What's your favourite picture and book?

"LEGENDARY ART GALLERY"

Welcome to mythical November.
(because it's not November, but the gallery re-set plan is that far ahead now!)

Yes, the initial work is "almost done" and next . . .
one more image to go then coagulation can begin.

More soon.

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Blog article 3 of 3
by Pedro Panhoca.

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

In the foreground, an interesting, shapeless ice hill looms over the reader. In the background, a chain of mountains seem to form a natural enclosure for another part of this planet, which, although icy, seems to be close to a large star, similar to the sun if it weren’t a reflection of another landscape inside this big red ball.

This is how to transform a simple science fiction landscape into an image full of plasticity and meaning, showing the reader that literary criticism is not always a long, theoretical and tedious discussion, but also has its charm.

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Blog article 2 of 3
by Pedro Panhoca.

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

The cover art for one of his books, “The Science Fiction of Isaac Asimov: A lively survey authorised by the Master”, has as its cover art a beautiful landscape produced by Peter Andrew Jones, the artist responsible for some of Asimov’s own book cover art.

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Blog article 1 of 3
by Pedro Panhoca.

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

There isn’t much information about Joseph F. Patrouch Jr. This author has a considerable academic output, concentrated in the 1970s and 1980s, massively devoted to Isaac Asimov (1920-1992). Patrouch Jr also published some science fiction short stories in the same period, making him a versatile author who explores science and fiction in parallel.

"LEGENDARY ART GALLERY"

"WINTER BECKONS".
An AcrylOil painting,

"She casts the spell,
the leaves obey.
As the berries fall,
from her ripened gown,
the leaves transform,
into the protective
serpent".

Words by Deborah Susan Jones

"THE WHEEL OF THE YEAR" exhibition
will feature 12 months,
so although we are in Summer
we have to process imagery for the year as a whole.

After multiple disruptions,
(Covid lock-downs, etc, and much more . . . )
the re-launch of the Gallery on-line display progresses!

"LEGENDARY ART GALLERY"

LITHA AT REST - FALLING LEAVES - MABON'S STRIDE.

3 AcrylOil paintings.
A triple collection in a handcrafted frame.

After multiple disruptions,
(Covid lock-downs, etc, and much more . . . )
the re-launch of the Gallery on-line display progresses!

"CELEBRATING SUMMER"
The view from the studio today.
Whatever the weather,
there's always colour somewhere :)

"LEGENDARY ART GALLERY"

Further work carried out . . . . .

After multiple disruptions,
(Covid lock-downs, etc, and much more . . . )
Will be re-launching the Gallery on-line display,
bit, by, bit.

"LEGENDARY ART GALLERY"

Further work carried out . . . . .

After multiple disruptions,
(Covid lock-downs, etc, and much more . . . )
Will be re-launching the Gallery on-line display,
bit, by, bit.

"LEGENDARY ART GALLERY"
 
Just for starters.

After multiple disruptions . . . . .
(Covid lock-downs, etc, and more . . . )
Going to be re-launching the Gallery on-line display.

Early days, lots to sort out and reconfigure.

Fun!

"CELEBRATING SUMMER"
 
Welcoming Summer.

Although the weather has gone rainy today
(for a change!!?!!)
there is still plenty of visual fun to be had.

The view from the studio this morning.

"CELEBRATING SUMMER"
 
Welcoming Summer.

Hoping it is good for you :)

"CELEBRATING SUMMER"
 
Welcoming Summer.

Hoping it is good for you :)

"CELEBRATING SUMMER"
 
Welcoming Summer.

Hoping it is good for you :)

"SUMMER SOLSTICE"
 
Celebrating the longest day of the year.

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Blog article 5 of 5
by Pedro Panhoca.

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

The cover of The Sword of the Samurai by Peter Andrew Jones shows what is perhaps the pit of demons, with a corpse-like samurai in the foreground staring at the reader-player even before the adventure begins.

The red lake with skeletons and the unique path that (perhaps) leads to the volcano in the background give a good idea of the dangers that the reader-player will have to overcome.

Any wrong turn and the pond will gain another “swimmer”.

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Blog article 4 of 5
by Pedro Panhoca.

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

Peter Andrew Jones created the cover art for many of Thomson’s gamebooks, including “The Sword of the Samurai”. Set on the fictional continent of Khul, in the world of Titan (where the adventures of many other “Fighting Fantasy” gamebooks take place), the reader-player must travel to the Well of Demons, help those in need and fight enemies, then try to win the final showdown for the Dai-Katana. This is a gamebook that is different from the other fantasy titles in the pioneering gamebook franchise, mainly because it switches from Tolkenian fantasy to fantastic feudal Japan.

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Blog article 3 of 5
by Pedro Panhoca.

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

Jamie Thomson has since published six novels for children: “Corvus”, the “Dark Lord” series and “Wrong Side of the Galaxy”. He was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2012. In 2020, Thomson joined the team behind VulcanVerse, a decentralised 3D MMO game that builds on a blockchain called "Elysium" and runs on Polygon and Ethereum.

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Blog article 2 of 5
by Pedro Panhoca.

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

After years as a (co-)author, Jamie Thomsom went on to work full-time in video game development at Eidos Interactive, publisher of “Tomb Raider”. In 1999, he raised over £1 million to set up his own game development company, Black Cactus. “Warrior Kings” and “Warrior Kings: Battles” were two of his productions, which he then closed down. He invested in a new start-up, Fabled Lands LLP, an intellectual property development company specialising in his own titles to be released as comics, novels and iPhone apps.

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Blog article 1of 5
by Pedro Panhoca.

http://www.peterandrewjones.net/blog-sa2024.htm.
 
Jamie Thomson was born in Iran on 14 November 1958. He is a British writer, editor and games developer. He grew up in Brighton and met one of his co-authors, Mark Smith, at Brighton College. He graduated from the University of Kent with a degree in politics and government.
Thomson was assistant editor of “White Dwarf” magazine from 1981 to 1984 and a columnist for Games Workshop’s “Warlock”. There, he was one of the developers of the computer game “The Tower of Despair”.

From 1984 onwards, he was a prolific and best-selling author. One of his most successful series was “The Way of the Tiger”, six sequential gamebooks whose protagonist is a ninja. Written with Mark Smith, his gamebooks have been published in Japan, France, the USA, Italy and Sweden. Other gamebook series written by him were “Duel Master”, “Falcon”, (all co-written with Mark Smith) and “Fabled Lands” (co-written with Dave Morris). He also co-wrote three gamebooks for the “Fighting Fantasy” series: “Talisman of Death”, “Sword of the Samurai” (again with Mark Smith) and “The Keep of the Lich Lord” (again with Dave Morris).

"THE VIEW FROM THE STUDIO"

The weather still can't make its mind up.

Cold - Rain - Sun - Heat
Cold - Rain - Sun - Heat.
Cold - Rain - Sun - Heat.

 A "stable summer" soon please!

"THIS IS NOW & THAT WAS THEN"
 
Refiling published items in the archive.

Full complete copy of Role Player Magazine,
Volume 1, issue 12, 1993.
With cover art by me.
(Signed inside by me).

Contact me if you'd like to have it!

"THIS IS NOW & THAT WAS THEN"
 
Refiling published items in the archive.

Full complete copy of Role Player Magazine,
Volume 1, issue 5, 1993.
With cover art by me.
(Signed inside by me).

Contact me if you'd like to have it!

"THIS IS NOW & THAT WAS THEN"
 
Refiling published items in the archive.

Full complete copy of Role Player Magazine,
Volume 1, issue 6, 1993.
With cover art by me.
(Signed inside by me).

Contact me if you'd like to have it!

"COMMEMORATION"
 
Out of respect
(for yesterday's June 6th 1944 80th anniversary).

Signed by my friend Squadron Leader Peter Townsend.

Night Fighter Pilot, RAF.

R.I.P.

"ARCHIVE UPDATE"
 
This time last year.

Shipped this painting to a collector.

Ltd Edition Prints available now.

Email me for details.

"THE VIEW FROM THE STUDIO"

This time last year.

And unlike yesterday, rain today.

So, still unclear when "normal summer" might appear  . . . .

"THE VIEW FROM THE STUDIO"

As mentioned before . . . .
The progression from Spring into Summer is always variable.

Finally, no rain today (so far).

And the hills are at least vibrant summer green.

Fingers crossed . . . .

"THIS BLOG, THIS TIME LAST YEAR"
 
Book cover art, licensed to Elsevier Boekerij, Nederlands, in 1980.
One of my first non-UK clients, way-back in the day.

Works that opened the gate to a global client list,
and so very much more.

Originally created as intended cover for my Solar Wind Anthology, Volume 1.

Then changed to the one I actually used.

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Blog article 3of 3
by Pedro Panhoca.

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

John Varley’s style is very reminiscent of Robert A. Heinlein’s, both in its descriptive writing style and in its themes of societies and free love.
Winner of the Nebula (1979), Hugo (1980) and Locus (1980) awards, "Titan" is the first book in the “Gaea Trilogy”. It tells of an expedition to Saturn where the protagonists encounter a centaur people, aliens, angels and a strange “torus”, all with sudden changes in behavior for no reason and a lot of unpredictability.

Peter Andrew Jones brought to life the cover art, which depicts a strange tentacled monster in the foreground while a vertical ship is in the background. This is perhaps the most enigmatic artwork, as no key element of the narrative is presented explicitly. The strange creature, the vast universe in the background, and the ship in an unusual position, however, disturb and instigate the reader to get to know this new world.

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Blog article 2 of 3
by Pedro Panhoca.

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

John Varley wrote several novels, his first attempt being “Gas Giant”, and several short stories, collected in the series “The Eight Worlds”. These stories take place a century or two after a race of mysterious and omnipotent aliens, the Invaders, have almost completely eradicated humans from Earth (they consider whales and dolphins to be the superior terrestrial life forms and humans just a dangerous infestation). But human beings have inhabited practically every other corner of the solar system, often using biological modifications learnt, in part, by listening to alien communications.

“Overdrawn at the Memory Bank” was adapted and televised on PBS in 1983. In addition, two of his short stories – “Options” and “Blue Champagne” – were adapted into episodes of the Sci-Fi Channel’s short-lived TV series Welcome to Paradox in 1998. In the Hollywood industry, he contributed to the writing of the film Millennium.

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Blog article 1 of 3
by Pedro Panhoca.

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

John Varley was born in Austin, Texas, but grew up in Fort Worth and later moved to Port Arthur. He also lived in places like Portland, Eugene, Oregon, New York, San Francisco, Berkeley and Los Angeles throughout his life.

He under-graduated from Netherlander High School and then went to Michigan State University thanks to a national merit scholarship. He went on to study Physics and then English, but then dropped out and moved to Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco. There, he worked at various unskilled jobs, depended on St Anthony’s Mission for meals and even begged.

Then he decided to venture out as a writer.

"ARCHIVE MAINTENANCE DAY"
  (6 of 6)

Sorting through my portfolio of printer's proofs.

Another of the paintings I created for Orbit Books/Futura Publications series.
In The Ocean of Night, by Gregory Benford.

This was a risk - back then, publishers were very demanding on space hardware images, and the idea of making the spaceship very small, was considered risky.

But I felt that as long as it was perceived to be in an untypical composition, it could work.

It did!

W.H.Smith, then the UK's biggest bookshop chain, decided they would "take any book that had PAJ cover art" - this was because the UK's typical book edition length/sales volume was 9,500 copies, but I had accelerated it to just under 100,000 copies.

So, whilst cover proofs 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, their workload was reduced, as they did not need to bother showing proofs with my paintings on.

The shop manager would still need to respond with a 'yes" as the sales rep quickly flipped through their folder of proofs and tick an order box with a Biro pen, but didn't have to stop and consider "yes or no."

Publishers still supplied me with copies for my portfolio because whilst they didn't need to, they still got printed, embedded in the overall printing procedure for all the publisher's books that month.

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

"ARCHIVE MAINTENANCE DAY"
  (5 of 6)

Still sorting through my portfolio of printer's proofs.

It was always great fun creating  cover art for Larry Niven's novels.

One of the paintings I created for Orbit Books/Futura Publications series.

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"
  (4 of 6)

Another "early years of my career" classic!

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"
  (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/

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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/

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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.

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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.

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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.