Battlefield earth 1982, fire and ice 1983, jaguar god i 1994, john carter and the savage apes of mars 1970, among others. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ron hubbard commissioned artist frank frazetta 19282010 to capture the spirit of battlefield earth on canvas. In the year 3000, earth has been ruled by an alien race, the psychlos, for a millennium. Ron hubbard called frank frazetta the king of illustrators when he commissioned the legendary artist to paint the cover illustration that now graces the upcoming edition of battlefield earth. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read battlefield earth. John travolta, forest whitaker, barry pepper, kim coates, sabine karsenti, michael byrne, christian tessier, sylvain landry, richard. Ive heard some people disparage the cover of battlefield earth, but to me its perfect. Comic book artists comic artist comic books frank frazetta fantasy paintings fantasy art fantasy drawings battlefield earth art jokes.
Tom spina designs have taken meticulous care to stay true to the terl image on frazettas art work, which also serves as the cover art for the new edition of battlefield earth releasing in. Dec 01, 2016 battlefield earth, a book that even has its own website here, was written by l. I read the entire book awaiting to read about the scene on the cover and never found it. Frank frazettas battlefield earth artwork is a draw in. He also composed a soundtrack to the book called space jazz. A saga of the year 3000 is a 1982 science fiction novel written by l. Frank frazetta s battlefield earth artwork is big draw at long beach comic expo l. I remember fans would approach me at conventions and say what a fabulous cover. Battlefield earth book trailer the beginning galaxy press. Local artist frank frazetta s paintings depict characters from battlefield earth novel, now a movie its the year 3000. Frank frazetta cover art for an edition of battlefield earth. Battlefield earth is often considered to be one of the worst films ever made. A saga of the year 3000 is a 1980 science fiction novel written by l. Battlefield earth was originally published in 1982, riding on the new york times bestseller list for two months.
Fans have asked for a mass market paperback edition and we are delivering, stated goodwin. For a start, it was the thickest book i had ever seen. Ron hubbard 2016, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Frank frazettas battlefield earth artwork is big draw at. I read his introduction, and he stated that he wrote the book purely for the fun of it. Frank frazetta born february is an american fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for work in comic books, paperback book co. The psychlos discovered a deep space probe with directions and. Science fiction and fiction in general has come a long way since then, to say nothing of how much the world has changed. But none grabbed my attention quite like battlefield earth. Frank frazetta, on today, betta, pop culture, artists, teaching, life, inspiration, biblical inspiration. Still one of the most collected fantasy artists in the world, frank lives in pennsylvania.
Frazettas cover art, named man the endangered species, will be used in the upcoming editions of battlefield earth. Romance, adventure, me against you, out numbered, action, honesty. The endangered species, the working title for battlefield earth. Ive owned almost all of these frazetta books, at one time or another. Ron hubbards publishing company, asking if i could help them write a book description for one of his most famous books, battlefield earth. I know that world unity and peace may be just as science fiction as aliens and advanced technologies, but i hope we can make progress in that direction. Sci fi frank frazetta battlefield earth earth book retro artwork book cover vallejo fantastic art movie covers frank frazetta the solar invasion by manly wade wellman 1968 popular library print cover by capnscomics. Vintage frank frazetta art for sale collectibles everywhere. February 9, 1928 may 10, 2010 was an american fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for comic books, paperback book covers, paintings, posters, lp record album covers. Battlefield earth novel all the tropes wiki fandom. A wonderfully iconic and important painting by the master of fantasy art.
Frank frazetta at the earths core painting for sale frank frazetta at the earths core is handmade art reproduction. May 27, 2016 battlefield earth has the same exuberant pacing and actionloaded story as star wars. Throughout his lifetime, he had created some of the most iconic pieces of fantasy art, and continues to inspire people even today. See more ideas about frank frazetta, fantasy art and art. Galaxy press uses cosplay with terl from battlefield. Frank frazetta skull king horror science fiction fantasy artwork artist retro vintage classic comic book magazine 1970s halloween scary spooky skeleton cool wall decor art print poster 24x36. Frank frazettas battlefield earth artwork is a draw in long beach. The negative space he uses creates this most dynamic movement. A couple of months ago, i got an email from galaxy press, l. Frank frazetta, the works of the late master fantasy artist, with news, galleries, and biography. Ron hubbard back in the early 80s, less than a handful of years before he died.
Mankind, now an endangered species, has been forced back into the stone age. Signed and dated lower available at 2016 october 12 illustration. Ron hubbard about jonnie goodboy tyler, one of the last humans left on earth after an alien invasion by the sadistic, corporate psychlos. Battlefield earth special edition book trailer order. Battlefield earth mass market paperback edition release. So i read it again thinking i missed it, but no luck. When jonnie goodboy tyler decides to venture out of the small and dwindling community of humans barely surviving in their rocky mountain retreat, he has no thought of challenging the order that for a thousand years has held the earth prisoner to the. Ron hubbard to paint a cover which was titled, man.
Now, if you dont know me well, im a huge scifi nerd and list battlefield earth as one of. The epic universe of frank frazetta renegade tribune. Fewer than thirtyfive thousand humans survive in a handful of communities scattered across the face of a postapocalyptic earth. Battlefield earth, a book that even has its own website here, was written by l. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed.
Frank frazetta, born on the 9th day of february, 1928 in brooklyn, new york, discovered the wonders of drawing at a very young age. The release of the 21st century edition of battlefield earth kicked off and began with an alien spaceship crashing on hollywood blvd announcing the release of the 21st century edition of battlefield earth. Frank frazetta cover art comic book artists comic books fantasy art women comic kunst conan the barbarian bd comics sword and sorcery. Battlefield earth is an enormous epic of adventure set in the year 3000, when the future survival of whats left of the human race is at stake.
Now, if you dont know me well, im a huge scifi nerd and list battlefield earth as one of my alltime favorite books. Ron hubbard was one of the central figures in the creation of science fiction and battlefield earth was at. Battlefield earth mass market paperback edition release announced. Frank frazetta cover oil painting for bran mak morn. Ron hubbard commissioned artist frank frazetta 19282010 to capture the spirit of. Frank frazettas battlefield earth artwork is big draw.
Moon rider by frank frazetta frank frazetta, scifi. Frank frazetta masters of sci fi art battlefield earth. You can shop frank frazetta at the earths core painting on canvas or frame. Humanoid elephant attacking two barbarians, by frank frazetta. Galaxy press uses cosplay with terl from battlefield earth. Enthusiasm quickly built over the new edition, with features now containing a fresh new cover designed painted by famed illustrator frank.
Howard and this painting was the cover to this 1969 publication. Jul 15, 2014 ive owned almost all of these frazetta books, at one time or another. See more ideas about frank frazetta, fantasy art and fantastic art. Battlefield earth special edition book trailer order today.
Frank frazettas battlefield earth artwork is big draw at long beach comic expo l. Looking beyond the coverand the baggageof battlefield earth. A saga of the year 3000, quite a few years ago while working as a cashier in the automotive department of our local kmart. Another obscure sf book cover by frank frazetta ragged claws network frank frazetta american, red planet, 1974 oil on masonite 24 x in. Ugly, campy and poorly acted, battlefield earth is a stunningly misguided, aggressively bad scifi folly. Battlefield earth when you purchase the battlefield earth book, you will get a complimentary poster of the cover art by frank frazetta. Still one of the most collected fantasy artists in the world, frazetta lives in pennsylvania. Vintage 90s battlefield earth vintage 90s battlefield earth ron l hubbard t shirt frank frazetta art sci fi. See more ideas about frank frazetta, comic art and fantasy art. Hubbards religious, ahem, connections, i still enjoyed the science fiction books that he wrote. Ron hubbards battlefield earth at long beach comic expo draws in characters from star wars. It was sure to be good value on the pagecount alone.
One of the most remarkable ideas from this book is the complete unity of the population of earth. February 9, 1928 may 10, 2010 was an american fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for comic books, paperback. Originally titled man, the endangered species the cover depicts terl, the evil security chief of the vicious alien race, psychlos, along with jonnie goodboy tyler and chrissie, the hero and. Frank frazetta tell me this doesnt look like the space jockey from alien and prometheus. Frank frazetta has worked for dc comics, painted covers for tarzan of the apes, battlefield earth, famous funnies, and won the hugo, world fantasy, and spectrum grandmaster awards. Ron hubbard was one of the central figures in the creation of science fiction and battlefield earth was at the center of his own. The 7 or 8 frank frazetta prints robert rodriguez wants you to haveyou can find frank frazetta and more on our website. I now know that its a horrible abomination of the book. Frazetta thought it was a bad book but gave it a great classical art cover.
Conan frank frazetta was an american fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for work in comic books, paperback book covers. Battlefield earth has the same exuberant pacing and actionloaded story as star wars. Battlefield earth book trailer the beginning youtube. Hollywood, ca prweb july 07, 2016 thirtyfour years after its initial publication, l. Frank frazetta, land of terror, used for the cover of monster from out of time by frank belknap long this is the paintings title given in ballantine books frank frazetta, book two but it was not used for the erb story of the same name. Battlefield earth is a pulsepounding mileaminute scifi action adventure that does not stop.
Frank frazettas battlefield earth artwork is a draw in long beach artwork by frank frazetta for l. Sci fi frank frazetta battlefield earth earth book retro artwork book cover vallejo fantastic art movie covers. After growing frustrated with life in his miserable mountain village. It is a masterpiece of popular adventure sciencefiction. At the time, famed artist, frank frazetta was commissioned by l. I love this alt version of the confrontation on the cover of the book. May 18, 2016 battlefield earth book trailer the beginning galaxy press. See more ideas about frank frazetta, fantasy art and comic art.
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