Spectrum 51998

Aliens at Roswell, fairies in the woods, monsters under the bed, travelers through space and time, angels walking among us, and demons from the darkest pit – if the mind can imagine it, an artist has captured it in rich, glorious color. <i>Spectrum 5: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art</i> is a chronicle of vision, an <i>X-Files</i> of modern illustration. Selected by a blue-ribbon jury of artists, designers, and art directors, <i>Spectrum 5</i> follows upon the heals of its Locus and Chesley awards-winning previous volumes with a breathtaking array of wondrous work by the world’s leading creators. Featuring over 250 glorious drawings, paintings, and sculptures by nearly 200 artists, <i>Spectrum</i> has become one of the most anticipated books of the year for aficionados of fantastic art. Readers will also find the insightful, illustrated “Year In Review” along with <i>Spectrum</i>’s recognition of its fourth Grand Master Award recipient, James E. Bama. This is a book of wonder, a celebration of talent and imagination and skill. Prepare to be astonished.