Master Storyteller - An Illustrated Tour Of The Fiction Of L. Ron Hubbard (by William J. Widder) A celebration of the life of prolific author L. Ron Hubbard, especially through covers and illustrations associated with his fiction writings. Note that a good portion of the display are covers of the particular magazines *in which* a story of his appeared, while not being art *of* that story. In this 208-page book, 109 pages feature the magazine & book art, with 28 of them each focusing on a single large reproduction. The illustrations come from the genres of western, mystery, horror, fantasy and the more voluminous science-fiction. There are numerous pictures of the author and quite a bit of fawning text about his achievements and sterling characteristics, seemingly culled from his own self-promotional biography, still, the art-reproduction quality is outstanding throughout. The 'well-presented' artists are: Rudolph Belarski, Hannes Bok, Edd Cartier (4), Frank Frazetta (4)*, Graves Gladney, Gerry Grace (6), Robert Gibson Jones, Gary Meyer, Hubert Rogers, Santry, Greg Winters, & UNKNOWN (5). * - Note that of the 'well-presented' pieces here by Frazetta, all can additionally be found in his own collections on The List. *** - Note that in regards to the 'well-presented' pieces here by Cartier, some, but not all, can additionally be found in his own collection on The List. other author-related collections Knowing Darkness - Artists Inspired By Stephen King Bradbury - An Illustrated Life SEND US A COMMENT (goes via e-mail - all info kept anonymous, but comment itself may be shared . . .) |