The Art of Ken Kelly
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Ken Kelly
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 115.2 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 55
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The Art of Ken Kelly
The Art of Ken Kelly brings together the fantasy and book cover paintings of artist Ken Kelly. This digital edition is a 55-page PDF, available for instant download. It is a digital release of the 1990 art book published by Friedlander Publishing Group.
Kelly came to attention in the late 1960s after studying under Frank Frazetta. He went on to paint covers for major publishers and create album art for Kiss.
Inside, the book presents his oil paintings and pen-and-ink drawings, with an introduction by Frazetta and a foreword by Michael Friedlander.
The Art of Ken Kelly: Book Overview
The Art of Ken Kelly is a retrospective look at the work of painter Ken Kelly, born in New London, Connecticut in 1946. The collection covers his early drawings, his years with the U.S. Marines, and his time studying with Frank Frazetta. It includes his book cover work, toy advertising paintings, and famous album cover art for Kiss.
The digital edition preserves the original 1990 publication material, including the introduction by Frank Frazetta and the foreword by Michael Friedlander.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Full-color reproductions of Ken Kelly’s oil paintings, most of which average 30 by 40 inches.
- Pen-and-ink drawings from across his career.
- Book cover paintings for Robert E. Howard titles and Robert Adams’s Horseclan novels.
- Commercial illustrations for toy manufacturers and album covers, including two paintings for Kiss.
- Frank Frazetta’s introduction, recalling the five years he taught Kelly in his studio.
- A foreword by Michael Friedlander outlining Kelly’s early life and career.
Why This Book Matters
The Art of Ken Kelly matters as a record of a painter who helped shape popular fantasy imagery in the late twentieth century. Kelly’s apprenticeship with Frank Frazetta connects two generations of American fantasy illustration. His work on book covers, magazines, and Kiss album covers reached millions of readers and listeners.
This edition gives readers a chance to view the range of his output in one place.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 115.2 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 55 |
| Artwork by | Ken Kelly |
| Introduction by | Frank Frazetta |
| Foreword by | Michael Friedlander |
| Publisher | Friedlander Publishing Group |
| Publication Date | 1990 |
| First Printing | October 1990 |
| Printed In | Singapore |
| ISBN-10 | 0-9627154-0-9 |
| Library of Congress Control Number | 90-82947 |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. You will receive access to the PDF after purchase. It can be read with compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and popular PDF reading software.
FAQ
When will I get access? Access is available immediately after purchase through your digital library.
Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital edition only and no physical copy is sent.
What devices are supported? The PDF works with major reading apps, Kindle apps, tablets, phones, and desktop computers.
Add The Art of Ken Kelly to your collection today and explore the full range of Ken Kelly’s fantasy art.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Imprint Location | Pittsburgh, PA 15228 |
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