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Icon: A Retrospective by the Grand Master of Fantastic Art – Frank Frazetta

Limited Deluxe Leatherbound Hardcover & Traycase (13” x 10”)

Limited to 100. Numbered 20/100. Signed by Arnie Fenner, Cathy Fenner, James E. Bama, William Stout and Rick Berry. Frank Frazetta signature stamp on special signature page. Embossed stamped Frazetta family seal. A 16 page gallery of untitled black & white Frazetta drawings. And a unique previously unpublished Frank Frazetta print mounted on inside front of the Traycase. (see scan #10) And a “Letter of Authenticity”. (see scan #13) Awesome!!
By: Frank Frazetta
Designed & Edited by: Arnie Fenner & Cathy Fenner
Cover art (on Traycase) by: Frank Frazetta {“Sea Witch”}

Limited Hardcover is NOT fully poly-sealed – Cut/Tear on top, side, bottom to be able to open the Hardcover

Frank Frazetta was an American fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for comic books, paperback book covers, paintings, posters, LP record album covers, the animated film “Fire and Ice”, and other media. He is often referred to as the “Godfather of fantasy art”, and one of the most renowned illustrators of the 20th century. He was also the subject of a 2003 documentary Painting with Fire. Frank Frazetta was inducted into the comic book industry’s Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame, the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame, the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame, the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, and was awarded a Life Achievement Award from the World Fantasy Convention. Frank Frazetta‘s work in comics and animation has won him world-wide recognition and a “cult” fan following. Of which I am one.

Icon: A Retrospective by the Grand Master of Fantastic Art – Frank Frazetta published by Underwood Books in 1998 is a retrospective biography of Frank Frazetta looking at the illustrations he created throughout his career. “Icon” presents a comprehensive look at Frank Frazetta’s artwork featuring over 100 full color paintings and numerous drawings and photographs. The illustrations included are comics from his childhood, movie posters, book covers and paintings. “Icon” was Frazetta’s first major retrospective in his 55-year career. Lavish full-color reproduction on deluxe art paper showcases over 65 major finished oil paintings, 25 drawings, and other pieces. Towards the end of the book, the paintings are given larger print space, to exemplify their awesomeness, each with the story behind the creation. Also features a foreword by Rick Berry, an introduction by James E. Bama, an illustrated biography and illustrated endpapers. The Deluxe Hardcover & Traycase is Limited to 100 of which this copy is 1/20 and includes; 16 extra art pages not included the trade edition, Illustrated page signed by Arnie Fenner, Cathy Fenner, James E. Bama, William Stout and Rick Berry, with Frank Frazetta signature stamp (Frazetta was unable to sign due to his stroke, but his signature was made into a stamp and hand-stamped on each copy on a specially illustrated page), Embossed stamped Frazetta family seal, and a unique previously unpublished Frank Frazetta print mounted on inside front of the Traycase. The Deluxe Limited Hardcover Edition is a beautifully crafted, black, leatherbound hardcover and housed in a beautifully crafted, black cloth traycase. A real treasure from Underwood Books showcasing the Grand Master of Fantastic Art, Frank Frazetta. A considerable must-have for any serious Frank Frazetta enthusiast / collector.

Included is a “Letter of Authenticity” from Underwood Books regarding the exclusivity and attributes of the Deluxe Leatherbound Edition and is signed by Tim Underwood. (see scan #13) Awesome!!

Limited Deluxe Hardcover w/ Traycase features include:
Limited to 100 copies.
Numbered out of 100 copies of which this copy is 20/100.
Unique previously unpublished Frank Frazetta print mounted on inside front of the Traycase.
Reproductions of more than a 100 of his most famous works, as well as uncollected and previously unpublished paintings and drawings.
14 page gallery of untitled black & white drawings (w/ a 2-page title page) that is not included in the trade edition.
Illustrated page signed by Arnie Fenner, Cathy Fenner, James E. Bama, William Stout and Rick Berry.
Frank Frazetta signature stamp on special signature page (Frazetta was unable to sign due to his stroke, but his signature was made into a stamp and hand-stamped on each copy on a specially illustrated page).
Embossed stamped Frazetta family seal.
Beautifully crafted black leatherbound hardcover.
Beautifully crafted black cloth traycase.
Includes a “Letter of Authenticity” from Underwood Books signed by Tim Underwood.

Table of Contents:
Foreword (Page vii)
By: Rick Berry

Introduction (Page ix)
By: James E. Bama

Frank Frazetta: Master of the Fantastic (Page 1)
By: Arnie Fenner

Frank Frazetta: Motion Picture & Television Advertising Art (Page 23)
By: William Stout

Gallery of Works: 1948-1998 (Pages 33-163)

Frazetta Drawings (Pages 164-179)

14 page gallery of untitled black & white drawings (w/ a 2-page title page) that is not included in the trade edition.

Limited Deluxe Hardcover & Traycase is bagged and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

Limited to 100
First Deluxe Edition
Publisher: Underwood Books
Publication Date: April 1998
Format: BW/FC, 191 pages, HC/Traycase, 13″ x 10″
ISBN-10: 1887424407
ISBN-13: 9781887424400

Collectible Entertainment note: Limited Deluxe Hardcover & Traycase is Like New.  Very Fine + condition.  Beautiful!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Frank Frazetta collector and/or enthusiasts.  A fun & entertaining read.  Very Highly Recommended.

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