Russ Thorne

A popular phenomenon in the modern era, sightings of mermaids have been recorded throughout history, appearing in times of trouble and disaster. These elusive creatures exist in imaginative literature and have become a source of inspiration for artists. This delightful history is illustrated primarily by fantasy work from contemporary artists.

The Magical History of Mermaids

Michael Kerrigan

Roger Luckhurst

Mike Ashley

Matt Cardin

Rosie Fletcher

S.T. Joshi

Dave Golder

Companion title to The Astounding Illustrated History of Science Fiction this new book reflects the same roots in Gothic literature but follows a complementary path through the 20th century, to the movies of Peter Jackson, the success of streaming TV series such as Grimm, and the fantasy of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods. From the wellspring of Frankenstein, Germanic fairy tales, and heroic, epic myths a dark and fantastic path can be found to the fragmentation of the 1930s: the schlock horror of early modern movies, the invention of High Fantasy by Tolkien and fellow Inkling C.S. Lewis, and the pulp magazine powerhouse Weird Tales with Robert E. Howard’s sword and sorcery archetype Conan. A brilliant concoction of movie posters, stills, book covers, fantastic art and incredible timelines.

The Astounding Illustrated History of Fantasy & Horror

Unicorns have appeared in mythological and religious texts for thousands of years. Often the case of a mistranslation, or mistaken identity, these mystical creatures have built a legendary history that now revels in the landscapes of modern fantasy fiction, novels and popular culture in general. This beautiful new book contains a huge range of gorgeous unicorns, painted in many different styles by modern artists, but all treated with the respect and wonder such a creature deserves. See the magical forests, and the life-giving rivers of the elven realms, the flowing tresses of the princesses and white witches who tend the unicorn, see the young and the old, the white and the black unicorns, and submit to this joyful celebration of a mythology brought to life.

The Magical History of Unicorns

Guy Aitchison

Over 140 photographs full of character and attitude showcase the many styles of tattoo, while a fascinating discussion of tattooing as cultural phenomenon and art form runs alongside. Feature spreads are dispersed throughout dedicated to talented tattoo artists, with photographs showing the progression of pieces from design to finished tattoo.

Inspiration, Impact & Technique from Great Contemporary Tattoo Artists

Tattoo Art

Piercing

The launch of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight books and the blockbuster movies brought a storm of interest in the gothic to the willing minds of an entire generation of young adults. The lure of the forbidden, romantic imagination is boldy brought to life in this beautiful new book.

Vampires

Chronicles the history of tattoos and offers information about the symbolism, placement, and meaning of many tattoos, including tribal bands, traditional, and new school tattoos.

Russ Thorne

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