Spectrum 13: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art

Spectrum #13

by Cathy Fenner (Editor), Cathy Fenner (Editor)

For 13 years the Spectrum annual has been the preeminent showcase for fantasy and sci-fi art and an invaluable resource for art directors and illustrators. Drawn from work created for books, comics, magazines, art galleries, advertisements, and the portfolios of some of the finest fantasy artists working today, the illustrations in this collection extend the boundaries of the imagination and explore new realms of creativity. Spectrum 13 has a wider reach than any previous volume, with nearly 350 pieces by creators spanning the globe, including works from Germany, England, the Netherlands, Korea, Australia, Japan, Canada, and France. Eagerly awaited by both artists and readers, Spectrum 13 is divided into seven Comics and Graphic Novels, Advertising, Book, Dimensional, Editorial, Institutional, and Unpublished Art. This edition also honors Jeffrey Jones with its prestigious Grand Master Award, presented to a living artist for career excellence.

Genres: Art, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Reference, Fiction

224 pages, Hardcover

First published October 10, 2006

Reviews

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

i remember first coming across the Spectrum art books in my twenties, when i would buy books simply for their dust jackets and hope the story inside wasn't too awful... the art in these books is amazing, creative, imaginary, dreamlike, fascinating, and ultimately full of life and the love of wonder and wondrous things... i would own them all if i could... extremely highly recommended...

[Trey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one has some of the best and some of the worst work I've seen in these books so far. This one also has lots of naked boobies.

[Little Timmy · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love fantasy and SiFi art of any type; paintings, drawings, sculpture, cartoons then this is the book for you. Fantastic selection of the years art. You can't help but find something you like inside. Highly recommended

[brian tanabe · Rating 4 out of 5]

As I mentioned, this is a great periodic compendium of fantasy art.

[Carly Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely incredible compilation of fantasy artists! Produced yearly (every November).

[Oscar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not my favorite volume but a pretty good collection. Here are a few of my favorite artists:
John Harris
Stephan Martiniere
Adam Hughes
Frank Cho
Daniel Dociu
Ed Org
Tony Weinstock