The Art of Richard Powers (Paper Tiger)
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (939 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1855858908 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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From 1950 on, his work has said "science fiction" to all who have seen it--no small band, given his output (the appended checklist of his book covers is nine pages long). Ray OlsonCopyright © American Library Association. More than 100 vivid colorplates decorate a volume that also includes a biographical sketch by Powers' son that reveals the artist as quite a character. All rights reserved. From Booklist As Frank observes, Richard Powers (1921-96) "was one of the three prime movers of sf art." A generation younge
“More than any individual author, Richard Powers showed the public that science fiction could be written by intelligent adults, for intelligent adults. “I am happy to see this collection of outstanding work.”—Sir Arthur C. Clarke. “Enlightening.Valuable. His superior aestheticsstill overshadow most rivals.I am delighted his talent is again on splendid display!”—Michael Moorcock. Capable of evoking that fabled sense of wonder.”—SFRA Review.
Shamefully underrated A Customer The best cover artist of all time. No exaggeration. Some of the later work becomes, unfortunately, exceedingly literal--it's as if someone forced Powers to put Boris-Vallejo-like human figures into his abstract scenes in order to satisfy some PR/marketing goal. They don't make 'em like this anymore.. "Very impressive showcase of Richard Powers artwork" according to Paul F. Brooks. The Art of Richard Powers - Jane Frank In 1958 I read a book titled "Men, Martians and Machines" by Eric Frank Russell. I hardly recall the stories but the cover made a lasting impression on me. The depiction of bizarre alien machines, a fantastical space ship and a flaming sun influenced me to seek out and read more of these type stories. The cover artist was Richard Powers (1921-96) and his distinct style has graced numerous book covers over the period 19Very impressive showcase of Richard Powers artwork Paul F. Brooks The Art of Richard Powers - Jane Frank In 1958 I read a book titled "Men, Martians and Machines" by Eric Frank Russell. I hardly recall the stories but the cover made a lasting impression on me. The depiction of bizarre alien machines, a fantastical space ship and a flaming sun influenced me to seek out and read more of these type stories. The cover artist was Richard Powers (1921-96) and his distinct style has graced numerous book covers over the period 1945 to 1997. I recently purchased The Art of Richard Powers first published in. 5 to 1997. I recently purchased The Art of Richard Powers first published in. Babytoxie said Great artist, great book, great price!. Finally, a book dedicated solely to the works of the late Richard Powers a dream come true. I was tired of always seeing him presented as one of many entries in books of sci-fi artists, shoved between others who were obviously not as talented as he. This is a true deal. page after page of his beautiful/haunting/otherworldly art (yes, all Great artist, great book, great price! Finally, a book dedicated solely to the works of the late Richard Powers a dream come true. I was tired of always seeing him presented as one of many entries in books of sci-fi artists, shoved between others who were obviously not as talented as he. This is a true deal. page after page of his beautiful/haunting/otherworldly art (yes, all 3 adjectives, and more, exist in each painting!). The reproductions are of a very high quality and clarity, some taking up 2 pages, allowing you to see the textures within the images. The text gives. adjectives, and more, exist in each painting!). The reproductions are of a very high quality and clarity, some taking up "Great artist, great book, great price!" according to Babytoxie. Finally, a book dedicated solely to the works of the late Richard Powers a dream come true. I was tired of always seeing him presented as one of many entries in books of sci-fi artists, shoved between others who were obviously not as talented as he. This is a true deal. page after page of his beautiful/haunting/otherworldly art (yes, all Great artist, great book, great price! Finally, a book dedicated solely to the works of the late Richard Powers a dream come true. I was tired of always seeing him presented as one of many entries in books of sci-fi artists, shoved between others who were obviously not as talented as he. This is a true deal. page after page of his beautiful/haunting/otherworldly art (yes, all 3 adjectives, and more, exist in each painting!). The reproductions are of a very high quality and clarity, some taking up 2 pages, allowing you to see the textures within the images. The text gives. adjectives, and more, exist in each painting!). The reproductions are of a very high quality and clarity, some taking up 2 pages, allowing you to see the textures within the images. The text gives. pages, allowing you to see the textures within the images. The text gives
Jane Frank is a member of the Association of Science Fiction Artists (ASFA), the Washington Sculpture Association, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and the Society of Illustrators. . With her husband, Howard Frank, she has built up the largest collection of sf/fantasy art in the world, and in 1991 she founded Worlds of Wonder, the world's best known sf/fantasy art agency. Together with Howard Frank she has writt