Chris Moore, illustrator for classic sci-fi books, has died
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·March 12, 2025hermitcrab
I love sci-fi book cover art. However, in my youth, I did read a few stinkers because they had lovely cover art (The 'Lensman' series spring to mind).
MrMcCall
In the Frank Frazetta documentary, I like seeing all the illustrators talking about ripping the Frazetta covers off of books in the bookstore.
One of my favorite artists of all-time. And he did it all from imagination.
The drarf's chariot being pulled by four polar bears!
ChrisMarshallNY
That’s sad. His stuff always seemed almost impressionistic. Very eye-catching, which was a successful trait.
In my yute, I wanted to be a fantasy/sci-fi artist[0], but never really had the heart for all the hard work you need to do.
djmips
He was the concept artist for a very influential Robert and Abel Associates pioneering 3D computer graphic TV ad.
ashoeafoot
Wasnt he also a contributor to "cycles of fire"? My dad brought me that book from his visit to capevcaneveral florida.
_whoDis
Tribute by his son (1) (1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcBM3p3wYlg
vlod
I'm sad that is (probably) going to be a dying industry because of all the AI slop we're seeing.
https://archive.ph/jGu6e