Sirens: The Second Book of Illustrations by Chris Achilleos

By Christos Achilleos and Chris Achilleos

Book Overview

One of the most popular fantasy artist in the world, Chris Achilleos' near photo-realistic paintings of fantasy, science fiction, stunning women and nature in all its forms have illustrated hundreds... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1850280134
• ISBN13: 9781850280132
• Release Date: January 1987
• Publisher: Avery Pub Group
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 12.5" x 0.5" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Pure Inspiration

I have a few favorite artists who do amazing illustrations and Achilleos is one of them. This book is a huge collection, most of beautiful women, and its their costumes and surroundings that make them exotic. Achilleos is one of those kind and fatastic people who inspire other people do follow up with their art. I have written him a fan letter and he personally wrote back. It makes it so much more wonderful to appreciate his art when he is so warm and gracious. This album covers many genres and interests. There are dragons, warriors, horses, mermaids, zombies, superheros, lizards, animals, robots, evil creatures and just about everything else you can think of, captured on a glossy page. This book gives me tons of pleasure simply by sitting on my shelf. I know I have a piece of his art, and at hands reach I am transported to his insanely beautiful world. Tremendous collectible for ANYONE!

Beautiful Book, Beautiful Illustrations!!!

What an artist, what work!! Really if you are into fantasy/sci-fi illustrations, this book is highly recommended.

A superlative collection of fantasy art

My favorite collection of Chris Achilleos' work borrows the title from the painting on the cover titled "A siren's remorse". This image of a siren (mythological creature similar to a mermaid that uses it's voice to lure sailors to their death) cradling the bloated body of dead sailor depicts the agony and frustration of this beautiful creature as it struggles to fight back the tears. This book depicts fantastic struggles and quiet moments of beauty with such artistry and flair, that it leaves the viewer spellbound. I heartily recommend it.