Fiction and fantasy book covers can be as awe-inspiring as the stories they are trying to sell. We asked this week's panelists: Q: Which are the most memorable book covers in science fiction and fantasy? (You can name up to 10.) Read on to see their favorites ...and not-so-favorites... Dave SeeleyDave Seeley was an award winning architect before becoming a full time illustrator. Equally at home with...
PREGAME Greetings from mild and dark Pittsburgh. It's in the mid-50s but dark. Stupid Daylight Savings Time. Stupid farmers. Anyway, the darkness is really going to cut back on our walks up from town for the next few months outside of the occasional daytime, weekend game. Here are a few shots however. From this morning, the Stanley Cup Champion banners on Centre Avenue have been replaced with these...
Penguins -Shelly Anderson's recap from last night's game . The Penguins tied an NHL record by starting the season 7-0 on the road. -The Orange County Register's recap . " They don't win a championship with two guys ." - Ducks forward Corey Perry on the Penguins' depth. -The Associated Press' recap . " The way we’ve gotten them hasn’t been perfect. " - Dan Bylsma. -...
Lucca Comics & Games 2009 “Evoluzione della Specie”: the market fair becomes a Festival 29 October – 1 November (showrooms: 17 October –1 November) The most important Italian event for comics and clever gaming, held in Lucca since 43 years ago, is showing itself under the aegis of change: Lucca Comics and Games becomes a real “Comics and Games Festival”. From...
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (MARKET WIRE) XnE, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: XNEZ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Berry to the Company's Board of Directors and as Chief Operation Officer. Mr. Berry will become the third member of the Company's Board and brings with him over two decades of experience in start-up businesses as well as management for several firms.
MORE PHOTOS We had a perfect and artful New England weekend. On our way up to Robert Wiener's annual Apple Fest, we decided to take a day in Boston to visit Edwin Austin Abbey's “King Arthur” and John Singer Sargent's “Prophets” murals at the Boston Public Library. We had wandered into the Library on a whim a few years back and were blown away by these murals. This time we came...
Spectrum Exhibition September 1st -- October 17 th 128 East 63rd Street, NY, NY Free! More photos from the reception here. Last Friday night was the opening reception for the second Spectrum Exhibition at the Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators. The Spectrum annuals have arguably become the standard of science fiction and fantasy art over the past decade and a half. Over...
Unfortunately I'll be a the World Con this upcoming week -- otherwise I'd loved to catch the opening for Rick Berr y's solo exhibit. If you are in the New England area, this is where the cool kids will be: Rick Berry: Seeing in the Dark Sharon Arts Exhibition Gallery August 7-30 Opening reception: August 7 5:00-7:00pm Artist Talk: August 22 nd , 4:30-6:00 Peterborough , NH He'll be exhibiting large...
A week ago Tuesday I could not believe it was time to go to Comic Con, just as I can't believe it's over already. The event seems to exist in Brigadoon time. Like every year past, this one was fun and overwhelming -- crowds, costumes, excited fans, the usual spectacle. But the real business of Comic Con happens at the dinners and hanging out afterwards. It was one of the more productive conventions...
If you are at Comic Con, there will be a series of three demos at the Spectrum booth #4503 Donato Giancola Thursday 1 - 2:00 Rick Berry Friday 1:30-2:30 Greg Manchess Saturday 1:30 - 2:30 Greg started the "Princess of Mars" painting above at the Illustration Master Class -- he'll be tackling the monster, so to speak, for this demo.
[IMC 09 DAY 5 PHOTOS] OK, I'll admit it, Friday was a complete blur. Luckily I have notes...sorta. Jon Foster came by for the afternoon lecture. Jon works without as much planning as many of the faculty members do. He talked about hating the process of painting because he kept thinking the painting had to come out "right." He credits Rick Berry with having helped him enjoy the pure process...
I'm in a rush so I'll keep this short. Also, here's a new Philippine spec fic story, from Marianne Villanueva : "Isa" (published in Rogue Magazine last month). Interviews Sarah Monette Q&A 21 . Kat Meyer interviews Colleen Lindsay . Irene Gallo interviews Rick Berry . BookSpot Central interviews Andy Henion . Maria Schneider interviews Seth Godin . Advice/Articles John August on Writing...
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