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STORMBRINGER

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This all-time favorite Elric painting is finally in print again! Printed by Michael himself, so you can be assured of its color quality.

THE SUMMER QUEEN

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Joan D. Vinge's sequel to her amazing Snow Queen novel provided Michael with the perfect opportunity to create the companion piece to his cover art. Again he has woven key elements of the story into the mask and his singular imagination and attention to fine detail is in full display.

TARRANT’S REALM

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This cover art for BLACK SUN RISING, the first book in the Coldfire Trilogy by C.S. Friedman portrays the deadly grace of anti-hero Gerald Tarrant; but, Michael also created a classic fantasy scene that can be appreciated by all fans of the genre.

THE TOWER CARD

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With a knowing smile, the Man in Black plays the final card.

THE TOWER CARD

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With a knowing smile, the Man in Black plays the final card.

TARRANT’S REALM

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This cover art for BLACK SUN RISING, the first book in the Coldfire Trilogy by C.S. Friedman portrays the deadly grace of anti-hero Gerald Tarrant; but, Michael also created a classic fantasy scene that can be appreciated by all fans of the genre.

THE WAY OF KINGS

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This breakout hit of 2010 saw the return to cover art for Michael Whelan after an extended hiatus. The first in an expected 10 book series was embraced by both old and new fans of epic fantasy and it became a NY Times bestseller for author Brandon Sanderson. Michael highly recommends the series.

WORDS OF RADIANCE

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Michael Whelan returns to the Shattered Plains of Roshar for this latest installment of THE STORMLIGHT ARCHIVE by #1 NYT bestselling author Brandon Sanderson. Fans have been anxiously awaiting Sanderson's and Whelan's return to this epic series following their work on THE WHEEL OF TIME - and they won't be disappointed.

OSTEN ARD SET OF 4

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DARKNESS OVER HAYHOLT (THE WITCHWOOD CROWN)

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Almost 30 years ago, DAW Books contacted Michael about illustrating the cover for a high fantasy novel by Tad Williams. Their amazing relationship began with The Dragonbone Chair, and Tad's work continued to inspire many epic covers from GREEN ANGEL TOWER through the OTHERLAND series. This darkly beautiful painting for THE WITCHWOOD CROWN signals the return to Osten Ard for Whelan and Williams. DAW preferred a more mysterious approach this time, without the main characters—it's the red menace in the windows of the Tower of Hjeldin that takes center stage.

STORMLIGHT SET OF 3 COVERS

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STORMLIGHT SET OF 4

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OATHBRINGER

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The third time is a charm again as Michael Whelan returns to the #1 NYT bestselling series THE STORMLIGHT ARCHIVE by Brandon Sanderson. Readers get their first glimpse of a Shardblade as it materializes. To summon it takes ten heartbeats before the oversized blade appears to its soul-bound wielder.

THE GUNSLINGER: CHAPTER ONE

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The iconic opening lines of Stephen King's THE GUNSLINGER accompanied by Michael's original illustrations.

STORMBRINGER

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This all-time favorite Elric painting is finally in print again! Printed by Michael himself, so you can be assured of its color quality.

STONE OF FAREWELL

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An extraordinary wraparound cover painting for the second book in the Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn Trilogy by Tad Williams. The butterflies have obvious appeal, but note the cool city on top of the rock!

TARRANT’S REALM

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This cover art for BLACK SUN RISING, the first book in the Coldfire Trilogy by C.S. Friedman portrays the deadly grace of anti-hero Gerald Tarrant; but, Michael also created a classic fantasy scene that can be appreciated by all fans of the genre.

THE SUMMER QUEEN

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Joan D. Vinge's sequel to her amazing Snow Queen novel provided Michael with the perfect opportunity to create the companion piece to his cover art. Again he has woven key elements of the story into the mask and his singular imagination and attention to fine detail is in full display.

STORMBRINGER

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This all-time favorite Elric painting is finally in print again! Printed by Michael himself, so you can be assured of its color quality.

STONE OF FAREWELL

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An extraordinary wraparound cover painting for the second book in the Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn Trilogy by Tad Williams. The butterflies have obvious appeal, but note the cool city on top of the rock!
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