Frank Frazetta R.I.P.

by | May 11, 2010 | ART

It pains me to write this but illustrator Frank Frazetta has passed away leaving the world a bit colder. His work was the supernova that created the visual standard for the sword and sorcery fantasy story. Fearless heroes in untamed worlds surrounded by impossible situations and ungodly creatures of the nigh. His villians were pure evil and his women were hard bodied and born wild. He sparked imagination in so many people and helped us escape, even believe in fantasy. He was one of the greatest ever. Sorry to see you go Mr. Frazetta – thank you for giving a young teenage version of myself a place a hide from reality.

It pains me to write this but illustrator Frank Frazetta has passed away leaving the world a bit colder. His work was the supernova that created the visual standard for the sword and sorcery fantasy story. Fearless heroes in untamed worlds surrounded by impossible situations and ungodly creatures of the nigh. His villians were pure evil and his women were hard bodied and born wild. He sparked imagination in so many people and helped us escape, even believe in fantasy. He was one of the greatest ever. Sorry to see you go Mr. Frazetta – thank you for giving a young teenage version of myself a place a hide from reality.

R. Anthony Harris

R. Anthony Harris

In 2005, I created RVA Magazine, and I'm still at the helm as its publisher. From day one, it’s been about pushing the “RVA” identity, celebrating the raw creativity and grit of this city. Along the way, we’ve hosted events, published stacks of issues, and, most importantly, connected with a hell of a lot of remarkable people who make this place what it is. Catch me at @majormajor____




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