Erol Otus art book?

[JoeGKushner]

Pazio, Goodman Games, and a few others tend to have a finger on the pulse of the gaming industry.

Why has no on released an Erol Otus art book?

 

[Erik Mona]

I would buy that in a hot second.

Part of the problem is that most of the first edition artists don't actually have much of their original art yet, nor do they have transparencies or high-quality scans, which makes it difficult to assemble a nice-looking book.

The other problem is that the market for art books is pretty limited.

--Erik

 

[JoeGKushner]

I would buy that in a hot second.

Part of the problem is that most of the first edition artists don't actually have much of their original art yet, nor do they have transparencies or high-quality scans, which makes it difficult to assemble a nice-looking book.

The other problem is that the market for art books is pretty limited.

--Erik

But not that rare eh?

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

I would buy a book of any Erol Otus fantasy art, old or new, and would definitely support it via Kickstsrter, to allay the sales numbers issue.

 

[Stormonu]

Oddly, I used to hate a lot of his artwork, and I got the impression I was not the only one.

However, when I once again saw his artwork in the DCC series, I somehow found myself liking it more than I had in the past.

I think I'd enjoy seeing an art book filled with his art these days, but I wonder how others might feel about it - if they've had a change of heart like me.

 

[howandwhy99]

Definitely interested here. He is one of the best D&D artists.

Also I could use it as a prop for my "suto lore" magic art book in my game.

 

[the Jester]

Oddly, I used to hate a lot of his artwork, and I got the impression I was not the only one.

Me too! Yet nowadays, I totally 'get' his creepiness and the sort of weird, alien look much of his stuff has and would buy a book of his work in a red-hot second.

 

[Klaus]

I would buy that in a hot second.

Part of the problem is that most of the first edition artists don't actually have much of their original art yet, nor do they have transparencies or high-quality scans, which makes it difficult to assemble a nice-looking book.

The other problem is that the market for art books is pretty limited.

--Erik

True.

Jeff Dee has been re-creating his D&D artwork, beginning with the Egyptian Pantheon from Deities & Demigods (the results are being posted to his DeviantArt page).

Jon Schindehette has recently asked folks to list their Top 20 D&D Artists of All Time: Top 20 D&D Illustrators? | The ArtOrder

 

[JoeGKushner]

It'd be nice to have it all, or most, in one place in a solid format.