Master Sketchbooks: Legendary artists of the entertainment industry reveal their secrets (EN)

About Master Sketchbooks

From classic sci-fi characters to enchanting fantasy worlds, the legendary concepts, designs, and creatures created by the featured artists have been used in hugely popular movies, books, comics, magazines, and role-playing and video games. Each professional has their own eye-catching chapter, including sketches and development images alongside personal stories and expert insights into their unique creative process.

The artists featured include John Howe, whose paintings grace the covers of many works by J. R. R. Tolkien, and who was one of the chief concept artists on Peter Jackson’s groundbreaking Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Also featured is Wayne Barlowe, whose otherworldly designs have prowled the big screen in franchises such as Hellboy, Harry Potter, and Avatar. Take a peek inside at the work of these incredible artists, plus chapters from eight more icons of the industry.

About the artists

This book was made with the participation of the following artists:

• John Howe
• James Gurney
• Tony M. DiTerlizzi
• Dave McKean
• Vincent Di Fate
• David Colman
• Terryl Whitlatch
• Sandro Cleuzo
• Wayne Barlowe
• Darrell Warner

Technical details

• With dust jacket
• Text in English
• 288 full-color premium paper pages
• 27 cm x 33 cm
• Hardcover

Practical information

• Carefully packed in reinforced box
• Shipped within 72 hours
• More information on the publisher's website