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48 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1994
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Bruce Pennington
91 books14 followersBruce Pennington (born 10 May 1944 in Somerset) is a British painter, perhaps best known for his science fiction and fantasy novel cover art. Pennington's works have largely featured on the covers of novels of the likes of Isaac Asimov, Clark Ashton Smith and Robert A. Heinlein, adopting both science fiction and fantastical themes.
Pennington's works are largely characterised by bold, daring colours; rich pinks and blues sustaining his continuing motifs of speculation as well as precise brush strokes, harmonious pigment blending as well as the acute concentration in the detail of his depicted subjects, usually landscapes of other times or worlds.
Pennington's works are largely characterised by bold, daring colours; rich pinks and blues sustaining his continuing motifs of speculation as well as precise brush strokes, harmonious pigment blending as well as the acute concentration in the detail of his depicted subjects, usually landscapes of other times or worlds.
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March 12, 2018
BP is a miniaturised and abridged version of Pennington's portfolio volume, Ultraterranium, and is one of six miniature volumes Paper Tiger published of science fiction illustrators.
The small size of reproduction means that much detail is lost, and the spacious vistas of Pennington's landscapes diminished. Nevertheless, the jewel-like brilliance of his colours shine out clearly, and this is a powerful little book. There is a suitably 'miniature' commentary upon the sweeping vision of fantasy and science fiction art, presumably written by editor, Julie Davis. It's also a bonus to have a note of the books for which most of the paintings were made as cover illustrations.
I'm tempted to collect the other books in the series, but do I really need more books?
The small size of reproduction means that much detail is lost, and the spacious vistas of Pennington's landscapes diminished. Nevertheless, the jewel-like brilliance of his colours shine out clearly, and this is a powerful little book. There is a suitably 'miniature' commentary upon the sweeping vision of fantasy and science fiction art, presumably written by editor, Julie Davis. It's also a bonus to have a note of the books for which most of the paintings were made as cover illustrations.
I'm tempted to collect the other books in the series, but do I really need more books?
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