Frank Frazetta


In tribute to the memory of Frank Frazetta (born Frank Frazzetta /frəˈzɛtə/; February 9, 1928 – May 10, 2010)who was an American fantasy and science fiction artist, noted for comic books, paperback book covers, paintings, posters, LP record album covers, and other media.
He is often referred to as the "Godfather of fantasy art", and one of the most renowned illustrators of the 20th century. He was also the subject of a 2003 documentary Painting with Fire.
Frank Frazetta
Born as Frank A. Frazzetta
February 9, 1928
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 10, 2010 (aged 82)
Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.
NationalityAmericanEducationBrooklyn Academy of Fine ArtsKnown forIllustration, painting, sculptingAwardsChesley Award (1988, 1995, 1997)
Hugo Award (1966)
Spectrum Grand Master of Fantastic Art Award (1995)

Frazetta was inducted into the comic book industry's Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame, the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame, the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame, the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, and was awarded a Life Achievement Award from the World Fantasy Convention.

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