Spectrum 14 The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art

The increasing popularity of fantasy and science fiction themes in art is visualised and celebrated in the sumptuous Spectrum series. In fourteen years the Spectrum annual has become the premier art venue for such art and an invaluable resource for art directors and illustrators. Drawn from work created for books, comics, magazines, art galleries, advertisements and the portfolios of some of the finest fantasy artists working today, the illustrations in this collection extend the boundaries of the imagination and explore new realms of creativity. Spectrum 14 has a wider reach than any previous volume, with nearly 350 pieces by creators spanning the globe, including works from Germany, England, the Netherlands, Korea, Australia, Japan, Canada, and France, in addition to those of American artists. Spectrum is the only book that so completely celebrates the variety and quality of fantastic art created each year and as such has become an eagerly anticipated annual event for both artists and readers alike. The editors' lengthy illustrated "Year in Review" preface puts the entire field in focus for the previous year, detailing the impact of "fantastic" art on popular culture. There is nothing like this unique annual summary, which is fast attaining the status of historical document.