Wonderworks: Science fiction and fantasy art

Title: Wonderworks: Science Fiction and Fantasy Art Publisher: Walsworth Pub Co, U.S.A. Publication Date: 1979 Binding: Paperback Illustrator: Michael Whelan Wonderworks was published before Michael Whelan won his first Hugo or World Fantasy Award. This book clearly shows why he came to dominate science fiction, fantasy, and (to a lesser extent) horror cover illustrations. For cover you need a compelling image, but you also need to leave room for for the book's information. What set Whelan apart from so many artists is he took the time to read the books he illustrated. He captured the characters, their world, and the mood of the book.