Majestika: The Art of Monte Michael Moore

Majestika: The Art of Monte Michael Moore by Elmore, Larry. Hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781843401858.

An all-new collection of the very best works by award-wining fantasy artist Monte Moore, Majestika focuses mainly on his celebrated erotic paintings but goes beyond these to show the full scope of his talent. Moore was one of only 4 artists chosen (out of more than 100 worldwide) to create a limited edition pin-up print for the Uniquely Playmates line of collectibles for Playboy. The images of lusciously proportioned, sensual women showcased here reveal exactly why: in the best fantasy tradition, they pose provocatively in skimpy clothing and appear in the guise of angels, mermaids, and warrior maidens. But other, different paintings present monsters, a menagerie of magical creatures, and an illustrated story titled “Bloodlines.” Moore himself writes the introduction and explains his methodology and marketing strategies.