Frank frazetta frank frazetta used books, rare books and new books. A special section is devoted to frazettas comic art, which includes numerous rare covers and a complete, never reprinted eightpage story from franks peak ink period1953. There are also pictures of frank and ellie, both from their wild younger days and of recognition by everyone as the worlds finest fantasy illustrator. Its hard to beleive that 31 years have passed since the exhibit. At age four he sold his work to his first fan, his grandmother. The book will be reasonably priced, readily available once released and, we are working on plans for a limited edition signed by authors j. Frank frazetta art books a 3 book collection of ace books by otis kline, donald wollheim published by ace books. Feb 28, 2019 just a quick look at a frank frazetta master artist book, specifically sketchbook volume 1.
Frank frazetta was born on february 9th 1928 to alfonso and mary frazzetta in brooklyn, new york. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. David spurlock started crafting this book by reviving the original millionselling 1970s mass market art book, fantastic art of frank frazetta. His impact can be seen not only throughout fantasy and fantasy erotica, but also in comics, hollywood movies and commercial illustration. The book also contained some quick krenkel cityscapes. The fantastic art of frank frazetta by frank frazetta goodreads. A picture is worth so much more than any words can say in this case. Johnny comet 2011 johnny comet unknown with peter depaolo. Brave the perils of fierce creatures, cruel seas and dark sorcery beside red morden, the legendary crimson reaver, as he risks all in a quest to breathe life into his fallen wife. As soon as frank was able to pick up a pencil, everyone recognized his talent. Tooth and claw by frank frazetta, james silke alibris. Frank frazetta, one source said it was for at the earths core, but isfdb does not list it among the illustrations. His legacy has inspired countless artists and the fact his namesake magazine was somehow inferior to him, it is kind of sad.
The image eventually led to spinoffs of varying merchandise, including subsequent paintings of the warrior, novels, statues, a comic book. The fantastic art of frank frazetta book 2 by frazetta frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Frazetta s paintings have been used by a number of bands for their album covers. Square, tight, clean, unmarked copy with inside covers and pages agetoned, light reading creases which dont break paper on both covers, a light crease on front cover, three creases on back cover, book probably bumped on top edge as there are stress lines across spine. Frank frazetta was an american fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for work in comic books, paperback book covers, paintings, posters, recordalbum covers and other media. The fantastic art of frank frazetta by frank frazetta. Frank frazetta, a requiem for sharks, a promotional painting for the mystery book club circa after revision in the oil on board. Art and remembrances is packed full of original artwork from the authors personal collection together with book covers, record album artwork, movie posters, comic book and comic strip artwork, and more. Johnny comet 1991 with earl baldwin and peter depaolo. Frank frazetta greater creators legendary fantasy painter. I continue to be in awe of franks art and photographs, and grateful to dave for presenting this showcase of his work. Together they had four children, frank jr, billy, holly and heidi.
The price realized by escape on venus was the thirdhighest ever through heritage auctions for a frazetta. Another sketchbook was loaded with pencil studies for the lord of the rings plates. Just a quick look at a frank frazetta master artist book, specifically sketchbook volume 1. Fantastic art frank frazetta, first edition abebooks. A series of landmark buck rogers covers for famous funnies and several outstanding ec jobs brought frazetta to the attention of comic strip artist al capp, and he was soon hired to assist on the lil abner sunday strips from 195261. An artistic prodigy, frank frazetta broke into comic books at the age of 16 out of economic necessity. I dont usually record unboxing books but i figured it might help out a few people who are considering. Master of fantasy art, a taschenevergreen production with such an. Frank frazetta was an american fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for comic books, book covers, paintings, posters, and the movie fire and ice. At the age of eight, his parents enrolled him in the brooklyn academy of fine arts. Fantastic paintings of frazetta art by frank frazetta. I have a bunch of frazetta art books, but this one ranks. At the age of eight, at the insistence of his school teachers, frazetta s parents enrolled him in the brooklyn academy of fine arts.
Frank frazetta succeeded from comics to cover art for paperbacks to fantasy illustration. Plague of knives frank frazettas death dealer, book 4. Shop frank frazetta art, death dealer, scifi art, conan and comic art from frazetta girls. Frank frazetta has 209 books on goodreads with 15951 ratings. There was a great scene with smaug the dragon that never made. Isbn 9780812503326 9780812503326 softcover, tor books, 1990.
For dells subsidiary company, famous funnies, frazetta did war and human interest stories for heroic comics. I bring you more amazing fantasy artwork by the masterful frank frazetta. Frank frazetta sketchbook vol 1 quick look youtube. Frank frazetta fantasy illustrated vol 1 enchanted booklet. Frazetta girls official frank frazetta web store scifi. The 7 page story appeared in tally ho comics, and was published in december of 1944, when frazetta was only 15 years old. Frazetta girls official frank frazetta web store scifi art. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. Discover book depositorys huge selection of frank frazetta books online. Spotlight on frank frazetta contains nudity page 4. Throughout his lifetime, he had created some of the most iconic pieces of fantasy art, and continues to inspire people even today. Though best known for his humor work, angelo did great gothic realism too.
The longtime mad magazine artist and fine fleagle gang friend of frank frazetta, al williamson and roy krenkel was born april 14, 1932. Burroughs artists burroughs artist frank frazetta portfolio 1968 burroughs artist frank frazetta portfolio 1973 johnny comet johnny comet no. The hall of fame illustrator and icon of fantastic art, frazetta, is best known for his oil paintings of buxom beauties and brawny barbarians conan, tarzan, death dealer which have sold for. Frank frazetta fantasy illustrated, was released in the late 90s, and despite having the magazine named after him, he did not illustrate one panel in almost the entire publication except covers. By 1964, frank was working on movie posters and started producing paintings for paperback editions of adventure books. I owe a world of thanks to frank frazetta and his amazing art. Men are manly beyond belief and women are impossibly sexy in frank frazettas genredefining artwork for fantasy and science fiction books.
Frank and ellie did publish a print catalog that had color reproductions of all of their prints at relatively small sizes which also contained an offer for a 3 print golf portfolio 11 x 14in frank s humorous vein. It depicts a menacing armorclad warrior with a horned helmet, whose facial features are obscured by shadow, atop a horse, holding a bloody bearded axe and shield. In the late 50s frank married his wife, eleanor kelly frazetta. Death dealer is a 1973 fantasy painting by american artist frank frazetta. Over the last 10 years or so, ive passed on most things frazetta. I believe one is included in frank junior s book, but it is improperly credited to frank. Frank frazetta is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential, if not the most influential artists in the fantasy art world. Book one was in the same format as the 5 ballantine soft covers, this time covering the paintings frank did in the. February 9, 1928 may 10, 2010 was an american fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for comic books, paperback book covers, paintings, posters, lp record album covers and other media. Frank frazetta at the illustration art gallery book palace. Twelve black and white studies and thirty two magnificent color plates in this book, frank frazzetta proves his pre eminence in the worlds of fantasy and science fiction art.
Frank frazetta february 9, 1928 may 10, 2010 frazetta was born and raised in brooklyn, new york. Frank and ellie did publish a print catalog that had color reproductions of all of their prints at relatively small sizes which also contained an offer for a 3 print golf portfolio 11 x 14in franks humorous vein. The collection is brimming with both classic and previously unpublished works of the subjects frazetta. Then he expanded and revised it to include twice as many images and presents them at a much larger coffeetable book size of 10. Frank frazetta was an american fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for comic books, paperback book covers, paintings, posters, lp record album covers and other media. Frank frazetta comic book artists comic books art comic art image comics comics sketch illustrator dragons art visionnaire. Some of his earliest work was in funny animal comics, which he signed as fritz. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. The fantastic art of frank frazetta book 2 by frazetta frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. After eight years, his art teacher michele falanga, an awardwinning italian fine artist decided to send frazetta to europe, at his own. Frank frazetta books list of books by author frank frazetta.
Buy tooth and claw by frank frazetta, james silke online at alibris. At the age of eight, at the insistence of his school teachers, frazettas parents enrolled him in the brooklyn academy of fine arts. Frank frazetta, born on the 9th day of february, 1928 in brooklyn, new york, discovered the wonders of drawing at a very young age. Here is a small collection of images that are in the style of frank frazettas pillow book. The collection is brimming with both classic and previously unpublished works of the subjects. Frank frazetta comic book art for sale value guide. Frank frazetta continues to be an amazing presence in the art world, and it was quite an honor to be involved with frazetta 77.
Frazetta was soon drawing comic books in many genres, including westerns, fantasy, mystery, and historical drama. Several years back i picked up a copy of frank frazetta. Discover, or return to, the worlds greatest heroic fantasy artist, frank frazetta in this landmark art collection entitled, fantastic paintings of frazetta. Dont miss out on the ultimate look at frank frazetta, the artist and the man. Many times, people would buy a novel just to own the cover art. Frank frazetta, the works of the late master fantasy artist, with news, galleries, and biography. Follow frank frazetta and explore their bibliography from s frank frazetta author page. Frank frazetta had the unique ability to create images of largerthanlife characters that become indelibly etched in our memories. All i did was one story, i was the kid who created the character.