Best Illustrations in a Published Work--Nominations Closed

**Aaron** · 12-02-2008 11:16 AM

This thread is for members to nominate titles and artists for the Award for Best Illustrations in a Published Work. In order for a title to be eligible for nomination it must simply be a published work written by Stephen King. Titles originally published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman are also eligible. Any edition—trade or limited—is eligible for nomination in this category.

To nominate a title & artist for this category, simply post your book and corresponding artist/illustrator of choice in this thread with at least three examples of the illustrations from the book you’re nominating. In order for a title to be placed onto the voting ballot for the Award the nominated title & artist must be seconded and thirded, also in this thread. This is to ensure that we do not have an overly long list of contenders for the Award, and that--by virtue of the nomination process--each title & artist listed on the ballot is guaranteed to have at least something of a following come voting time. Please note that you MUST clearly state in your post that you are seconding or thirding a nomination for it to count. It is not necessary to post images when seconding or thirding nominations. Feel free to deliberate and discuss your choices in this thread.

Illustration images from all of King’s books can be found in our King Illustrations Catalog.

While you may second or third a nomination more than once, we ask that there be only one new nomination per member.

**jayson** · 12-02-2008 01:17 PM

Michael Whelan - Dark Tower 7: The Dark Tower

**Daghain** · 12-02-2008 01:22 PM

SECONDED!

**jayson** · 12-02-2008 01:23 PM

Is there really much question that Whelan's DT-7 art will win?

**Daghain** · 12-02-2008 01:23 PM

*I* wouldn't think so.

**Brice** · 12-02-2008 01:37 PM

Well, it hasn't been nominated until you post three pics.

Didn't you read the rules?

**razz** · 12-02-2008 01:53 PM

I nominate Bernie Wrightson- The Stand.
I don't know why, but I liked the illustrations

**Aaron** · 12-02-2008 01:56 PM

Was it Bernie Wrightson that did those, razz? I know I could look, but I am too lazy at the moment.

Everyone BE SURE to post three example pics and the name of the artist

It will make it easier for people to second and third nominations if they aren't going entirely on memory.

**razz** · 12-02-2008 01:58 PM

yup, It's Bernie Wrightson. I had to go back and edit my post because i left his name out.

**The Lady of Shadows** · 12-02-2008 02:00 PM

second bernie wrightson with the stand. those illustrations were amazing. and some were quite scary.

**mae** · 12-02-2008 02:09 PM

The Stand thirded.

Personaly, other than the cover image, DT7 wasn't very impressive in terms of illustrations.

**Aaron** · 12-02-2008 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by R_of_G

Is there really much question that Whelan's DT-7 art will win?

I dunno. I didn't think it was very good at all. I liked his illustrations for The Gunslinger better,

I am going to have to think about my nominations for this one. I am torn.

**jayson** · 12-02-2008 03:27 PM

Interesting Aaron.

Alright... here are examples of Whelan's DT-7 artwork. I particularly love the one of Callahan at the Dixie Pig...

**Aaron** · 12-02-2008 03:43 PM

Actually, now that I see them again, I think I may have to retract my previous statement. There were just a few that stood out to me that I disliked. I was always partial to the one with Jake and the 'Rizas.

**jayson** · 12-02-2008 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by Aaron

Actually, now that I see them again, I think I may have to retract my previous statement. There were just a few that stood out to me that I disliked. I was always partial to the one with Jake and the 'Rizas.

I told you they were good.

I tried to include as many of them as possible, especially all the ones I really liked. I also really like the one of Jake, not for the least of reasons being that Whelan (correctly) made him blonde.

I don't like all of the illustrations in that book. The one of Walter (not included) is kinda meh, and the one of the ka-tet celebrating at Blue Heaven has always ticked me off. I think the Susannah in that pic looks like Robin Quivers. The rest of the illustrations I think are fantastic. For the record, I love Whelan's stuff for The Gunslinger as well. He is, without question, my favorite visual interpreter of the series.

**Daghain** · 12-02-2008 07:20 PM

I really like the one of Roland and Jake at the mouth of the cave. And, of course, Roland in front of the Tower.

**ksmithcats** · 12-02-2008 08:55 PM

That Whelan stuff is so beautiful. I'd forgotten how great it was.

I'm gonna go with a little Bernie Wrightson myself and his work on Cycle of the Werewolf.

These 2 scare the crap out of me

And this one just cracks me up. Perfect.

**Jean** · 12-03-2008 12:10 AM

Michael Whelan - Dark Tower 7 thirded

**Jean** · 12-03-2008 12:11 AM

Michael Whelan - Dark Tower 7: The Dark Tower........ 3
Bernie Wrightson - The Stand........ 3
Bernie Wrightson - Cycle of the Werewolf........ 1

**mae** · 12-03-2008 07:43 AM

Cycle seconded. Great stuff, and I wish I had the hardcover...

**Aaron** · 12-03-2008 07:47 AM

I nominate Rick Berry's illustrations from Black House:

**jayson** · 12-03-2008 07:52 AM

I'll second Rick Berry's Black House stuff. Very cool style.

**mae** · 12-03-2008 07:57 AM

I'm gonna go with Phil Hale's original DT2 illustrations. Those freaked me out when I first got the book (a paperback). My hardcover edition is a second edition with the new illustrations, and those I don't like as much. I may need to procure a first edition one of these days.

The pics are here: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...ead.php?t=1354 - but don't seem to work now?

**sarah** · 12-03-2008 08:27 AM

the Phil Hale pictures don't work for me either.

**Aaron** · 12-03-2008 09:46 AM

Just post the pics in the thread, pablo.

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