its creation or the memories it holds. This is, indeed, a truly personal book.

This unique book collects and discusses the best dragon paintings created by the finest 20th-century fantasy artists.

The Cambridge History of the Graphic Novel provides the complete history of the graphic novel from its origins in the nineteenth century to its rise and startling success in the twentieth and twenty-first century. It includes original discussion on the current state of the graphic novel and analyzes how American, European, Middle Eastern, and Japanese renditions have shaped the field. Thirty-five leading scholars and historians unpack both forgotten trajectories as well as the famous key episodes, and explain how comics transitioned from being marketed as children's entertainment. Essays address the masters of the form, including Art Spiegelman, Alan Moore, and Marjane Satrapi, and reflect on their publishing history as well as their social and political effects. This ambitious history offers an extensive, detailed and expansive scholarly account of the graphic novel, and will be a key resource for scholars and students.

"Traces the history of fantasy art in North America and the UK. Through interviews, guided tutorials, and tips, shows readers how to design, draw, and paint fantasy art using traditional and digital tools"--

Frank Cho, the acclaimed creator of Liberty Meadows, shares his secrets to drawing the lovely women he is renowned for. His exquisite line and masterful brushstrokes are explored to give the beginning artist, along with the most advanced professional, all the tools and knowledge needed to draw beautiful women. No area is overlooked, as the book begins with demonstrations on how to draw basic anatomy--including the body, legs, arms and hands--plus more through clear, step-by-step procedures. Cho continues by exploring figures in motion utilizing ink, ballpoint pen, paint and watercolor while providing visual answers to an artist's toughest questions. Numerous examples are featured, from rough sketches to finished art, along with helpful tips. The process of the cover painting is revealed in detail. A storytelling chapter is highlighted by an all-new, eleven-page adventure premiering Cho's Jungle Queen. The majority of the art shown here has been created specifically for this collection. Drawing Beautiful Women is enhanced by Frank Cho's wit and flair for entertainment, as he interjects humor throughout the book for a fun and playful experience. Two gatefolds are included. This book includes nude artistic drawings.

Fantasy, action, and pretty young girls wearing little more than a bit of armour and a smile -- these are the hallmarks of illustration duo Steve Fastner and Rich Larson. This is the latest full-colour gallery of their works, a sort of naughty nightmare you will thoroughly enjoy!