- Paperback: 112 pages
- Publisher: Paper Tiger; illustrated edition edition (28 Oct 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1855857316
- ISBN-13: 978-1855857315
- Product Dimensions: 29.6 x 20.9 x 0.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 697,055 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book provides the unique story of Josh Kirby''s work in comic fantasy art, horror and science fiction. Most recently known for his cover illustrations for Terry Pratchett''s novels, he has a broad range of work.'
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A wide-ranging review of Kirby's work,
By A Customer
This review is from: A Cosmic Cornucopia (Paperback)
A large format book, Cosmic Cornucopia rambles back and forth over Kirby's career as a fantasy artists. The concentration is, almost inevitably, on his "discworld" work, a style of artisty which has become almost as popular as the discworld novels themselves (well, I can hope, can't I?). Naturally there are brief details of Kirby's life and times. More unusually, it also covers his other, non-discworld, works, from an entracing portrait of Hitchcock to his work on book covers for authors such as Ray Bradbury and Edgar Rice Burroughs. The pictures are thoughtfully presented and accompanied by lovingly prepared notes, although at times the quality of the art reproduction leaves a little to be desired. A Kirby cover is of course a sort after prize for any publication in comic fantasy. This one deserves the accolade.
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3.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews) 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Fantasy Window,
By Jennifer Bester - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Cosmic Cornucopia (Paperback)
I think the Discworld would not be the same without Josh Kirby. If you want inspiration for writing a story, buy this book. Josh is absolutely incredible, and his eye for detail always makes me feel part of a secret. Study each picture, or else you miss the point.
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A cropped cornucopia,
By 0uroboros - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Cosmic Cornucopia (Paperback)
After the marvellous "Garden of Unearthly Delights" and "Discworld Portfolio" I was eagerly awaiting this new Kirby artbook.I was badly disappointed. The images selection is good, but the way they are reproduced is frustrating : the images are too small. How can you admire Kirby's masterfully detailled paintings when they are only half a page or even one-fourth a page in size? Only buy this one if you desperately need anything sporting the name "Josh Kirby". Otherwise, better put your hands on "In the garden of unearthly delights". I hope Paper Tiger will start publishing better books. Their latest ones where quite disappointing, and this one hit the bottom of the pit. |
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