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Almost 30 years ago, DAW Books contacted Michael about illustrating the cover for a high fantasy novel by Tad Williams. Their amazing relationship began with The Dragonbone Chair, and Tad's work continued to inspire many epic covers from GREEN ANGEL TOWER through...
by Michael Whelan | Jan 1, 2015
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by Michael Whelan | Jan 1, 2013
Roshar is a world rich with strange flora and fauna, and Brandon Sanderson’s narrative features a diverse cast woven through multiple story threads, all complex and interesting. How to choose what to present on the cover for WORDS OF RADIANCE? Fortunately, Irene...
by Michael Whelan | Jan 1, 2013
The cover art for DRAGONWRITER, A TRIBUTE TO ANNE MCCAFFREY AND PERN was originally conceived in 1991 for her novel ALL THE WEYRS OF PERN.Anne often reminded readers that her Pern series were science fiction novels and this was a scene that she wished could be on the...
by Michael Whelan | Jan 1, 2013
Many fans were dismayed when Tor revealed the art for WORDS OF RADIANCE. Brandon had mentioned that Shallan would be the focus of the book, but the cover featured Kaladin and Szeth.What fans didn’t know was the publisher had already approached me about a second...
by Michael Whelan | Jan 1, 2013
Acrylic painting done for the dust jacket of the Subterranean Press edition of the novel of the same name.