Chris Moore, illustrator for classic sci-fi books, has died(nytimes.com)
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Chris Moore, illustrator for classic sci-fi books, has died
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/arts/chris-moore-dead.html
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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).
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!
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!
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.
[0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40917886
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.
[0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40917886
He was the concept artist for a very influential Robert and Abel Associates pioneering 3D computer graphic TV ad.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eedXpclrKCc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eedXpclrKCc
Tribute by his son (1)
(1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcBM3p3wYlg
Wasnt he also a contributor to "cycles of fire"? My dad brought me that book from his visit to capevcaneveral florida.
I'm sad that is (probably) going to be a dying industry because of all the AI slop we're seeing.