Jim steranko is my favorite comic book artist of all time, so its not really surprising i liked this book. Steranko earned lasting acclaim for his innovations in sequential art during the silver age of comic books, particularly his infusion of surrealism, pop art, and graphic design into the medium. The art of astonishment book 3 paul harris, eric mead. His most well known comics work was in marvels strange tales, nick fury. Five decades ago, steranko threw pop art, surrealism and graphic design into a blender, and forever changed the way we tell comic book stories, says marvel eic, axel alonso.
He focuses on the importance of symbols, culling imagery ranging from the human form to emojis from the art historical canon and pop culture. Jim steranko signed the shadow knows pulp otr hero art. The comicbook art of jim steranko books the guardian. Jim steranko is an american artist of influential comic book art, most notably for marvel during the silver age of comics. Heath, kirby, kubert, severin, and totha veritable pantheon of classic war artists doing what they do best. James steranko was born november 5, 1938 in reading, pa. And to top it off, steranko was inducted into the will eisner comic book hall of fame in 2006. Graphic prince of darkness 2 uncovers comics most enigmatic figure in a specialformat edition designed to showcase a nocturnal gallery of his darkest visions, including rare and unpublished art, plus a double gatefold cover and fullcolor gallery of steranko masterpieces. Sterankos presentation art for the shadow comic book. This book collects all of the stories and covers he made for marvel comics except for his groundbreaking run on nick fury, agent of s.
Steranko on cards by jim steranko book leading uk magic shop. A selection of work from the legendary comicbook artist, who counts jonathan ross among his biggest fans. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive view pictures of their covers. Douglas wolk traps hundreds of em waitin for me like a maze of death. Steranko and the american hero butler institute of. Jim steranko, famed comic book illustrator nick fury, captain america, chandler gives us a very concise history of the publishing medium known today as comic books. A fan of op artaka optical art,surrealist art, and spy films, steranko constructed his pages in an exciting, dynamic way. More than any of his contemporaries, steranko brought the noir sensibility to comics. Today at new york comic con, idw publishing announced two artists editions dedicated to jim sterankos landmark work on nick fury, agent of s.
Jim steranko contributing monthly variants to marvel. But also, this is the character probably above all else that he. Original comic art for sale by artist jim steranko at. The steranko archives, volume 1 2003 visual storytelling. Purchase steranko items from amazon the drawings of steranko. Eric stefanski paints the dualities of culture canvas. David spurlock, peter depree vanguard productions, 1997. The drawings of steranko the steranko art gallery jim steranko. Steranko1 born 5 november 1938,2 reading, pennsylvania, united states is an american graphic artist, comic book writerartisthistorian, magician, publisher and film production. Jack kirbys mister miracle artists edition variant hc. The selfcreated man available now includes a long illustrated interview with steranko taking a deep dive into sterankos narrative graphic story work, and two essays by romberger, one on sterankos background and the other on his work in films.
Steranko and the moment of silence sequart organization. Artifact edition arriving in may, the steranko nick fury. Jim steranko marvel covers and art gallery comic book critic. James steranko born 5 november 1938, reading, pennsylvania, united states is an american graphic artist, comic book writerartisthistorian, publisher and film production illustrator. An australian trading card company was issuing a phantom card series and made steranko an offer he couldnt refuse. Dont miss out on your opportunity to win this scintillating steranko masterpiece. Edge steranko cover art variant by neil gaiman, 9781887591478, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Two jim steranko marvel artists editions are on their way. Comic art showcase 1 1974 comic art showcase 2 1974 comic art showcase 3 1975 comic art showcase winter supplement 1977 comic art gallery 1 1976 comic art gallery 2 1976 original art gallery 1978 roger mcclannen mailer 1979. Steranko is an american graphic artist, comic book writerartist, comics historian, magician, publisher and film. Steranko was a card magician in the early 1960s and a book of his card magic was published in 1960. The selfcreated man written by james romberger, a talented writer, graphic novelist, pastels artist, parsons school of design professor, publisher and longtime east village resident. Cgc ss jim steranko the shadow original art sketch comic art. Great news emerged today from new york comic con 20 idw publishing is planning on releasing not one, but two marvel artists editions by the great jim steranko the first book, steranko nick fury.
Steranko, retired from the escapeartists trade, makes. Agent of shield tpb by jim steranko 6apr2009 paperback jan 1, 1600. Find art for sale at great prices from artists including paintings, photography, sculpture, and prints by top emerging artists like eric stefanski. I would be interested in puchasing a book that featured only steranko covers, like all the xmen, cap, and sheild covers he did, plus any full page spreads, pinups or splash pages. If then, you utilize only a few of these items, the purpose of this book will have been fulfilled. Steranko, jim, lee, stan, thomas, roy, steranko, jim, kirby, jack. Additionally, there will be a select number of extras presented. Steranko has painted a multitude of movie posters, record albums, and book covers.
The tricks are entertaining, the sleights are latent means to an end result. Posted on november 5, 2011 by mark seifert comments november 5, 2011 by mark seifert comments. Jim sterankos art has been featured at the louvre museum, the winnipeg art gallery, and the sydney opera house. The subject matter should feature characters identified with the artist, such as captain america, nick fury, the shadow, batman, etc. Neal adams reflected that what started happening because of guys like steranko, is the letters that would come in would come in from college students or young people who were studying artan awful lot of young artists were inspired to think of comic books as a form. Although he worked in the industry for a relatively short time, his impact on the style and design at the time was enormous. His early interest was in magic, and while in his teens spent summers with circuses and carnivals working as a sideshow magician and escape artist. Purchase steranko items from amazon order steranko. Many years later jack kirby created a comics series titled mr. This spectacular artists edition will include an amazing selection of stories by the best of the best. See more ideas about jim steranko, art and comic book. Hes also collaborated with steven spielberg, george lucas, and francis ford coppola on some of their most popular movies. What is the first published comic that jim steranko drew.
Eric stefanskis paintings explore the duality between high and low aspects of our culture. Jim steranko american illustrator, born in 1938 guide to pictures of works by jim steranko in art museum sites and image archives worldwide. Yup, in a cabinet full of bowen designs statues and busts, theres now an interloper in their midst only fitting that the guy who has infiltrated the ranks is a superspy. Steranko combined both a dynamic and surreal style that was rather unique and instantly identifiable. Sterankos spectacular painting, rendered in marker and gouache, has an overall size that measures approximately 20 x 30, and the art is in excellent condition. Prior to this, he was an illusionist, magician and escape artist with several american circuses, carnivals and nightclubs. Jim steranko the shadow painting original art undated. See more ideas about jim steranko, comic book artists and comic art. In chabons description of joe kavaliers art skills, he sums up what steranko knows best. The tv presenter and comic book obsessive on the extraordinary work of graphic storyteller jim steranko. I have an article in times higher education magazine this week on superpowers and comic books. It is in many ways an autobiography and delves into many aspects of sterankos creative projects. Dc comics produced some of the very finest war comics ever, and by some of the best artists in the field. My view is that steranko played a key role in the evolution of.
His kavaliers experience with film vocabulary, his sense of the emotional moment of a panel and of the infinitely expandable interstice of time that lays between the panels of a comicbook page. Jonathan ross meets jim steranko, his comic book hero. It is the actual, handsigned signature of jim steranko. The steranko artists edition volume one was pushed back because steranko was assigned to design the book in april. Steranko accepting commissions original comic art cgc. In near mint mint condition, it will be shipped with the utmost care. View some of sterankos finest works from the comp stage to the fully completed versions. It also features a firstrate gallery of steranko art. The articulate manner of text and illustration was due to our enthusiasm to thoroughly acclimate the reader with every minute characteristic of each move. His work has been published in many countries and his influence on the field has remained strong since his comics heyday.
The news accompanied the unveiling of plans for jack kirbys new gods. Art of sterako calendar 2007 calendar wall calendar, march 29, 2007 by jim steranko artist. Nick fury milestones statue by diamond select statue forum. Jonathan ross meets jim steranko, his comicbook hero. The first steranko marvel artists edition was a runaway critical and commercial hit, collecting the innovative artists initial foray into the world of nick fury and showcased his outstanding sense of. Presented here are some of the very imaginative chapter headings from steranko on cards.
See more ideas about jim steranko, comic book artists and comic books art. Jim steranko has finally agreed to accept commissions from art collectors in the states and overseas. His most famous comicbook work was with the 1960s superspy feature nick fury, agent of s. The colours, the design, the layout, the patterns its all terrific stuff coming from jim steranko pop art god of comics. In an artists edition first, steranko has personally designed this book. The selfcreated man, a wonderful book published last year by ground zero books, authorpublisher james romberger has a lively. Idw to produce two deluxe books of artists classic works. Measuring 11 by 17 inches, this art print features the work of legendary comics illustrator jim steranko. And, as usual, nearly all the pages have been scanned from the original art, from sterankos private archives. Nick fury milestones statue by diamond select spot the odd one out. As the editorpublisher of the international newsstand entertainment magazine prevue, he conducted hundreds of superstar interviews and penned more than three million words. Jim steranko was one of the great comic book pop artists that enjoyed notoriety in the late 1960s. Jim steranko comic art shop dealer for sale results the. Idw announces two jim steranko artists editions cbr.