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"Chris Achilleos ranks with Frank Frazetta and Boris Vallejo as one of the best-known fantasy artists in the world." --hollywoodcomics.com
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The second book of fantasy illustrations by Chris Achilleos, "Sirens" is a feast for the eyes, bursting with full-colour art, sketches and development drawings in everything from oil paint to airbrush and inks. Massively popular and highly regarded, Chris Achilleos' glamour and fantasy artwork ranges from his acclaimed "Doctor Who" and "Star Trek" book covers to the erotic pin-ups that made him famous, embracing along the way Greek mythology, role-playing games, Tolkien and movie posters for the likes of "Heavy Metal". With full-colour gallery shots and pin-ups, as well as pencil sketches, "Sirens" will delight old and new fans alike.
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Format:Paperback
Having admired this artists work for more years than I care to remember it was a title that was met with bated breath upon its arrival. Partly because I didn't want to taint childhood memories of the fantasy covers staring down at me from my Dad's books but also as I'd hate to think that the artist was dated too much against the type of art coming out now. Whilst he is what you would call a fantasy artist of the ages his work really did reawaken some memories which is what is key about this type of title. Add to the mix a definitive style that means you know an Achilleos piece from a distance alongside some wonderful background and its something special for all fans of the genre
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Simply put Achilleos is a master of his craft and has a unique style that some seem not to have found pleasant to their modern eye. That the style has not changed radically with the new techniques available is not such a bad thing - he's stuck to what he's good at and what he and his fans love (check out the review *s others of his books have ... heck check the reviews of this one in the US ...).
This book actually shows he *has* evolved from his earlier works and become even more accomplished, as well as showing and describing his techniques and approach (though not in detail). He freely 'admits' he works from photographs, though he montages many images to get the composition he desires rather than simply copying and that his technique is different to many others in his field. To me, however, this makes him stand out as an individual talent not one who doesn't match up to other different styles.
This book is full of fantastic artwork, in my opinion most of which is of a higher calibre than his previous work in 'Beauty and the Beast' and even 'Medusa'. His style remains unique however and though it doesn't always lend itself to an emotional impact or communication it perfectly portrays the aloof tendencies of his subjects ... and the cover illustration certainly proves that he can portray emotion when appropriate!
All in all an excellent addition to the bookshelf of any collector of top class fantasy art in all its forms.
5 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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After reading the review posted here I got very angry, because I had been a Chris Achilleos fan for some time because of two images of his that I had seen of his Bruce Lee and Star Trek paintings. So after seeing this review I was determined to see the book for myself. Luckily a friend of mine had purchased the Paper Tiger version of the book a few years ago at a run down comic mart in London. We met and sat down to look at the book, and I am astonished to say that everything previously said was true. The art was dull and lifeless. Women who were supposed to be imbued with a sultry sense of sexuality were instead painted in a dreary one dimensional fashion. I suddenly started to realise that the images that I had loved of Bruce Lee and Capt Kirk were in fact previously famous poses that Achilleos had in fact slavishly copied. Was this then the problem...? Could it be that when asked to just copy a previously well constructed image Achilleos could perform as a copyist...? But when asked to come up with something original, his creative powers clearly did not match up to his obvious technical ability. As a technician he is clearly of his time i.e the 70's but with techniques now available like computer imaging as well as airbrush, it appears that the young inspired talent of today will soon make Achilleos a name that will fade into the past where he obviously belongs. A great shame to see someone who once brought a smile to one's face on seeing his work, now only bringing a wry smile of sadness of what might have been. If like me, you had admired the work of Achilleos, then do yourself a favour and remember him for what you liked of his in the past and do not expose yourself to anything that he has done recently. That way the illusion of what he is can remain alive. It is a great shame that he could not adapt and move forward the way other great fantasy artists like Roger Dean have done. Dean for example now does architecture and has made his designs vibrate with organic life in a way that Achilleos would not probably understand. I feel somewhat cheated to think that this book was probably just cobbled together to relieve his loyal fans of their hard earned money. I hope he finds it within himself to take stock of his commercial desires and see if he can now put brush to canvas and come up with something to justify his previous, standing with fans in the world of fantasy art.
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