The main malazan book of the fallen series in a single ebook. Kekai went freelance in 2012 and has made stops since at places such as bungie and monolith, working on titles like destiny and mordor shadow of war. Evans publisher wizards of the coast type novel cover artist kekai kotaki realm years 1477. Illustration for the ebook malazan book of the fallen by. In 2000 he moved to seattle, washington to pursue his talent on school and a career in art. With even more hard work and little more luck kekai was to branch out into illustration work where he was able to do book covers and even a few magic the. Book two, the great hunt, will release november 17th and now its time to dive in and the embrace the genre.
Founded in 1971 by veteran paperback editor donald a. The unremembered by peter orullian tor books, 2012. I hope that kekai kotaki will soon open up his online store as well. The cover features an illustration by kekai kotaki.
And a couple of horror titles, the first from a great bloke i got drunk with a couple of times, the late. Kekai kotaki is an american artist, born and raised on the big island of hawaii. Dartiste character design gonzalo ordonez arias, alessia zambonin, kekai kotaki, lois van baarle, annie stegg, daniel wade, anne pogoda on. When my agent texted me to check my email for the book cover artwork, pau preto tells paste. Branching out into illustration, kekai, has also worked on book covers and even a few magic the gathering cards. I love the mystical feel of this one, which is by kekai kotaki.
His list of clients have included companies such as arenanet, bungie, national geographic, wizards of the coast, tor books, blur, dc comics and valiant entertainment. Vault of heaven cover art by kekai kotaki 2012, book. Kekai seattle, washington, united states born and raised on the big island of hawaii, moved to seattle washington in 2000 to go to school and pursue a career in art. Heart of flames novel cover, second book in nicki pau preto crown of feathers series.
Kekai kotaki is the author of pathfinder roleplaying game 4. Selenelanfear is on left, and loial is on the right. The chesley awards just chose its 2014 finalists, and there. You can also get a first look at the cover, which was designed by tiara iandiorio and illustrated by kekai kotaki the artist responsible for the gorgeous crown of feathers cover. The complete malazan book of the fallen edition 2014.
Branching out into illustration, kekai, has also worked on book covers and even a few. The second wheel of time ebook cover is now released, this one by the amazing kekai kotaki. I was rather tepid on the cover art for the e book edition of the eye of the world, but tor book has won all my loyalty back with the cover for the great hunt. Its an epic fantasy series with 16 books, intricate plot, based on a world originally created for an rpg. In june 2014 tor released chasers of the wind in hardcover, with an actionfilled cover by kekai kotaki above left.
The list is in no particular order by i admit that on the wall in front of me, theres a signed print of michael komarcks anomander rake from the cover of gardens of the moon. Diversity and equality are foundational concepts in. Kekai kotaki is a freelance concept artist and illustrator originally from hawaii. Irene gallo is the art director for tor, forge, and starscape books and. With even more hard work and little more luck kekai was to branch out into illustration work where he was able to do book covers and even a few magic the gathering cards. Illustration for the ebook malazan book of the fallen by kekai kotaki. Over the years, kekai has made stops at places such as bungie and monolith, working on titles like destiny and mordor shadow of war. Kells legend soul stealers vampire warlords the land of falanor is invaded by an albino army, the army of iron. We thank kekai for taking time out of his busy schedule to grant us this interview and show us his amazing artwork. Buy soft pillow case cover nature mountains mountains nature artwork kekai kotaki archer nature mountains rectangle pillowcase 20x36 inches one side suitable for fullbed pcyellow24532 on free shipping on qualified orders.
Aug 4, 2015 illustration for the ebook malazan book of the fallen by kekai kotaki. Join facebook to connect with kekai kotaki and others you may know. Kekai kotaki is a multi award winning concept artist and illustrator. Diversity and equality are foundational concepts in malazan book of the fallen. Ninas joke on going to maybe pencil an apocalypse in for may is a reference to the season finales in the tv series airing in may, as helen confirms about most of the. The complete malazan book of the fallen edition 2014 close.
I figured out the cost of buying all the kindle books separately. Oct 12, 20 vault of heaven cover art by kekai kotaki 2012, book. The third row is of the ebook covers, which are all original art except for michael whelans a memory of light art. This is the first book i read by this noname author. Images created by kekai kotaki, the artist for the great hunt e book cover. You can read a behindthescenes post and see lots of progressions on.
Set in the same world as pehovs previous trilogy, the cover proudly proclaimed this was the first book of the cycle of wind and sparks, a fourvolume series that had already appeared in russia and germany. Kekai kotaki is one of the industrys best fantasy concept illustrators, well known for his ability to communicate design, composition, and mood quickly and seemingly effortlessly. This volume contains all three books in the clockwork vampire chronicles. You may also recognize his work as lead concept artist for guild wars 2. Next up, donato giancola on the dragon reborn, december 15th. Malazan illustration for the complete ebook edition. The main malazan book of the fallen series in a single.
Irene gallo is the art director for tor, forge, and starscape books. Something about the composition also drew my eye to follow different forms around the cover. Kekai is a multiawardwinning concept artist and illustrator and has worked for some of the biggest gaming companies including bungie, arenanet, and monolith on. Designer sarah creech came up with the cover concept, and artist kekai kotaki illustrated it. Many france like seach chaussure sport by the internet when they need buy the puma shoes or buy the nike max shoes. Kekai kotaki interior artist of pathfinder roleplaying game. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. See more ideas about fantasy warrior, fantasy armor and concept art. For years he also had a respectable job as well, but thats. The cover art is as simple, elegant, and brutal as the book itself.
An incredible reimagining of the original darrell k sweet cover, kotaki the author i was most excited about, when these new covers were first announced brings everything i wanted from these new covers. The fifth row is of some alternate covers for the books. He studied in the art institute of seattle between 2000 and. Interview with artist kekai kotaki the ranting dragon. The gathering cards and book covers and is described by his. Kekai kotaki is one of the industrys best fantasy concept illustrators. Home gallery about me prints a rest stop, personal work. For more of kekai kotaki s work, check out his website, blog, and gallery. Next up, kekai kotaki on the great hunt, november 17th.
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