World Famous Comics: Sparrow: Phil Hale Volume 2 (Art Book Series)
Sparrow: Phil Hale Volume 2 (Art Book Series)
By: Phil Hale Publisher: IDW Publishing Average Rating: Binding: Hardcover Label: IDW Publishing Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 48 Publication Date: September 29, 2007
Product Description: Sparrow offers up its first second volume with Sparrow: Phil Hale Volume 2. Fans of Hale's graphic art can now collect 48 pages of his work in this unique 6"x 6" hardcover format. With art that has been in print ranging from comics to Playboy Magazine, Phil Hale is a modern illustration powerhouse, as this collection will prove again.
A perfect, pocket-sized dose of the genius of Phil Hale Yes, this is a small-but-perfectly-formed book, and no, it's not quite as lavish or deluxe as the aforementioned GOAD, but if you're a fan of Phil Hale's murky, creepy and retina-scarring work, this is a unique little volume to add to your library. I don't really get the complaints about the trim-size and format of the book - the dimensions are right there in the description, so the size of this book shouldn't come as a shock to anyone that orders it, really. These books aren't meant to be career-spanning overviews; rather, they're precious, portable little collections of one artist's work per volume. The Sparrow series has had a great set of artists in it so far (Ashley Wood, Kent Williams, Shane Glines), and the two Hale editions they've published in this format are definitely winners.
Not Worth It. This book is not worth the money. I was very disappointed when I seen how few reproductions of paintings there were and also how small if any. Your best bet is to buy GOAD if you really want to get a sense of Phil Hale's work. This book just doesn't add up to much, the book is too small and the quality is mediocre, don't waste your time.
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