Posted by John Robinson on December 11, 1997 at 22:14:37:
In Reply to: Re: Illustrating Vance (followup to cover art thread) posted by Stuart Nelson on December 11, 1997 at 09:03:54:
: : My first choice is DAW designer H.R.Van Dongen. His cover for "The Dirdir" is my absolute fave. I don't have a scanner so I can't put it up. I wish anybody who hasn't seen it or doessn't remember it could see it. Dom
: Couldn't agree more! I was a big fan of this artist's work for DAW back in the late 70's, early 80's. I haven't seen any new work from him(?) in some time though. Can anyone point me to a source wher I might find prints by Van Dongen, or at least find some further information? Thanks!
Van Dongen is one of the many artists profiled in "Infinite Worlds" by Vincent Di Fate. Born 1920. Started doing SF in 1950 while still in art school. Late start I guess cause served and wounded in WW2. Lots of work for Astounding. Also did work for Galaxy, Space Science Fiction, Science Fiction Adventures etc. before "leaving the specialty in the early 60's". Returned to SF in late 70's at invitation of Lester del Rey - Ballantine/Del Rey books. Also worked for Donald Wollheim at DAW and did the occasional cover for Analog. Apparently has not done any SF since. Great book - lots of prints - highly recomended.
John