Folio, hardcover, fine in near fine black pictorial dj. Many paintings and illustrations, fantasy and science fiction characters in glowing color, The second collection of fantasy, science fiction, and pin-up illustrations by fantasy artist Chris Achilleos. Achilleos has worked on hundreds of book covers for authors including Edgar Rice Borroughs, Michael Moorcock, Robert E. Howard, J. R. R. Tolkien and from Dr. Who to Star Trek! In the motion picture world he was 'discovered' through his work with the cult animated film Heavy Metal in 1980. And apart from his Science Fiction and Fantasy illustrations, he is also known for his work as an erotic artist. His evocative series of off-beat illustrations for Men Only, known as 'Pinups' have become collectors' items. This book features a little of everything. Text by Nigel Suckling. 128 pp.

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Title: Sirens: the Second Book of Illustrations
Publisher: Dragon's World, United Kingdom, 1999.
Publication Date: 1986
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1850280126
ISBN 13: 9781850280125
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Achilleos, Chris
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Book Type: Book

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The second book of fantasy illustrations by Chris Achilleos, "Sirens" is a feast for the eyes, bursting with full-colour art, sketches and development drawings in everything from oil paint to airbrush and inks. Massively popular and highly regarded, Chris Achilleos' glamour and fantasy artwork ranges from his acclaimed "Doctor Who" and "Star Trek" book covers to the erotic pin-ups that made him famous, embracing along the way Greek mythology, role-playing games, Tolkien and movie posters for the likes of "Heavy Metal". With full-colour gallery shots and pin-ups, as well as pencil sketches, "Sirens" will delight old and new fans alike.

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"Chris Achilleos ranks with Frank Frazetta and Boris Vallejo as one of the best-known fantasy artists in the world." --hollywoodcomics.com

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