Rick Kleffel is one of those guys that has 28 hours in a day. Have a look at his site THE AGONY COLUMN, and you’ll know what I’m saying. How does he review so many books every month? How does he conduct up to five fresh new podcast interviews per week? How does he keep…
Two of my interior illustrations for Michael Moorcock’s ELRIC: THE STEALER OF SOULS…this top drawing was first unveiled back in July. The one below is today’s sneak peek. Since these are interior illustrations intended to complement the author’s words, they don’t officially have titles. However, if I had to make an unofficial title for the…
In case you haven’t seen it, here’s Ballantine/Del Rey‘s final cover design for Michael Moorcock’s ELRIC: THE STEALER OF SOULS, the first of six new trade paperbacks collecting classic ELRIC novels with new introductions, illustrations, and notes. THE STEALER OF SOULS cover illo is by me, and beginning next week, I’ll start previewing some of…
Very cool feature over at io9 about Borderlands Books, one of the finest independent bookstores in America. If you travel anywhere near the Bay Area (or better yet, live there), this store is an absolute must-visit.
As noted by Cheryl Morgan at Science Fiction Awards Watch, the awards nomination season is now open (Hugos and otherwise), so if you need a one-stop list of my 2007 work for consideration, here you go. I’ll soon have Steve McDaniel post this list over on my website, but for now, please bookmark this if…
Hey, ’07 — you were a heckuva year. Before you head out forever, a tip of the hat to all my pals and associates who shared the last twelve months with me. Time to wipe the slate clean and start fresh. One final look at a few ’07 highlights from this corner of the universe:January…
Here’s the full unabridged cover triptych for Jeffrey Ford‘s forthcoming WELL-BUILT CITY trilogy. Final dimensions 19″H x 36″W x 4″D. You’re looking at the art for all three covers as they should appear when the front covers sit side-by-side (sans ornate frame). Jeff intended these novels as a set so the cover art reflects the…
Just completed — the cover illustration for Jeffrey Ford’s THE BEYOND, a 2008 Golden Gryphon release. As soon as I finished reading the book for the first time, I knew what the major painting should look like for this one. Took a couple of drafts though before I got the execution right. In the end,…
Continuing the Four Days of Ford: Just completed — the cover illustration for Jeffrey Ford‘s THE PHYSIOGNOMY, releasing in trade paperback from Golden Gryphon Press in fall ’08. Materials: Oil painting / calipers / vine, roses & morning glory / acrylic / ink / wood / found objects / hand-built assemblage / no digital. The…
Not quite the Twelve Days of Christmas, but hopefully, a festive occasion you’ll enjoy all the same. I’ve been obsessing over a particular cover job for a while now, and it’s now completed. I’ll unveil my finished work over the next four days here on the blog. Next fall, Golden Gryphon Press will release Jeffrey…