There are three parts to the story, in 22 chapters, and over 100 illustrations in full color. Brom books list of books by author brom thriftbooks. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color, over 60 paintings. Army pilot he spent much of his early years on the move, living in other countries such as japan.
The plucker is a 160 page largeformat hardcover, lavishly illustrated with over 100 brom paintings, published by abrams the big art book publisher. I took my time reading this because it made me bring out my legos to build the minifigures and characters extra weapons. Following in the tradition of his awardwinning first illustrated novel the plucker, broms dramatic prose and uniquely arresting images takes us on a ruckus ride from hell and back in his illustrated novel the devils rose. Lost gods, krampus, the child thief, devils rose, and the plucker. Over the past decades, brom has lent his distinctive visions and artwork to all facets of the creative industries, from novels and games, to comics and film. The art is wonderful, as always, but compared to broms later novels child thief and krampus. The plucker book by brom half price books marketplace. The artwork is splendid, as broms toy story on mescaline. Gerald brom born march 9, 1965, known professionally as brom, is an american gothic fantasy artist and illustrator, known for his work in roleplaying games, novels, and comics. His artwork is both extremely creepy and hauntingly beautiful. Dragoncon 2018 atlanta, ga, aug 30th sept 3rd, 2018. Mar 01, 2011 the plucker, now updated with new art and an afterword from worldrenowned dark fantasy artist brom, is a window into a world where fairytale tradition collides with vileness and depravity, love and heroism, suffering and sacrifice.
This story takes place in the shadowy land of makebelieve, where jack and his box are stuck. One of brom s first fiction works instead of just illustration, the plucker is quite succesful. He has since gone on to lend his distinctive vision to all facets of the creative industries, from novels and games, to comics and film. Perhaps it would have been better that i had read the plucker first, but unfortunately my introduction to the marvel that is brom was child thief. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
His most well know books are the child thief and the plucker, two stories that take a dark twist on the classics that people generally know about. Chesleywinning illustrator brom the plucker weaves together gloomy prose and horrifying adventures in this macabre fairy tale inspired by j. Heres hoping that he will continue to share his dark and often beautiful dreams with us for many years to come. Its an illustrated novella laid in a form that would appeal to older children large print, lots of pictures, but which contains plenty of dark and gruesome motifs to make it. The yule lord, the plucker definitely shows a dip in writing skill. Over the past few decades, brom has lent his distinctive vision to all facets of the creative industries, from novels and games to comics and film.
The thing about brom is that you always want to love his books, because they. In this shadowy land of makebelieve, jack and his box are stuck beneath the bed with the dust, spiders, and. Throughout the plucker, i developed quite the intrigue with broms beloved jack. An illustrated novel by brom by gerald brom and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. He is also the author of a series of awardwinning illustrated horror novels. Not for children unless you cut out some parts and language. Lost gods, krampus the yule lord, the child thief, the plucker, and the devils rose.
Brom is currently kept in a dank cellar somewhere just outside of seattle. Escapees from the fiery underworld fill the richly illustrated pages of this novel set in modernday texas. Brom combines his arresting illustrations and compelling storytelling to. The first was the plucker, which is as i like to put it broms toy story on crack with demons. Oct 01, 2005 the art is wonderful, as always, but compared to brom s later novels child thief and krampus. He was born as gerald brom on march 9, 1965, in albany, georgia, u.
In this shadowy land of makebelieve, jack and his box are stuck beneath the bed with the dust, spiders, and other castaway toys. Most recently hes created a series of awardwinning horror novels that he both writes and illustrates. This is a rare example of an artist who can write as well as they paint. Definitely not broms best work, but still a favorite above other books. The plucker finds the red knights body and decides to bring him to life to fight for his side. Nov 03, 2014 brom is bringing the fable and fairy tale back in hd with blood and gore to boot. His latest novel, the child thief, is a gritty, nightmarish retelling of the peter pan myth. Ix con 2017 with laurie lee brom reading, pa, oct, 18th 22nd, 2017. Author of the devils rose, the child thief, the plucker, brom dark werks 2006 calendar, offerings paper tiger, offerings, brom darkwerks 2007 calendar calender, dark horse deluxe stationery exotique. Growing up, my mom had multiple books featuring his artwork and i was hooked from a young age. Following in the tradition of his awardwinning first illustrated novel the plucker, brom s dramatic prose and uniquely arresting images takes us on a ruckus ride from hell and back in his illustrated novel the devils rose. Brom is currently kept in a dank cellar somewhere read more.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Brom has collected together the very best of his art spanning his 30 year career. An illustrated novel by brom 9780810957923 by brom, gerald and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. One of broms first fiction works instead of just illustration, the plucker is quite succesful. The abiku aka plucker is an evil spirit on the grand scale. The plucker book by brom illustrator half price books. The plucker, now updated with new art and an afterword from worldrenowned dark fantasy artist brom, is. Brom, an army brat, spent his entire youth on the move and unabashedly blames living in such places as japan, hawaii, germany, and alabama for all his afflictions. An illustrated novel by brom by brom, 9780810957923, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jack is a forgotten toy and has been dwelling in the underbed. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
Gerald brom is an american gothic fantasy artist and illustrator. The ending is quick and leaves a lot to the imagination. See all books authored by brom, including the child thief, and krampus the yule lord, and. Now this hypnotic tale about the attack of an evil doll on a young boys toys comes alive in an edition enhanced by new art and an afterword. Sep 01, 2010 the plucker made me fear for my childhood toys. He is the author of the child thief and the awardwinning illustrated horror novels the plucker and the devils rose. I loved the dark and twisted aesthetic he had going on. World renowned dark fantasy artist brom in this illustrated novel intimately combines his. Browse broms bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Some themes in the book include magic, torture, possession, pain. From the creator of the celebrated plucker comes a frightening glimpse into hell and the afterlife. Gerald brom is a unique writer who does his own cover and interior illustrations to his novels.
We recently made some behind the scenes updates to the site code, and inadvertently made it impossible or at least very difficult to browse various parts of the site. The plucker an illustrated novel by gerald brom isbn. San francisco comic con 2017 san francisco, september, 2017. This is the story of jack, a jack in the box toy who belongs to thomas. The creatures take perverse pleasure in the torture and murder of the toys. Apr 01, 2008 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
The plucker an adult childrens book and the devils rose a modern western set in hell. Brom gives us jack, literally and figuratively, in the box, in the underbed. Spectrum fantasic art live with laurie lee brom kansas city, april 21st 23rd, 2017. The child thief and the pluckertwo unique novels by brom. What is a link to download the plucker and the devils. Gerald broms the plucker became a cult collectible after it was first published in 2005.
The plucker is a dark and twisted tale about a jackinthebox, aptly. The plucker is a haphazard collection of short paragraphs and frequent simple sentences that leaves the whole reading experience very stilted, with little sense of flow. The plucker, now updated with new art and an afterword from worldrenowned dark fantasy artist brom, is a window into a world where fairytale tradition collides. Readers wanting a beautifully illustrated novel that reads like a childrens picture book yet brings adult terrors to life. The plucker, now updated with new art and an afterword from worldrenowned dark fantasy artist brom, is a window into a world where fairytale tradition collides with vileness and depravity, love and heroism, suffering and sacrifice. This story takes place in the shadowy land of makebelieve, where jack and his box are stuck beneath the bed with the other castaway toys. The plucker by gerald brom 2005, hardcover for sale. Brom first made his mark developing and illustrating for tsrs bestselling roleplaying worlds. The plucker by gerald brom 2005, hardcover for sale online. Brought up as a military dependent he was known by his last name only, and now signs his name as simply brom.
An illustrated novel by brom by gerald brom 2010, paperback, new edition at the best online prices at ebay. The plucker, now updated with new art and an afterword from worldrenowned dark fantasy artist brom, is a window into a world where fairytale tradition. Jack had killed the knight by cutting off the top half of his head, so the plucker brings him to life by getting a clump of live worms and having it become a new part of the knights head. When plucker, a malevolent spirit, is set loose upon the world of makebelieve, jack is thrust into the unlikely role of defending thomas, the very child who abandoned him. Brom is a reputed american writer of fantasy, science fiction, literature, and horror novels. We apologize for any recent navigation issues you might have experienced. Brombiographyover the past few decades, brom has lent his distinctive vision to all facets of the creative industries, from novels and games to comics and film. Its an illustrated novella laid in a form that would appeal to older children large print, lots of pictures, but which contains plenty of dark and gruesome motifs to make it more something for adults. Plucker brom pdf 160 page hardbound illustrated novel. His art is phenomenal and his writing brings the reader into the dark twisted worlds he is going for. Mike mignola, creator of hellboybrom is that rare breed. An army brat, brom spent his entire youth on the move and unabashedly blames living in such places as japan, hawaii, germany, and alabama for all his afflictions. In the plucker, an illustrated novel, worldrenowned dark fantasy artist brom combines dramatic storytelling with his uniquely arresting images to create a work of striking imagination, set in a world where fairytale tradition collides with vileness and depravity, love and heroism, suffering and sacrifice.