Al Williamson: Hidden Lands
Williamson is revered by comic-book aficionados for a handful of sf stories he drew in the 1950s for EC Comics. This lovingly assembled tribute shows that his total 1950s work is much larger and very diverse. Three of the nearly 30 stories reprinted here were done for EC; the rest, for smaller publishers. They include work in virtually every genre, from westerns and fantasy to war and romance. Many are collaborations with other top artists, including Frank Frazetta and Wally Wood. Most haven't seen print since their original publication. Their quality varies, for the measly page rates offered by smaller publishers didn't allow Williamson the lavish detail of which he was capable. Still, each piece attests his crisp facility with pen and ink. Prominent younger artists Yeates and Mark Schultz and comics historian S. C. Ringgenberg contribute essays on Williamson's career that are accompanied by rare drawings and photos. Williamson later drew newspaper strips, but his early work is the cornerstone of his lofty reputation. This collection demonstrates why.Gordon FlaggCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved