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The Life of Chuck


Gregory Manchess

Lately I’ve been illustrating classic novels for special handmade editions. One publishing house I’ve worked with is Arete Editions in the UK. I’ve worked with the publisher, Marcelo Anciano, for twenty years and we love to discuss books and publishing and writing when working together. It’s from one of those conversations that he offered me the chance to illustrate Stephen King’s mild ghost story, The Life of Chuck. Marcelo also works on books and interior…

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New Frazetta Book


Arnie Fenner

May 19, 2025 - Over the years Ian & Betty Ballantine produced 5 books with their Peacock Press, Cathy & I created 4 with Underwood Books, and Dian Hanson most recently put together her gigantic collection for Taschen—and that's mentioning only a few. Others have published (and continue to publish) books devoted to Frank Frazetta's art, some good, some bad, some authorized, and some not.  At this point you might think that there's nothing new to be seen or said about Frank and his career, right? Well ... sure there is. Frank's granddaughter, Sara Frazetta, and her partner Joe Weber are about to release a gorgeous new book featuring some of his most iconic illustrations and drawings and it was my pleasure to lend a helping hand. Featuring Frazetta's influential and ultimately unforgettable art—including nearly a dozen previously unpublished…

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