RIVALS
Gods & Machines
Published on 22. November 2022
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-0-7643-6399-3 (ISBN)
Description
A stunning art book featuring over 120 images showcasing the work of Paul Gerrard, the concept designer responsible for bringing to life movie icons Hellboy, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more
You may not know his name but you know his incredible designs. British concept designer Paul Gerrard has created some of the most memorable and celebrated costume and character designs in film and TV. From Hellboy and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Battle: Los Angeles and Dungeons & Dragons (2023), his surreal sci-fi figures and landscapes have captured the imagination and admiration of movie and art fans worldwide.
This stunning art book presents what we all want to know: What is the story behind these otherworldly, phantasmagorical creatures? How did they come to be?
Here are Gerrard's best-known fan-favorite creations alongside all-new and never-before-seen gods and machines. An image of each creature is paired with texts that reveal Gerrard's thought process and artistic vision. Includes a Q&A with the author about his creative process and technical work.
Immerse yourself in this dark-fantasy world-it's a place you'll never forget.
You may not know his name but you know his incredible designs. British concept designer Paul Gerrard has created some of the most memorable and celebrated costume and character designs in film and TV. From Hellboy and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Battle: Los Angeles and Dungeons & Dragons (2023), his surreal sci-fi figures and landscapes have captured the imagination and admiration of movie and art fans worldwide.
This stunning art book presents what we all want to know: What is the story behind these otherworldly, phantasmagorical creatures? How did they come to be?
Here are Gerrard's best-known fan-favorite creations alongside all-new and never-before-seen gods and machines. An image of each creature is paired with texts that reveal Gerrard's thought process and artistic vision. Includes a Q&A with the author about his creative process and technical work.
Immerse yourself in this dark-fantasy world-it's a place you'll never forget.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Atglen
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
120 full color
Dimensions
Height: 264 mm
Width: 231 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
1134 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7643-6399-3 (9780764363993)
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Person
Paul Gerrard is one of the film industry's most sought-after concept designers. He is best known for his
designs of characters, costumes, and landscapes for films such as Wrath of the
Titans, Battle: Los Angeles, Hellboy, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Dungeons & Dragons (2023). He lives in England, where he conjures up these and many more otherworldly gods and machines.
designs of characters, costumes, and landscapes for films such as Wrath of the
Titans, Battle: Los Angeles, Hellboy, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Dungeons & Dragons (2023). He lives in England, where he conjures up these and many more otherworldly gods and machines.