The Art of Fantasy, Sci-fi and Steampunk [Paperback]

A beautiful visual history book of fantasy art from Romanticism and steampunk to modern illustrations from novels.Art has always been one of the most vivid ways to express peoples imagination. Fantasy art illustrates the full range of human fears and dreams, from mythology, the Bible, and the artists own original and exciting stories.

This book describes the history of fantasy art from Romanticism in the 18th century to the modern era by exploring the masterpieces of fantasy artists: William Blake, John Martin, Albert Robida, Jules Gabriel Verne, H.G. Welles, and more. It also shows illustrations from science fiction and fantasy novels such as Mary ShelleysFrankenstein, poems and stories by Edgar Allan Poe, mystery novels by Agatha Christie, and contemporary fantasy novelists such as J.R.R. Tolkien and Michael Ende.

This book illustrates the remarkable transition of fantasy art that occurred in 19th century when steampunk was introduced to the fantasy art world. Steampunk was unique because it was a fantasy-based style that was inspired by a real event, the Industrial Revolution. Today, the influence of steampunk can be seen in everywhere, from legendary films by Walt Disney and Hayao Miyazakis Studio Ghibli. This book will surely satisfy all lovers of fantasy art and literature.

One of the most unique and interesting books to cross my desk for review this year
This book offers a never-before-seen level of historical analysis and illustrative detail in respect to fantasy art and literature.
The greatest challenge readers will face is stopping themselves from tearing the pages out to plaster their walls with the beautiful artwork.
If you like for your artbooks to actually teach you something rather than collect dust after you look through them once,The Art of Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Steampunkis for you.
Heady stuff, this is a story meant to be told in pictureshundreds of full-color reproductions of paintinglƒ˝