Frank Frazetta Dies at 82... - Blu-ray Forum

Moefiz · 05-11-2010, 02:35 PM

[HTML]Frank Frazetta, Master Comic Book and Fantasy Illustrator, Dies

The artist known for classic sci-fi and fantasy paintings passes away at 82

By Josh Dickey
TheWrap.com

Frank Frazetta, the master illustrator whose brooding, epic painting style shifted the tone of comics and fantasy paperback covers forever, has died. He was 82.

Frazetta, who had a history of strokes, suffered another over the weekend and died Sunday after falling ill, his business managers told the New York Times.

Frazetta's genre work stood out for its highly trained realism and bold use of light and color, especially as it applied to oversized characters and fantasy creatures.

Perhaps Frazetta's most recognizable work was the cover art for Robert E. Howard's "Conan the Barbarian" series, a genre title in line with what would be his greatest strength: shirtless, sword-and-sorcery heroes in quasi-Norse or prehistoric garb, posed with helpless women in apocalyptic landscapes.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Frazetta showed an artistic flair as a child, enrolling at the fine arts academy there at the insistence of his teachers. He began working on comic books as a teen, going on to illustrate syndicated comic strips, book covers, movie posters, and rock album covers.

Frazetta was plagued by health problems, including a series of strokes in the 2000s that forced him to learn painting with his left hand. He was later the subject of a feature documentary "Frank Frazetta: Painting With Fire."

Even in life, his original works were known to sell for upwards of $1 million.

One of the best in my opinion...will sorely be miss.

Rest In Peace..

Lord_Stewie · 05-11-2010, 02:38 PM

RIP Frank.

KASR · 05-11-2010, 02:39 PM

One of my all time favorite illustrators. Very sad.

RSuarez · 05-11-2010, 02:39 PM

very sad news indeed... RIP Frank Frazetta

Porkchop Express · 05-11-2010, 02:45 PM

I was a huge fan of the Death Dealer illustrations & books. I even bought a statue of the character.

mikejet · 05-11-2010, 02:47 PM

Amazing artist. RIP man.

vonzipper3 · 05-11-2010, 03:20 PM

Long Live The King of Fantasy

Glassroots · 05-11-2010, 07:27 PM

Sad to hear. RIP Frank

scweb13 · 05-11-2010, 07:32 PM

Sad news indeed. Amazing artist and one of my favorites of all time. Of all time!
RIP FF.

05-11-2010, 02:35 PM	#1
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Frank Frazetta Dies at 82... [HTML]Frank Frazetta, Master Comic Book and Fantasy Illustrator, Dies The artist known for classic sci-fi and fantasy paintings passes away at 82 By Josh Dickey TheWrap.com Frank Frazetta, the master illustrator whose brooding, epic painting style shifted the tone of comics and fantasy paperback covers forever, has died. He was 82. Frazetta, who had a history of strokes, suffered another over the weekend and died Sunday after falling ill, his business managers told the New York Times. Frazetta's genre work stood out for its highly trained realism and bold use of light and color, especially as it applied to oversized characters and fantasy creatures. Perhaps Frazetta's most recognizable work was the cover art for Robert E. Howard's "Conan the Barbarian" series, a genre title in line with what would be his greatest strength: shirtless, sword-and-sorcery heroes in quasi-Norse or prehistoric garb, posed with helpless women in apocalyptic landscapes. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Frazetta showed an artistic flair as a child, enrolling at the fine arts academy there at the insistence of his teachers. He began working on comic books as a teen, going on to illustrate syndicated comic strips, book covers, movie posters, and rock album covers. Frazetta was plagued by health problems, including a series of strokes in the 2000s that forced him to learn painting with his left hand. He was later the subject of a feature documentary "Frank Frazetta: Painting With Fire." Even in life, his original works were known to sell for upwards of $1 million. One of the best in my opinion...will sorely be miss. Rest In Peace..

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05-11-2010, 02:38 PM	#2
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	RIP Frank.

05-11-2010, 02:39 PM	#3
KASR Expert Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Pornographic Movie Set Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:65	One of my all time favorite illustrators. Very sad.

05-11-2010, 02:39 PM	#4
RSuarez Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:MX / TX Home Theater Gallery:22 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:607	very sad news indeed... RIP Frank Frazetta

05-11-2010, 02:45 PM	#5
Porkchop Express Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Detroit,MI Blu-ray collection:261 Blu-ray reviews:4	I was a huge fan of the Death Dealer illustrations & books. I even bought a statue of the character.

05-11-2010, 02:47 PM	#6
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Amazing artist. RIP man.

05-11-2010, 03:20 PM	#7
vonzipper3 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Middle of The Mitten 4K collection:318 Blu-ray collection:1712 iTunes collection:6 Trading Score:31	Long Live The King of Fantasy

05-11-2010, 07:27 PM	#8
Glassroots Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2009 Location:The Great White North Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:260 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:37	Sad to hear. RIP Frank

05-11-2010, 07:32 PM	#9
scweb13 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Everett, WA 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:512 DVD collection:29 Trading Score:4	Sad news indeed. Amazing artist and one of my favorites of all time. Of all time! RIP FF.

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