CATHY FENNER

For 13 years the Spectrum annual has been the preeminent showcase for fantasy and sci-fi art and an invaluable resource for art directors and illustrators. Drawn from work created for books, comics, magazines, art galleries, advertisements, and the portfolios of some of the finest fantasy artists working today, the illustrations in this collection extend the boundaries of the imagination and explore new realms of creativity. Spectrum 13 has a wider reach than any previous volume, with nearly 350 pieces by creators spanning the globe, including works from Germany, England, the Netherlands, Korea, Australia, Japan, Canada, and France. Eagerly awaited by both artists and readers, Spectrum 13 is divided into seven categories: Comics and Graphic Novels, Advertising, Book, Dimensional, Editorial, Institutional, and Unpublished Art. This edition also honors Jeffrey Jones with its prestigious Grand Master Award, presented to a living artist for career excellence.

Now in its 11th year, and just getting bigger and better, this eagerly anticipated volume in the art and art-buying world represents the who's who in fantasy today. Spectrum is the first and only illustration annual to focus solely on fantastic art, with over 300 artists featured. Divided into seven categories, including one devoted to comics and graphic novels, Spectrum is a feast of disparate vision and artistic imagining, showcasing, among others: John Howe, fantasy illustrator and designer for Lord of the Rings; Peter deSeve, conceptual artist on Finding Nemo; Anita Kunz's work from Rolling Stone; the exquisite acrylics of Michael Whelan; the poignant work of John Jude Palancer; Doug Chiang, design director for Star Wars and creator of Robota; and Jon Foster, also of Star Wars fame. Lively, idiosyncratic, and sometimes shocking, this work continues to push against the meniscus of reality, exploring new realms of inventiveness and creativity, be it from movies, video games, ads, or art galleries.

The increasing popularity of fantasy and science fiction themes in art is celebrated in the annual "Spectrum" series. The premier venue for such art, each lavishly illustrated volume is an invaluable resource, eagerly awaited by art directors, illustrators, and readers alike. Drawn from books, comics, magazines, art galleries, advertisements, and portfolios, the collection represents a who''s who in fantasy today. With a wider reach than any previous edition, "Spectrum 12" features 350 works by artists from Germany, England, the Netherlands, Korea, Australia, Japan, Canada, France, and the United States. Divided into seven categories, including one each devoted to comics and graphic novels, the illustrations expand the boundaries of the imagination and explore new realms of creativity. Among the artists included are Justin K. Sweet, Brad Holland, Greg Ruth, Lawrence Northey, Arthur Suydam, and H.R. Giger. A handy index provides contact information for each artist.

This lavishly illustrated book features the work of today's bestselling creators of fantasy and science fiction art. From the popular and well-regarded "Spectrum" annuals, over 100 artists are represented, chosen by a jury of award-winning professionals. The introduction is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Lee Stuart.

The tenth annual collection of the best in fantasy and science fiction art features the work of Peter DeSeve, Anita Kunz, John Jude Palencar, Dave McKean, and Jon Foster, among others, and spans the globe in search of the very best in art inspired by fantasy and sci fi. Simultaneous.

Drawn from work created for books, comics, magazines, art galleries, advertisements and the portfolios of some of the finest contemporary artists in the field, Spectrum 9 has a wider reach than any previous volume, with work from the U.S., Germany, England, the Netherlands, Spain, Japan, Canada, and France. Divided into seven categories, including one devoted to comics, the book includes James Gurney(Dintopia), Brom(designer of the films "Sleepy Hollow" and "Scooby-Doo"), Michael Whelan (ten -time Hugo Award winner), Leo and Diane Dillon(Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Award recipients), and many more. Contavt information for each artist is provided in a handy index, and the editors'' lengthy illustrated "Year in Review" preface puts the entire field in focus.

For 13 years the Spectrum annual has been the preeminent showcase for fantasy and sci-fi art and an invaluable resource for art directors and illustrators. Drawn from work created for books, comics, magazines, art galleries, advertisements, and the portfolios of some of the finest fantasy artists working today, the illustrations in this collection extend the boundaries of the imagination and explore new realms of creativity. Spectrum 13 has a wider reach than any previous volume, with nearly 350 pieces by creators spanning the globe, including works from Germany, England, the Netherlands, Korea, Australia, Japan, Canada, and France. Eagerly awaited by both artists and readers, Spectrum 13 is divided into seven categories: Comics and Graphic Novels, Advertising, Book, Dimensional, Editorial, Institutional, and Unpublished Art. This edition also honors Jeffrey Jones with its prestigious Grand Master Award, presented to a living artist for career excellence.

The increasing popularity of fantasy and science fiction themes in art is visualized and celebrated in the sumptuous "Spectrum" series, which has been the leading resource for such art since its inception in 1994. The early volumes, long out-of-print and now expensive collector''s items, are being reprinted for a new generation of fans to enjoy. "Spectrum 3," from 1996, is a typical entry, sampling wonderfully evocative alienscapes, gods, and monsters from the fertile imaginations of artists worldwide working in every major medium.

Challenging, controversial, educational, and irreverent, the award-winning Spectrum series reinforces both the importance and prevalence of fantastic art in today's culture. With exceptional images by extraordinary creators, this elegant full-color collection showcases an international cadre of creators working in every style and medium, both traditional and digital. The best artists from the United States, Europe, China, Australia, South America and beyond have gathered into the only annual devoted exclusively to works of fantasy, horror, science fiction, and the surreal, making Spectrum one of the year's highly most anticipated books. Featured in SPECTRUM 20 are 300 diverse visionaries, many of them world-renowned, including Michael Whelan, Sam Weber, Donato Giancola, Kinuko Craft, James Gurney, Peter de Seve. With art from books, graphic novels, video games, films, galleries, and advertising, Spectrum is both an electrifying art book for fans and an invaluable resource for clients looking for bright new talent. The entire field is discussed in an invaluable, found-nowhere-else Year In Review. Contact information for each artist is included in a handy index. Often imitated, never equaled, SPECTRUM 20 continues the freshness and excellence that was established nineteen years ago.

Desafiante, polémica, educativa e irreverente, así es la serie Spectrum. Esta recopilación de dibujos y arte fantásticos a todo color muestra un cuadro internacional de creadores de imágenes excepcionales que trabajan en todos los estilos , tanto tradicionales como digitales. Los mejores artistas de los Estados Unidos, Europa, China, Australia, America del Sur... se dedica exclusivamente a obras de fantasia, horror, ciencia ficcion, y lo subreal, lo que hace de Spectrum uno de los libros mas esperados del año . SPECTRUM 19 300 visionarios diversos, muchos de ellos de renombre mundial, entre ellos Michael Whelan, Sam Weber, Donato Giancola, Dillon Leo y Diane, Artesania Kinuko, Gurney James, Peter de Seve. Un coleccionable unico para artistas, ilustradores, diseñadores ..