I was a bit surprised when I received the review request for this title, as art books lay outside of my expertise. However, it is hard to ignore such a compelling collection of artwork – especially when it touches upon some of my favorite themes and stories. Unfortunately as mentioned, I can’t unequivocally laud the specifics of the subject matter, nor the professionalism of the presentation as it might be warranted for the standards of this format. What I can say is this:
The curation of this collection is absolutely pleasing. The editing is tight, and Mr. Seligman’s summaries are both interesting and relevant, and not overlong. It is obvious this is a subject he has keen interest in, as everything is presented carefully and in a way to draw the eye most effectively. My wife, who is a museum conservator, can tell you this is not an easy task to do, so kudos to him on his effort.
This cover is a lovely collection, and one where I would love to have a physical copy of.
