Back to Homepage Newsletter   Secure Checkout   Shopping Cart (0 Items)  
chess set, chess boards and pieces

Home Track My Orders My Account Customer Service Gift Certificates
Welcome Guest! Save 22% on most chess books!
Search: 



Tips from the federal government on fraud and identity theft

Send E-Cards to friends and family

Babes, Beasts, and Brawn: Sculpture of the Fantastic

Our Price $ 15.56  
Retail Value $ 19.95  
You Save $ 4.39  (22%)  
Item Number 401095  
Buy New Item
Out Of Stock!
Currently Out Of Stock


Item Description...


Product Description
Babes, Beasts, and Brawn: Sculpture of the Fantastic is a definitive look into the creation of these powerhouse playthings, with hundreds of stunning color photographs and fascinating insights into Kiwus' creative process. Beyond the building of plastic toys, Kiwus has created some of the most stunning and in-demand limited-edition cast sculptures of comics and fantasy figures of all stripes, including three-dimensional representations of the paintings of Frank Frazetta and miniature renditions of the Queen of Pin-Ups, Bettie Page. Also included is an in-depth how-to section, where Kiwus chronicles his process step-by-step to aid aspiring professionals.



Item Specifications...

Pages   160
Dimensions:   Length: 10.9" Width: 8.5" Height: 0.5"
Weight:   1.45 lbs.
Binding  Softcover
Release Date   Sep 13, 2006
ISBN  1593070136  
EAN  9781593070137  


Availability  0 units.


Product Categories
1Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Art > Sculpture > General   [681  similar products]
2Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Graphic Design > Pop Culture   [676  similar products]
3Books > Subjects > Comics & Graphic Novels > General   [10252  similar products]
4Books > Subjects > Comics & Graphic Novels > Graphic Novels > General   [11079  similar products]
5Books > Subjects > Comics & Graphic Novels > History & Price Guides   [187  similar products]
6Books > Subjects > Comics & Graphic Novels > Publishers > Dark Horse   [1119  similar products]
7Books > Subjects > Home & Garden > Antiques & Collectibles > Toys   [95  similar products]
8Books > Subjects > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Miniatures   [28  similar products]
9Books > Subjects > Nonfiction > Social Sciences > Popular Culture   [2255  similar products]



Similar Products


Reviews - What do our customers think?
Very disappointing look at sculpture  Jul 8, 2008
I should have read the reviews here before purchasing this, but I really hoped to be inspired by this book. It didn't happen, as most of the sculpting pictured here is from early to mid-90s toys, well before action figure sculpting hit its stride. Everything is static and fairly mediocre - which is not a comment on the artist, but that's just how action figures were done at that time.

Not really a worthwhile part of a collection.
 
Self-promoting book but good stuff!  Nov 21, 2006
The reviewer below is actually right, but I did like the book.
I like Mr. Kiwus works, and I don't think he is just average. He's capable of doing excellent likenesses and very smooth forms.
However the How-To section is the main reason I bought this book and for that it's a keeper. I mean, it's the only book I know focusing on action figure sculpting.
Great stuff!
 
Misses the mark.  Jun 8, 2004
Yes, the book is generously illustrated and the how-to section is informative but Mr. Kiwus is an average talent and this book seems to be more about self promotion than the art of toy sculpting. For a look at some truly wonderful sculpture one only need pick up a copy of Toy Fare, Wizard, Previews, Toy Review or any number of related publications. Certainly, Randy Bowen, the father of the mini-bust and comic related sculpture is more deserving of a book reviewing his remarkable career.
 

Write your own review about Babes, Beasts, and Brawn: Sculpture of the Fantastic




 
www.TheChessShop.com
Order weekdays 8 am thru 5 pm PST by phone: 1-800-391-4502 (closed Sundays & holidays)
Press CTRL+D to bookmark this site!


Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy