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Icons of the Fantastic

Arnie Fenner

My shelves groan and bow and creak with our collection of art books and artist biographies; by this point in my life probably the last thing I need is another—and yet ... I didn't hesitate for a moment to get a copy of Icons of the Fantastic: Illustrations of Imaginative Literature from the Korshak Collection. I couldn't help myself. Because it's really not your typical f&sf art book, not by a long shot. Above: "The…

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Reflecting with Gratitude

Vanessa Lemen

November 6, 2025 - Well, here we are again at this time of the year, a time felt by many as a moment to reflect and be thankful. I hope that in some form or another, it’s been enlightening for everyone. This year, I’ve been going through some personal changes and challenges, keeping a lot to myself in terms of what I share publicly and working on my own growth, as I continue to move through what art and work I have going, and doing the personal work that is important to me. I’m grateful for the love and support I’ve felt as I’ve been focusing on that most of all, and I wish for everyone out there to have the opportunity to reflect and spend some good quality time with yourselves as well. In art, I’ve been experimenting…

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