THE FINAL ENCYCLOPEDIA (1984) by Michael Whelan, cover for the book by Gordon R. Dickson.
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THE DARK TOWER: CORNERED (2003) by Michael Whelan
Oil on Panel - 28” x 18”
The water and the drain in the floor, Jake’s left hand, the rope, the curl of Oy’s tail, and other elements in this interior illustration from THE DARK TOWER VII intentionally form the number 9 backwards and forwards.
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THE SMOKE RING (1988) by Michael Whelan, cover for the book by Larry Niven.
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OATHBRINGER (2017) by Michael Whelan, cover for the third book in The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson
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THE DAY OF THE KLESH (1979) by Michael Whelan, cover for the book by Michael A. Foster
Acrylic on Illustration Board - 24” x 16”
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DRAGON SWORD (1991) by Michael Whelan, cover for The Dragon Token by Melanie Rawn.
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Preliminary concept for WORDS OF RADIANCE by Brandon Sanderson (TOR)
EMPIRE’S HORIZON (1989) by Michael Whelan, cover for the book by John Brizzolara.
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EVILE by Michael Whelan, cover art for the album Infected Nations by Evile.
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THE DARK TOWER: KA-TET (2003) by Michael Whelan
Oil on Panel - 28” x 18”
Throughout the Dark Tower series, Stephen King portrayed Roland’s group of fighters known as the Ka-Tet as a circle. Taking this as a cue, Michael built many circles into his composition and this became one of the author’s most favorite illustrations.
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