Been following frank frazetta for about 45 years now. It is difficult to overstate frank frazettas influence in the world of fantasy, science fiction and erotic art. 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. The original frazetta book showcasing the master of fantasy art. Frank frazetta was an american artist, notable for his oil, watercolor, ink, and pencil illustrations in the popular culture and science fiction realms.
An artistic prodigy, frank frazetta broke into comic books at the age of 16 out of economic necessity. Frank frazetta was an american fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for comic books, paperback book covers. Frank frazetta was an american fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for comic books, paperback book covers, paintings. But, he expanded and revised to include twice as many images and, presents them. Frank frazetta greater creators legendary fantasy painter. Frank frazetta, book two 1977 with betty ballantine. Its a gorgeous piece with rich, warm browns and red shadows that truly set off the green of the serpent itself juxtaposed against the pale. His father, alfred frazzetta, was a hardworking, first generation italian immigrant who married mary, a new york native. Kubla khan portfolio 1977 frazetta memory book 1977 women of the ages portfolio 1977 frank frazetta, book three 1978 with betty ballantine. The fantastic art of frank frazetta book 2 by frazetta frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. Frank frazetta, book 3 by frank frazetta goodreads.
He attended the academy for eight years under the tutelage of michele falanga, an awardwinning italian fine artist. Tonjalea bowlsby uploaded this image to art by frank frazetta. Dont miss out on the ultimate look at frank frazetta, the artist and the man. Just a quick look at a frank frazetta master artist book, specifically sketchbook volume 1.
Conan number one 1978 frazetta profili 1 italian 1979 the frank frazetta portfolio 1979 frank frazetta, book four 1980 with betty. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by frank frazetta. Frazettas paintings have been used by a number of bands for their album covers. Ive read nearly every book about frazetta thats been published in the last nearly 40 years, but this one not only shows us the art, but the artful way that the. If you do then this is the first of the collections of some of the art from one of the best if not the most influential artist for book covers relating to fantasy. Frank frazetta fantasy artist the art history archive.
Fantastic paintings of frazetta deluxe buds art books. I dont usually record unboxing books but i figured it might help out a few people who are considering. Frank frazetta has 209 books on goodreads with 15951 ratings. Discover, or return to, the worlds greatest heroic fantasy artist, frank frazetta, in this landmark art collection. I let him know that i had gathered together a collection of his fathers artwork from the internet, and that i was putting it up on my website. I have a bunch of frazetta art books, but this one ranks high among my favorites. Early life frank frazetta, the godfather of fantasy art, february 9 1928 may 10 2010 was born into a sicilian family in the heart of brooklyn, new york.
I bring you more amazing fantasy artwork by the masterful frank frazetta. Art prints frazetta girls frank frazetta art, death. Due to the covid19 outbreak, in order to continue to keep the safety of our customers and employees, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend our printing studio operations starting april 2nd until may 1. Of course, the lavish later volumes of his work was published in 3 terrific hardbound and soft cover books. Frank frazetta sketchbook vol 1 quick look youtube.
Frank frazetta the serpent aka aros paperback novel. Conan frank frazetta was an american fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for work in comic books, paperback book covers. The frazetta style can be seen in the works of artists such as boris vallejo, don maitz, simon bisley, michael walen, and jeff jones. Legacy seems to be the perfect word to refer to frank frazettas paintings, the same ones that have inspired artists all over.
See more ideas about frank frazetta, fantasy art and fantastic art. Due to the covid19 outbreak, in order to continue to keep the safety of our customers and employees, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend. Bantam books rufus publications peacock press, 1975. Frank frazetta february 9, 1928 may 10, 2010 frazetta was born and raised in brooklyn, new york. Published on dec 3, 2017 frank frazetta born frank frazzetta. Frank frazetta,what a spectacular artist i saw this artists books in our book shop in town a long time before the internet, before i ever knew he was so well known at all,i had never heard of him. An important and iconic work from the foremost fantasy illustrator of the 20th century. Full of iconic frank frazetta art including the egyptian queen that appears on the cover, some interior art from the edgar rice burroughs john carterbarsoom series, the death dealer and more. At the age of eight, at the insistence of his school teachers, frazetta s parents enrolled him in the brooklyn academy of fine arts. At the age of eight, at the insistence of his school teachers, frazettas parents enrolled him in the brooklyn academy of fine arts. He is best known for his lush paintings, his work in comic books, book covers, movie posters and record album covers.
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. Selected paintings and drawings by the grand master of fantastic art, frank frazetta. He started as a comic book artist in the mid1940s, drawing a variety of genres including western, fantasy, mystery, and historical drama. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Masters and legends of fantasy art, 2nd expanded edition. Selected paintings and drawings by frank frazetta and icon. Many times, people would buy a novel just to own the cover art. Comic books included john wayne comics, buck rogers, famous funnies and ghost rider and a long list of others, a testament to frank frazettas dedication.
Sep 28, 2017 below are links to my other frazetta videos, please check them out ask me questions. Shop frank frazetta art, death dealer, scifi art, conan and comic art from frazetta girls. Frank frazetta, the works of the late master fantasy artist, with news, galleries, and biography. 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. His work is characterized by its hypersexualized, stark depictions of people and animals in fantastical settings, often rendered in highcontrast, stylized realism. Fantastic paintings of frazetta art by frank frazetta. Frank frazetta 291928 5102010 is arguably the most beloved fantasy and science fiction artist of the 20th century. Testament is the third in the trilogy of books on frank frazetta, the first two being legacy. Here is a small collection of images that are in the style of frank frazetta s pillow book. Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the. The new york times said, frazetta helped define fantasy heroes like conan, tarzan and john carter of mars with signature images of strikingly fierce. The life and art of frank frazetta by cathy fenner 20011009 jan. Discover, or return to, the worlds greatest heroic fantasy artist, frank frazetta in this landmark art collection entitled, fantastic paintings of frazetta. Frank frazetta, a requiem for sharks, a promotional painting for the mystery book club circa after revision in the oil on board.
Frazetta is an inspiration to many artists, including myself. Selected paintings and drawings by the grand master of fantastic art, frank frazetta by arnie fenner and cathy fenner oct 29, 1999 4. February 9, 1928 may 10, 2010 was an american fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for. David spurlock started crafting this book by reviving the original millionselling 1970s mass market art book, fantastic art of frank frazetta. Frazetta girls official frank frazetta web store scifi. By 1964, frank was working on movie posters and started producing paintings for paperback editions of adventure books. 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. May 10, 2010 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. A retrospective by the grand master of fantastic art frank frazetta. Feb 28, 2019 just a quick look at a frank frazetta master artist book, specifically sketchbook volume 1. See more ideas about frank frazetta, art and artwork. The fantastic art of frank frazetta by frank frazetta goodreads. Used on the cover of the serpent, the frazetta family has always titled this piece as aros.
Frank frazetta the serpent aka aros paperback novel cover painting original art paperback library, 1967. Throughout his lifetime, he had created some of the most iconic pieces of fantasy art, and continues to inspire people even today. A book s 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. 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. Fantastic art frank frazetta, first edition abebooks. All i did was one story, i was the kid who created the character. The production value for these three books are fantastic as usual with big nicely reproduced prints. Frank frazetta, born on the 9th day of february, 1928 in brooklyn, new york, discovered the wonders of drawing at a very young age.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of frank frazetta books online. Frazettas unforgettable work has appeared on the covers of comic books, paperbacks, novels, movie posters, and much more. Frazetta girls official frank frazetta web store scifi art. Its old the copy i have was published in 1976, but totally worth looking out for. Frank frazetta succeeded from comics to cover art for paperbacks to fantasy illustration. Frank frazetta comic book art for sale value guide. If youre a fan of frazettas work id totally recommend this art book. Frank frazetta author of icon goodreads share book. The 7 page story appeared in tally ho comics, and was published in december of 1944, when frazetta was only 15 years old. Fantastic paintings of frazetta deluxe limited edition.
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