Gorgeous Art book well worth the money!

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	• Out of the Forests: The Art of Paul Bonner Titan Books, 2008 - 176 pages average customer review:based on 7 reviews view larger image
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Wonderful work

Amazing artwork, possibly the best artist working in the RPG market. Having seen his work in some Rackham productions, I was pleasantly surpised by his older work for Games Workshop, FASA and other companies.

World of Wonder

This book is one of the best reference books I have. There is a lot of really insightful introspection about Paul Bonner's illustrations, which are absolutely breathtaking. This book is a great glimpse of Paul Bonner's imagination and world that is very inspiring, not just for other illustrators but for anyone with an imagination.

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Gorgeous Art book well worth the money!

As a long time fan of fantasy artists I was struck by the detailed art of Mr. Bonner. I was aware of his work from Warhammer and other gaming lines but this is a excellent showpiece of his ability to bring both whimsy and talent to a crowded genre.

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Beautiful resource book

This review is short and to the point: a beautifully illustrated and constructed book that I will use frequently for reference and ideas!

Fantastic Fantasy!

I'm not really much of an art critic, but here goes anyway.
For those of you used to seeing an abundance of Elves in your fantasy, be warned! There is only one present in this entire book! See if you can spot him! Which is strange, considering that both Rackham and Games Workshop feature Elvish Armies!
Mostly Mr Bonner draws a large number of hideous creatures. But what of the humans, and the dwarves? I can hear you say? True, yes, there are lots of those too. But the most stunning illustrations are the ones centered on something truly ugly, somehow painted to resemble beauty. Quite an astonishing feat! Take a look at all those orks he did for the Games Workshop. So full of character, and even a cute form of bumbling savagery. Exhuberance for killing practically seeping from their pores! And you can't tell me those little goblins aren't adorable! Me wanna hug one!

Most of the work contained herein is from these three companies: Games Workshop (where he started) to Riotminds and Rackham (both current, I think). Thematically, the three companies are similar, containing orks, dwarves and dragons. There's also a bit of FASA, as well. The latter touches mostly cyberpunk, with magic around the edges. And what Edges! As my brother (an art major) pointed out, the main thing here is contrast. Lotsa dark, lotsa bright vibrant colors. Almost exaggerated, but really, isn't that the point of fantasy? The bad are worse, the good are better!

Aside from a whole lot of Fantastic Fantasy pics, Bonner also apparently illustrated some dinosaurs! Never seen them before, but they're quite breathtaking! Also a few cover illustrations, followed by posters for LotR and the Prydain Chronicles. A real treat for fantasy buffs. My only complaint with this volume is it doesn't contain my favourite Bonner pic, one from the GW where this Tzeentchian Sorceror is ripping across the battlefield with a sickle. Big old Moon head. It's Magic, seriously. Maybe in some other volume. *sniffs*

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Barely contained within this book is the high octane work of Paul Bonner, an intrepid artist able to vividly recall in paints his visits to Valhalla, the blasted future, and sundry haunted and ravaged stopping off points in between.

Here you will find over 150 of Paul's vibrant and compelling full colour paintings, along with numerous character studies and sketches, produced by the artist over the last twenty-five years for the biggest names in fantasy role playing, such as Games Workshop, Mutant Chronicles, Fasa, Riot Minds and Rackham.

So, saddle the dragon storm riders, suit up storm troopers, and prepare to have your worlds revealed anew!

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