![]() "Not only was I pleasantly surprised by it, I'm happy to give it a permanent place in my library." "the book is a well-researched and informative history of fantasy art that explores how various art movements influenced it." They tell a tale of how we've seen things through time."- Genre Traveler Not only are they all fanciful, but they are all historic, as well. "I really enjoyed looking at all the images. "If you like for your artbooks to actually teach you something rather than collect dust after you look through them once, The Art of Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Steampunk is for you." "This book offers a never-before-seen level of historical analysis and illustrative detail in respect to fantasy art and literature." "Heady stuff, this is a story meant to be told in pictures-hundreds of full-color reproductions of paintings, posters, storyboards, fairy-tale art, and more." "The depth of color and gorgeousness of this book's page design drags the reader deeper into the world Unno explains to readers, providing a memorable history of fantasy art that will long longer in your mind." "As you delve deeper into its striking pages, you will realize how there is more at stake than just nostalgia.There is a lengthy introduction by Hiroshi Unno about the origins and evolution of gothic and steampunk in the various timelines of history." Lovers of fantastic art and its antecedents will enjoy all the eye candy on view." If this book leads readers to search out other reproductions and connections, it will have done its job. "The wealth of artwork and information here must be applauded. The Art of Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Steampunk is a drop-dead gorgeous tome that will look just right next to your rusted gear collection." "If you fancy yourself a true connoisseur of steampunk, here's your new bible. "The greatest challenge readers will face is stopping themselves from tearing the pages out to plaster their walls with the beautiful artwork." "One of the most unique and interesting books to cross my desk for review this year" "This book is a delight for the eyes that also prompts you to think about the connectivity of artistic movements." ![]() This book will surely satisfy all lovers of fantasy art and literature. Today, the influence of steampunk can be seen in everywhere, from legendary films by Walt Disney and Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli. Steampunk was unique because it was a fantasy-based style that was inspired by a real event, the Industrial Revolution. This book illustrates the remarkable transition of fantasy art that occurred in 19th century when steampunk was introduced to the fantasy art world. It also shows illustrations from science fiction and fantasy novels such as Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, poems and stories by Edgar Allan Poe, mystery novels by Agatha Christie, and contemporary fantasy novelists such as J.R.R. This book describes the history of fantasy art from Romanticism in the 18th century to the modern era by exploring the masterpieces of fantasy artists: William Blake, John Martin, Albert Robida, Jules Gabriel Verne, H.G. Fantasy art illustrates the full range of human fears and dreams, from mythology, the Bible, and the artist's own original and exciting stories. Art has always been one of the most vivid ways to express people's imagination. A beautiful visual history book of fantasy art from Romanticism and steampunk to modern illustrations from novels.
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