Auction records 49 for sale 0 signatures 9 biography. The demand for michael whelan book covers dominated science fiction in the 1980s and helped boost book sales with his cover art alone. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Some of his bestknown covers appear on stephen king novels and the del rey editions of anne mccaffreys dragonriders of pern series and edgar rice burroughs mars series. In many cases, he not only included the entire paintings some of which had been used as wraparound covers, but also a smaller reproduction in which the final cover is shown, complete with cover text and cropping. Pern museum art gallery official art michael whelan. Answers to faqs on illustration and fine art as well as the materials and techniques michael.
Whelan studied photography and fine art, and in 2005 set up his studio. Piers anthonys incarnations of immortality series, anne mccaffreys dragonriders more illustrations than wonderworks had, isaac asimovs elijah baley and foundation series, the del rey lovecraft covers, and edgar rice burroughs martian. Michael whelan is an illustrator who specializes in fantasy and science fiction book cover art. For more than 30 years, he worked as an illustrator, specializing in science fiction and fantasy cover art. Michael whelan, the poet of renous, was born in 1858 in renous, new brunswick. Baby tattoo is raising funds for beyond science fiction paintings by michael whelan on kickstarter. The eminently talented michael whelan showcases his treasures in this largesize, fullcolor coffee table book. He worked as a school teacher, and as a bookkeeper for a local mill.
Join facebook to connect with art whelan and others you may know. Self portrait burnt orange paper and photo assemblage with monotype and lacquer on panel. Michael whelans awardwinning science fiction and fantasy art has been a window to imaginative worlds for over 30 years. Remembering author richard whelan popular photography. Whelan created and sponsored the night of a hundred angels international art event in 2011 and 2012 cosponsored in 2011 by the cottage gallery of south laguna beach. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. He is, however, best known for his poetry celebrating the miramichi, including the famous dungarvon whooper. Whelan has been awarded 15 hugos given annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements and received numerous other honors and awards. Its from veteran illustrators, and much of it was used on the covers of actual books from the same era. Michael whelan born june 29, 1950 is an american artist of imaginative realism. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Born june 29, 1950, much of whelans childhood was spent in transience due to his fathers job as an aerospace engineer.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. He was also working on a show about gerda taro, capas lover who was killed in spain. You may recognize her from paintings throughout the years as hes used her quite frequently as a model. Escape to thoughtprovoking realms and explore aweinspiring vistas with michael whelans beyond science fiction art book.
Assorted photos of michael whelan and his art from illuxcon 6 courtesy of their facebook page. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The art of michael whelan this lavish 204 page 11 12 x 11 12 art book was published by bantam books in 1993 and has been out of print for several years. Tangled up in blue 2000 by michael whelan, cover for the book by joan vinge. Inducted to the science fiction hall of fame in june 2009. Killashandra 1985 by michael whelan, cover for the book by anne mccaffrey.
He is currently working full time on his fine art paintings, but in the past three decades he has created more than 350 book and album covers for authors and artists like isaac asimov, anne mccaffrey, ray bradbury, stephen king, the jacksons, sepultura, and meatloaf. Awardwinning artist whelan has illustrated the work of a. As i related in a previous post, i got an ace boxed set of fritz leiber books for christmas one year. One was an exhibition of capa work based on new research. Help make and preserve art history with this unique showcase of visionary work by the most awarded scififantasy artist of all time. For more than 30 years, he worked as an illustrator specializing in science fiction and fantasy cover art. The art of michael whelan by michael whelan goodreads. Escape to thoughtprovoking realms and explore aweinspiring vistas with michael whelan s beyond science fiction art book. Illustration by michael whelan tor like tors earlier dives into whelans process, this is a fascinating look at how designs develop from exploratory sketches to final cover art. The art of michael whelan michael whelans works of wonder wonderworks.
Michael whelan is one of the worlds premier painters of imaginative realism. For 40 years he has created book and album covers for authors and musicians like isaac asimov, stephen king, ray bradbury, brandon sanderson, the jacksons and meatloaf. Look what goes into making a michael whelan book cover. Patrick whelan artists statement inside every face is a reflection of all humanity. With his superb attention to detail and boundless imagination, mw has created fantastic worlds. He uses a variety of pouring, tilting and tipping techniques to create abstract compositions that resemble landscapes and human.
The general instruction of the roman missal 2002 goes to the heart of the churchs teaching on the eucharist. Michael whelan books list of books by author michael whelan. The art on the boxed set was taken from a painting michael did for leibers swords and ice magic, which was part of the set. The volume i book version of this show titled night of a hundred angels is available now at. Michael whelan is activelives in connecticut, new york, california. Lovingly produced with a definite art book feel, the book has heft.
Michael whelan comic artist the most popular comic art. Since the mid1990s, he has pursued a fine art career, selling noncommissioned paintings through galleries in the united states and through his website the science fiction hall of fame. Michael whelan is known for fantasy fiction book illustration and fine art painting. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Join facebook to connect with michael whelan and others you may know. Since 1980, michael whelan has been one of the worlds premier fantasy and science fiction artists. During that time, he witnessed many air force missile launches and explosions, which he later stated were an influence in his decision to. Their work was featured in several exhibitions at key galleries and museums, including the jonathan levine projects and the south bend museum of art.
Since the mid1990s he has pursued a fine art career. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Michael whelan is an e ditorial illustrator famous for his book cover artwork for science fiction novels. I this limited edition print is numbered 20 out of 80, and is signed and numbered by michael whelan at the lower left. The next whelan cover that really stuck with me was not a book cover, but the cover for a boxed set. How famed science fiction artist michael whelans art wound up.
Born in dublin, whelan now lives in germany where he works from his studio in a former church organ factory. He is currently working full time on his fine art paintings, but in the past three decades he. One for best nonfiction book michael whelans works of. Beyond science fiction paintings by michael whelan by.
Science fiction and fantasy art something in my eye after divestiture. Purchase canvas prints, framed prints, tapestries, posters, greeting cards, and more. Throughout a credentialed career spanning nearly 5 decades, michael whelan has successfully straddled the historically atodds worlds of fine art and commercial illustration. Michael whelan covers that rocked my world dmr books. T he essential composition of harbinger came to me many years ago, and it has always centered on the wasp nest surrounding a stoplightan omen of something running out of control, a slippage into chaos my initial inspiration, i believe, grew out of concern for the destabilizing and immense effects of global climate change, a sense of nature out of control. Fintan whelan art prints fintan produces largescale abstracts with oils, varnishes and pigments on canvas. Included are three revealing interviews with michael whelan by anne mccaffrey, terry booth and david cherry.
Michael whelan, artist if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Michael whelan artwork the korshak collection fantasy art. Buy the art of michael whelan bantam ed by whelan, michael isbn. Nearly half of the pieces featured here are fullpage size, with the textdescription and sketches, studies, details, alternative concepts on the facing page. Today, he is showing us the worlds of his own dreams. Look into another persons face and on some level you will always see yourself. A brief overview and a longer indepth account of michael s life and work. Pegasus in flight by michael whelan, cover for the book by anne mccaffrey here we have a clear reminder that anne mccaffrey was a science fiction writer. At the time of his death whelan was working on two new projects for the icp.
His style was a turning point from the surrealism of the 1960s and 1970s back to the classic fantasy illustration of earlier decades. The dragon prince 1988 art for the book trilogy by melanie rawn of the same name. What sets this book aside from other art books is the fact that this book is made for people who like to look at the art. One for best original artwork for the summer queen 1992. Michael whelan assorted photos of michael whelan and his. He also created interior illustrations for stephen kings the dark tower and the gunslinger, the final volume of. For over thirty years, michael s award winning illustration has graced the covers of books, cds and more.
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