EXTRACTS: Illustrators issue 18 © 2017 The Book Palace (96 PAGES in Full edition)

89 The Ultimate Art Book! …and the first book dedicated to sharing and showcasing Matania's incredible work. This giant volume includes examples of his detailed and breathtaking art covering his whole career, with OVER 750 ILLUSTRATIONS, many taken directly from the original art. Lucinda Gosling, noted authority on Matania, provides a fascinating biographical introduction to his life and work, and world-renowned illustrator James Gurney supplies the foreword. Over 10 years in the making we are delighted to announce publication of the project, which has been such a labour of love for the production team. Author: Lucinda Gosling; foreword by James Gurney Artist: Fortunino Matania Publisher: Book Palace Books, October 2016 First Edition Number of pages: 340 Format: Hard Cover; Part Colour illustrations Size: 10" x 13" (250mm x 330mm) ISBN: 9781907081309 available direct from: bookpalace.com