- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Universal Publishers (May 19 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1581128290
- ISBN-13: 978-1581128291
- Product Dimensions: 14.2 x 21.6 x 1.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #840,542 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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NOTE: NO PICTURES!,
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This review is from: A Chesley Bonestell Space Art Chronology (Paperback)
I should not have bought this book. There's no question it is an excellent resource, but I bought it expecting artwork and there is NONE in this book! Buy it if you are an active collector looking for Bonestell's very hard-to-find paintings in magazines and books, but if you're looking for a book of his art, this isn't it!
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Praise for a Powerful Resource,
By William Theel (Salt Lake City, Utah United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Chesley Bonestell Space Art Chronology (Paperback)
I rarely take the opportunity to provide feedback, whether positive or negative, for items that I have purchased. Contrary to my nature, I enthusiastically offer my critique of Melvin Schuetz' book "A Chesley Bonestell Space Art Chronology". I have fond childhood "space" memories from the nostalgic, captivating decade of the 1950s. As a child, I gathered and treasured a modest number of space-related items. As an adult, my continued interest in space travel and exploration provides countless hours of enjoyment. Unlike when I was a child, I now have the necessary resources to seek, to find and to acquire any number of space-related collectables. Most alluring to me are "space" books and periodicals published in the 40s, 50s and 60s. Without question, the best tools that I have discovered and that I use in my quest for such books are e-bay and "A Chesley Bonestell Space Art Chronology". If I were limited to only one adjective to describe Melvin's book, it would be "powerful". As I pour through the various Appendixes, e.g., "Major Books Containing Bonestell Space Art" and Indexes, e.g., "Index of Authors and Editors", "Index of Books" and "Index of Periodicals", I gain an ever-increasing knowledge of and appreciation for Bonestell's work. Over time, I have gravitated toward particular aspects of Bonestell's space-art. Specifically, I prefer Bonestell's artistic renderings of space ships like those that graced the covers of Colliers magazines circa 1952-1954 than I do his astronomical renditions of alien planetary systems and galaxies. But that's the "powerful" nature of Melvin's book - it contains everything (I dare say - without exception). The prolific work of Chesley Bonestell is mind-boggling to me. Also mind-boggling is Melvin Schuetz' complete accounting of Bonestell's work. And, Melvin does it in such a way as to educate and entertain the reader. "A Chesley Bonestell Space Art Chronology" is a wonderful book, a must for anyone interested in Chesley Bonestell.
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NOTE: NO PICTURES!,
By William Hardy - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Chesley Bonestell Space Art Chronology (Paperback)
I should not have bought this book. There's no question it is an excellent resource, but I bought it expecting artwork and there is NONE in this book! Buy it if you are an active collector looking for Bonestell's very hard-to-find paintings in magazines and books, but if you're looking for a book of his art, this isn't it!
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This review is from: A Chesley Bonestell Space Art Chronology (Paperback)
As a long time Bonestell fan I was pleased to acquire the Chronology. It provides information about the places where Bonestell art has been published. Even the long time fan may find some surprise books. For example, it's great to be able to find out the exact issues of Colliers with Bonestell art. Be prepared, though, the only picture in the entire book is on the cover. The rest is all text. If you need a resource to help you search for OP books and magazines on the web, this is it. Be ready for high prices or just plain non-availability. Some books like The Exploration of Mars (one of the best for Bonestell art) are virtually unavailable.
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A Valuable Reference,
By Graham Bates - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Chesley Bonestell Space Art Chronology (Paperback)
I have been a Bonestell fan for many years and this listing of appearances of his art is remarkably useful. Previously I had only come across listings of Bonestell's illustrations for the SF Magazines - anything else I tended to find by accident rather than design. Schuetz has obviously spent a great deal of time in searching through long runs of magazines to compile his Chronology and the format he has used to present the information is logical and straightforward. As more and more people 'discover' Bonestell there is bound to be an increase in publications that contain his artwork, I look forward to an updated edition of the Chronology in a few years time.
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