The Art of Space: The History of Space Art, from the Earliest Visions to the Graphics of the Modern Era

It is fascinating to see the evolution of space art over the centuries and this book features various works with description. As a fan of the space program it was great to see some of the old familiar depictions that I saw from my childhood foward, and to see the fantasies of past generations and the visions and dreams of more recent works. This is a great book for space enthusiasts, contemporary art lovers , dreamers and science fiction fans.

I can't say enough good words about "The Art of Space."As a dabbler in space art myself, with works that have been published in " Space 50 " and " The Beauty of Space - Space Art from the International Association of Astronomical Artists ," I have a more than casual interest in the genre. With that said, "The Art of Space" is one of the best books on the subject that I have ever seen.Every page of this sturdy, well-produced volume is memorable. The sizes of the images range from just a couple of inches on a side to double-page spreads, and every single one of them is striking. From 19th century black-and-white pen-and-ink drawings through the latest CGI creations using today's digital technologies, each image is a stunning feast for the eyes. The captions and introductory text in each section are perfect in length and content, and add immensely to the visual treat of the images themselves.In short, this is an absolutely fantastic book that should occupy a place of honor on the bookshelf of every space art fan. I'd rate it with the same number of stars as exist in the visible universe if I could, but, since Amazon's highest rating is five stars, that'll have to do.

The Art of Space arrived today: 350 illustrations (37 by Chesley Bonestell), 25 international artists, 226 pages, organized by 5 chapters.ForewardThe art of Space; Past Present & Future01: Planets & Moons02: Stars & Galaxies03: Spaceships & Space Stations04: Space Colonies & Cities05: AliensIndexCreditsContributor BiosIn addition to the beautiful art illustrations, are descriptions, quotes, and photographs of the artists."It might...be suggested that without Bonestell and his early space-age artistry, the NASA era might have been delayed for many years, or it might not have happened yet."--Joseph M. Chamberlain, Adler Planetarium.Highly recommended. My copy is hardback, which I guess will sell through pretty fast. Printed in China and the quality is quite good.

The Art of Space is a must have if you have any interest in this genre.The contents are beautifully presented, clearly, quality has been an essential component of this book, in every way..

Any art loving kid can appreciate the work in this book. We found it first at the Houston Space center on a family trip. My 17yr old wanted it but I wasn’t prepared for the price. Imagine our surprise to find a better price on Amazon. It’s a keeper for years to come and great conversation piece. She’s trying to get it added to her high school library.

The Art of Space by Ron Miller is an epic stellar voyage via space art which is sure to become an iconic literary and graphic milestone for the unsung genre of space art. Miller has masterfully compiled representative images of an array of the best space artists on the planet and beautifully painted a history of the space art genre with images and words. There is nothing to compare this work of Cosmic magnitude to for it us truly a unique book that is unparalleled. I am greatly honored and humbled to have one of my own paintings (Cosmic Titans) to be featured in this lavishly illustrated book featuring so many esteemed space artists.

I have followed Ron Miller's work for years. His previous books in the eighties and nineties were so inspiring. I have appreciated his work and those he collaborated with.It was sincerely a pleasure to read this book and enjoy the art within. Ron captured a perfect blend of images. His historical research was an excellent addition to the field of space art.I recommend this book to anyone interested in art and astronomy.

This book was purchased as a gift.

MERECE LA PENA...MUCHO...LIBRO MUY ESPECIAL SOBRE EL ESPACIO...TE HACE VIAJAR....

What can I say? The art is excellent, and it looks great on my coffee table. If you're interested in this sort of thing, I can't imagine a better compendium of images and artwork through the ages.

Ron Miller nous propose les meilleurs dessins de "space art" réalistes créés par les plus grands illustrateurs des 50 dernières années.L'auteur présente des illustrations de tous les astres, des planètes aux galaxies en passant par les vaisseaux spatiaux ou les colonies.Parmi les auteurs dont il présente les oeuvres, il y a notamment:Ron Miller bien sûr, Chesley Bonestell, William K. Hartmann, Don Davis, Pat Rawlings, David A. Hardy, Mark Garlick, Joe Bergeron, Lynette Cook, Marilynn Flynn, David Turner, Michael Carroll, Pam Lee, Michael Turner, H.R. Giger, Aldo Spadoni, Wayne Barlowe, Robert McCall, Lucy West-Binnal, Matthew Stricker, Julie Jones, Michelle Rouch, Simon Krega et quelques autres...Vous trouverez une vidéo des pages intérieures surhttp://www.amazon.com/review/R25TRCPE3YQI92/ref=cm_cr_dp_syn_vid_src?videoPreplay=1Ce livre fera plaisir à tous les illustrateurs et amateurs de "space art" mais également à tous les astronomes amateurs et même aux scientifiques et autres PhD qui y trouveront des commentaires intéressants.A ce titre, il doit figurer dans toute bonne bibliothèque aux côtés de celui qu'il a publié en 2001 intitulé "The Art of Chesley Bonestell".

This is pretty much an instant candidate for my favourite book of space art. It's the sheer range that impresses most I think, covering Chris Foss to H R Giger, Chesley Bonestell to Dan Dare, blocky Soviet space posters to photo-realistic CGI, vast calm landscapes to planets smashing together.All the great seem to be present and accounted for, but there are also plenty of artists, (and works), that are completely new to me.It is beautifully printed, with a really solid hardback cover, physically it is exemplary. And there's text to place the work in a historical context, pointing out the scientific developments that informed and inspired the works that follow.Excellent for anyone interested in Space Art, at any level.

I'm commenting before having read the entire book because it will be a while before I finish! It is loaded with interesting space history, information and artwork. A comprehensive look at space and space art