Happy New Year: here’s a look back at my 2010 published output. Included are three of the 22(!) interior illustrations published in Michael Moorcock’s ELRIC: SWORDS AND ROSES (Ballantine/Del Rey). As noted by Tor.com and Locus Magazine, the awards nomination season is upon us again (Hugos and otherwise). If you wish to reference this list for future consideration this year, this link will come in handy. Enjoy! 🙂
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Cover illustration for
ELRIC: SWORDS AND ROSES
by Michael Moorcock
Ballantine/Del Rey
December 2010
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One of 22 interior illustrations for
ELRIC: SWORDS AND ROSES
by Michael Moorcock
“Elric: Of Battle and Exile”
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One of 22 interior illustrations for
ELRIC: SWORDS AND ROSES
by Michael Moorcock
“Elric and Stormbringer: Pieta”
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One of 22 interior illustrations for
ELRIC: SWORDS AND ROSES
by Michael Moorcock
“Elric vs. The Black Anemone”
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Cover illustration for
THE DARK AGE: THE DEVIL IN GREEN
by Mark Chadbourn
Pyr
May 2010
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Cover illustration for
THE DARK AGE: THE QUEEN OF SINISTER
by Mark Chadbourn
Pyr
June 2010
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Cover illustration for
THE DARK AGE: THE HOUNDS OF AVALON
by Mark Chadbourn
Pyr
July 2010
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Cover illustration for
ZOO CITY
by Lauren Beukes
Angry Robot Books
December 2010
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Cover illustration for
THE WATERS RISING
by Sheri S. Tepper
HarperCollins/Eos
August 2010
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Cover illustration for
JUMP GATE TWIST
by Mark Van Name
Baen
July 2010
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Cover illustration for
ROBOTS & MAGIC
edited by Steven Silver
NESFA Press
February 2010
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Cover illustration for
THE BEST OF JOE R. LANSDALE
edited by Joe R. Lansdale
Tachyon Publications
February 2010
Tremendous, tremendous year. Can’t wait to pick up Swords & Roses.
Absolutely lovely work, John. Can never overstated enough.
Two questions:
1) Are large prints of your work currently available and/or will you be producing a set of the postcard prints like you had available this past year?
2)Will there be a ‘Cover Story II’ or a new volume containing your work to present after the publication of your previous book?
Thanks,
ADRIAN
Lou — Thanks, man. Much appreciated. 🙂
Adrian — Some of these will definitely be available as 17 x 22 prints later this year. As far as a new artbook, no plans at this point. COVER STORY came out in ’06 and even though it’s only been five years, I think if a new book came out today, it would probably have more work than that one did, without duplication. Maybe once I get through the GRRM calendar, I’ll put some feelers out and see if any publishers have interest…..thanks for the kind thoughts, man. Very appreciated. Need to slide by Sidebar Nation and catch up on a couple of interview listens. You guys are the best.
Happy New Year,
John
John, I think your illustration for The Waters Rising is some of your best work yet and I wish you all the best in this year’s awards nominations.
Hi, Carl —
I’m way tardy in replying to this thread, but just wanted to say sincere thanks for the kind words. When you say something’s good, I take note. Much appreciated.
You are very welcome. And again, best wishes during the upcoming awards season.
ZOO CITY and THE WATERS RISING are simply stunning work, my favorites for sure.
Thanks very much, Jason. I appreciate it! 🙂
These covers are awesome John! Your work just gets better as you go along. Thanks for posting these.
You’re welcome. Thanks for stopping by and for the kind words. Will keep pushing 🙂