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'Titan Books has absolutely outdone themselves with this book. Not only is it filled with page after page of fantastic Jim Lee artwork, it is a beautifully designed and gorgeously executed tome.' --Ain't It Cool News
'A coffee-table must-have for comics geeks.' --Wired.com
'Icons is the most all inclusive collection of Lee's work you'll find anywhere.' --Crave Online
'Make no mistake, this book is gorgeous. Titan's designer did a bang-up job putting together a product that's immanently readable and a lot of fun to look at. And of course the artwork inside is tremendous.' --Nerdy Nothings
'A gorgeous coffee table collection.' --Big Shiny Robot
'If you dig comics, this book is a "must have".' --SciFi Mafia
'A coffee-table must-have for comics geeks.' --Wired.com
'Icons is the most all inclusive collection of Lee's work you'll find anywhere.' --Crave Online
'Make no mistake, this book is gorgeous. Titan's designer did a bang-up job putting together a product that's immanently readable and a lot of fun to look at. And of course the artwork inside is tremendous.' --Nerdy Nothings
'A gorgeous coffee table collection.' --Big Shiny Robot
'If you dig comics, this book is a "must have".' --SciFi Mafia
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This is a collection of hundreds of full-colour illustrations and pencils spanning the entire career of the hugely successful and popular artist Jim Lee, with an all-new cover by Lee. It includes his work on "Batman' and "Superman", "Vertigo" titles, and WildStorm heroes Wild C.A.T.s, Divine Right and Deathblow, accompanied by exclusive interview material from the man himself.
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2010 has seen some great comic artists with their art books getting published. There's Alex Ross, Joe Quesada, Adam Hughes and now Jim Lee. What a fantastic year!
Jim Lee's Icons is a bargain for the price. It's hardcover with 296 pages of amazing artwork printed on good paper. Just one look at the cover and you can tell that it's really good. Publisher Titan Books has done a very good job with the printing and construction.
The amount of work featured is stunning.
Right from page 1, it's a non-stop flow of beautiful artwork featuring the superheroes of DC Comics and WildStorm -- Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, etc. There are sketches, inks, layouts and full coloured illustrations. Many are printed at full page size, some across two pages, showing off all the intricate line work, grain left by the pencil hatches, details in the characters and background. You won't see any work from his days at Marvel though.
I spent a while on each page marveling at the quality of work, thinking about his dedication to comics. It's really inspiring.
You probably won't get as many page-pausing moments with other art books in 2010.
Highly recommended.
(There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)
Jim Lee's Icons is a bargain for the price. It's hardcover with 296 pages of amazing artwork printed on good paper. Just one look at the cover and you can tell that it's really good. Publisher Titan Books has done a very good job with the printing and construction.
The amount of work featured is stunning.
Right from page 1, it's a non-stop flow of beautiful artwork featuring the superheroes of DC Comics and WildStorm -- Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, etc. There are sketches, inks, layouts and full coloured illustrations. Many are printed at full page size, some across two pages, showing off all the intricate line work, grain left by the pencil hatches, details in the characters and background. You won't see any work from his days at Marvel though.
I spent a while on each page marveling at the quality of work, thinking about his dedication to comics. It's really inspiring.
You probably won't get as many page-pausing moments with other art books in 2010.
Highly recommended.
(There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Vary fine art and description of how the work came to be. One thing i do miss however is Lees Marvel work - its a missing piece of this book and a very big piece too
Format:Hardcover
Jim Lee is one of those rare comic book artists today in that he achieved a level of brilliance and maintained it. So often artists plateau out and there is a slow decline in the standard of their work, not so with Jim lee. Additionally he still, periodically, handles the interior artwork chores many of the other comic book elite artists leave behind in favour of just doing covers.
He has his critics over his storytelling abilities but a cursory glance at this collection of his work will confirm why he enjoys superstar status among his legions of fans and why his name on the front of a comic book will ensure enhanced sales.
This is a fine, beautifully put together collection highlighting his work. It features page after page of his dynamic, detailed and powerful artwork. Much of this comes from the comics he has worked on but there is also publicity, convention and some rare work included.
As well as the finished pieces there are plenty of sketches and thumbnails detailing his thought processes and the genesis of some of his best work. It is intersting to note from these just exactly how much the inkwork of Scott Williams has contributed to Lee's success. Compare the sketches to the finished work or a piece that has been inked by someone else.
As others have said it would have been nice to see some of his Marvel work but as the book specifically states 'DC and Wildstorm' that was never to be. Unfortunately Marvel do not appear interested in getting behind these sort of collections, all the recent ones seem to have been of DC artist's work {think Ross, Hughes, Bolland.}
This is a plush, heavyweight tome luxurating in some of the most stunning work by one of the top tier artists plying his trade in comics today. As such it should be bought, looked at repeatedly and treasured.
He has his critics over his storytelling abilities but a cursory glance at this collection of his work will confirm why he enjoys superstar status among his legions of fans and why his name on the front of a comic book will ensure enhanced sales.
This is a fine, beautifully put together collection highlighting his work. It features page after page of his dynamic, detailed and powerful artwork. Much of this comes from the comics he has worked on but there is also publicity, convention and some rare work included.
As well as the finished pieces there are plenty of sketches and thumbnails detailing his thought processes and the genesis of some of his best work. It is intersting to note from these just exactly how much the inkwork of Scott Williams has contributed to Lee's success. Compare the sketches to the finished work or a piece that has been inked by someone else.
As others have said it would have been nice to see some of his Marvel work but as the book specifically states 'DC and Wildstorm' that was never to be. Unfortunately Marvel do not appear interested in getting behind these sort of collections, all the recent ones seem to have been of DC artist's work {think Ross, Hughes, Bolland.}
This is a plush, heavyweight tome luxurating in some of the most stunning work by one of the top tier artists plying his trade in comics today. As such it should be bought, looked at repeatedly and treasured.
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Excellent value for money
Amazing book...A MUST HAVE for any artist/comic fan. Excellent value for money & superbly packaged.Arrived within a few days...Very Pleased with the company & the product...Thanks
Published 2 months ago by nat
The wonder that is Jim Lee
This cumulation of Jim Lee's impressive contributions to both DC and wild storm is definitely worth spending a few pennies on. Read more
Published 9 months ago by A. Dwyer
Jim Lee's art is second to none.
This is a must have if you are interested in comic book art. Jim Lee is one of the top comic artists in the world. Icons has a fantastic range of Lee's work from DC & WildStorm. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Rob
A wonderful Collection, But...
I'll be brief. I love Jim Lee's artwork, its unparalled. In this hefty volume you'll find many examples of his best stuff.
BUT..... Read more
BUT..... Read more
Published 14 months ago by J. P. Marsh
Gorgeous!!!
The book is chock full of beautiful images, both pencil sketches and full blown inked and coloured artworks.
I keep finding new treasures in those pages! Read more
I keep finding new treasures in those pages! Read more
Published 15 months ago by Alasdair McDonald
Quality quality
Absolutely amazing book. I have always wanted a collection of mr Lees work and now I have the best of it all in one quality quality book.
Published 17 months ago by Rawpain
A brilliant book
Without a doubt a brilliant book, a greaat insight into Jim Lee's fantastic art work. Any body who is interested in comics, this book is a definate must read. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. P. T. Miller
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