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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 then 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.
While
this softback reprint is fantastic value for money, if you
have the cash, I'd advise spending an extra £8 and buying
the hardback
edition that was released last year.
One
of the most beautiful collections I have had the pleasure
to read.
 
Nick
Smithson
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