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[Trajectory] [Author: Martiniere, Stephan] [July, 2013]
This is the fourth book by the award-winning science-fiction and fantasy artist Stephan Martiniere. Following his previous books, Quantum Dreams , Quantumscapes and Velocity , Trajectory showcases Stephan’s phenomenal artistic range and skills in a stunning new visionary collection of sci-fi book covers, theme park and animation concepts, video game designs and never-before-seen artwork.
- GenresArt
Hardcover
First published July 13, 2013
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About the author
Stephan Martinière
30 books7 followersStephan Martinière is an award-winning French science fiction and fantasy artist, using his considerable skill and experience to morph from cartoonist, to concept illustrator, to art director.
As of 2008, Stephan Martiniere resides in Dallas, Texas and works at id Software on Rage.
* Complete list of his book covers.
Book covers were something that Stephan wanted to do for many years: “As a kid I was buying sci-fi books mainly because of the cover art. I was a huge fan of Chris Foss.” His first cover was for a story from Jack Williamson, 'Terraforming the Earth'.
“Doing book covers is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding thing for me”, says Stephan. “As an artist, book covers offer individual recognition. Coming from a background in movies and animation where everything is part of a huge machine, you have no idea where your work goes and how it’s being used. It’s rare when you can see it all on the screen. As an artist it’s important to be able to show people what you do and receive feedback. It validates your art and yourself as an artist. Book covers are exciting because they are “undiluted”.
CGSociety, Grand Master Award interview.
As of 2008, Stephan Martiniere resides in Dallas, Texas and works at id Software on Rage.
* Complete list of his book covers.
Book covers were something that Stephan wanted to do for many years: “As a kid I was buying sci-fi books mainly because of the cover art. I was a huge fan of Chris Foss.” His first cover was for a story from Jack Williamson, 'Terraforming the Earth'.
“Doing book covers is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding thing for me”, says Stephan. “As an artist, book covers offer individual recognition. Coming from a background in movies and animation where everything is part of a huge machine, you have no idea where your work goes and how it’s being used. It’s rare when you can see it all on the screen. As an artist it’s important to be able to show people what you do and receive feedback. It validates your art and yourself as an artist. Book covers are exciting because they are “undiluted”.
CGSociety, Grand Master Award interview.
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August 23, 2023
I stumbled across this edition while looking through some sale items at a bookstore I was visiting - I knew the artist having a book (or two) of his already and being familiar with publisher "designstudio press".
However I was a little surprised at how slim this book is (its just over 60 pages) considering the wealth of projects he has worked on - it almost felt like there was another part to this book which was missing.
Stephen Martiniere is quite clear a gifted individual who has worked on numerous projects from books and games to amination and even theme parks so I felt more of his work should be here unless there are other volumes out there which cover these topics more. So a great quick read I just with there were more
However I was a little surprised at how slim this book is (its just over 60 pages) considering the wealth of projects he has worked on - it almost felt like there was another part to this book which was missing.
Stephen Martiniere is quite clear a gifted individual who has worked on numerous projects from books and games to amination and even theme parks so I felt more of his work should be here unless there are other volumes out there which cover these topics more. So a great quick read I just with there were more
September 25, 2018
Quick summary of a very good digital artist's book covers, game concept art and more.
November 30, 2023
Great Art book!
April 12, 2021
This fourth volume from the concept art legend, Martinière, is a varied one with his animation work from his earlier years, interspersed with concept art from games, book covers and more. Some of the work is exciting in his signature expansive style while the animation work is dull, at least, for me. There is much to see but I think the most interesting work would be in the first three volumes that Martinière had released.
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