“The Fire Giant” — another of my interior illustrations from Michael Moorcock’s forthcoming ELRIC: THE STEALER OF SOULS, due out February 19 from Ballantine/Del Rey. Pencil on Crescent illustration board, 6″x12″. Bonus — a short Elric music mix I looped for inspiration through the hours working on the Elric book.
1. “Carmina Burana: I. O Fortuna” / Carl Orff / London Symphony Orchestra & Richard Hickox
2. “Da Pacem Domine” / Arvo Part / The Hilliard Ensemble
3. “Mars, the Bringer of War” / Gustav Holst / London Symphony Orchestra & Sir Georg Solti
4. “Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age” / Gustav Holst / London Symphony Orchestra & Sir Georg Solti
5. “The Man Who Sold the World” (Live) / David Bowie
6. “The Pretty Things Are Going to Hell” / David Bowie
7. “Ace of Spades” / Motorhead
8. “The Call of Ktulu” / Metallica
Yay, Bowie.
Another gorgeous one.
Can’t wait for this book.
Majestically peerless!
The ideal representation of Michael Moorcock’s characters,worlds,themes and moods!
Exquisite artwork,John!
You really give us the very best!
Thanks!
Joe Grabiak (lemec)
Thanks, Lou. Yeah, that Bowie mix you made me got a lot of play during these drawings as well….
Thanks, Joe. That means a lot coming from you. I really appreciate it! 🙂