Famous monster movie art of basil gogos kerry gammill. Basil gogos march 12, 1929 september, 2017 was an american illustrator best known for his portraits of movie monsters which appeared on the covers of famous monsters of filmland magazine in the 1960s and 1970s. Alien aliens an american werewolf in london a nightmare on elm street bride of frankenstein comic books comics contest creature from the black lagoon dracula famous monsters famous monsters of filmland famous monsters tv fm tv frankenstein friday the th giveaway godzilla gojira halloween heather langenkamp hellraiser horror horror movies. These are some of his famed art of many famous movie monster he did in the 60s for the the even now highly collectable monster magazines. Basil gogos is an american illustrator best known for his striking portraits of movie monsters which appeared on the covers of famous monsters of filmland. The coffee table book famous monster movie art of basil gogos was published by vanguard productions in 2005. A master of light and color, gogos was responsible for much of the iconic monster art featured on fm covers throughout the 1960s and 70s, including cherished renditions of legendary actors like lon chaney, peter cushing, vincent price, and christopher lee.
Like a bizarroworld norman rockwell, he created magazine. Unfortunately, i was a little disappointed with a title like famous monster movie art of basil gogos, one would expect at least i did that it would concentrate on his wellknown covers of monster and horror magazines, specifically famous monsters of filmland, for which he is best known by many. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos 2007, hardcover. Basil gogos was a fabulous illustrator who is best known for his movie monster portraits which graced the covers of famous monsters of filmland magazines during the 1960s and 1970s. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos signed deluxe edition. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos, hardcover by gammill, kerry edt. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos 2006, paperback. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos posted on december 10, 2015 by trent langley. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos hardcover book famous. His paintings of frankenstein, dracula, the wolf man, king kong, the mummy, the creature from the black lagoon, and so many other creatures of classic horror helped define the genre magazine that meant so much to so. Like a bizarroworld norman rockwell, he created magazine covers of.
Like a bizarroworld norman rockwell, he created magazine covers of frankenstein, the creature from the b. A collection of monster portraits painted by the legendary basil gogos. The misfits cribbed their logo from the magazines, and that bands crummy later incarnation actually hired gogos to illustrate the covers for the albums american. Synopsis basil gogos changed the face of classic horror with his film monster portrait art. Buy famous monster movie art of basil gogos dlx deluxe by gammill, kerry, spurlock, j. The painting was for the cover of famous monsters of filmland, a magazine published by jim warren. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos hardcover book. His work is absolutely incredible and his style is instantly recognizable. This special monster art book is being printed in full color. Gogo monster welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the gogo monster, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos book by kerry. But his art speaks for itself he is no less talented.
Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos soft cover is in new condition. Rip basil gogos, 19392017 famous monsters of filmland. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos sc 2006 vanguard. Basil gogos signed 1991 topps universal monsters art card this. Basil bogos monster art prints are now available in our store. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos by vanguard.
Basil gogos, painter of movie monsters, was 88 the. Gogos and famous monsters made fans among budding underground musicians, as well. Famous monsters of filmland magazine owes a huge debt of gratitude to gogos. Basil gogos herman munster signed print 12x18 2 issues of monsterscene magazine basil gogos covers. The famous monster movie art of basil gogos is a celebration of the career of the acknowledged master of film monster portrait art. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos characters comic. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos by kerry gammill, j. Gogos famous monsters cover art featured most of the classic horror characters such as the phantom of the opera, frankensteins. Like a bizarroworld norman rockwell, he created magazine covers of frankenstein, the creature from the black lagoon. Basil gogos is an american illustrator best known for his striking portraits of movie monsters which appeared on the covers of famous monsters of filmland magazine in the 1960s and 70s. Zombie, rob int, isbn 1887591729, isbn 9781887591720, brand new, free shipping in the us highlighting the artist who changed movie monster art, this indepth exploration of gogos s work includes a long interview with the artist and more than 180 illustrations from his long career as an. A very famous american actor, he appears in the 1978 film, superman, as jorel, father of superman.
Supply is limited, signed and numbered highquality art prints. Basil gogos is an artist and illustrator best known for his striking, often colourful portraits of movie monsters that appeared on the covers of famous monsters of filmland magazine in the an holy cow this is the place i got my tats done, the owner is a monster freak he has all the models. Unfortunately, i was a little disappointed with a title like famous monster movie art of basil gogos, one would expect at least i did that it would concentrate on his wellknown covers of monster and horror magazines, specifically famous monsters. Zombie writes one of the several introductions to famous monster movie art of basil gogos, and states up front that just because his forte was monster portraits, gogos deserves to be ranked with the likes of mozart, charlie chaplin, and. In 2006, david spurlock and his company vanguard productions collaborated with mr.
His first movie monster portrait in 1960 was of actor vincent price from the roger corman film house of usher based on the famous short story by edgar allan poe. To many fans of classic horror movies, the name basil gogos is as familiar as that of boris karloff, bela lugosi or vincent price. Nothing will ever replace the awe and wonder of those first covers viewed as a kid, but the famous monster movie art of basil gogos will do quite nicely for now. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Gogos did similarly vivid covers for the similarly vivid monsterscene, and his works have been collected in the book famous monster movie art of basil gogos. The man behind these striking, gloriously colourful monster portraits is basil gogos, a name that is probably not as recognizable to you as any of the artists i mentioned above. As reported in the times, warren told gogos to paint something new and unusual. The famous monster movie art of basil gogos is a celebration of the career of the acknowledged master of. My heart is heavy with the news that legendary painter basil gogos has passed on. Basil gogos is an artist who is known for creating monster magazine cover art since the late 1950s. Star wars episode i,ii,iii,iv,v,vi 6 movie posters. Basil gogos changed the face of classic horror with his film monster portrait art. Theres really no other way to say this, but the man is a genius. Some of the most iconic pieces of classic monster art were found on the front covers of famous monsters of filmland magazine throughout the 60s and 70s, that art no doubt responsible for countless monster. David spurlock vanguard productions 2006 the master of movie monster art is profiled in this retrospective of his career. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos 97818875917. Gogos influence on the famous monsters brand cannot be overstated. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos by kerry gammill.
Basil gogos march 12, 1929 september, 2017 was an american illustrator best known for his portraits of movie monsters which appeared on the covers of famous monsters of. The final signed lithographs by the great basil gogos are now on sale. Basil gogos and the monster art of universal horror films. This s oftcover book is like nothing you have ever seen before. Without a doubt, basil gogos is one of the most legendary names in horror art. Vincent price madhouse the phantom of the opera bela lugosi dracula frankenstein. Famous monster movie art of basil gogos signed deluxe edition hardcover w slipcase limited to 600, used antique, collectible memorabilia for sale in. Basil gogos needs ipa march 12, 1929 september, 2017 was an american illustrator best known for his portraits of movie monsters which appeared on the covers of famous monsters of filmland magazine in the 1960s and 1970s. Games graphic novels magazines manga graphic novels magazines manga. It is being reported that monster artist basil gogos has passed away.
Over 200 lavish pages of rare art compiled and annotated by basil s long time life partner, linda touby. Just who is arlis, the basil gogos influenced artist that has been creating cover art for famous monsters of filmland and freaky monsters. Gammill and spurlock deliver the gogos tribute fans have been waiting for. This is an exquisite, super deluxe softcover, full color collection of basil gogos wonderful monster sketches, illustrations and paintings.
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