The Western Art of James Bama
Author: James Bama
Publisher:
Published: 1980
Total Pages: 111
ISBN-13: 9780684144108
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: James Bama
Publisher:
Published: 1980
Total Pages: 111
ISBN-13: 9780684144108
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: James Bama
Publisher:
Published: 2012-12
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781933865423
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A living legend's most personal and cherished images ... revealed for the first time! Created entirely for personal pleasure over the course of five decades, these 67 paintings and 24 photographs capture the lives of the people Bama encountered during his trips to Tibet, Mexico, Japan, China and elsewhere. Most of these images have never been published and have only been seen by the artist's immediate circle of family and friends. All are lush, staggeringly beautiful evocations of a moment and place, and they are accompanied by Bama's commentary. An acknowledged master of his craft, James Bama began his legendary career with atmospheric, dynamic and dramatic paperback book covers that fired the imaginations of generations of readers, even as they inspired countless youths to become illustrators themselves. His later body of work, which distilled the spirit of the rapidly disappearing American West by focusing on the rugged individuals who still inhabit those vast and empty plains, has similarly enthralled another generation of fans and artists. More recently, Bama threw open his studio doors and shared a wealth of previously unseen preliminary studies within the pages of the James Bama Sketchbook. And now Bama shares with us the largely private work of which he is most proud.
Author: Elmer Kelton
Publisher: Bantam
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 168
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Renowned Western artist James Bama presents the West as it once was, and now is, in richly authentic action portraits. Kelton's award-winning writing perfectly complements the brilliantly executed, sensitive paintings of old-timers, contemporary cowboys, and rodeo riders. Full color throughout.
Author: James Bama
Publisher: Collins & Brown
Published: 2004-10
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9781843401957
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Painter James Bama has been acclaimed for his fascinating studies of the contemporary West and its traditional culture. His works have captured the respect and imagination of art collectors and critics worldwide. But prior to moving to the mountains of Wyoming, he was one of the most respected illustrators in New York, with a client list that included, among others, Ford, General Electric, Coca-Cola, The Saturday Evening Post, Argosy, and Reader's Digest. During his illustration career, the artist painted hundreds of book covers including sixty-two in Bantam's Doc Savage series. Bama's Savage remains to this day as the definitive version of the popular pulp character. For six years, he was the official artist for the New York Giants football team and several of his paintings hang in the Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Big Horn Gallery in Cody, Wyoming currently represents Bama's fine originals, while limited edition prints of more than sixty of his paintings have been sold to collectors through the Greenwich Workshop. among his earliest influences and sites them as direct contributions to his own notable career. His career achievements recently earned him an induction into the Illustrators Hall of Fame, alongside such luminaries as Rockwell, Dunn, Parker, Wyeth, Fuchs, Parrish, Peak, Remington, McGinnis, Coll and Frazetta. This new book will include provide coverage of Bama's entire career. Not only a small selection of his previously unpublished Western art but also his Doc Savage artwork, Star Trek paintings, range of magazine covers and advertisements.
Author: James Bama
Publisher:
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781933865249
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Close to 230 sketches reveal the thoughts and process of this legendary artist. Travel along this lifelong journey with James Bama, as he chronicles the lives of those that inspired his art. This is the story behind the paintings. Numerous sketches provide the background for some of his most famous fine art paintings. A large selection of preliminaries show the many ideas recorded for unfinished pieces. This book represents the first time Bama has opened his sketch archives to the public. Pencil sketches, and color composition drawings from his entire career are included. His preliminaries span works from his early teens, student years, and as a professional illustrator. However, the majority of works feature his fine art career: Native American, western, wildlife, mountain men, and landscape art inspired by the environment of his Wyoming home. Also included are works from his travels to China, Mexico, Tibet and Turkey.
Author: Ramboro Books
Publisher:
Published: 1997-08-01
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9787215995390
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: James Bama
Publisher:
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 174
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The illustration art of James Bama has now been collected into this impressive 160-page full color hardbound edition. James Bama: American Realist is the first book to span his entire career. Examples explore his diverse brush from magazine illustrations, paperback book covers, and advertising. Chapters examine his work in pop culture, horror, science fiction, adventure and western genres, concluding with his most recent fine art endeavors. This volume features a detailed biography exploring his noteworthy and singular career. Insightful quotes by Bama accompany many pieces. In addition, testimonials by leading artists, writers, and historians are contained throughout. During his career, Bama's art graced many memorable pop culture paperback book covers. Among his most notable works are the 62 cover paintings for Bantam's Doc Savage adventure series, all of which are contained within. His uncanny ability to render a multitude of genres, and under amazingly tight deadlines, made Bama highly sought after by top publishers. Combined with his exemplary work ethic, Bama's artwork encompassed a wide spectrum of media. This, along with his unique realist approach, helped secure his place as one of the most influential artists of his time. Having achieved remarkable success in illustration, Bama changed direction, pursuing a career in fine art. His gamble led to higher acclaim. This book delves into the man, from illustrator to artist. Written and designed by Brian M. Kane in cooperation with Mr. Bama. Introduction by Harlan Ellison(R). Foreword by Len Leone. 160 pages in color. Over 260 illustrations are featured, of which more than 85 are from the original art. Over 30 personal photographs of family and modeling shoots are contained within.
Author: Brian M. Kane
Publisher: Lebanon, N.J. : Vanguard Productions
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 220
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In the first comprehensive biography of Hal Foster, author Brian M. Kane examines the 70-year career of one of the greatest illustrators of the twentieth century. Superman was modeled after Foster's drawings of Tarzan, Flash Gordon's Alex Raymond borrowed compositions from Prince Valiant and thousands of artists, including the famous contemporary Western painter James Bama, count Foster among their greatest influences.
Author: Robert Deis
Publisher: New Texture
Published: 2020-11-02
Total Pages: 116
ISBN-13: 9781943444762
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →An unequaled selection of illustrator Mort Künstler's finest work from the men's adventure magazine (MAM) era, collected in a bold, colorful collection. Available in both softcover and expanded, deluxe hardcover editions.