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'''Frank Frazetta''' (born Frank Frazzetta; {{star}}February 9, 1928 - {{dag}}May 10, 2010) 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 was the subject of a 2003 documentary. | '''Frank Frazetta''' (born Frank Frazzetta; {{star}}February 9, 1928 - {{dag}}May 10, 2010) 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 was the subject of a 2003 [[documentary]]. | ||
Frazetta was inducted into the comic book industry's "Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame" in 1995 and the "Jack Kirby Hall of Fame" in 1999. | Frazetta was inducted into the comic book industry's "Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame" in 1995 and the "Jack Kirby Hall of Fame" in 1999. |
Latest revision as of 20:14, 21 March 2023
Frank Frazetta (born Frank Frazzetta; ✦February 9, 1928 - †May 10, 2010) 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 was the subject of a 2003 documentary.
Frazetta was inducted into the comic book industry's "Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame" in 1995 and the "Jack Kirby Hall of Fame" in 1999.
Legacy
Frazetta has influenced many artists within the genres of fantasy and science fiction. Yusuke Nakano, a lead artist for Nintendo's Legend of Zelda series, cites Frazetta as an influence. Fantasy artist and musician Joseph Vargo cites Frazetta as a primary influence, and his art calendars since 1998 mark Frazetta's birthday. Chris Perna, art director at Epic Games, stated in an interview in 2011 that Frazetta was one of his influences. Other artists influenced by Frazetta include comics artist such as Marc Silvestri and Shelby Robertson.
The face and bodypaint of professional wrestler Kamala was copied, by artist and wrestler Jerry Lawler, from a character in a Frazetta painting.
In early 2012, filmmaker Robert Rodriguez announced plans to remake Bakshi and Frazetta's film "Fire and Ice". Sony Pictures acquired the project in late 2014, with Rodriguez set to direct.
Rodriguez is working closely with the family and hopes to open a museum with Holly Frazetta's collection. The museum would be located in Austin, Texas. Currently, Holly Frazetta's collection is traveling throughout the U.S. with public showings at various comic conventions.
Movie posters Source unless otherwise noted:
- What's New Pussycat? (1965)
- The Secret of My Success (1965)
- After the Fox (1966)
- Hotel Paradiso (1966)
- The Busy Body (1967)
- The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967)
- Fitzwilly (1967)
- Mad Monster Party (1967)
- Who's Minding the Mint? (1967)
- The Night They Raided Minsky's (1968)
- Yours, Mine and Ours (1968)
- Mrs. Pollifax-Spy (1971)
- Luana (1973)
- Mixed Company (1974)
- The Gauntlet (1977)
- Fire and Ice (1983)
External links
- Review Review Frank Frazetta on Internet Movie Database
- Frank Frazetta publication history at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- Frazetta Art Museum
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