FANTASY PLUS SC (2025)

"The first volume in an exciting, new series, this edition is an ideal introduction to contemporary CG art in China, where some of the best video games are produced today. Works featured are by China's brightest newcomers, all wildly creative and true masters of fantasy. Whilst they draw inspiration from classics such as Street Fighter and Final Fantasy, it's their own bold vision and creativity that sets them apart. Flick through the pages and you'll find echoes of Robotech, Hellboy, Tekken, Zelda, and Voltron amongst hundreds of new incarnations that are intricate, compelling, and totally engrossing."

"(E) Vincent Zhao Artists from around the world share their artwork and insights into the past, present, and future of digital art. In a world where art is becoming industrialized and quick production is key, these artists distinguish themselves by their marked devotion to individual style and artistry. Through interviews with both freelancers and industry insiders from ILM, Disney, Imaginism, and Spicy Horse, the book explores the influence of traditional art in the digital era."

"Artists in the grand tradition of Frank Frazetta and Boris Vallejo bring new visions and techniques to bear, illuminating worlds both mythic and gruesome. Digital art has become a pervasive medium and highly influential in popular culture. Fantasy+ 3 shows how traditional fantasy art still has its place in our lives, complementing the explosion of CG art as it inspires a new wave of artists. Featured artists include: Raúl Cruz, Peter Ferguson, Eric Fortune, Tom Fowler, Eric Joyner, Terese Nielsen, Adrian Smith, Shaun Tan, and more!"

"Fantasy art, like literature, continues to have a growing resurgence as consumers of popular culture long for a respite from today's forced reality. For this fourth volume of the highly successful Fantasy+ series, the selected artworks are arranged thematically according to the focus or manifestation of the work. Not limited to illustrative output, this volume gives voice to the talented sculptors in the industry, with three-dimensional models and garage kits presented for the first time."

"One of the most popular international surveys of contemporary fantasy art, the Fantasy+ series now turns its lens on the pervasiveness of the genre in all aspects of popular culture. From advertising to book design and illustration, modeling to game design and film animation, the artists continue to expose the public at large to new realms of the imagination. Choosing one representative artist in each category for an in-depth interview, this book looks to highlight the latest developments in the field as well as showcase potential for artistic growth."

"Enter the realm of imagination with Fantasy+ 6, a collection of fantasy art masterpieces from nearly 40 of the best contemporary fantasy artists around the globe. This latest volume in the Fantasy+ series focuses on the artists as well as their work, and provides detailed texts exploring their distinguishing artistic characteristics as well as insights into their creative processes, career choices and personal philosophies on fantasy art. Fantasy+ 6 gives its audience a direct channel of communication with some of the top-ranked fantasy artists in the world."