For sale brian bolland joker sketches original comic art. Brian bolland is a living legend in the field of comic art. Often referred to as the artists artist, brian bolland has spent the last quarter century producing some of the most memorable and inspiring illustrations the comic industry has ever seen. The brian bolland appreciation society has 1,095 members. Choose qty for judge dredd complete brian bolland hc added. His clean, detailed linework along with his attention to page composition has made him a highly sought after cover artist. Published by image comics which has produced a number of excellent art of. This is not so much a comic as it is a brian bolland centric art book, that features a crosssection of his work throughout his career. But what separates this book from a lot of the other comic art or even regular art books is bollands refreshing candor.
Since then, his covers for wonder woman, batman, superman, and even zatanna have been eyecatching and fun to experience. The art of brian bolland 2006, hardcover for sale online ebay. I want to make this my definitive and comprehensive take on the killing joke. The art of brian bolland covers all of the artists work to the publication date, under an introduction from close friend dave gibbons, an autobiographical essay and sections ranging from his influences featuring nearunseen examples of bollands childhood art, through each of the decades from the 1960s to 2006, when this was published. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the golden age to the present. Mar 19, 2019 brian bolland 22 hrs image comics have informed me that the cost of warehousing this book exceeds the sales of the book. His clean, detailed linework along with his attention to page composition has made him a. When they posted this i thought not only does bb produce the most amazing art. Image comics to pulp 3,000 copies of the art of brian. Much has been said about the killing joke, alan moore, brian bolland and john higgins slim graphic novel about batman and the joker. Recollections from and about friends, colleagues and fans. The art of brian bolland covers all of the artists work to date, under an introduction from close friend dave gibbons, an autobiographical essay and sections ranging from his influences featuring nearunseen examples of bollands childhood art, through each of the decades from the 1960s to the present.
The difference here is, it collects only cover art, those specifically from dc comics. Brian bolland did a wonderful job on the art but i dont think its a very good book. The brian bolland appreciation society public group facebook. Multiple eisnerawardwinning comic artist perhaps best known as one of the definitive judge dredd artists and also for drawing the genre defining batman. He has contributed covers for animal man, wonder woman, the invisibles, the flash, batman. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work. We also sell some art by other comic artists, largely from the modern era. Thanks to joe pruett for some of the images in this gallery. Brian bolland 22 hrs image comics have informed me that the cost of warehousing this book exceeds the sales of the book. The art of brian bolland by diamond comic distributors. There was a naturalness to his work that really appealed to me and the art of brian bolland image comics, 2006 goes a long way to capturing that aspect of this talented artist.
Alan moore its probably well known that johns choice of colors turned out to be startlingly at odds with what i had in mind brian bolland. Good paper stock, fair price, a simple and clean design, bollands comments for the spolighted covers are great, the sgt. Brian bolland comic artist the most popular comic art by. This handsome volume is a retrospective of this astonishing artists career and a look at the man himself. Brian bolland this looks like the style of art in the killing joke showcase batman gifts that you can find in the market. We are the official art agents for messrs dave gibbons, brian bolland, frank quitely and mark buckingham. The art of brian bolland download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Written in a firstperson perspective by bolland himself, this book details his career from his early days up until the 21st century. This book has high and low points, so lets stick to them. Cursed earth brian bolland art, artwork, original art. Either i or someone else could buy some or all of the inventory or they will be sent to be pulped. See more ideas about comic art, comics and comic books art.
The text written by brian bolland is very informative and entertaining whilst the reproduction of his artwork is superb quality. Brian bolland illustrators special edition at the book palace. Clown prince of crime will launch with a statue based on the art of brian bolland in november, followed by a statue based on jim lees joker and one based on lee bermejo. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. Im a bit biased here, being a longtime fan of brian bollands work, but i loved this book. The killing joke is a 1988 dc comics oneshot graphic novel featuring the characters batman and the joker written by alan moore and illustrated by brian bolland. The killing joke, is the subject of this new hardcover collecting his covers for dc comics. Comic art community bristol board comic books art book art goran ivanisevic vertigo sci fi art comic artist cool artwork. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Often referred to as the artists artist, brian bolland h.
In 2008, image comics published the phenomenal hardcover volume, the art of brian bolland, celebrating and reflecting the comic book. Search more than 125,000 pieces of original comic art, sketches and paintings for sale from over 45 comic art dealers, comic artists, and marketplaces. Brian bolland has been creating iconic comic book covers for over 30 years, starting with the killing joke, one of the seminal batman stories. Desperado studios the official rep for brian bolland the brian bolland cover gallery. He made a name for himself on judge dredd and was the first talent in dc comics british invasion of the 80s. The art of brian bolland taint the meat its the humanity. About the only crazy thing is how his interview gets scattered throughout the pages and a couple other articles so keep a few bookmarks in place if you want to read sequential or go back to the art later. Dec 22, 2011 brian bolland cover gallery brian bolland has a distinctive style that is easily recognizable. Hes best known to me for his work on judge dredd, creating several iconic characters including judge death. Image comics to pulp 3,000 copies of the art of brian bolland. Original cover art by brian bolland pencils and goran ivanisevic. More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the.
Butterwickborn brian bolland led the british blitz on dc comics and besides his brush with batman and green lantern, he was bound to be branded as a superman buff basically because he was baptized bolland, and even the least stalwart superman supporters are bound to bring up their basic belief. He made a name for himself on judge dredd and was the first talent in dc comics. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Its an item of great significance to me for a number of positive and negative reasons. Its hardly surprising that the book palace would devote a book to brian bollands work and there is a lot of it here. Often referred to as the artists artist, brian bolland has produced some of the most memorable and inspiring illustrationsprimarily cover artever. More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. Batman the killing joke deluxe edition hc new edition. I picked up his book the art of brian bolland recently, and of all the great artwork in there this was the piece that jumped out at me. If you like brian bollands art or just want to know one of the masters of this media career, dont hesitate to buy this book right now. Book is in very nice condition, text is unmarked and pages. Apr 14, 2019 brian bolland has had a long and dynamic career in comic books.
You have seen his art grace the covers of many titles for dc. British comic book artist and colorist, brian bolland is best known for his work on judge dredd in the uk and in the us for his work at dcvertigo comics including batman. Brian bollands memory montages, reproductions of some of the most iconic brian bolland artwork, recollections from friends and fans and much more. Ive bought a few of these types of books and its ususally a collection of. Brian bolland has had a long and dynamic career in comic books. This handsome volume is a retrospective of this astonishing artists career and a look at the. Brian bolland was born in butterwick, a small farm community near boston, england, in 1951.
The comic book art of alex ross nrm exhibition video. Principally known for his work on judge dredd, camelot 2000 and the killing joke, bolland admits he is not the fastest artist and predominately did far more covers than interiors. See more ideas about cover art, comic art and comics. Brian bolland comic artist the most popular comic art. It shows work from his earliest drawings right up to when the book was published. Often referred to as the artists artist, brian bolland has spent the a quarter century producing some of the most memorable and inspiring illustrations the comic industry has ever seen. Reproductions of some of the most iconic brian bolland artwork.
For these reasons and much more, brian bolland rules. Published on apr 14, 2019 brian bolland has had a long and dynamic career in comic books. Buy the art of brian bolland 1 by bolland, brian, image comics isbn. The art of brian bolland download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. In 2006 a comprehensively sizeable retrospective of bollands work was published under the title the art of brian bolland, featuring contextualising references and copious text 33,500 words written by the artist alongside hundreds of pieces of artwork and rare photographs. The art of brian bolland 2006, hardcover for sale online. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dec 25, 2006 if you like brian bollands art or just want to know one of the masters of this media career, dont hesitate to buy this book right now. Featuring and rejoicing in the art and life of brian bolland, right up to date the art of brian bolland, on sale, was published in 2006.
Growing up an only child on a farm, brian had a lot of free time on his hands, so he taught himself how. Certainly its leaps and bounds above the crappy art books wizard was putting out for a while. He made a name for himself on judge dredd and was the first talent in dc comics british invasion of the. Any dollar spent here is worth your money, and this is a killer price, just check other online stores. Brian bolland font the worlds greatest comic book fonts. These two books represent a lifetime so far of work thats quite aweinspiring. Often referred to as the artists artist, brian bolland has produced some of the most memorable and inspiring illustrationsprimarily cover art ever. Brian bolland illustrators special edition at the book. As with the previous book in this blog series, this is also early work from a thencurrently hot artist. The art of brian bolland showcases bollands work and will no doubt have you asking the same question. For most of 1985, all new series from eclipse were basically reprints of early horror work from hot artists, or books that had. Im not even a particular fan of princes music, but this is just one cool portrait. The biography and all the text in the book are written in first person by brian bolland. Aug 02, 2011 just like the art of brian bolland before, this book is packed with great art.
Dec 08, 2019 its hardly surprising that the book palace would devote a book to brian bollands work and there is a lot of it here. Brit comics art original comic art by brian bolland. Dec 12, 2006 buy the art of brian bolland 1 by bolland, brian, image comics isbn. Black and white which he also wrote and numerous other titles. Rock art under the dust cover is very powerful i didnt know this one before. This book is a brilliant look at the artwork and life of brian bolland who is one of the finest artists to ever work in comics. Brian bolland cover gallery brian bolland has a distinctive style that is easily recognizable. Brian bolland comic art community gallery of comic art. The book also showcases several of bollands own photographs taken in asia and russia over twenty years of travelling. In 2008, image comics published the phenomenal hardcover volume, the art of brian bolland, celebrating and reflecting the comic book artwork of.
The art of brian bolland by diamond comic distributors, inc. Just like the art of brian bolland before, this book is packed with great art. Artist brian bolland, best known for his work as illustrator of the bestselling title batman. And it has been a few years since he attended a us show. Peter richardson, brian bolland, chris caira, paul. Brian bolland is a stellar illustrator of comic book covers and i love his work so i was thrilled when a collection of it came out. The art of brian bolland by brian bolland goodreads. Original brian bolland covers to the us eagle comics reprints of judge dredd from the 80s. Click download or read online button to get the art of brian bolland book now. He made a name for himself on judge dredd and was the first.
Buy cover story dc comics art of brian bolland hc 01 by bolland, brian isbn. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of the leading authorities on this important art form. Im often asked if brian will take sketch requests or commissions and outside of a show the answer is generally no. The book is lavishly printed on bright white stock and bolland has written extended captions to many of the images, many of which are printed fullpage. The killing joke provides an origin story for the supervillain the joker, loosely adapted from the. Often referred to as the artists artist, brian bolland has spent the last quarter century producing some of the. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. The killing joke, is the subject of this new hardcover collecting his. Together with alan moore he created one of the great batman strips, the killing joke.
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