THE ART OF NEKRO

Okay, the heading is misleading. There isn't exactly much to read. It's a picture book and, as the title suggests, it's all about Nekro's art. The illustrations are simply exquisite. If you like what you see in the two blog entries Nekro has here, then this is a must buy.

• Five years have passed since Nekro's debut in 13 Inches when he surprised us all with his monochromatic images, a bold terrain previously visited by authors like H.R. Giger that very few artists dare to explore. Nekro, however, has ventured back into this territory and has returned with a spectacular new volume which exhibits the significant evolution his artwork has undergone and confirms his place as one of today's most important fantasy illustrators. Without letting go of his particular style, Nekro has improved on all levels, his images overflowing with symbolism and detail which force the reader to stop and contemplate them while trying to decipher the many mysteries that are held within.
• A spectacular edition with more than 60 previously unpublished illustrations, as well as a collection of his most recent book cover art and other collaborations, XIII includes an explanation of his creative process in addition to texts by Luis Royo and Victoria Francés, among others.