Book of Sea Monsters
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (698 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1585677604 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Exploring the myth, legend, scientific documentation, and fiction inspired by the creatures like the serpent of Midgard, the Biblical Leviathan, the Kraken, and the infamous monster of Loch Ness, The Book of Sea Monsters will fascinate all lovers of mythology, legend, and the many secrets of the sea. For millennia, mankind has been fascinated by the awesome power of the sea and the creatures sheltered by its depths. In the past, oceanic crossings toward new horizons were not just challenges of the physical elements, but defiance of the perils the human imagination projects onto the unknown. His work has earned him seven Chelsey Awards (given by the Association of SF/Fantasy Artists) and three Hugo Awards.. In The Book of Sea Monsters, these mythical creatures of the deep are vividly brought back to life by award-winning artist Bob Eggleton. Bob Eggleton is one of the most sought-after fantasy artists in the business
Five Stars Robert Ross beautiful and imaginative images. Great art by Bob Eggleton Doug Wimberley The main goal of this book is as a showcase for the art of Bob Eggleton. In this respect the book works, as it has many excellent illustrations of sea monsters, everything from the Midgard Serpent, to the Daedalus serpent, and the Loch Ness Monster. The illustrations are beautiful, if perhaps a bit "exaggerated" ie. the head of the Loch Ness Monster being larger than the entire body of St. Colomba. The text of the . great art, weak text David Group As a showcase for Bob Eggleton's fantastic (and by this I mean superb as well as fanciful) artwork of sea serpents, this book is a feast for the eyes. Unfortunately, as a serious study of these creatures it comes up short, sprinting through all manner of mythical and real-life sightings of serpents which often does not do them justice (the section on the Lake Champlain serpent, for example, is only about 200 words
The most recent movie work includes The Ant Bully and Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. Bob Eggleton is a successful science fiction, fantasy, horror, and landscaping artist with over twenty years of experience. He is the recipient of nine Hugo Awards, twelve Chesley Awards, as well as various magazine awards. He also works as a conceptual illustrator for movies and thrill rides.
About the Author Bob Eggleton is a successful science fiction, fantasy, horror, and landscaping artist with over twenty years of experience. He is the recipient of nine Hugo Awards, twelve Chesley Awards, as well as various magazine awards. The most recent movie work includes The Ant Bully and Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. He also works as a conceptual illustrator for movies and thrill rides.