With nearly thirty years of experience as an illustrator and author, Martin McKenna brings a rich visual and narrative sensibility to his work. His career spans a diverse range of projects, including books, various types of games, and productions for television and film. McKenna is recognized for his versatile approach, seamlessly blending artistic illustration with compelling storytelling. He crafts content across multiple platforms, from children's picture books to extensive media ventures, engaging a broad audience with his creative vision.
Librarian's Note: this is an alternate cover edition for 0140301461 (ISBN13: 9780140301465).The silver sword became the symbol of hope and courage which kept four deserted and starving children alive through the years of occupation, and afterwards on the search to find their parents, and is based on a true story.
The resurgence of interest in fantasy art sees some of the finest, freshest and most exciting talents in the world of fantasy illustration brought together in 'Fantasy Art Now'.
Bring Karam Gruul to justice!The war between the kingdoms is over, but there is still much to be done. The evil generals who went to ground in the Badlands beyond Gallantaria have been tracked down by bounty hunters. The feared Inquisitor General, Karam Gruul, has eluded capture for so long, however, that many believe him dead.You alone know different. Gruul is very much alive, and plotting to rekindle the flames of war once more. YOU must use your skills as a bounty hunter to track him down and bring him, finally, to justice.Part story, part game, this is a book in which YOU are the hero! Two dice, a pencil and an eraser are all you need. YOU decide which routes to take, which dangers to risk and which foes to fight. Dare YOU face terrors that await you in the Badlands?
Fantasy painting has a long tradition.It went through a stylistic revolution in the 1980s with the widespread adoption of airbrush as a medium of choice. Now, with the emergence of various computer modeling and rendering applications, fantasy painting is going through another revolution. Digital tools and techniques have made it easier for artists to realize their visions and the images they now create are more vivid, more realistic, and more compelling. A must-have book for anyone working in the area of fantasy art and for anyone who admires the work of fantasy illustrators. "Digital Fantasy Painting Workshop" tackles the genre's three main categories-fantasy; science-fiction; and horror-and employs detailed step-by-step walkthroughs to show exactly how the images are produced. Featuring work from some of the world's leading fantasy artists, the book also explores the "tradigital" movement of mixing traditional and digital skills.
Agglax, Stínový démon, shromažďuje armádu nemrtvých válečníků, aby si podrobil Alansii.Ty jsi byl vyslán z Fangu s více než dvěma stovkami zkušených bojovníků; vydáváte se na východ, abyste se střetli s nepřítelem. Ale stínový démon není z tohoto světa a k jeho zničení je zapotřebí zvláštní moc. Čím více času budeš k získání této moci potřebovat, tím silnější se mezitím stane.
