Synopses & Reviews
Together Ed and Carol Emshwiller formed a unique creative pair, inspiring each other on good days and giving meaning to the adage marriage and art don't mix” on bad days, and this collection brings together their imaginative work. Ed Emsh” Emshwiller, was one of the premiere artists working in the science fiction field (winning five Hugo awards). He used his unique multifaceted vision of the future to also become an award winning avant-garde filmmaker and computer animation pioneer. His wife, Carol Emshwiller, won the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement in 2005, after more than 50 years of writing beautiful, jewel-like stories and witty novels.
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Inspirational to aspiring artists and awesome for sf/fantasy fans.” Booklist
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[Ortiz] writes with the grace and skill that makes you want to go out and track down Emshwillers films and the art that isnt reproduced in the book.” Charles de Lint, Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
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Meticulously researched . . . hits the high points of his subjects career, commenting knowledgeably on such topics as the influence of the surreal artists Dali and Tanguy on Emshs work." Publishers Weekly
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A book whose excellent production values mirror its overall ambition . . . those of us who care deeply for science fiction will find much here to give pause and thought.” James Sallis, Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
About the Author
Luis Ortiz works as a copywriter and creative director, and his books have been nominated for Hugo and Locus awards. His writings appear in Illustration Magazine, Filmfax, and the Comics Journal. He lives in New York City.