What's your favourite picture and book?

"ARCHIVE MAINTENANCE DAY"
  (3 of 6)

Wow, now, this really IS old!

Sorting through my portfolio of printer's proofs.
One of the very, very earliest paintings I created for SF novels.
For Panther Books, delivered to their office in London's Soho.

These rarities were used by publisher's sales reps, out on the road in their cars, driving around the county into high street shops to show shop managers the range of books that could be supplied to them.

The manager would respond with a 'yes\no" as the sales rep quickly flipped through their briefcase folder of proofs until the shop manager completed his/her choice.

As a courtesy, publishers supplied me with copies for my portfolio.

Available, signed by me, if you'd like one.
Price on application. 

"ARCHIVE MAINTENANCE DAY"
  (2 of 6)

Sorting through my portfolio of printer's proofs.

These rarities were used by publisher's sales reps, out on the road in their cars, driving around the county into high street shops to show shop managers the range of books that could be supplied to them.

The manager would respond with a 'yes\no" as the sales rep quickly flipped through their briefcase folder of proofs until the shop manager completed his/her choice.

As a courtesy, publishers supplied me with copies for my portfolio.

Available, signed by me, if you'd like one.
Price on application. 

"ARCHIVE MAINTENANCE DAY"
  (1 of 6)

Sorting through my portfolio of printer's proofs.

These rarities were used by publisher's sales reps, out on the road in their cars, into high street shops to show shop managers the range of books that could be supplied to them.

The manager would response with a 'yes\no" as the sales rep quickly flipped through their briefcase folder of proofs until the shop manager completed his/her choice.

As a courtesy, publishers supplied me with copies for my portfolio.

Available, signed by me, if you'd like one.

Just ask.   

"LIMITED EDITION WEDNESDAY"
 
Printing a Limited Edition Print for a collector.

"The Plague Lords of Ruel".

Full shot.

"LIMITED EDITION TUESDAY"
 
Printing a Limited Edition Print for a collector.

"The Plague Lords of Ruel".

Close-up.

"THE VIEW FROM THE STUDIO"

It looked like summer (yesterday).
The progression from Spring into Summer is always variable.

Desire for a re-run today, so far not appearing!

But summer will arrive, however it looks . . . . .

0 BLOG DO ESTUDIO"
 
Blog article 4 of 4
by Pedro Panhoca.

http://www.peterandrewjones.net/blog-sa2024.htm.

The full text of Woelf Dietrich’s blog about PAJ can be found at:

https://woelfdietrich.com/2016/11/23/art-of-fantasy-97legends-peter-andrew-jones/

0 BLOG DO ESTUDIO"
 
Blog article 3 of 4
by Pedro Panhoca.

http://www.peterandrewjones.net/blog-sa2024.htm.

The recognition of the generation of readers who have grown up reading and playing games and have had contact with PAJ’s and other artists' creations is heart-warming.

The full text of Woelf Dietrich’s blog can be found at:

https://woelfdietrich.com/2016/11/23/art-of-fantasy-97legends-peter-andrew-jones/

0 BLOG DO ESTUDIO"
 
Blog article 1 of 4
by Pedro Panhoca.

http://www.peterandrewjones.net/blog-sa2024.htm.

Woelf Dietrich’s personal page has dedicated a post to general comments on the life and work of Peter Andrew Jones.

The full text can be found at:

https://woelfdietrich.com/2016/11/23/art-of-fantasy-97legends-peter-andrew-jones/

"PAJMAG"

Celebrating 30 years of evolved publication!
 
Originally launched in print form in the summer of 1994 titled "Solar Wind" and then became "Solvista" both created as client-focused informational guides
but also available to collectors of original art, it evolved into LEGENDARY ART MAGAZINE with a global distribution.

In the spring of 2024 it became "PAJMAG"
a very limited edition exclusive magazine.

"PAJMAG"

Celebrating 30 years of evolved publication!
 
Originally launched in print form in the summer of 1994 titled "Solar Wind" and then became "Solvista" both created as client-focused informational guides
but also available to collectors of original art, it evolved into LEGENDARY ART MAGAZINE with a global distribution.

In the spring of 2024 it became "PAJMAG"
a very limited edition exclusive magazine.

"PAJMAG"

Celebrating 30 years of evolved publication!
 
Originally launched in print form in the summer of 1994 titled "Solar Wind" and then became "Solvista" both created as client-focused informational guides
but also available to collectors of original art, it evolved into LEGENDARY ART MAGAZINE with a global distribution.

In the spring of 2024 it became "PAJMAG"
a very limited edition exclusive magazine.

"PAJMAG"

Celebrating 30 years of evolved publication!
 
Originally launched in print form in the summer of 1994 titled "Solar Wind" and then became "Solvista" both created as client-focused informational guides
but also available to collectors of original art, it evolved into LEGENDARY ART MAGAZINE with a global distribution.

In the spring of 2024 it became "PAJMAG"
a very limited edition exclusive magazine.

"PAJMAG"

Celebrating 30 years of evolved publication!
 
Originally launched in print form in the summer of 1994 titled "Solar Wind" and then became "Solvista" both created as client-focused informational guides
but also available to collectors of original art, it evolved into LEGENDARY ART MAGAZINE with a global distribution.

In the spring of 2024 it became "PAJMAG"
a very limited edition exclusive magazine.

"PAJMAG"

Celebrating 30 years of evolved publication!
 
Originally launched in print form in the summer of 1994 titled "Solar Wind" and then became "Solvista" both created as client-focused informational guides
but also available to collectors of original art, it evolved into LEGENDARY ART MAGAZINE with a global distribution.

In the spring of 2024 it became "PAJMAG"
a very limited edition exclusive magazine.

"PAJMAG"

Celebrating 30 years of evolved publication!
 
Originally launched in print form in the summer of 1994 titled "Solar Wind" and then became "Solvista" both created as client-focused informational guides
but also available to collectors of original art, it evolved into LEGENDARY ART MAGAZINE with a global distribution.

In the spring of 2024 it became "PAJMAG"
a very limited edition exclusive magazine.
. . . . . .

"PAJMAG"

Celebrating 30 years of evolved publication!
 
Originally launched in print form in the summer of 1994 titled "Solar Wind" and then became "Solvista" both created as client-focused informational guides
but also available to collectors of original art, it evolved into LEGENDARY ART MAGAZINE with a global distribution.

In the spring of 2024 it became "PAJMAG"
a very limited edition exclusive magazine.

0 BLOG DO ESTUDIO"
 
Blog article 4 of 4
by Pedro Panhoca.

http://www.peterandrewjones.net/blog-sa2024.htm.

Peter Andrew Jones was responsible for illustrating the cover art for Norman. The sombre atmosphere of the scene emphasises the tone of mystery and darkness. The unusual presence of a knight apparently threatening a defenceless lady also makes the reader curious. It is precisely in this environment that the reader will explore this universe through some illuminated parts.

"0 BLOG DO ESTUDIO"
 
Blog article 3 of 4
by Pedro Panhoca.

http://www.peterandrewjones.net/blog-sa2024.htm.

The Gorean Saga is a long-running series of adventure and science fantasy novels, which began in December 1966 with “Tarnsman of Gor”, encountered a cancellation in its continuity for many years, until it was resumed in 2001 with the publication of “Witness of Gor”. In addition to this, Norman has also produced a separate science fiction series called “Telnarian Histories”, as well as other works of fiction, non-fiction and a collection of short stories.

Norman said that the three biggest influences on his work are Homer, Freud and Nietzsche. According to him, the books in the “Gor” series are also intellectual, philosophical and psychological. Themes such as slavery and characteristics of modern society are criticised, very reminiscent of the lifestyle of Ancient Rome.

"0 BLOG DO ESTUDIO"
 
Blog article 2 of 4
by Pedro Panhoca.

http://www.peterandrewjones.net/blog-sa2024.htm.

John Frederick Lange Jr. is the son of John Frederick Lange and Almyra (Taylor) D. Lange. He began his academic career in the early 1950s, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Nebraska in 1953 and a Master of Arts degree from the University of Southern California in 1957. On 14 January 1956 Lange married Bernice L. Green and they had three children: John, David and Jennifer. Lange completed his doctorate in 1963 at Princeton University.

Lange then taught at Queens College of the City University of New York before retiring. His fiction became popular in the 1970s and 1980s, selling 6-12 million copies.

"0 BLOG DO ESTUDIO"
 
Blog article 1 of 4
by Pedro Panhoca.

http://www.peterandrewjones.net/blog-sa2024.htm.

John Frederick Lange Jr., real name of John Norman, was born on 3 June 1931 in Chicago, Illinois. He is an American author of the “Gor” series of science fantasy novels. He is also a philosophy professor.

"THE VIEW FROM THE STUDIO"

Mist returns.

Because . . .
The sunshine is pulling moisture from previous days rain/snow out of the hills.

Stunning.

"MAGAZINE FLASHBACK"
 
 "Although strictly speaking "En plein air" as a technique is about focus on capturing the effects of natural light IN the work being created, I happen, myself, to respond to the open air, the wider world, the passing population even, as a hugely motivating, and indeed relaxing, factor in ensuring there is a balance between spontaneous works and deeply considered and meticulously planned pieces created in the studio."

"MAGAZINE FLASHBACK"
 
A great way to "limber up" before bigger pieces!

My en plein air kit [ɑ̃ plɛn ɛːʁ]) + "Forgiveness sketchbook".
(a forgiveness sketchbook is a sketchbook in which you NEVER judge your art - Ergo: it's not bad, it's not good - it "just is".

(From the printed version of the magazine 2016)

"LIMITED EDITION THURSDAY"

Printing a Limited Edition Print for a collector.

"The King's Demon".
Full-shot

"LIMITED EDITION WEDNESDAY"
 
Printing a Limited Edition Print for a collector.

"The King's Demon".

Close-up

"LIMITED EDITION TUESDAY"
 
Printing a Limited Edition Print for a collector.

Despite . . . . . .
the fact that, even though we were meticulous in archiving works over the years,
for some reason, unknown, no scan of this painting existed and so . . . .
scanning is now underway, because, luckily, we do have an ancient 5x4inch transparency of it in the transparency archive -
so  . . . . . rescued!

"LIMITED EDITION MONDAY"
 
Printing a Limited Edition Print for a collector.

Full view.

"LIMITED EDITION SUNDAY"
 
Printing a Limited Edition Print for a collector.

Close-up.

"0 BLOG DO ESTUDIO"
 
Blog article 6 of 6
by Pedro Panhoca.

http://www.peterandrewjones.net/blog-sa2024.htm.

The success of “The Warlock of Firetop Mountain” also applies to many countries on at least four continents. Even today it is considered the great initiation for neophytes into this textual hybrid.

"0 BLOG DO ESTUDIO"
 
Blog article 5 of 6
by Pedro Panhoca.

http://www.peterandrewjones.net/blog-sa2024.htm.

In Brazil, the French edition (with another creation by PAJ) played a key role in creating a gamebook culture in the country: Osmar Saraiva, publisher of Marques Saraiva publishing house, was at the Frankfurt book fair and came across this edition, realising that this type of playful book could have a reader-player audience in Brazil. Saraiva was thus a “merchant of RPG culture” for Brazil, and from Rio de Janeiro the gamebooks soon gained readers-players all over the country.

"0 BLOG DO ESTUDIO"
 
Blog article 4 of 6
by Pedro Panhoca.

http://www.peterandrewjones.net/blog-sa2024.htm.

“The Warlock of Firetop Mountain” also innovated with its cover art. Whereas book titles used to be at the top, in this gamebook the title is in the centre of the image. Peter Andrew Jones masterfully “stretched” the body of the conjured dragon to take the usual place of the titles, and his striking art made this (and some other) gamebooks eye-catching from cover to text. A later edition also had its cover art altered by the same artist, just as striking.

"0 BLOG DO ESTUDIO"
 
Blog article 3 of 6
by Pedro Panhoca.

http://www.peterandrewjones.net/blog-sa2024.htm.

The difficulty of “The Warlock of Firetop Mountain” is considered easy, perhaps so as not to traumatise a novice reader-player. It is possible to beat the final boss with not too high attributes if the right choices are made.

"0 BLOG DO ESTUDIO"
 
Blog article 2 of 6
by Pedro Panhoca.

http://www.peterandrewjones.net/blog-sa2024.htm.

Criticised by some for being too simple (since its authors Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson were not writers, but game designers) and acclaimed by lovers of nerd/geek culture in the 80s and 90s, this gamebook was a revolution in its time, and overcame the limitations of the first computer games and video games of the time. In this “solitaire RPG”, like all the others in the pioneering “Fighting Fantasy” series of gamebooks, the reader makes the hero's decisions and faces the consequences of their choices. There are many endings, but when you reach the 400th paragraph (the mini-chapters in the form of text boxes that make up this textual hybrid), the reader-player knows their best performance.

"0 BLOG DO ESTUDIO"
 
Blog article 1 of 6
by Pedro Panhoca.

http://www.peterandrewjones.net/blog-sa2024.htm.

It's hard not to talk about “The Warlock of Firetop Mountain”... inevitably, when we talk about Peter Andrew Jones, we end up talking about what was the world's first game book.

"IMBOLC"
 
The Rowan Tree Month departs and Ash Tree month is upon us as Imbolc marks the beginning of Spring, the stirrings of new life, clearing out the past, making space for new beginnings.

"IMBOLC"
 
The shortest of months.

Imbolc marks the beginning of Spring.

It is the time of the rebirth of the land.

"LIMITED EDITION MONDAY"
 
Printing a Limited Edition Print for a collector.

Guess the title!

"IN THE STUDIO TODAY"
 
Actually, it's tomorrow's job :)

Book now printed.

Drawing ready to be inserted >

SOLAR WIND - Volume 2 book.

"IN THE STUDIO TODAY"
 
A drawing now completed to be inserted.in >

SOLAR WIND - Volume 2 book.

"THE VIEW FROM THE STUDIO"
 
Today's magical daybreak.

Inspiring!.

"THE VIEW FROM THE STUDIO"
     (This time three years ago)
 
It is cold here today, but . . . . .

Certainly no snow compared to typically in previous years.

There's still time yet!

"THE AWESOME ARCHIVE"
 
On it's way to a collector.

Classic Games piece.

"THE VIEW FROM THE STUDIO"
 
Snowdrops struggling then.

This year . . . . they're sprouting right now!

More soon.

"THE VIEW FROM THE STUDIO"
 
The Garden inhabitants are happy -

Snowdrops sprouting!

"THIS TIME FOUR YEARS AGO"
 
Snowdrops struggling then.

This year . . . . they're sprouting right now!

More soon.

"0 BLOG DO ESTUDIO"
 
Blog article 1 of 1
by Pedro Panhoca.

http://www.peterandrewjones.net/blog-sa2024.htm.

John Kilian Houston Brunner was born on 24 September 1934 in Preston Crowmarsh, Oxfordshire, and died of a heart attack in Glasgow on 25 August 1995. He was a British author of science fiction novels and short stories, but also published articles and poems, especially in fanzines.

Brunner studied at St Andrew´s Prep School in Pangbourne. At the age of 17, he wrote his first novel, “Galactic Storm”, and published it under the pseudonym Gill Hunt (he would later use others such as K. H. Brunner, John Loxmith, Trevor Staines, Ellis Quick, Henry Crosstrees Jr. and Keith Woodcott). He then went on to study at Cheltenham College. He served as an officer in the Royal Air Force for two years (from 1953 to 1955) and married Marjorie Rosamond Sauer in 1958, the year he became a full-time writer.

He began by writing conventional space operas, later moving on to experimentalism. “The Jagged Orbit” (1969, winner of best science fiction novel and the BSFA award, both in 1970) has 100 chapters of text ranging from a single syllable to several pages, for example. Brunner possibly invented the term “worm” (in computing) and the prediction of the emergence of computer viruses in the novel “The Shockwave Rider”, as well as exploring previously rare topics such as genetic engineering, same-sex marriage, online encyclopaedias, the legalisation of cannabis and the development of Viagra. His books “Stand on Zanzibar” (1968, winner of the 1969 Hugo Award), “The Jagged Orbit” (1969), “The Sheep Look Up” (1972) and “The Shockwave Rider” (1975) form the “Club of Rome Quartet”, in honour of the Club of Rome, whose report “The Limits to Growth” (1972) warned of the terrible effects of overpopulation.

"IN THE STUDIO TODAY"
 
A drawing being created to be inserted.in >

SOLAR WIND - Volume 2 book.

"0 BLOG DO ESTUDIO"
 
Blog article 1 of 1
by Pedro Panhoca.

http://www.peterandrewjones.net/blog-sa2024.htm.

An interesting article, albeit brief, found on the “Fonts in use” blog was dedicated to the gamebook “The Warlock of Firetop Mountain” and its board game and computer versions.

The author Florian Hardwig, in 2018, makes brief notes on the Bradley font used in the products that received the artwork of Peter Andrew Jones. The full text can be accessed at >
https://fontsinuse.com/uses/22948/the-warlock-of-firetop-mountain-gamebook-puff

Even though the author’s comments are brief, the article is worth a visit for the wealth of photos taken of the products, which go beyond the cover art.

A great source on fonts.

"IN THE STUDIO TODAY"
 
A drawing being created to be inserted.in >

SOLAR WIND - Volume 2 book.

"IN THE STUDIO TODAY"

PAINTINGS OF SOUTH SHROPSHIRE.

http://www.peterandrewjones.net/shop_inventory_books.htm

Completed book.
Printing, binding, cutting/trimming, all done!

"IN THE STUDIO TODAY"
 
Printing and binding of >
SOLAR WIND - Volume 2
book.

"IN THE STUDIO TODAY"
 
Current project on the go.

A now binding a book for a collector >
PAINTINGS OF SOUTH SHROPSHIRE

 The top of Hazler Hill, and the views from the top, overseeing much of Shropshire, and my discovery of paths for future easel-toting walks.

 As is always the case, it was “along the way”, in this case a simple bridleway called Snatchfields Lane, that I saw a simple sight that was a joy to behold.

 A yellow Wagtail caught in the mid-morning light that was so bright it even blessed the concrete fencepost with textures no painter could ignore.

 Everything has a character all of its own and I always defer to my first Art teacher’s words namely “you have to really see it, in order to paint it.”

 Thus what I call “visual vigilance” is a skill at least as valuable to a rambling painter as knowing how to paint.”

And, now, today is gluing and finessing day!

"IN THE STUDIO TODAY"
 
Printing and binding of >
SOLAR WIND - Volume 2
book.

"IN THE STUDIO TODAY"
 
Current project on the go.

A book for a collector >
PAINTINGS OF SOUTH SHROPSHIRE

Today is hand-binding day!

"IN THE STUDIO TODAY"
 
Printing and binding of >
SOLAR WIND - Volume 2
book.

This painting was one of the very first I created for a client outside the UK, Born B.V. in Rotterdam.

Revolutionary experience (for me).

Thank you Jaques Post (editor).

"IN THE STUDIO TODAY"
 
New project on the go.

PAINTINGS OF SOUTH SHROPSHIRE
book now printed, soon to be hand-bound.

The studio is immersed, in what presents like a Christmas Wonderland!

"IN THE STUDIO TODAY"
 
Printing and binding of >
SOLAR WIND - Volume 2
book.

Also, a drawing to be created & inserted.

"IN THE STUDIO TODAY"
 
2 new projects on the go.

PAINTINGS OF SOUTH SHROPSHIRE
book being printed and then will be hand-bound.

Observation of the surrounding area, as I walk around town on daily errands, can produce a never ending range of surprises.

"IN THE STUDIO TODAY"
 
Starting 2 new projects.

2nd one, printing and binding of >
SOLAR WIND - Volume 2
book.

Also, a drawing to be created & inserted.

"IN THE STUDIO TODAY"
 
Starting 2 new projects.

First one, printing and binding of >
PAINTINGS OF SOUTH SHROPSHIRE
book.

Back in history, Snailbeach Mine in Shropshire, not that far from the studio, was one of the biggest and richest lead mines in the Middle of what is now the UK, and I even read once that people used to travel from as far away as China, down the Silk Road, to come and purchase lead, so valuable was it and there is evidence that the Romans also mined there.

This painting was one I did of an old rusty tractor in a shed that was used as a winch for the mine shaft.

"HAPPY NEW YEAR!"
 
So far . . . no snow here,

yet major storms, flooding, in the near area.

Excessive rain - downpours!

But . . . Spring is on the far horizon.

"HAPPY NEW YEAR!"
 
The Studio's Rowan Tree has finally shed its berries.

Rowan-berry wine is a-brewing!

The Rowan Queen says goodbye (for now).

Soon. we will be welcoming the Queen of The Spring
(and brewing Dandelion Wine).

May the Spell of Happiness fill your year ahead.