John Howe Forging Dragons SC

Description

"John Howe is one of the world's most renowned fantasy artists, perhaps best known as conceptual designer alongside Alan Lee on The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. In this amazing collection of dragon art, spanning his 30-year career, Howe explores the inspirations and techniques he uses to render these amazing beasts of myth and legend. Each dragon is gloriously presented on a double page spread followed by John's working sketches, explorations of his creation process, and the mythology behind each dragon. From fire dragons erupting from molten depths, to sea dragons churning stormy waters, every medieval, celtic, gothic, and sci-fi icon is represented in this celebration of these legendary beasts by a true master. "