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The best-loved comic characters in the world, Superman, Batman,
Wonder Woman, the JLA and many more, have all been brought
to life thanks to the work of artist Alex Ross. Now you can
enjoy the evolution of Ross's work, from his early sketches
aged three, to his contemporary masterpieces such as Batman:
War on Crime and
more recently the Smallville
covers he designed for TV
Guide...
While
the name may not ring any bells with the majority of the population,
most serious comic enthusiasts will own at least one comicbook
that features a cover by the legendary Alex Ross. And if for
some strange reason you don't, then you will at least be familiar
with the majority of his subject matter.
This
hulk of a book has something for everyone. If you want to
learn about the young Ross (there are pictures of him aged
seven with a guy dressed as Superman - who has too much of
a spare tyre around his waist to be leaping tall buildings
in a single bound. There is also a drawing that the seven
year old Ross did of Superboy); discover how he uses life
models to help him get the human anatomy so accurate in his
illustrations; drool as some of his amazing covers are reproduced
in glossy full colour; and if you are interested in his rough
sketches and never before seen preliminary work, then you
are in for a treat.
Also
included is a short strip, entitled The Trust, which
Ross illustrated and co-wrote with Chip Kid. This is a great
little story - and it looks fantastic too.
To
my mind Ross is the Thomas Gainsborough of the 20th/21st century.
Both artists I admire, and both have a similar style.
If
you are looking for a suitable coffee table addition to brighten
up your living room, this is a great way to create a talking
point.
One
of the most beautiful collections I have had the pleasure
to read.
Nick
Smithson
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