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Title: Testament: The Life and Art of Frank Frazetta by Arnie Fenner, Cathy Fenner, Frank Frazetta ISBN: 1-887424-62-8 Publisher: Underwood Books Pub. Date: 09 November, 2001 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.75 (4 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: under- appreciated master
Comment: Frank Frazetta is not only the master of Fantasy art but one of the true fathers of todays artist (Vallejo, Mcfarlane, Hildebrant) his body of work has ranged from the early comic strips of the 50's , to the great interpretation of Fantasy heroes greatest, Tarzan, Conan, Kane and many others, but he has also created some of the most memorable images of the 20th century Sci-Fi and Fantsy art(Deathdealer and so on). This bookk ends a wonderful trilogy that started with Icon, and was followed by Legacy, those previous volumes introduced many to the great worlds depicted in Frazetta's paintings, this book is a treasure chest of less known but just as great works. True longtime fans of this great master will relish this additions to the already establish body of work. I urge all fans of the master to also visit his museum in Stroudsburg PA to view the original paintins in all their greatness.
Rating: 5
Summary: 20th century genius
Comment: Only Norman Rockwell is in the same league with Frank Frazetta. He is the most talented fantasy illustrator of his generation, no one else comes close. His work easily qualitfies as Fine Art. His draftsmanship is so good it seems beyond human, like Michaelangelo. His sense of drama is so assured, each image is like something out of a classic movie or great legend. But everyone falls all over themselves praising Frazetta. This is the third book of his work, and is more for hardcore fans and collectors. Icon and Legacy contain his most famous works, but I love this one for the insights it gives into his techniques, and for the many sensitive and exquisite watercolor nudes he gave his wife on birthdays and anniversaries. I've seen the guy in person twice in my life, but I never said a word to him. Still, Frazetta has made me a better artist.
Rating: 5
Summary: Odds & Ends Collection, "Icon" & "Legacy" Better to Start
Comment: This is a beautiful book, but the more famous Frazetta works are to be found in the two previous books of this trilogy. So this book is great for serious Frazetta fans, but "Icon" and "Legacy" are better books for showing the most famous of his works.
This book, "Testament," is good for showing more of his unpublished stuff. It has many Playboy-type girlie paintings and drawings, some western themes, and his paintings for TV Guide, for the "Battlestar Galactica" show, (which look nothing like the actual TV program, but stand as terrific space fantasy works). The personal photos are also a very nice insight into his life.
All three books in this trilogy cover work from his whole life, and explain his career moves, with slight variations and different guest commentary. The printing is nicely done, so you can enjoy studying the paintings on glossy, quality paper. These three books are very nice additions to your personal bookshelf library.
If you're new to Frazetta's work, I would just suggest that you start in order, with "Icon," and then "Legacy," where the more popular works are printed, to be able to appreciate and understand Frazetta's work and influence in proper perspective. "Testament" is more for the confirmed Frazetta fans.
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Title: Icon: A Retrospective by the Grand Master of Fantastic Art by Frank Frazetta, Arnie Fenner, Cathy Fenner ISBN: 1887424717 Publisher: Underwood Books Pub. Date: November, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Legacy: Selected Drawings & Paintings by Frank Frazetta by Frank Frazetta, Cathy Fenner, Arnie Fenner ISBN: 1887424490 Publisher: Underwood Books Pub. Date: November, 1999 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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Title: Frazetta 2004 Calendar by Frazetta ISBN: 1559497475 Publisher: DC Comics Pub. Date: June, 2003 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: The Art of Jeffrey Jones by Arnie Fenner, Cathy Fenner ISBN: 1887424571 Publisher: Underwood Books Pub. Date: October, 2002 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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Title: Spectrum 10: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art (Spectrum, No 10) by Arnie Fenner, Cathy Fenner ISBN: 1887424725 Publisher: Underwood Books Pub. Date: November, 2003 List Price(USD): $27.00 |
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