By Ben Boos -
“Every nick, notch,
decorative motif, and gleaming highlight is rendered in lovingly realistic
detail ... Armchair warriors and budding graphic artists will be riveted.” –
Kirkus Reviews Brave men and women have taken up the sword since ages of old
and a fascination with this formidable weapon grips dedicated followers to this
day. Here is a celebration of swords and swordsmen that spans time and place –
from ancient warriors such as Beowulf, medieval knights, stealthy ninja and
samurai to legendary maidens of war.
Wonderfully detailed.
Side note: this is a reprint of the original as the author passed away last year. What a great way to honour this true artist. Here is the information from his memoriam facebook page:
Ben Boos (1971-2011)
It's with sad hearts that we announce that our beloved author/illustrator Ben Boos passed away June 22nd, 2011 in a tragic accident. He leaves behind a loving wife and 4 children. Ben Boos was the creator of Swords: An Artist's Devotion and Fantasy: An Artist's Realm as well as a designer for the Diablo video games. His artwork also appears in the upcoming Spring 2012 title What Color Is Your World? The world has lost a great talent.
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