I love Dan's art. I'd have given this the fifth star had they included some explanatory notes about the different pieces, their origins, etc. Instead,I love Dan's art. I'd have given this the fifth star had they included some explanatory notes about the different pieces, their origins, etc. Instead, the only text we get consists of blurbs from other artists, writers, and admirers, and that doesn't really illuminate the art in the way I normally like....more
Wow! I was skeptical about the prospect of seeing these comics with more modern coloring, but I should have had more faith in Dave's choices and the tWow! I was skeptical about the prospect of seeing these comics with more modern coloring, but I should have had more faith in Dave's choices and the talents of Laura Martin. She did an amazing job of making the books look like I remember them, blending current technology with the classic aesthetic so that it doesn't jar old-time fans while still looking in the now. The bonus pages in this big edition are also a great gift to Dave Stevens fans. Bravo!...more
This took some readjusting as far as expectations, as some of the advance material I read suggested there was some kind of narrative, when in reality,This took some readjusting as far as expectations, as some of the advance material I read suggested there was some kind of narrative, when in reality, it's an art book. A carefully constructed art book with fits and starts and half-finished, half-remembered nightmares Max Fleischer had after reading too many fairy tales. Loses a little steam in the end, but still, I dare you to look through it and have its creepiness keep repeating on you....more
Spent the whole snowed-in day digging through this, appreciating Dave telling his own story and marveling at his many masterpieces. You are missed, siSpent the whole snowed-in day digging through this, appreciating Dave telling his own story and marveling at his many masterpieces. You are missed, sir....more
I'm actually not a Fables fan, but I love the art in this book. The layout truly makes it something special, with the process for each cover, from preI'm actually not a Fables fan, but I love the art in this book. The layout truly makes it something special, with the process for each cover, from preliminary sketches to final product, being shown. Even the cover of this book has its development revealed on the inside of the dust jacket! Very classy....more
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