Geoff Taylor - Science Fiction Fantasy Chronicles: forums

Mark Robson · 16th November 2004, 02:23 PM

I must admit that it was with great excitement that I recently commissioned Geoff to produce the artwork for the new covers of my Darkweaver Legacy series. I have always loved his fantasy book cover artwork and also have a common interest in his fascination with wolves, so his wildlife paintings were also of interest.

I'll put a link into this thread when the artwork for the new cover versions of my books becomes available to view. I've already seen the proofs and I think they are stunning.

http://www.geofftaylor.btinternet.co.uk/index.html

I, Brian · 16th November 2004, 05:52 PM

Ah...he did the Jean M Auel books - familiar with them via my partner.

Sounds like you've chosen to put a lot of money into having a good presentation.

Mark Robson · 17th November 2004, 10:59 AM

Actually, his prices were surprisingly reasonable. If I had gone for wrap around covers like a lot of the work he does, then it would have been more, but even then it would not have been outrageous.

Had I realised this when I first published, then I would have seriously considered him even then. I don't regret using Ray Webb, though, as we both learned a lot through working together. It also limited my risk more at the time.

I, Brian · 17th November 2004, 04:23 PM

Good call, actually - and definitely something people in self-publishing and small press can consider.

Mark Robson · 22nd July 2005, 10:18 AM

I've posted this in my Author board, but Geoff deserves the credit for this fantastic work, so l thought I'd put it here as well. (Besides, more people might see it this way and be tempted to buy my books! Ever the shameless self promoter!!)

Mark Robson · 22nd July 2005, 10:19 AM

And Book 2.

Mark Robson · 22nd July 2005, 10:20 AM

And Book 3 - the image should be familiar!

Mark Robson · 22nd July 2005, 10:21 AM

And finally, Book 4. If you ever browse here, Geoff - hat's off to you. They're great.

Winters_Sorrow · 22nd July 2005, 07:43 PM

Wow!
It appears I already have quite a few of Geoff's work from the Eddings, Fiest, May & Auel books he's done. Talk about a varied & prolific artist - he's even done a lot of GW stuff

kyektulu · 24th July 2005, 04:47 PM

Thanks for the link, I really enjoyed browsing his work.
I have always loved feists book covers and now I know where 2 find them online

Thanks again
xxxkyexxx

don sky · 29th July 2005, 10:26 AM

Massive art, that is! Hats off to Geoff! Totally dig the Katherine Kerr illustrations!

Mark Robson · 9th September 2005, 10:56 AM

Glad you all liked these covers. I thought I'd post this link here as well, as it is Geoff's latest effort on my behalf - the cover to Imperial Spy is now up on amazon. I don't have a digital image myself to post yet, but will rectify that shortly so that I can get it up on my own website.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...623040-1545248

Winters_Sorrow · 9th September 2005, 11:21 AM

Very nice. I like the Dragon motif forming part of the words especially

Rosemary · 9th September 2005, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Robson

Glad you all liked these covers. I thought I'd post this link here as well, as it is Geoff's latest effort on my behalf - the cover to Imperial Spy is now up on amazon. I don't have a digital image myself to post yet, but will rectify that shortly so that I can get it up on my own website.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...623040-1545248

Thanks for the link, Mark. Geoff certainly does brilliant covers.

I agree with WS's statement about the dragon forming part of the word.

Rane Longfox · 11th September 2005, 01:47 AM

Those covers are absolutely awesome

I like the one for "The Forging of the Sword" the most.

You've chosen well, young padawan

16th November 2004, 02:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mark Robson Dragon Writer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1,931	Geoff Taylor I must admit that it was with great excitement that I recently commissioned Geoff to produce the artwork for the new covers of my Darkweaver Legacy series. I have always loved his fantasy book cover artwork and also have a common interest in his fascination with wolves, so his wildlife paintings were also of interest. I'll put a link into this thread when the artwork for the new cover versions of my books becomes available to view. I've already seen the proofs and I think they are stunning. http://www.geofftaylor.btinternet.co.uk/index.html

16th November 2004, 05:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
I, Brian Admin and Tea-boy Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: UK: SCOTLAND: Posts: 5,364	Re: Geoff Taylor Ah...he did the Jean M Auel books - familiar with them via my partner. Sounds like you've chosen to put a lot of money into having a good presentation.

17th November 2004, 10:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mark Robson Dragon Writer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1,931	Re: Geoff Taylor Actually, his prices were surprisingly reasonable. If I had gone for wrap around covers like a lot of the work he does, then it would have been more, but even then it would not have been outrageous. Had I realised this when I first published, then I would have seriously considered him even then. I don't regret using Ray Webb, though, as we both learned a lot through working together. It also limited my risk more at the time.

17th November 2004, 04:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
I, Brian Admin and Tea-boy Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: UK: SCOTLAND: Posts: 5,364	Re: Geoff Taylor Good call, actually - and definitely something people in self-publishing and small press can consider.

22nd July 2005, 10:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mark Robson Dragon Writer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1,931	Re: Geoff Taylor I've posted this in my Author board, but Geoff deserves the credit for this fantastic work, so l thought I'd put it here as well. (Besides, more people might see it this way and be tempted to buy my books! Ever the shameless self promoter!!) Attached Images

22nd July 2005, 10:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mark Robson Dragon Writer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1,931	Re: Geoff Taylor And Book 2. Attached Images

22nd July 2005, 10:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mark Robson Dragon Writer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1,931	Re: Geoff Taylor And Book 3 - the image should be familiar! Attached Images

22nd July 2005, 10:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mark Robson Dragon Writer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1,931	Re: Geoff Taylor And finally, Book 4. If you ever browse here, Geoff - hat's off to you. They're great. Attached Images

22nd July 2005, 07:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
Winters_Sorrow Unreg. Mutant Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tyne and Wear Posts: 2,689	Re: Geoff Taylor Wow! It appears I already have quite a few of Geoff's work from the Eddings, Fiest, May & Auel books he's done. Talk about a varied & prolific artist - he's even done a lot of GW stuff

24th July 2005, 04:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
kyektulu White Wolf Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 1,822	Re: Geoff Taylor Thanks for the link, I really enjoyed browsing his work. I have always loved feists book covers and now I know where 2 find them online Thanks again xxxkyexxx

29th July 2005, 10:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
don sky seeker of the golden path Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 535	Re: Geoff Taylor Massive art, that is! Hats off to Geoff! Totally dig the Katherine Kerr illustrations!

9th September 2005, 10:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mark Robson Dragon Writer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1,931	Re: Geoff Taylor Glad you all liked these covers. I thought I'd post this link here as well, as it is Geoff's latest effort on my behalf - the cover to Imperial Spy is now up on amazon. I don't have a digital image myself to post yet, but will rectify that shortly so that I can get it up on my own website. http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...623040-1545248

9th September 2005, 11:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
Winters_Sorrow Unreg. Mutant Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tyne and Wear Posts: 2,689	Re: Geoff Taylor Very nice. I like the Dragon motif forming part of the words especially

11th September 2005, 01:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
Rane Longfox Pallid, Lumigoth Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 3,187	Re: Geoff Taylor Those covers are absolutely awesome I like the one for "The Forging of the Sword" the most. You've chosen well, young padawan

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