Prince Sirki has taken two more very creative artists in the last months: Stephen Fabian and George Barr. What's a little strange is that I didn't find out about either of these until this week's Bud Plant newsletter. There was no word from any of the news feeds and info outlets that I frequent.
Stephen Fabian passed away on May 6 at the age of 95. I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed Fabian's work, His comparison to the legendary pulp illustrator Virgil Finlay is rightly claimed.
George Barr passed earlier this year on April 19 at the age of 88. Among other works, Barr painted countless fantasy and science-fiction book covers, many of which I've managed to purchase and collect over the years.
While they both lived long lives, it's still a blow when you lose two artists of the highest caliber.
Two great artists! Fabian was a favorite, as I fell in love with his artwork on Amazing and Fantastic. I found his portfolios later. Barr created some outstanding covers for both fantasy and science fiction books as well as some great interiors. I'm a bit shocked neither of these greats has been picked up before now.
ReplyDeleteSurprised the heck out of me, too. I'm guessing their age had something to do with it and I don't think they did much, if anything, for a while.
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