An illustrated novel by brom by gerald brom 200510. The book gives a feeling of a dark fairy tale, more so of the brothers grim dark originals, not the disney fluff. We apologize for any recent navigation issues you might have experienced. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In his twenties, he started working fulltime as a commercial illustrator, since then he never looked back and his protfolio includes working with some of the biggest names in the industry. The main character is jack, who is a jester from a jackinthe box. Now, all these years later, they still haunt me, vying for me to reveal them, to bring them out from the shadows for all to see, only now it is through oil paintings and. Gerald brom 1965 gerald brom began his career as an illustrater for tsrs dark sun roleplaying world. The child thief and the pluckertwo unique novels by brom. Gerald brom is a gothic fantasy artist that needs no introduction to those that are familiar with the genre and art. Jack had killed the knight by cutting off the top half of his head, so the plucker brings him to life by getting a clump of live worms and having it become a new part of the knights head. His art is phenomenal and his writing brings the reader into the dark twisted worlds he is going for. Gerald brom, known professionally as brom is an author and a worldrenowned fantasy artist and illustrator creating art for roleplaying games, novels, and comics. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
The plucker by gerald brom 2005, hardcover for sale. In this shadowy land of makebelieve, jack and his box are stuck beneath the bed with the dust, spiders, and other castaway toys, and forced to face a bitter truth. Brom is a reputed american writer of fantasy, science fiction, literature, and horror novels. Since then he has illustrated many novels, games, comics and film, inc. He wakes up one day and finds that he is in the underbed, which is where toys are placed when the child doesnt want to play with them anymore, and its really horrifying. Growing up, my mom had multiple books featuring his artwork and i was hooked from a young age. Brom combines his arresting illustrations and compelling storytelling to. Gerald broms the plucker became a cult collectible after it was first published in 2005. Gerald brom is a unique writer who does his own cover and interior illustrations to his novels. An illustrated novel by brom by gerald brom 20051001 hardcover 1710. Plucker brom pdf 160 page hardbound illustrated novel. World renowned dark fantasy artist brom in this illustrated novel intimately combines his dramatic storytelling with his uniquely arresting images. His artwork is both extremely creepy and hauntingly beautiful.
The plucker by gerald brom 2005, hardcover for sale online ebay. Brom gives us jack, literally and figuratively, in the box, in the underbed. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. I inhaled this book and the artwork is beautiful in its macabre fashion.
Though the plucker was a little boring, child thief and krampus. I loved the dark and twisted aesthetic he had going on. His most well know books are the child thief and the plucker, two stories that take a dark twist on the classics that people generally know about. He has also returned to painting for book covers for tsrs successor wizards of the coast, including the covers for the war of the spider queen series and reprints of the avatar series.
An illustrated novel by brom by brom, gerald and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ix con 2017 with laurie lee brom reading, pa, oct, 18th 22nd, 2017. The plucker is a dark and twisted tale about a jackinthebox, aptly. This book did not disappoint and i found it hard to put down however i still feel the child thief is his greatest work. I found myself rooting for jack all the way and wishing i could have a jack. Brom is most notebly known for his artwork, but will soon be known as an artist of the mind. Brom books list of books by author brom thriftbooks. Following in the tradition of his awardwinning first illustrated novel the plucker, broms dramatic prose and uniquely arresting images takes us on a ruckus ride from hell and back in his illustrated novel the devils rose. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
As a child they manifested in ambitious tales crafted in crayon and crude text all stapled together in handmade books. We recently made some behindthescenes updates to the site code, and inadvertently made it impossible or at least very difficult to browse various parts of the site. The yule lord are fantastic, creepy, haunting and utterly delightful. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Join facebook to connect with gerald brom and others you may know.
If youre a brom fan you couldnt ask for a better work. Lost gods, krampus, the child thief, devils rose, and the plucker. Gerald brom concept art world, dark fantasy art, fantasy. The thing about brom is that you always want to love his books, because they. Gen con offerings still magical, milwaukee journal sentinel, p.
An illustrated novel by brom by brom, 9780810957923, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The fairy sketch books of ian mccaig, alan lee, charles vess, and terri. The plucker is a dark and twisted tale about a jackinthebox, aptly named jack, who must fight for the life of his human boy owner against an evil force, called the plucker because he plucks your eyeballs out and sucks out your life force. He was born as gerald brom on march 9, 1965, in albany, georgia, u. He has since published several illustrated books including the devils rose, the child thief, krampus. Haunting, bizarre, beautiful and macabreoften all in the same workbroms dramatic and powerful paintings have vividly brought to life entire worlds and placed us facetoface with the wicked, the ungodly and the divine. He has since gone on to lend his distinctive vision to all facets of the creative industries, from novels and games, to comics and film.
Shop amongst our popular books, including 3, the devils rose, the plucker and more from gerald brom. An army brat, brom spent his entire youth on the move and unabashedly blames living in such places as japan, hawaii, germany, and alabama for all his afflictions. His first illustrated novel was the plucker, an adult childrens book with over 100 paintings. Dragoncon 2018 atlanta, ga, aug 30th sept 3rd, 2018. The first was the plucker, which is as i like to put it broms toy story on crack with demons. Spectrum fantasic art live with laurie lee brom kansas city, april 21st 23rd, 2017. An illustrated novel by brom by gerald brom 20051001 gerald brom on. The thing about brom is that you always want to love his books, because they look so pretty and dark. The plucker, now updated with new art and an afterword from worldrenowned dark fantasy artist brom, is. Every christmas, for four years, i received a different book by gerald brom. The art of brom 2000 the plucker 2005 metamorphosis 2007 beinart isbn 9780980323108. This is the story of jack, a jack in the box toy who belongs to thomas. I am a huge fan of brom and find his books well written and intriguing.
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Videos gerald brom brom introduces lost gods at university book store seattle a gorgeously illustrated journey into the depths of the underworld by the. Acquired it on ebay, and now am eagerly awaiting his other books to come out. Brom first made his mark developing and illustrating for tsrs bestselling roleplaying worlds. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color, over 60 paintings. Now this hypnotic tale about the attack of an evil doll on a young boys toys comes alive in an edition enhanced by new art and an afterword. An illustrated novel by brom 9780810957923 by brom, gerald and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The plucker is a 160 page novel both written and illustrated by brom. San francisco comic con 2017 san francisco, september, 2017. An illustrated novel by brom by gerald brom 2010, paperback, new edition at the best online prices at. The plucker, now updated with new art and an afterword from worldrenowned dark fantasy artist brom, is a window into a world where fairytale tradition collides with vileness and depravity, love and heroism, suffering and sacrifice. An illustrated novel by brom illustrated by brom isbn. To help keep our communities safe, all our retail locations are temporarily closed until further notice. Gerald brom interesting stories about famous people.