Beyond Science Fiction
The Alternative Realism of Michael Whelan
Published on 26. July 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
120 pages
978-1-61404-018-7 (ISBN)
Description
Escape to thought-provoking realms and explore awe-inspiring vistas with Michael Whelan's "Beyond Science Fiction" art book.
Throughout a credentialed career spanning nearly 5 decades, Michael Whelan has successfully straddled the historically at-odds worlds of fine art and commercial illustration. HIs work represents a logic-defying blend of pop-culture-defining imagery and impassioned personal expression that resonates with sophisticated art collectors as well as with top professionals in genre media.
Michael Whelan's significance as the architect of a unique genus of imaginative art that combines the detail-rich techniques of realist painting with the time-honored tradition of illustrating mankind's dreams and aspirations, is at the forefront of defining and establishing "Alternative Realism" as a contemporary art movement.
In honor of Michael's retrospective exhibition at the Riverside Museum of Art, Baby Tattoo is publishing a collector's edition book in a popular 7"x10" graphic novel size that will visually explore the interconnected nature of Michael's work and will chronicle the significance of its place in history.
Michael has won an unprecedented 15 Hugo Awards (SF's Oscar), 3 World Fantasy Awards, and 13 Chesleys from the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists. The readers of Locus Magazine (for SF insiders) have named him Best Professional Artist 30 times in their annual poll (including 2014) and the Spectrum Annual of the Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art named him a Grand Master in 2004. Other noteworthy awards include a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators, a Vargas Award, a Grumbacher Gold Medal, and the Solstice Award from the Science Fiction Writers of America.
Throughout a credentialed career spanning nearly 5 decades, Michael Whelan has successfully straddled the historically at-odds worlds of fine art and commercial illustration. HIs work represents a logic-defying blend of pop-culture-defining imagery and impassioned personal expression that resonates with sophisticated art collectors as well as with top professionals in genre media.
Michael Whelan's significance as the architect of a unique genus of imaginative art that combines the detail-rich techniques of realist painting with the time-honored tradition of illustrating mankind's dreams and aspirations, is at the forefront of defining and establishing "Alternative Realism" as a contemporary art movement.
In honor of Michael's retrospective exhibition at the Riverside Museum of Art, Baby Tattoo is publishing a collector's edition book in a popular 7"x10" graphic novel size that will visually explore the interconnected nature of Michael's work and will chronicle the significance of its place in history.
Michael has won an unprecedented 15 Hugo Awards (SF's Oscar), 3 World Fantasy Awards, and 13 Chesleys from the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists. The readers of Locus Magazine (for SF insiders) have named him Best Professional Artist 30 times in their annual poll (including 2014) and the Spectrum Annual of the Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art named him a Grand Master in 2004. Other noteworthy awards include a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators, a Vargas Award, a Grumbacher Gold Medal, and the Solstice Award from the Science Fiction Writers of America.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Van Nuys, CA
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
85 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 261 mm
Width: 172 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
530 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61404-018-7 (9781614040187)
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Persons
Michael Whelan is one of the world's 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. His clients have included every major U.S. book publisher, the National Geographic Society, CBS Records, and the Franklin Mint. Whelan book covers dominated the science fiction and fantasy field throughout the 1980's and 90's. He continues to do cover art for bestselling authors, but since 1995 he has also pursued a fine art career.