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GROUND ZERO THE ART OF FRED GAMBINO

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Book details

  1. Print length
    112 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Paper Tiger
  4. Publication date
    24 May 2001
  5. Dimensions
    22.86 x 1.91 x 26.67 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1855858916
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1855858916
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Book overview

The first collection of work from this highly-respected artist and illustrator Includes a breathtaking selection of artworks from spaceships, stars and galaxies, to the heroes and heroines of futuristic worlds Chapter introductions by leading SF artists and authors, including Jim Burns, Chris Moore, Robert Sawyer, David Brin and Elizabeth Moon Acclaimed for his mastery of digital imagery, Gambino's work is instantly recognizable - from covers for the Foundation series of novels by Isaac Asimov to works by luminaries such as David Brin, William Shatner, Ray Bradbury and Elizabeth Moon. Inspired initially by Gerry Anderson, Gambino first hand-made his hardware as small-scale sculptures, photographing them and creating the futuristic images that have almost become his trademark. He is now acclaimed for his mastery of digital imagery, creating such diverse images as the stunning 'Heaven's Reach' to the sensuous figure of flight in 'Nightwings'. Ground Zero brings together worlds of unearthly contradictions in this single volume.

About the Author

Fred Gambino gained his first cover commission in the mid-1970s. Twenty-five years later, he has illustrated hundreds of covers, and has also turned his hand to historical romance, crime, horror and children's books. His clients include the US Postal Service in Washington, Paramount Studios and publishers such as Gollancz, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins and MacMillan. He lives in Derbyshire, England.

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Mr. Robert Mander
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 December 2014
not chriss foss but close pure escapism
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used is a good value for money
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 January 2018
Several interesting drawings: used is a good value for money spent
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NOT OK COMPUTER
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 September 2017
TOO MUCH COMPUTER NOT ENOUGH ARTIST
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 July 2018
quick delivery, good book
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Ground Zero: Fred Gambino.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 August 2021
A square-format hardback volume showcasing the work of Sci-fi artist/illustrator Fred Gambino; an illustrator with a highly detailed and photo-realistic approach, he moved from working in traditional media (using models built as reference) into digital rendering using... See more
A square-format hardback volume showcasing the work of Sci-fi artist/illustrator Fred Gambino; an illustrator with a highly detailed and photo-realistic approach, he moved from working in traditional media (using models built as reference) into digital rendering using software.
Personally, I prefer his acrylic painting, but the bulk of the many full-colour illustrations featured in this book are of his digital work; depending on one`s reading tastes there are a fair number of book-jackets that will be familiar in this collection, many by well-known authors.
I find the work curiously dated – a typical problem with digital media which is a fast-evolving and very changeable format – though it is colourful and imaginative work all the same.
Not really to my taste – though I can admire the work that has gone into it's production.
A volume of interest to the specialist in this field of illustration work.
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lolo33
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C'était mieux avant.
Reviewed in France on 10 January 2023
Je préfère la première période de Fred Gambino avant qu'i utilise l'ordinateur pour ses réalisation.
Je préfère la première période de Fred Gambino avant qu'i utilise l'ordinateur pour ses réalisation.
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Sebastian Rice
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Glimpse into the artist's workshop
Reviewed in the United States on 7 February 2010
Fred Gambino is a world renowned sci-fi artist, and this book presents most of his best paintings in their full glory. The text is interesting, with material covering his transition from traditional painting into 3D and computer generated art.
Fred Gambino is a world renowned sci-fi artist, and this book presents most of his best paintings in their full glory. The text is interesting, with material covering his transition from traditional painting into 3D and computer generated art.

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