#ArtOfTheDay: 'Captive Princess' by Frank Frazetta

'Captive Princess' by Frank Frazetta.

Cover art for the 1973 edition of 'The People That Time Forgot', book 2 of the 'Caspak' series written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, published by Ace Books.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Out Of Time's Abyss' by Frank Frazetta

'Out Of Time's Abyss' by Frank Frazetta.

Cover art for the 1973 edition of the novel 'Out Of Time's Abyss', book 3 of the 'Caspak' series by Edgar Rice Burroughs, published by Ace Books.

 

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Frank Frazetta

I've previously showcased a few of my favourite pop culture and vintage pulp artists, and each weekend I showcase art from more of my favourite artists.

The art of Frank Frazetta.

#FrazettaFriday: 'Out Of Time's Abyss' by Frank Frazetta

Cover art by Frank Frazetta for the novel 'Out Of Time's Abyss', book 3 of the 'Caspak' series by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

Happy Birthday Edgar Rice Burroughs

art by Al Williamson & Reed Crandall

Edgar Rice Burroughs was born on this day in 1875.

Having only really caught up with his books with the release of the film 'John Carter', his stories of adventure and interplanetary romance have quickly become some of my favourite reads.

The adventures he wrote of on Mars, Pellucidar, Caspak and Venus got me seeking more stories in a similar vein, and I discovered the stories of Otis A Kline, Philip Nowlan, Robert E Howard, Leigh Brackett, Kenneth Robeson and more vintage pulp sci-fi, fantasy as a result. Quickly becoming my favourite genre!

Without Burroughs, there might not have been any sci-fi to influence the pop culture of today. No Flash Gordon, no Superman, no Star Wars!

So I'd like to say thanks for the hours of joy from reading his books and to inspiring me in the world of science fiction (I have been tinkering away at a pulp SFF style story too).

Happy birthday Edgar Rice Burroughs!

The Art Of Pop Culture: Frank Frazetta

Continuing to showcase artwork by some of my favourite pop culture artists. This time it's the work of legendary fantasy artist, Frank Frazetta.

For more information and art, check out this website and Frazetta Girls, run by his daughters Holly and Heidi.

I've already featured his more well known Barsoom/John Carter art previously, but here's a selection of his other work. More examples of Frank's art after the jump, as always, click to embiggen. Be warned as some images are NSFW!