Famous monster movie art of basil gogos

The famous monster movie art of basil gogos is a celebration of the career of the acknowledged master of film monster portrait art. Like a bizarroworld norman rockwell, he created magazine covers of frankenstein, the creature from the black lagoon. In 2006 gogos was the recipient of the rondo hutton classic horror awards special monster kid hall of fame award for his exceptional contributions to classic horror. Among other places, his work appeared in publications such as famous monsters of filmland, creepy and eerie. Like a bizarroworld norman rockwell, he created magazine covers of frankenstein, the creature from the b. Basil gogos and the monster art of universal horror films. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos sc 2006 vanguard. Like a bizarroworld norman rockwell, he created magazine.

Basil gogos signed 1991 topps universal monsters art card this. But his art speaks for itself he is no less talented. David spurlock vanguard productions 2006 the master of movie monster art is profiled in this retrospective of his career. This s oftcover book is like nothing you have ever seen before. Basil gogos, painter of movie monsters, was 88 the. Gogos famous monsters cover art featured most of the classic horror characters such as the phantom of the opera, frankensteins. Zombie writes one of the several introductions to famous monster movie art of basil gogos, and states up front that just because his forte was monster portraits, gogos deserves to be ranked with the likes of mozart, charlie chaplin, and.

Basil gogos is an american illustrator best known for his striking portraits of movie monsters which appeared on the covers of famous monsters of filmland. Gammill and spurlock deliver the gogos tribute fans have been waiting for. Without a doubt, basil gogos is one of the most legendary names in horror art. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Supply is limited, signed and numbered highquality art prints. This special monster art book is being printed in full color. The famous monster movie art of basil gogos is a celebration of the career of the acknowledged master of. It contains sketches, drawings and paintings by basil gogos all supplied by his wife, linda. Alien aliens an american werewolf in london a nightmare on elm street bride of frankenstein comic books comics contest creature from the black lagoon dracula famous monsters famous monsters of filmland famous monsters tv fm tv frankenstein friday the th giveaway godzilla gojira halloween heather langenkamp hellraiser horror horror movies. He combined his passion for art with his love of movie monsters to create these colorful and highly detailed oil portraits of such iconic creatures as frankenstein. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos 2007, hardcover. This is an exquisite, super deluxe softcover, full color collection of basil gogos wonderful monster sketches, illustrations and paintings.

Famous monster movie art of basil gogos signed deluxe edition. Basil gogos changed the face of classic horror with his film monster portrait art. Zombie, rob int, isbn 1887591729, isbn 9781887591720, brand new, free shipping in the us highlighting the artist who changed movie monster art, this indepth exploration of gogos s work includes a long interview with the artist and more than 180 illustrations from his long career as an. Basil gogos was a fabulous illustrator who is best known for his movie monster portraits which graced the covers of famous monsters of filmland magazines during the 1960s and 1970s. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. A very famous american actor, he appears in the 1978 film, superman, as jorel, father of superman. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos, hardcover by gammill, kerry edt. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos kerry gammill. Rip basil gogos, 19392017 famous monsters of filmland.

In 2006, david spurlock and his company vanguard productions collaborated with mr. Theres really no other way to say this, but the man is a genius. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos book by kerry. These are some of his famed art of many famous movie monster he did in the 60s for the the even now highly collectable monster magazines.

Gogos to produce a biography and career retrospective entitled. Basil gogos needs ipa march 12, 1929 september, 2017 was an american illustrator best known for his portraits of movie monsters which appeared on the covers of famous monsters of filmland magazine in the 1960s and 1970s. Overview basil gogos changed the face of classic horror with his film monster portrait art. His paintings of frankenstein, dracula, the wolf man, king kong, the mummy, the creature from the black lagoon, and so many other creatures of classic horror helped define the genre magazine that meant so much to so. Gogos painted gorgo, a gigantic sea creature awakened by a volcanic eruption in a 1961 film, for another famous monsters cover. His work is absolutely incredible and his style is instantly recognizable. The painting was for the cover of famous monsters of filmland, a magazine published by jim warren. Just who is arlis, the basil gogos influenced artist that has been creating cover art for famous monsters of filmland and freaky monsters. The misfits cribbed their logo from the magazines, and that bands crummy later incarnation actually hired gogos to illustrate the covers for the albums american. Gogo monster welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the gogo monster, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author. Famous monsters of filmland magazine owes a huge debt of gratitude to gogos. A collection of monster portraits painted by the legendary basil gogos. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos signed deluxe edition hardcover w slipcase limited to 600, used antique, collectible memorabilia for sale in. Basil gogos herman munster signed print 12x18 2 issues of monsterscene magazine basil gogos covers.

Over 200 lavish pages of rare art compiled and annotated by basil s long time life partner, linda touby. Games graphic novels magazines manga graphic novels magazines manga. Like a bizarroworld norman rockwell, he created magazine covers of. Some of the most iconic pieces of classic monster art were found on the front covers of famous monsters of filmland magazine throughout the 60s and 70s, that art no doubt responsible for countless monster. His first movie monster portrait in 1960 was of actor vincent price from the roger corman film house of usher based on the famous short story by edgar allan poe.

Basil gogos march 12, 1929 september, 2017 was an american illustrator best known for his portraits of movie monsters which appeared on the covers of famous monsters of. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos 97818875917. My heart is heavy with the news that legendary painter basil gogos has passed on. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos characters comic. The final signed lithographs by the great basil gogos are now on sale. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos hardcover book famous. Basil gogos is an artist who is known for creating monster magazine cover art since the late 1950s.

Gogos did similarly vivid covers for the similarly vivid monsterscene, and his works have been collected in the book famous monster movie art of basil gogos. Over 150 color and 50 bw reproductions of gogos work from mens adventure mags, paperback books, movie posters, album covers and, of course. Buy famous monster movie art of basil gogos dlx deluxe by gammill, kerry, spurlock, j. The coffee table book famous monster movie art of basil gogos was published by vanguard productions in 2005.

Famous monster movie art of basil gogos by vanguard. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos posted on december 10, 2015 by trent langley. Star wars episode i,ii,iii,iv,v,vi 6 movie posters. It is being reported that monster artist basil gogos has passed away. Basil gogos is an artist and illustrator best known for his striking, often colourful portraits of movie monsters that appeared on the covers of famous monsters of filmland magazine in the an holy cow this is the place i got my tats done, the owner is a monster freak he has all the models.

Famous monster movie art of basil gogos hardcover book. Nothing will ever replace the awe and wonder of those first covers viewed as a kid, but the famous monster movie art of basil gogos will do quite nicely for now. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos by kerry gammill, j. Basil bogos monster art prints are now available in our store.

A master of light and color, gogos was responsible for much of the iconic monster art featured on fm covers throughout the 1960s and 70s, including cherished renditions of legendary actors like lon chaney, peter cushing, vincent price, and christopher lee. Synopsis basil gogos changed the face of classic horror with his film monster portrait art. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos 2006, paperback. Vincent price madhouse the phantom of the opera bela lugosi dracula frankenstein. Gogos and famous monsters made fans among budding underground musicians, as well. Unfortunately, i was a little disappointed with a title like famous monster movie art of basil gogos, one would expect at least i did that it would concentrate on his wellknown covers of monster and horror magazines, specifically famous monsters. To many fans of classic horror movies, the name basil gogos is as familiar as that of boris karloff, bela lugosi or vincent price. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos soft cover is in new condition.