In this fiction, the city is taken over by madmen and destroyed. Les cites obscures belgian graphic novels art by francois schuiten m. Numbered limited edition silkscreen print on paper size. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Schuiten published his first comic on 3 may 1973, consisting of 5 black and white pages in the francobelgian comics magazine pilote. A very large, oversize floppy pamphlet or exhibition catalogue more than a book.
This is the first episode of a series about the amazing parallel universes of the belgian comic. Francois schuiten was born in brussels, belgium in 1956. Among historical narratives in scripture it is unexcelled in its compactness, vividness, warmth, beauty and dramatic effectiveness an exquisitely wrought jewel of hebrew narrative art. To this end, the maison dailleurs in yverdonlesbains switzerland, has conceived an ambitious project that combines the works of schuiten and peeters exhibited for the first time in a swiss museum with. In this fictional world, humans live in independent citystates, each of which has developed a distinct civilization, each characterized by a. Oct 24, 2018 francois schuiten born 26 april 1956 is a belgian comic book artist. The book of schuiten by francois schuiten goodreads. Illustration for the book of jacques abeille the barbarians.
Though he first made his name drawing comics, belgian graphic artist francois schuiten has also illustrated books, designed theatrical scenery, collaborated on. Besides the gorgeous work he does on the cities of the fantastic series, schuiten also has amassed a body of work in theater and opera set design, posters and full scale recreations which is impressive. Schuiten published his first comic at the age of sixteen, consisting of 5 black and white pages in the francobelgian comics magazine pilote. He has five brothers and sisters, one of whom is also an architect. Francois schuiten now lives partly in brussels and paris.
Besides the gorgeous work he does on the cities of the fantastic series, schuiten also has amassed a body of work in theater and opera set design, posters and full scale recreations which is. Francois schuiten cover for the book of schuiten if you live in almost any city around the world for very long, youre bound to see a new skyscraper fill the skyline, slowly rising to impressive heights b post ratio is a brand that exists to create beautiful things for a better life. Where has this amazing comic book art been all my life. Though he first made his name drawing comics, belgian graphic artist francois schuiten has also illustrated books, designed theatrical scenery, collaborated on art design for films, exhibited at. Francois schuiten was born in brussels in 1956, as the son of two architects. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising.
The long outofprint english language edition of this beautiful art book on the belgian comics artist. Download all the the book of schuiten icons you need. This handsome trade paperback reunites three graphic novels that comprise the hollow grounds cycle. Worth mention is the excellent arguments by his brother luc.
Schuiten is a belgian comic book artist, born in 1956 in brussels. Book of schuiten the the book of schuiten is a biography of francois schuiten by benoit peeters. Not a lot of pages, and most of the images have appeared elsewhereits not clear what prompted this rather random collection of scenes to be assembled here. The book of francois schuiten peut seduire non seulement les passionnes des cites obscures, mais aussi les amateurs dimages, darchitectures et dunivers imaginaires. The book of schuiten by francois schuiten, benoit peeters. These knocked me out with their apparently effortless creation of an imaginary world comprised of several city states, each with their own unique architectural style, and a wealth of retro. This beautiful limited edition signed print on velin arches paper was originally painted for a portfolio with a. Cities of the fantastic 01 by francois schuiten, benoit peeters isbn.
Schuiten specializes in astonishing architectural fantasies, whether drawing upon styles of past centuries or creating retro visions of the futuristic. The creative synergy between schuiten s work and the books of jules verne culminated in 1994 when he was asked to illustrate and design a cover for the publication of vernes rediscovered book. Writer peeters, schuiten s friend and frequent collaborator, created this handsome collection of illustrations from schuiten s work outside comics, accompanied by an interview with the artist. The book of schuiten by benoit peetersnbm publishing inc. The book of ruth is a hebrew short story, told with consummate skill.
Published in 2004 by casterman and translated in spanish. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Schuiten showing himself as much a master of moody, ochreous watercolour as he is of every other form hes experimented with here conjures visions of ossified bureaucracy and stunning landscapes. Sorry, we are unable to provide the full text but you may find it at the following locations. Related icons include book icons, education icons, study icons, reading icons, learning icons, school icons, library icons. Discover book depositorys huge selection of francois schuiten books online.
Besides the stunning work he has done on the cities of the fantastic illustrated series, schuiten also has amassed a body of work in theater and opera set design, posters and full scale recreations. The book of schuiten by benoit peeters and francois. Find out more about lancaster universitys research activities, view details of publications, outputs and awards and make contact with our researchers. Schuiten published his first comic on 3 may 1973, consisting of 5 black and white pages in the french magazine pilote. He studied at the saintluc institute where he met claude renard. Writer peeters, schuitens friend and frequent collaborator, created this handsome collection of illustrations from schuitens work outside comics, accompanied by an interview with the artist. He is best known for drawing the series les cites obscures. The book of schuiten by benoit peters first edition high. Les cites obscures is a graphic novel series set on a counterearth, started by the belgian comics artist francois schuiten and his friend, writer benoit peeters. Schuiten s brother luc also worked with him several times as a writer for the series terres creuses. Benoit peeters and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Francois schuiten artwork for lambiek exposition in 1989 high quality images of sfw art meant for appreciating, and sharing. Choose between 51045 the book of schuiten icons in both vector svg and png format. The leaning girl by benoit peeters, francois schuiten.
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