The larger format re-issue of Sirens, the 1986 sequel to Chris Achilleos' first art book Beauty and the Beast. Compiled and designed by Chris Achilleos. Text by Nigel Suckling. Foreword by Ray Harryhausen.
120 color paintings, many full-page and double page, plus 20 black & white drawings showing how Achilleos plans and executes a painting.
Out of print.
From the publisher:
One of the most popular fantasy artist in the world, Chris Achilleos' near photo-realistic paintings of fantasy, science fiction, stunning women and nature in all its forms have illustrated hundreds of books, magazines and posters for almost 40 years.
Sirens collects the cream of Achilleos' illustrations, including Doctor Who and Star Trek, movies, amazons, fighting fantasy and pin-ups, accompanied by a discussion of the artist's techniques and influences, in a feast for the eyes.
Packed with an eye-popping gallery of full-colour illustrations, this fantastic collection will delight old fans and thrill a whole generation of new ones!