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100 Years of Fashion Illustration
There are several books written on the subject of fashion illustration with many unfortunately proving to be little more than filler or catalogues of aspiring artists, but there are two in particular that stand out for me as recommended titles. The first
100 Years of Fashion Illustration
There are several books written on the subject of fashion illustration with many unfortunately proving to be little more than filler or catalogues of aspiring artists, but there are two in particular that stand out for me as recommended titles. The first
Fun with a Pencil – By Andrew Loomis
This week sees the release of the next in Titan Books series of Andrew Loomis reprints, Fun with a Pencil. Actually dating as the first of the Loomis instructional art books (going all the way back to 1939) it inevitably
Fun with a Pencil – By Andrew Loomis
This week sees the release of the next in Titan Books series of Andrew Loomis reprints, Fun with a Pencil. Actually dating as the first of the Loomis instructional art books (going all the way back to 1939) it inevitably
The Golden Age of DC Comics by Paul Levitz
With the anticipated release of the new Superman movie, DC’s status as a leader in the comic book industry remains as strong as ever, with its success only really comparable to that of Marvel. It’s testament to the power and longevity
The Golden Age of DC Comics by Paul Levitz
With the anticipated release of the new Superman movie, DC’s status as a leader in the comic book industry remains as strong as ever, with its success only really comparable to that of Marvel. It’s testament to the power and longevity
The Art and Making of Peanuts Animation
During the reading of The Art and Making of Peanuts Animation I found myself watching all of the classic 1960′s TV Specials and subsequently listening to the excellent Vince Guaraldi soundtrack which has been pretty much playing on repeat ever
The Art and Making of Peanuts Animation
During the reading of The Art and Making of Peanuts Animation I found myself watching all of the classic 1960′s TV Specials and subsequently listening to the excellent Vince Guaraldi soundtrack which has been pretty much playing on repeat ever
Creating the Filmation Generation by Lou Scheimer
Creating the Filmation Generation tells the story of the famous animation studio that coloured the airwaves of the 1980s with its classic Saturday morning cartoons such as Batman, Star Trek, Archie, Flash Gordon and my personal childhood favourite He-Man and the Masters of the Universe! Told by
Creating the Filmation Generation by Lou Scheimer
Creating the Filmation Generation tells the story of the famous animation studio that coloured the airwaves of the 1980s with its classic Saturday morning cartoons such as Batman, Star Trek, Archie, Flash Gordon and my personal childhood favourite He-Man and the Masters of the Universe! Told by
Albert Dorne Master Illustrator – Book Review
Publisher Manuel Auad and art historian David Apatoff deliver the first major retrospective on the life and career of Albert Dorne, one of the most prominent figures of American illustration in, Albert Dorne Master Illustrator. Aside from his incredibly popular and accomplished work that graced magazines
Albert Dorne Master Illustrator – Book Review
Publisher Manuel Auad and art historian David Apatoff deliver the first major retrospective on the life and career of Albert Dorne, one of the most prominent figures of American illustration in, Albert Dorne Master Illustrator. Aside from his incredibly popular and accomplished work that graced magazines
The Art of Halo 4
In Awakening: The Art of Halo 4, games journalist Paul Davies takes the reader through the creation of the latest instalment of one of the most popular video-game series of all-time, and one that established Microsoft’s Xbox in 2001 as a major force
The Art of Halo 4
In Awakening: The Art of Halo 4, games journalist Paul Davies takes the reader through the creation of the latest instalment of one of the most popular video-game series of all-time, and one that established Microsoft’s Xbox in 2001 as a major force
The Art of Wreck It Ralph
The Art of Wreck-It Ralph is the next in Chronicle Book’s excellent behind the scenes series, this time taking a look at Disney’s latest video game inspired feature. Maggie Malone and Jennifer Lee Monn introduce us to Wreck-It Ralph, a Donkey Kong like
The Art of Wreck It Ralph
The Art of Wreck-It Ralph is the next in Chronicle Book’s excellent behind the scenes series, this time taking a look at Disney’s latest video game inspired feature. Maggie Malone and Jennifer Lee Monn introduce us to Wreck-It Ralph, a Donkey Kong like
Sketch Travel
Sketch Travel from Chronicle Books is a hardback reproduction of an ambitious and collaborative project started by artists Dice Tsutsumi and Gerald Guerlais. For the benefit of children in need and the non-profit literacy organisation Room to Read, one solitary red sketchbook travelled 75,000
Sketch Travel
Sketch Travel from Chronicle Books is a hardback reproduction of an ambitious and collaborative project started by artists Dice Tsutsumi and Gerald Guerlais. For the benefit of children in need and the non-profit literacy organisation Room to Read, one solitary red sketchbook travelled 75,000
Big John Buscema: Comics and Drawings
The first time I became aware of John Buscema was via the compilation magazine Hacoc that was released by Marvel in the early 90s. This magazine collected a some of their edgier stories such as Deathlok, Ghost Rider, RoboCop and most importantly,
Big John Buscema: Comics and Drawings
The first time I became aware of John Buscema was via the compilation magazine Hacoc that was released by Marvel in the early 90s. This magazine collected a some of their edgier stories such as Deathlok, Ghost Rider, RoboCop and most importantly,
Imagination Illustrated – The Jim Henson Journal
For the demographic of those around the age of 30, the mention of Jim Henson provokes a warm glow with memories good times spent with The Muppets, The Muppet Babies, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock and The Storyteller. I’m still a little astonished to find anyone who doesn’t
Imagination Illustrated – The Jim Henson Journal
For the demographic of those around the age of 30, the mention of Jim Henson provokes a warm glow with memories good times spent with The Muppets, The Muppet Babies, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock and The Storyteller. I’m still a little astonished to find anyone who doesn’t
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – The Art and Creation of Walt Disney’s Classic Animated Film
Classic Disney fans should feel grateful toward film historian J. B. Kaufman who brings us not one, but two beautiful books on Disney’s groundbreaking animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The first, The Fairest of them All: The Making
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – The Art and Creation of Walt Disney’s Classic Animated Film
Classic Disney fans should feel grateful toward film historian J. B. Kaufman who brings us not one, but two beautiful books on Disney’s groundbreaking animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The first, The Fairest of them All: The Making
Mastering Type
A grounding in the correct use of type is essential for any Graphic Designer. Effective use of typography are skills that will be called upon again and again in virtually all areas of designer’s career and once you have a
Mastering Type
A grounding in the correct use of type is essential for any Graphic Designer. Effective use of typography are skills that will be called upon again and again in virtually all areas of designer’s career and once you have a
Sign Painters
To coincide with Sign Painters – The Movie, due for release later this year, Princeton Architectural Press bring us Sign Painters (the book) by co-directors Faythe Levine and Sam Macon. A brief history of the hand painted sign industry told through anecdotes by those working
Sign Painters
To coincide with Sign Painters – The Movie, due for release later this year, Princeton Architectural Press bring us Sign Painters (the book) by co-directors Faythe Levine and Sam Macon. A brief history of the hand painted sign industry told through anecdotes by those working
Comic Sketchbooks
Steven Heller, author and editor of several books on art, design and popular culture including; Menu Design in America, Advertising from the Mad Men Era and Typography Sketchbooks, presents this new peek into the minds and working processes of contemporary
Comic Sketchbooks
Steven Heller, author and editor of several books on art, design and popular culture including; Menu Design in America, Advertising from the Mad Men Era and Typography Sketchbooks, presents this new peek into the minds and working processes of contemporary
The Art of Bob Peak
After what feels like a painfully long wait for a definitive career retrospective on one of America’s best known illustrators, The Art of Bob Peak is finally here and this heavy-weight coffee table book packs it’s near 400 pages full of
The Art of Bob Peak
After what feels like a painfully long wait for a definitive career retrospective on one of America’s best known illustrators, The Art of Bob Peak is finally here and this heavy-weight coffee table book packs it’s near 400 pages full of
Illustrators Magazine
Brand new from The Book Palace is the quarterly magazine Illustrators. A first of its kind for the UK in that it focuses purely on the work produced by commercial artists and illustrators of Europe. Following a very similar format
Illustrators Magazine
Brand new from The Book Palace is the quarterly magazine Illustrators. A first of its kind for the UK in that it focuses purely on the work produced by commercial artists and illustrators of Europe. Following a very similar format
The Art and Making of the Dark Knight Trilogy
The dust has settled on the release of The Dark Knight Rises, Christopher Nolan’s final part of his Batman trilogy and I think it’s safe to say that we all thought it was great; possibly one of the finest movie
The Art and Making of the Dark Knight Trilogy
The dust has settled on the release of The Dark Knight Rises, Christopher Nolan’s final part of his Batman trilogy and I think it’s safe to say that we all thought it was great; possibly one of the finest movie
Creative Stuff: An Activity Book for Visual Thinkers
Something a little different this week with Creative Stuff: An Activity Book for Visual Thinkers. A collection of engaging visual exercises geared toward those of us working in the art and graphic design industries. Chris Elkerton and Dave Gouveia –
Creative Stuff: An Activity Book for Visual Thinkers
Something a little different this week with Creative Stuff: An Activity Book for Visual Thinkers. A collection of engaging visual exercises geared toward those of us working in the art and graphic design industries. Chris Elkerton and Dave Gouveia –
Dave Stevens – Covers and Stories
Regular readers of this blog will already know that i’m more than just your average fan of pin-up and comic book artist Dave Stevens. I’ve already featured the excellent biography Brush With Passion and The Complete Sketchbook & Studies on
Dave Stevens – Covers and Stories
Regular readers of this blog will already know that i’m more than just your average fan of pin-up and comic book artist Dave Stevens. I’ve already featured the excellent biography Brush With Passion and The Complete Sketchbook & Studies on
Creative Illustration by Andrew Loomis
“The best book on the subject I have ever seen.” – Norman Rockwell Whenever I get hold of a new Andrew Loomis book I always stop what i’m doing and don’t return to the drawing board before i’ve given it
Creative Illustration by Andrew Loomis
“The best book on the subject I have ever seen.” – Norman Rockwell Whenever I get hold of a new Andrew Loomis book I always stop what i’m doing and don’t return to the drawing board before i’ve given it
DC Comics – The 75th Anniversary Poster Book
Christopher Nolan’s final part of his Dark Knight trilogy hits cinemas across the UK today and will no doubt own the big screens this weekend, so I thought it an appropriate time to take a look at a book that
DC Comics – The 75th Anniversary Poster Book
Christopher Nolan’s final part of his Dark Knight trilogy hits cinemas across the UK today and will no doubt own the big screens this weekend, so I thought it an appropriate time to take a look at a book that
Idle Hands – The Art of Coop
Chris Cooper (aka Coop) is someone i’ve been a huge fan of for years and almost certainly the artist responsible for my interest in the American Gig Poster scene. So it was with some excitement that I received my signed copy
Idle Hands – The Art of Coop
Chris Cooper (aka Coop) is someone i’ve been a huge fan of for years and almost certainly the artist responsible for my interest in the American Gig Poster scene. So it was with some excitement that I received my signed copy
Graphic Surf; Decals, Patches and Stickers
As a nice companion piece to Surf Graphics (as reviewed on WingsArt a couple of weeks ago), I can recommend Graphic Surf: Decals, Patches and Stickers by Ben Marcus. A collection of over 1250 examples of logos and branding that
Graphic Surf; Decals, Patches and Stickers
As a nice companion piece to Surf Graphics (as reviewed on WingsArt a couple of weeks ago), I can recommend Graphic Surf: Decals, Patches and Stickers by Ben Marcus. A collection of over 1250 examples of logos and branding that
Bad Girls Need Love Too
If you happen to follow my Facebook page you will already know that i’m slightly obsessed with vintage pulp paperback covers. An obsession that’s shared by Gary Lovisi, author of Bad Girls Need Love Too. A collection of 100 examples
Bad Girls Need Love Too
If you happen to follow my Facebook page you will already know that i’m slightly obsessed with vintage pulp paperback covers. An obsession that’s shared by Gary Lovisi, author of Bad Girls Need Love Too. A collection of 100 examples
The Art of Brave – The Book Review
To accompany the release of Disney Pixar’s 13th animated feature, Chronicle Books have released the next in their excellent series of behind the scenes titles, The Art of Brave. Written by Jenny Lerew (story artist on How To Train Your
The Art of Brave – The Book Review
To accompany the release of Disney Pixar’s 13th animated feature, Chronicle Books have released the next in their excellent series of behind the scenes titles, The Art of Brave. Written by Jenny Lerew (story artist on How To Train Your
Jazz Covers
“In the early 80′s a lot of my customers traded their entire record collections for compact discs; now they’ve gone back and traded their CD’s for records” – Fred Cohen Always judge an album by its cover. Subconsciously i’ve believed
Jazz Covers
“In the early 80′s a lot of my customers traded their entire record collections for compact discs; now they’ve gone back and traded their CD’s for records” – Fred Cohen Always judge an album by its cover. Subconsciously i’ve believed
100 Presidential Campaign Posters
Presidential Campaign Posters – 100 Posters from the Library of Congress In the same poster-book format as Gig Posters Vol 1 and 2, Quirk Books delivers this July, 100 Presidential Campaign Posters, a large paperback with ready-to-frame, pull-out pages offering
100 Presidential Campaign Posters
Presidential Campaign Posters – 100 Posters from the Library of Congress In the same poster-book format as Gig Posters Vol 1 and 2, Quirk Books delivers this July, 100 Presidential Campaign Posters, a large paperback with ready-to-frame, pull-out pages offering
Mail-Order Mysteries – Real Stuff from Old Comic Book Ads!
Mail-Order Mysteries: Real Stuff from Old Comic Book Ads! By Kirk Demarais I’m just about young enough to have missed the dubious mail-order opportunities presented in the back pages of comic books of old. Age, geography and plain old common
Mail-Order Mysteries – Real Stuff from Old Comic Book Ads!
Mail-Order Mysteries: Real Stuff from Old Comic Book Ads! By Kirk Demarais I’m just about young enough to have missed the dubious mail-order opportunities presented in the back pages of comic books of old. Age, geography and plain old common
The Art of Daniel Clowes; Modern Cartoonist
The Art of Daniel Clowes; Modern Cartoonist – Edited by Alvin Buenaventura Released this month by Abrams ComicArts in conjunction with The Oakland Museum exhibition of the same name is The Art of Daniel Clowes; Modern Cartoonist. A career retrospective
The Art of Daniel Clowes; Modern Cartoonist
The Art of Daniel Clowes; Modern Cartoonist – Edited by Alvin Buenaventura Released this month by Abrams ComicArts in conjunction with The Oakland Museum exhibition of the same name is The Art of Daniel Clowes; Modern Cartoonist. A career retrospective
Saul Bass: A Life in Film and Design
Saul Bass: A Life in Film & Design by Jennifer Bass & Pat Kirkham Few other designers permeate the creative world quite like Saul Bass (1920-1996). Ask any Designer/Illustrator to name their influences (especially those among the new wave of
Saul Bass: A Life in Film and Design
Saul Bass: A Life in Film & Design by Jennifer Bass & Pat Kirkham Few other designers permeate the creative world quite like Saul Bass (1920-1996). Ask any Designer/Illustrator to name their influences (especially those among the new wave of
Advertising from the Mad Men Era
Mid-Century Ads – Advertising from the Mad Men Era “Advertising has gone from something that reflects popular culture to becoming a part of popular culture, from something that’s influenced by popular entertainment to being popular entertainment.” – Jimmy Siegel. If,
Advertising from the Mad Men Era
Mid-Century Ads – Advertising from the Mad Men Era “Advertising has gone from something that reflects popular culture to becoming a part of popular culture, from something that’s influenced by popular entertainment to being popular entertainment.” – Jimmy Siegel. If,
Looping The Loop: Posters Of Flight
Looping The Loop: Posters Of Flight – By Henry Serrano Villard & Willis M. Allen Jr. This book, which I would otherwise have missed were it not for that great cover catching my eye from a shop window in Bath,
Looping The Loop: Posters Of Flight
Looping The Loop: Posters Of Flight – By Henry Serrano Villard & Willis M. Allen Jr. This book, which I would otherwise have missed were it not for that great cover catching my eye from a shop window in Bath,
Winter Round-Up
I’ve read and reviewed some amazing books over the last few months and here are my highlights from The Friday Book Review: Winter season. Here’s looking forward to more excellent books and reviews coming this Spring. Enjoy, Wing. – Chuck
Winter Round-Up
I’ve read and reviewed some amazing books over the last few months and here are my highlights from The Friday Book Review: Winter season. Here’s looking forward to more excellent books and reviews coming this Spring. Enjoy, Wing. – Chuck
Successful Drawing by Andrew Loomis
Successful Drawing by Andrew Loomis Born in New York in 1892, Andrew Loomis was a prolific illustrator working at his peak during the period of 1920 to the late 1940′s. His popular work consisted of elegant illustrations, typically of fashionable
Successful Drawing by Andrew Loomis
Successful Drawing by Andrew Loomis Born in New York in 1892, Andrew Loomis was a prolific illustrator working at his peak during the period of 1920 to the late 1940′s. His popular work consisted of elegant illustrations, typically of fashionable
Wally Wood’s EC Stories Artist’s Edition
Wally Wood’s EC Stories Artists Edition I’ve been trying to get my hands on one of IDW’s coveted Artist’s Editions ever since the series started with The Rocketeer by Dave Stevens (one of my all-time favourite comic book artists) and
Wally Wood’s EC Stories Artist’s Edition
Wally Wood’s EC Stories Artists Edition I’ve been trying to get my hands on one of IDW’s coveted Artist’s Editions ever since the series started with The Rocketeer by Dave Stevens (one of my all-time favourite comic book artists) and
Charles R. Knight
Charles R. Knight – The Artist Who Saw Through Time by Richard Milner “Long before Willis O’Brien, myself, and Steven Spielberg, Charles R. Knight put flesh on creatures that no human had ever seen.” – Ray Harryhausen – Film Director;
Charles R. Knight
Charles R. Knight – The Artist Who Saw Through Time by Richard Milner “Long before Willis O’Brien, myself, and Steven Spielberg, Charles R. Knight put flesh on creatures that no human had ever seen.” – Ray Harryhausen – Film Director;
Velocity and Structura 2
Velocity by Stephan Martiniere This week I take a look at two recent releases from the Design Studio Press label starting off with Stephan Martiniere’s Velocity. A collection of book covers, video-game and movie concept art from the acclaimed illustrator
Velocity and Structura 2
Velocity by Stephan Martiniere This week I take a look at two recent releases from the Design Studio Press label starting off with Stephan Martiniere’s Velocity. A collection of book covers, video-game and movie concept art from the acclaimed illustrator
Garbage Pail Kids
Garbage Pail Kids – Collected Series 1 – 5 (1985 – 1986) 1965 saw the release of Ugly Stickers. A series of grotesque creature creations from Topps, illustrated by the great American Artists Basil Wolverton, Wally Wood and Norman Saunders.
Garbage Pail Kids
Garbage Pail Kids – Collected Series 1 – 5 (1985 – 1986) 1965 saw the release of Ugly Stickers. A series of grotesque creature creations from Topps, illustrated by the great American Artists Basil Wolverton, Wally Wood and Norman Saunders.
Chuck Jones: The Dream That Never Was
Chuck Jones – The Dream That Never Was – By Dean Mullaney, Kurtis Findlay & Lorraine Turner From editors Dean Mullaney and Kurtis Findlay comes a retrospective on the largely unknown character of Crawford. An accident prone young boy, developed
Chuck Jones: The Dream That Never Was
Chuck Jones – The Dream That Never Was – By Dean Mullaney, Kurtis Findlay & Lorraine Turner From editors Dean Mullaney and Kurtis Findlay comes a retrospective on the largely unknown character of Crawford. An accident prone young boy, developed
