Product Description

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #303458 in Books
• Published on: 2006-11-13
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 200 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781599290058
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
The best artwork by creators of fantasy and horror characters has been culled from books, comics, ads, magazines and other sources to provide an unusually well-rounded, expansive view of the creators of science fiction images. Usually such collections revolve around the art of a single selected individual: in juxtaposing the approaches and works of many, Spectrum 2 creates a fine and diverse presentation of award-winning images. -- Midwest Book Review

Customer Reviews

Appreciating The Full Spectrum
This book is a must have for anyone who is a fan of refreshing and exciting contemporary fantastic art.
Underwood publishing has made many outstanding tomes pertaining to the subjects of artist of substantial merit. But in my opinion The Spectrum editions are superior examples of just how diverse and penetrating artist of this kind really are. Cathy and Arnie Fenner are two of the most knowledgeable and humble, editor fan collectors in the world. They have a deep understanding of what makes a good presentation of this genre and roots that go extremely deep into Science Fiction and Fantasy. I bought this book with idea of trying to step closer to completion, but what I found was another assault on my senses, and a interesting realization that most of the work inside was pre-digital. My how times have changed, I thought. There are some very profound differences in this the 2nd volume, that I think anyone who has read drooled and loved over the years will enjoy. Go get it!! And if you want to here some incredible insight into what it take s to put it all together, check this interview out they did with us on SiDEBAR.
http://www.sidebarnation.com/my_weblog/2008/10/ep-69-labor-of.html

Great to see a reprint now
The only one I missed (because of moving to the Netherlands). Happy to see a reprint finally of this book. The series is complete now (until next issue arrives of course). Every annual has been worth it and this one's no exception, even after 12 years!

Reprinted Issue from 1995 which is long out of print
This book with it's supurb collection of fantastic art comes to us reprinted from the 1995 edition of the same name. Here are 200 plus color illustrations from that era and cover the range from magazine covers, book dust jackets, or in many cases the book itself. Here are art works to illustrate stories or advertisements.

Spectrum 2 has been long out of print, after all, Spectrum 13 should be in your book store soon, and Spectrum 14's entry forms are now available. Each issue of the annual tends to go out of print fairly quickly, and I suspect this reprint will also. If interested, I suggest ordering your copy fairly quickly.

The mission of the organization is 'To promote the fantastic arts and provide an annual showcase for contemporary artists.' They have done a supurb job, not only with the annuals, but with museum exhibits and exhibits at shows around the country.