He was born as gerald brom on march 9, 1965, in albany, georgia, u. I discovered broms breathtaking imagery a few years ago i bought his art book but had never read one of his novels. 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. As holidays closing by, i decided to try krampus and hohoho, im glad i did. The main character is jack, who is a jester from a jackinthe box. With lost gods, broms gritty and visceral prose takes us on a haunting. The plucker has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. An illustrated novel by brom by gerald brom 200510. 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.
View gerald broms profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The artwork is splendid, as brom s toy story on mescaline. The yule lord are fantastic, creepy, haunting and utterly delightful. In this shadowy land of makebelieve, jack and his box are stuck beneath the bed with the dust, spiders, and. Jun 20, 2016 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 at indigo. Mar 15, 2018 born in the deep dark south in the midsixties. The plucker is a dark and twisted tale about a jackinthebox, aptly. Apr 24, 2020 explore msbellamortes board gerald brom, followed by 418 people. An illustrated novel by brom, 9780810957923, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover geralds.
The thing about brom is that you always want to love his books, because they look so pretty and dark. His artwork is both extremely creepy and hauntingly beautiful. Another wonderful take on mythsfairy tales by brom, whose art i am absurdly in love with. Gerald brom fantasy illustration, dark fantasy art, fantasy art. Most recently hes created a series of awardwinning horror novels. An illustrated novel by brom by gerald brom 2010, paperback, new edition at the best online prices at ebay. He has since published several illustrated books including the devils rose, the child thief, krampus. An illustrated novel by brom by gerald brom and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The devils rose by gerald brom 2007, hardcover ebay.
Gerald brom interesting stories about famous people. Brom, an army brat, spent his entire youth on the move and unabashedly blames living. 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. Dec 14, 2015 i discovered brom s breathtaking imagery a few years ago i bought his art book but had never read one of his novels. Every christmas, for four years, i received a different book by gerald brom. Gerald brom born march 9, 1965, known professionally as brom, is an american gothic fantasy artist and illustrator, known for his work in roleplaying games, novels, and comics. Its an illustrated novella laid in a form that would appeal to older children large print, lots of pictures, but which contains plenty of dark and gruesome motifs to make it more something for adults. His work appeared in many of their dungeons and dragons related products, most notably in the dark sun campaign.
He has since published several illustrated books including th. Spectrum fantasic art live with laurie lee brom kansas city, april 21st 23rd, 2017. 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. One of broms first fiction works instead of just illustration, the plucker is quite succesful. Gerald brom s the plucker became a cult collectible after it was first published in 2005. The plucker, an adult childrens book, the devils rose, a modern western set in hell, the child thief, a gritty, nightmarish retelling of the peter pan myth. Debbie macombers name on a book is a guarantee of warmhearted. An illustrated novel by brom by brom, gerald and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The plucker is a 160 page novel both written and illustrated by brom. Brom was born in 1965 in the southern united states, but as the son of an army pilot he moved around a great deal. Our exclusive interview with legendary fantasy artist brom. Every chapter is cut by a gorgeous illustration and the story is interesting enough to keep going, mixing different mythologies with a few twist. Throughout the plucker, i developed quite the intrigue with brom s beloved jack.
San francisco comic con 2017 san francisco, september, 2017. Some themes in the book include magic, torture, possession, pain. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color, over 60 paintings. He is the author of the child thief and the awardwinning illustrated horror novels the plucker and the devils rose. The plucker an illustrated novel by gerald brom isbn. Jack 2005 le train du diable french 2006 savage messiah 2006 on writing horror 2007 only as by gerald brom a march into darkness 2007 only as by gerald brom the devils rose 2007 also appeared as. 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. Most recently hes created a series of award winning horror novels that he both writes and illustrates. There are three parts to the story, in 22 chapters, and over 100 illustrations in full color. Gerald brom born march 9, 1965 in albany, georgia, american gothic fantasy artist and illustrator, also known for his work in novels, roleplaying games and comics. This story takes place in the shadowy land of makebelieve, where jack and his box are stuck beneath the bed with the other castaway toys.
Nov 12, 2014 gerald brom born in the deep dark south in the midsixties. Gerald brom is a unique writer who does his own cover and interior illustrations to his novels. Gerald brom born march 9, 1965 in albany, georgia, known professionally as brom, is an american gothic fantasy artist and illustrator, known for his work in roleplaying games, novels, and comics. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Brom art this lovely gingerhaired boy is jack from the book plucker. Oct 01, 2005 this is the second book i read by brom, the first being the child thief, which is a revisualized peter pan story. The child thief and the pluckertwo unique novels by brom. Gerald brom comic book art for sale heritage auctions. Now this hypnotic tale about the attack of an evil doll on a. Following in the tradition of his awardwinning first illustrated novel the plucker, brom s dramatic prose and uniquely arresting images takes us on a ruckus ride from hell and back in his illustrated novel the devils rose. An illustrated novel by brom by gerald brom 20051001 gerald brom isbn.
Jack is a forgotten toy and has been dwelling in the underbed. He has since published several illustrated books including the devils. 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. His first illustrated novel was the plucker, an adult childrens book with over 100 paintings. Gerald brom finding neverland artist interview big.
Gerald brom is an american gothic fantasy artist and illustrator. The other story im currently reading is gerald broms book, the plucker. Gerald brom dark fantasy art, concept art world, fantasy artist. Its a big lovely hardcover book filled to the brim with broms dark and twisted artwork with a story to match. The plucker by gerald brom 2005, hardcover for sale. Interview with the artist gerald brom miroir magazine. At the age of 20, brom started working fulltime as a commercial illustrator. An illustrated novel by brom by gerald brom hardcover brand new. The plucker by gerald brom 2005, hardcover for sale online. He was hired by tsr as a fulltime artist in 1989 at the age of only 24. Gerald broms the plucker became a cult collectible after it was first published in 2005.
Dragoncon 2018 atlanta, ga, aug 30th sept 3rd, 2018. Brom, an army brat, spent his entire youth on the move and unabashedly blames living in such places as japan, hawaii, germany, and. Brom is currently kept in a dank cellar somewhere just outside of seattle. But the recently released the art of brom does just that, from his humble beginnings seriously, you have to. Some sketches of jack from broms novel, the plucker. Gerald brom dark fantasy art, concept art world, fantasy.
An interview with gerald brom theoriginalvangoghsearanthology. The first was the plucker, which is as i like to put it broms toy story on crack with demons. The plucker, now updated with new art and an afterword from worldrenowned dark fantasy artist brom, is. 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. Brom gives us jack, literally and figuratively, in the box, in the underbed. This is the story of jack, a jack in the box toy who belongs to thomas.
Plucker by brom and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Gerald brom born in the deep dark south in the midsixties. The plucker by gerald brom 2005, hardcover for sale online ebay. Brom is only 48, which is pretty young to have his career summed up in a single book. Mar 25, 20 an interview with gerald brom born in the deep dark south in the midsixties. Army pilot he spent much of his early years on the move, living in many countries such as japan and germany he graduated from frankfurt american high school, and u. Brom author of the child thief meet your next favorite book. Gen con offerings still magical, milwaukee journal sentinel, p. From his earliest memories brom has been obsessed with the creation of the weird, the monstrous, and the beautiful. First off, this book is a pretty one, so we have to talk about that. This is something i wrote a while back after i read broms the plucker. Brought up as a military dependent he was known by his last name only, and now signs his name as simply brom. Gerald brom, known professionally as brom is an author and a worldrenowned fantasy artist and illustrator creating art for roleplaying games, novels, and comics.
Lost gods, krampus, the child thief, devils rose, and the plucker. 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. Krampus the yule lord is gregory maguire wicked meets susanna clarke. Brom, an army brat, spent his entire youth on the move and unabashedly blames living in such places as japan, hawaii, germany, and alabama for all his afflictions. Brom is a reputed american writer of fantasy, science fiction, literature, and horror novels. Gerald broms work, which he signs simply as brom, has always tended towards the dark side. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His art is phenomenal and his writing brings the reader into the dark twisted worlds he is going for. Sep 01, 2010 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. With a monstrous imagination combined with extraordinary skill, he produces art that is truly unforgettable. Though the plucker was a little boring, child thief and krampus. Brom first made his mark developing and illustrating for tsrs bestselling roleplaying worlds. Ix con 2017 with laurie lee brom reading, pa, oct, 18th 22nd, 2017.
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