#and the double-spread illustration in the first artbook is from it

[claremikas]

just found out that there's a short story about shouryuu and rokuta that came out back in 1997...

[alovelyburn]

So the rest of the stuff I ordered from the Beserk Expo came in, INCLUDING this super cool mini Dragonslayer that’s actually a paper knife but doesn’t work very well as one so nevermind that. It’s heavy and solid and made of metal and cool.

So then there’s the Berserk artbook and reproductions of Miura’s manuscript art. Ahem.

(The fact that the beta post-editor wont let me use more than 10 images is a guarantee that I will avoid using it for as long as humanly possible)

Anyway the BOOK has tons of art from the original magazines that aren’t usually reproduced in color as well as special illustrations and such.

And the manuscripts are basically exact replicas of the original art of various double page spreads. There are 17 of them but basically they look like this:

Current plan is to get a few of the manuscript pages professionally framed and displayed on my current Berserk wall:

I’ll move some pictures around first though.

Now I just need to figure out where to put my Prime1 Statues. DX THEY’RE BIG. VERY BIG. 

[craighodgkins]

My Year of the Book - Day 144: I realized yesterday that I haven’t posted anything from my Disney library lately, so hopefully today’s entry featuring my former boss will mollify my fellow Disnoids. This is the true first edition of Christopher Finch’s “The Art of Walt Disney: From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdoms” (1973), with the original glassine dust jacket and mounted images of Mickey and his paint bucket. It is chock full of wonderful artwork (763 illustrations; 351 in color), some on single or double fold-out spreads. It is rare in the original printed wrapper, which became brittle in certain climates. The book was later reissued in the same size with a standard DJ and without the mounted images, and again in a reduced size (shown). Both later editions are lovely because of the content, but the first edition is simply stunning. #disney #disneyart #featureanimation #mylibrary #disneythemeparks #magickingdom #rarebooks #firstedition #artbook #bibliophile #bookish #bookstagram #booklover #bookaddict #reading #animation #bookworm #artwork #yearofthebook #cartoons #mickeymouse #bookshelf

[a-h-arts]

A quick note for longtime McGinnis fans If readers have been followers of this remarkable illustrator for some time, they may already have a copy of "Tapestry: The Paintings of Robert McGinnis" published back in the year 2000. Such readers may be wondering if that book is entirely redundant with this one and if this one is worth having. Well, I think it is. Any career overview of this type has certain highlights that need to be acknowledged, and those images are present in both books, but this volume seems determined not to present them in the same way. Images that appeared as quarter-page reproductions in "Tapestry," the front cover illustration, for example, may be a full page here. One image that appeared as a page and a half in the older book is cropped much closer to the figure and is reproduced as a double page spread in this volume. This book also reproduces dozens of illustrations that are not present in the older book. This one includes some sketches and photo-reference. It also features an interview with McGinnis that offers some insight into what the illustration game was like back when scarcely a week went by without the appearance of a McGinnis illustration somewhere. Go to Amazon

Fantastic artbook for an amazing artist Go to Amazon

Stupendous. Brilliant. Shockingly good (and that's just the first twenty pages...) I was a casual admirer of McGinnis' art from his Hard Case Crime covers and rolled the dice and picked this book up. As soon as I was twenty or so pages in I realized that I previously had had NO IDEA of the depth of this man's talent! This is a truly INCREDIBLE book, and one recommend to ANY fan of American art and illustration. It's a seemingly comprehensive overview of McGinnis' career, from hippie-dippie sleaze PBO covers to Mike Shayne series art, Guideposts illustrations to late-career Hard Case masterworks. Excellent reproductions (many full page) throughout, with sketches, roughs, and preliminaries accompanying brief biographical text. TRULY ESSENTIAL. Go to Amazon

Like stepping back in time, to a glorious era I'm sure I read numerous novels with McGinnis covers back in my teen years without ever making the connection. Viewing this collection took me back to those days, suddenly linking all those covers in my retro mind. Best of all, not only is the art just as terrific as in its day but the book offers fascinating insights such as McGinnis' repeated use of a hero who was a ringer for James Coburn, or a cover McGinnis illustrated with a naked woman (her breasts and crotch blocked from view by arms and other items) which the publisher made him repaint a bikini top and bottom on the woman; after publication, once McGinnis had his painting back, he repainted the bikini back out. Fun stuff! Go to Amazon

The text is excellent and informative Superbly reproduced artwork in a large format, which allows you to really appreciate art (most of which McGuiness made in surprisingly small formats to begin with). The text is excellent and informative, with many insights provided by the artist himself as the result of the author's interviews with him. I know I'm showing my age, but it really takes me back in time whenever I look at it. Go to Amazon

The Art of Robert E. McGinnis Great book. Does not have every piece of artwork McGinnis ever painted but it has some nice examples. I wish there was a comprehensive book available with ALL the paperback and magazine art he painted, with large enough images that one would not have to squint at the smaller images. Such a book would cost the earth though. In the meantime this is a worthwhile buy. Highly recommended. Go to Amazon

High quality volume spanning an important career Even if you don’t recognize his name, you’ve probably seen some of his art. McGinnis is a key figure in the history of movie and paperback promotions. This book is packed with examples of his commercial work, as well as his landscapes. Some drafts are also included. Thoughtful text provides information about his career and creative process. This is a beautiful volume – would make an excellent gift. Go to Amazon

Excellent! Five Stars Great book but it's missing some iconic McGinnis illustrations! Stunning images! Five Stars I love it. Fun to peruse Five Stars Five Stars Book itself is well done and traces a very great career in art

[a-h-arts]

Fantastic artbook for an amazing artist Go to Amazon

A quick note for longtime McGinnis fans If readers have been followers of this remarkable illustrator for some time, they may already have a copy of "Tapestry: The Paintings of Robert McGinnis" published back in the year 2000. Such readers may be wondering if that book is entirely redundant with this one and if this one is worth having. Well, I think it is. Any career overview of this type has certain highlights that need to be acknowledged, and those images are present in both books, but this volume seems determined not to present them in the same way. Images that appeared as quarter-page reproductions in "Tapestry," the front cover illustration, for example, may be a full page here. One image that appeared as a page and a half in the older book is cropped much closer to the figure and is reproduced as a double page spread in this volume. This book also reproduces dozens of illustrations that are not present in the older book. This one includes some sketches and photo-reference. It also features an interview with McGinnis that offers some insight into what the illustration game was like back when scarcely a week went by without the appearance of a McGinnis illustration somewhere. Go to Amazon

Stupendous. Brilliant. Shockingly good (and that's just the first twenty pages...) I was a casual admirer of McGinnis' art from his Hard Case Crime covers and rolled the dice and picked this book up. As soon as I was twenty or so pages in I realized that I previously had had NO IDEA of the depth of this man's talent! This is a truly INCREDIBLE book, and one recommend to ANY fan of American art and illustration. It's a seemingly comprehensive overview of McGinnis' career, from hippie-dippie sleaze PBO covers to Mike Shayne series art, Guideposts illustrations to late-career Hard Case masterworks. Excellent reproductions (many full page) throughout, with sketches, roughs, and preliminaries accompanying brief biographical text. TRULY ESSENTIAL. Go to Amazon

Amazing Talent Good balance of art verses commentary, probably 80% art, but good insight into the artist as well. This book includes some of his western art, gallery art, magazine illustrations, movie posters, in addition to the art from the paperback book covers, mostly full page and in color. Certainly leaves you wanting to see more McGinnis art. I would particularly like to see a book of all of his western art. I first saw one of his paintings at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, GA and wasn't sure it was the same artist who did the paperback covers. This book confirms it was (although the particular painting in Booth is not in the book, but is included in the Booth Western Art Museum book Works From the Permanent Collection, also available from Amazon. Go to Amazon

Gorgeous book showcaseing McGinnis and his art. This will be the definitive book on McGinnis - tons of great color plates covering his career - and what a career, spanning seven decades, including over 1200 paperback covers alone! If you're looking at this, I don't have to tell you all about McGinnis's art and his place in the Illustration world - just get the book. I opted for the limited edition, which is slip-cased and signed by McGinnis and also includes a signed print! My only general complaint is the same as with any art book - I wish it was even bigger! Go to Amazon

Like stepping back in time, to a glorious era I'm sure I read numerous novels with McGinnis covers back in my teen years without ever making the connection. Viewing this collection took me back to those days, suddenly linking all those covers in my retro mind. Best of all, not only is the art just as terrific as in its day but the book offers fascinating insights such as McGinnis' repeated use of a hero who was a ringer for James Coburn, or a cover McGinnis illustrated with a naked woman (her breasts and crotch blocked from view by arms and other items) which the publisher made him repaint a bikini top and bottom on the woman; after publication, once McGinnis had his painting back, he repainted the bikini back out. Fun stuff! Go to Amazon

Five Stars Five Stars Book itself is well done and traces a very great career in art Five Stars Should be on your bookself Five Stars Five Stars Five Stars Striking artwork. Beautifully composed book. Five Stars