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Title: Barry Windsor-Smith: Opus Vol. 1 by Barry Windsor-Smith ISBN: 1-56097-367-6 Publisher: Fantagraphics Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 1999 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.11 (9 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Well done, Barry
Comment: Barry has been here able to write about himself and to present his wonderful works in an unique and philosphical context. I suggest it for every open-minded individual entity.
Rating: 5
Summary: Wonderfully put together
Comment: I was in love with BWS's art from the first time I saw it featured on a Weapon X cover. I enjoyed the mix of fine art, illustration, and comic book art that this book contains, and the "one image per page with a reason for it" is all well and good for some artistis, but the spontenaity of the design is very much in the same feeling as his work. A worthy read!
Rating: 2
Summary: I'll side with the negatives
Comment: Barry Windsor-Smith's artwork is in a class all its own - not to say that it's technically perfect, but he is definitely an original in the field of fantastic art. It's art that he's good at, and it's art that his fans should receive -
- which is why this book is such a disappointment. Sure, it features his artwork, but you'd better be prepared for an abundance of text detailing BWS's paranormal experiences and otherworldly beliefs. I guess if he published this himself, he can do whatever he wants, but shame on him for taking his fans for granted like this. I had hoped to see art all over the inside of this book, with BRIEF accompanying text on his methods, inspirations, etc. Instead, I'm treated to a narrative on a subject which, while it may have influenced his work, is far too personal. It comes across as obscure and alienating.
I'll complain about the presentation of the artwork, too: I could have done a better job arranging the layout of this book. You don't center an image between two pages when moving it to either side will enable the image to be viewed completely. Think about it!
In closing, if you must buy this book, just look at the art. Spare yourself the pain and skip the text.
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Title: Barry Windsor-Smith : Opus Vol. 2 by Barry Windsor-Smith ISBN: 1560973935 Publisher: Fantagraphics Books Pub. Date: 01 March, 2001 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
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Title: Adastra in Africa by Barry Windsor Smith, Barry Windsor-Smith ISBN: 1560973579 Publisher: Fantagraphics Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 1999 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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