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Illustrations in Books

This gallery of illustrations is linked to information about individual artists and the genres and time periods in which they have worked.

Cover of “The Bonfire of the Vanities”

Cover of “The Bonfire of the Vanities”

“I used to feel that book jackets were not serious. I don’t feel that way anymore. When people ask me now if I’m going to start painting again on weekends – in other words, get back to ‘serious’ art – I tell them firmly, ‘No.’”

Ring Riders

Ring Riders

Skybax Rider

Skybax Rider

Waterfall City

Waterfall City

Dinosaur Parade

Dinosaur Parade

Page from “The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood”

Page from “The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood”

Cover of “Les Diners de Gala”

Cover of “Les Diners de Gala”

Underwater Fantasies

Underwater Fantasies

Cover of “The Deerslayer”

Cover of “The Deerslayer”

The Dinky Bird

The Dinky Bird

Cover of “The Arabian Nights”

Cover of “The Arabian Nights”

Cover of “Maus: A Survivor’s Tale,” September 1, 1986

Cover of “Maus: A Survivor’s Tale,” September 1, 1986

Page from “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?”

Page from “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?”

Page from “Mom’s Cancer”

Page from “Mom’s Cancer”

Page from “My Friend Dahmer,” March 1, 2012

Page from “My Friend Dahmer,” March 1, 2012

Cover of “Stitches,” September 8, 2009

Cover of “Stitches,” September 8, 2009

Page from “Blankets,” 2003

Page from “Blankets,” 2003

Page from “Stitches,” September 8, 2009

Page from “Stitches,” September 8, 2009

Page from “Marvels”

Page from “Marvels”

The Sweethearts of Rhythm

The Sweethearts of Rhythm

"The Sweethearts of Rhythm gave me a chance to bring something new to my work. We were dealing with an aspect of American history that is somewhat abstract—music, and what music did for this country."

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  • Books
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  • Decorative & Applied Illustration
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    • Wallpaper
  • Fantasy
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    • Role-Playing Games
  • Fashion
    • Advertising
    • Design
  • Graphic Novels
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  • Internet Illustration
    • Memes
  • Magazine
    • Cover Art
    • Story Illustration
  • Moving Image
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    • Concept Art
    • Video Game Design
  • Newspaper
  • Non-Commissioned Work
  • Photography
  • Poster
    • Event (Promotional)
    • Film
    • Political
    • Propaganda
    • Travel
  • Product Illustration
    • Album/CD
    • Calendars
    • DVD/VHS/Videogame
    • Greeting Cards
    • Packaging
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  • Pulp Illustration
    • Pinup Art
    • Pulp Magazines
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