Frank Frazetta
Frank Frazetta (born Frank Frazzetta /frəˈzɛtə/; February 9, 1928 – May 10, 2010) was an American artist known for themes of fantasy and science fiction, noted for comic books, paperback book covers, paintings, posters, LP record album covers, and other media. He is often referred to as the "Godfather of fantasy art", and one of the most renowned illustrators of the 20th century. He was also the subject of a 2003 documentary Painting with Fire.
Frank Frazetta | |
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Frazetta's self-portrait in 1962 | |
| Born | Frank A. Frazzetta February 9, 1928 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 10, 2010 (aged 82) Fort Myers, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Brooklyn Academy of Fine Arts |
| Known for | Illustration, painting, sculpting |
| Awards | Chesley Award (1988, 1995, 1997) Hugo Award (1966) Spectrum Grand Master of Fantastic Art Award (1995) Inkwell Awards Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame (2023) |
Frazetta was inducted into the comic book industry's Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame, the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame, the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame, the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, and was awarded a Life Achievement Award from the World Fantasy Convention.
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