Livres - Bibliographie

A beautifully produced, richly illustrated book showcasing the day to day adventures of independent girl about town Victoria Prismall and her pet land octopus Otto. 30 panoramic, full page illustrations humorously chronicle the duo's home and social activites that include bathing, biking, dating, cooking, playing croquet and pumpkin carving.

Brian Kesinger's charming collection of pen-and-ink dragon portraits obliterates winged-serpent stereotypes with its fun and fantastic portrayal of these magnificent creatures at their informal best. There are no cookie-cutter fantasy clichés to be found here... just candid studies of dozens of the world's most wonderful dragons with their individual personalities on display. An authentic and insightful glimpse into the little-known realities of being a dragon.

The toned-paper sketchbook format of this handsome volume presents expertly drafted monochromatic drawings of the dragons along with their names and descriptions of their unique qualities.

Characters like Fynlar the Daring, Gorüng the Skittish, and So'kee the Vegetarian will delight readers of all ages.

The cover of Penned Dragons features head-turning lenticular art that brings Brian Kesinger's sketch of Koga the flightless kite-flying dragon to life, and serves as a nod to his two decades as a contributing artist on some of the world's most famous animated motion pictures.

Brian Kesinger's lovely, hand-drawn mermaid illustrations wash away misconceptions about undersea sirens while providing fresh insights into aquatic lore. Nuanced depictions of a diverse cross-section of these seldom-seen beings provide a revealing glimpse into their true-life realms. Contrary to popular beliefs, all mermaids do not look alike... genetics, geography, and socio-environmental circumstances contribute to a diverse mer-population that has never before been observed or presented with such in-the-field attention to detail.

The artist's elegant pen and wash renderings on pulpy paper are collected here in a faithful facsimile of his personal sketchbook that can be handed down from generation to generation ― preserving this historically significant chronicle of contemporary citizens of our planet's seas.

Caribbean pirate Miss Jessica, Chicago River flapper Roxie, and the bayou's crocodilian Madame Lizette are just three of many unique personalities profiled within the pages of this mini encyclopedia which is embellished with lenticular cover art showcasing Brian Kesinger's enchanting animation of Lady Elizabeth bobbing blissfully with her sea turtle companion at tea time. Cheers!

This catalog is devoted to the inventive oeuvre of a remarkable individual who has not allowed geographical isolation or lack of significant social status to deter him from dreaming bigger than the rest of us. Having never travelled farther than the farm where he was born, he is living proof that one never knows where the next great genius might come from. The sketches assembled here provide technical renderings of his prototype innovations as works-in-progress. Perhaps this showcase of his ideas will establish his place in history as a contemporary Da Vinci (but more fascinating due to his having a pumpkin head).