This link combines three of my favorite things: cover art, fantasy novels, and charts. Check out Orbit Books’ annual intern-generated Chart of Fantasy Art.
A few highlights:
- Swords and “glowy magic” are down, but still incredibly popular.
- Wolves are down; elves and fae are way down (we can only hope this category includes vampires)
- New categories include “damsels (no distress)” and “zeppelins/dirigibles.” I think this bodes well.
(Via Christine)
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1 Lexi // Aug 19, 2010 at 4:08 pm
also be sure to check out “Color trends in the North American dragon”:
http://www.orbitbooks.net/2010/08/19/the-chart-of-fantasy-art-part-3-dragons/
2 Sam // Aug 19, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Nice! And also: Urban Fantasy Heroines. (Though I take issue with their contention that “urban fantasy” is synonymous with “paranormal fantasy.” Charles DeLint, among others, was writing urban fantasy long before Bella started sexing up vampires and chasing werewolves. Anyway.)
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