Most of us are pretty familiar with the art of frank frazetta. I prefer frazettas drawings over his finished paintings. Frank frazetta, born on the 9th day of february, 1928 in brooklyn, new york, discovered the wonders of drawing at a very young age. Frazetta was a very precocious artist, claiming to have begun drawing at the age of three, and. A retrospective by the grand master of fantastic art. He also contributed to comic books published by dc comics, ec comics. But you havent really learned the story of frank frazetta, unless youve read a brand new book, frank frazetta. Feb 04, 1977 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. Lords of destruction death dealer, book 2 frank frazetta, james silke on.
Frank frazetta, book four has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. 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. At the age of eight, at the insistence of his school teachers, frazetta s parents enrolled him in the brooklyn academy of fine arts. See all books authored by frank frazetta, including the fantastic art of frank frazetta, and frank frazetta, book 2, and more on. Only robin lakehairs innocent touch can free gath of baal from the murderous power of the death dealer. He is one of the most emulated artists of these genres in the world. There is a responsive fast economical feel to his drawings and sketches, a lightness while still retaining that supple line. Triart liquid glass testing as a finish coat for acrylic pour painting. Frank frazetta, book four book by frank frazetta 2. Frazetta was born and raised in brooklyn, new york.
Frazetta was inducted into the comic book industrys will eisner comic book hall of fame in 1995. Lords of destruction death dealer, book 2 frazetta, frank, silke, james on. Frank frazetta february 9, 1928 may 10, 2010 frazetta was born and raised in brooklyn, new york. The worlds greatest heroic fantasy artist, frank frazetta teams with j. Frank frazetta, book two frank frazetta, betty ballantine on. Frank frazetta book two by frazetta, frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. List of books by frank frazetta stored on this site. Illustration by frank frazetta frank frazetta, the works of the late master fantasy artist, with news, galleries, and biography. In 1961, after nine years with capp, frazetta returned to comic books. 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. Reaction to the work of frank frazetta paul zdepski 8. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. Frazetta girls official frank frazetta web store scifi.
But the ageing frazetta was also receiving a host of honors. Frank frazetta book two by frank frazetta, paperback barnes. Throughout his lifetime, he had created some of the most iconic pieces of fantasy art, and continues to inspire people even today. Frank frazetta, book 2 by frank frazetta goodreads. Nov 19, 2010 frank frazetta was an artist who created countless paintings, comics, and book and album covers with a focus on the superhero, fantasy, and science fiction genres. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. All i did was one story, i was the kid who created the character. This brief summation will not itemize or describe the biographical profile of his career, but attempt to elucidate themes in what his art is about. A picture is worth so much more than any words can say in this case. Frank frazetta books list of books by author frank frazetta. Frank frazetta, book four by frank frazetta, paperback. David spurlock, the bestselling author of how to draw chiller monsters werewolves, vampires and zombies for the allnew art collection entitled, the frazetta sketchbook.
I owe a world of thanks to frank frazetta and his amazing art. Frank frazetta, a requiem for sharks, a promotional painting for the mystery book club circa after revision in. Frank frazetta from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia frank frazetta born february 9, 1928 is an american fantasy and science fiction artist. Exclusive trailer theres a long, loud, and vivid history of crossover between rock music and comic books, be it music stars showing up in comics as characters or all of the comic book artists who have moonlighted as album art contributors.
This is due in part to the variety of media in which his art has appeared comics, posters, album covers, books, etc. The fantastic art of frank frazetta book 2 by frazetta frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. Explore books by frank frazetta with our selection at. Shop frank frazetta art, death dealer, scifi art, conan and comic art from frazetta girls. The following comment at golden age comic book stories is amazing. The 7 page story appeared in tally ho comics, and was published in december of 1944, when frazetta was only 15 years old. Frank frazetta, book two by frank frazetta goodreads. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Throughout the lifetime of frank frazetta he created some of the most iconic pieces of fantasy and comic book art which continues to amaze and inspire people even today. Frank frazetta has had a very long career in the art field and he has had many important moments within that sixty years. I have yet to meet an artist who has not been greatly influenced by the work of frazetta. Buy frank frazetta book two by frank frazetta isbn. Please use the sidebar to the left to choose a category, or use the search box at the top right of the page to look for anything specific.
Feb 28, 2015 triart liquid glass testing as a finish coat for acrylic pour painting. Theyre all owned by the family and theyve only let two go so far. Ellie frazetta, the wife, muse, and model for frank frazetta, recently passed away. Frank frazetta book sc 19751985 peacock press comic books. The decision to assist john giunta and enter the comic book field and the decision to leave comics and join al capp as a ghost artist on lil abner are but two examples of defining moments in his career that had long term.
A retrospective by the grand master of fantastic art frazetta, frank, fenner, cathy, fenner, arnie on. Reaction to the work of frank frazetta zillustration. Frank frazetta had the unique ability to create images of largerthanlife characters that become indelibly etched in our memories. Frank frazetta has 209 books on goodreads with 15951 ratings. I left the book on the end of the books lined up on my desk, just to have the cover facing out. 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. Art prints frazetta girls frank frazetta art, death.