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Edita tokyo collection by william stout architectural books lotus international a magazine of reference for the architectural debate, representing the most authoritative voice on developments in international architecture. Though his name may not be familiar to the general public, william stout is one of the most influential and prodigious fantasy artists of our time. Now, artist william stout himself a veteran of the classic underground comix scene of the 1960s and 70s has delivered a sequel of sorts to crumbs book with legends of the blues. In 2006 the ever popular comic book artist robert crumb introduced us via a book of portraits, profiles and accompanying music to his heroes of blues, jazz and country. When t he c olors play m usic william stout is a famously diverse artist of international renown in many fields. In his new book of portraits, artist william stout renders the blues in just about every color. In 1971 he worked as russ manning s assistant on mannings tarzan of the apes sunday and daily newspaper comic strips. Now, acclaimed artist william stout visualizes these. Visualizza altre idee su musica rock, illustrazioni e jazz. An interview with artist william stout, a famously.
Legends of the blues includes bonus music cd book 20. Many but not all of the artists will be familiar to readers with a background in the blues. William stout illustrations from the book legends of the blues published by abrams comicarts it features over 100 pictures of the most notable names in the history of the blues. Their 1959 ukus hit petite fleur secured them seven american tours. Featuring 100 musicians, the book has little overlap with heroes. Legends of the blues by william stout, hardcover barnes. William stouts portraits of the biggest names in blues. Illustrator william stouts legends of the blues exclusive. Legendary visual artist william stout guests on over under sideways down, wednesday may 1 35 pm pacific.
Legends of the blues by william stout 20, hardcover. Bills books william stoutprehistoric life murals, the new dinosaurs a to z, dinosaur discoveries, hallucinations and inspirations are all available from. Robert johnson, ma rainey, billie holiday, howlin wolf, bessie smith, muddy waters. William stout is a famously diverse artist of international renown in many fields. Stout is a longtime fan of the blues, and he spoke with cbr news about the project, thinking about. May 01, 20 painting the blues william stout s legends of the blues masterfully combines the two american art forms of comic book art and blues music. May 11, 20 william stout is a famously diverse artist of international renown in many fields.
For decades, acclaimed illustrator and movie artist william stout has been transporting viewers into the lost world of the dinosaurs. Robert johnson, ma rainey, billie holiday, howlin wolf, bessie smith, muddy waters say their names. Presentation art usually looked just like a movie poster. The book, the first part of a trilogy in progress, earned a 10. Legends of the blues, book by william stout hardcover. This wonderful book displays his brilliant ink and watercolour illustrations of 100 blues musicians along with brief but illuminating biographies. Customize your favorite dinosaur drawings from acclaimed artist william stout with this deluxe allages coloring book. William stout is one of the most respected american artists working. Stouts new book from abrams comicarts is a departure for the artist. The first panel of sdcc 2017 for me was dinosaurs, monsters, movies, and the blues. His latest book is abrams comicarts legends of the blues, featuring 100 portraits and bios of blues greats born prior to 1930. For over thirty years, twenty in the current location, it. Paintings of iconic blues musicians captured in william. Legends of the blues william stout, ed leimbacher on.
I have also finished writing a book on all of my musicrelated art, my most requested book. A book proved more feasible than cards, though, and here are the first results of stout s labors. Following the same format, its now william stouts turn to present his legends of the blues. May 01, 20 vivid portraits in william stouts legends of the blues vivid portraits in william stouts legends of the blues. A book proved more feasible than cards, though, and here are the first. Legends of the blues is the first of a threevolume set. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site.
It will include a fully illustrated chapter on my musicrelated art. King september 1925 may illustration by william stout from legends of the blues, 20. Stout began his professional career as an illustrator for comic books and graphic novels, with his first job coming in 1968 with the cover for the first issue of the pulp magazine coven. Buy a discounted paperback of dinosaurs online from australias leading online bookstore. Inspired as most baby boomers by the british invasion of the 1960s, stout took a. Over 70,000 titles in the fields of architecture, art, urban planning, graphic and industrial design, furniture and interior design, and landscape architecture. None of whom robert drew for his card set with the exception of skip james and blind willie johnson are in my book. Robert johnson, ma rainey, billie holiday, howlin wolf, bessie. The book consists of 100 full page watercolor paintings of blues artists. When i was in the thick of painting movie posters, i was also creating something called presentation art. William stout born september 18, 1949 is an american fantasy artist and illustrator with a specialization in paleontological art. William stout architectural books carries over 70,000 titles in the fields of architecture, art, urban planning, graphic and industrial design, furniture and interior design, and landscape architecture. Crumbs 1980s heroes of blues, jazz and country trading cards. Willie dixon is the author of what i consider to be the great american blues songbook.
William stouts legends of the blues masterfully combines the two american art forms of comic book art and blues music. Bessie smith, muddy waterssay their names out loud and you can just hear the blues. Illustrator william stouts legends of the blues exclusive excerpt. Jul 22, 2017 the first panel of sdcc 2017 for me was dinosaurs, monsters, movies, and the blues. Influenced by illustrators frank frazetta, hal foster, norman rockwell, roy krenkel, and others, stout often works behindthe scenes. Painting the blues william stouts legends of the blues masterfully combines the two american art forms of comic book art and blues music. Stout beautifully captures the signature style of each blues legend and then adds authoritative biographical text with personal and humorous writing that brings it on home. Booktopia has dinosaurs, a coloring book by william stout by william stout. His paintings have been shown in over seventy exhibitions, including twelve oneman shows. The other two will be legends of the british blues and modern legends of the blues. William stout has a long and varied resume including paleontological illustrations, art exhibitions, feature film. Worlds of william stout, and for my taste it couldnt have been a better first panel. Apr 26, 20 in 2006 the ever popular comic book artist robert crumb introduced us via a book of portraits, profiles and accompanying music to his heroes of blues, jazz and country. William stout presents 100 legends of the blues ranging from classic to contemporary, british and american, interpreting their iconic visages in dramatic portraiture that blends graphic design and humour with the stylisation of a master illustrator.
A wide variety of stout art and merchandise is available for purchase from the william stout bazaar. Vivid portraits in william stouts legends of the blues. For decades, fans have unsuccessfully importuned r. Crumb left off some years back in creating trading card portraits of blues legends. I say another book because its very similar to crumbs book of blues artists from a few years agosame publisher, same format, same art style, a cd of blues. William bushnell stout march 16, 1880 march 20, 1956 was a pioneering american inventor, engineer, developer and designer whose works in the automotive and aviation fields were groundbreaking.
Stout has just released a book cd called legends of the blues. Jun 19, 20 now, artist william stout himself a veteran of the classic underground comix scene of the 1960s and 70s has delivered a sequel of sorts to crumbs book with legends of the blues. Discover the art of william stout, cartoon brews artist of the day. Dec 17, 2018 william stout is an awardwinning artist of international renown in many fields. Ive got a huge retrospective book on my career, fantastic worlds of william stout, coming out in july from insight editions.
Ive admired the illustration work of william stout for decades. Legends of the blues by william stout 20, hardcover for. Again, another legendary comic book artist, bill stout is also wellknown. May, 20 illustrator william stouts legends of the blues exclusive excerpt. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. William stout sings the blues acclaimed artist william stout talks to cbr news about legends of the blues, out now from abrams, reminisces about working with russ manning on tarzan and its recent reprint, plus much more.
Together with the paintings, stout offers a onepage biography of each artist, giving brief but revealing details about his or her life and about the artists way with the blues. Last week william stout and i discussed a large part of his fascinating life. Ottilie patterson by william stout blues 25 march 2016 the us artists ongoing celebration of the most important british blues musicians continues with his portrait of a northern irish revelation. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Mother i could go on and on about how much i love stouts detailed penandink work and pleasing watercolors boing boing. Before i read the authors note, there was something that confused me about william stouts great new book, legends of the blues, due out may 7 from abrams comicarts with an intro by music. William stout legends of the blues hardcover e rock. Jul, 2015 last week william stout and i discussed a large part of his fascinating life. William stout, an american artist and writer, has worked for more than 45 years in various media including comics and film. Apr 29, 20 legendary visual artist william stout guests on over under sideways down, wednesday may 1 35 pm pacific. William stout is an awardwinning artist of international renown in many fields. Bills wonderful ink and watercolor paintings of legendary blues.
So good, youd think illustrator william stout made a deal with the devil. Based on the same general format, legends of the blues presents 100 penandink and watercolor portraits of classic blues artists, capturing their diverse. Legends of the blues by william stout overdrive rakuten. Typically, it was commissioned for a film project that a producer wanted to make. William stout has 51 books on goodreads with 3757 ratings. Lucille bogan smiles amid bubblegummy swirls of pink.
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