Tag Archives: 1977

How to Draw Monsters by Larry Evans

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Last week I wrote a post about the how-to-do-it book I got back in 1977 that has probably had the most influence over my illustration work. These visual ideas still rattle around my brain and often end up emerging from … Continue reading →

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34 Years Ago

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Yeah, Star Wars came out on this date 34 years ago, but something more important to me personally came out the same year. How to Draw Monsters by Larry Evans came out in 1977. It is a how-to-do-it book, but … Continue reading →

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Geek Cred

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Joe_Williams

Yes, I was part of the first wave of official Star Wars Fan Club members back in 1977. I carried this card in my wallet like it was some kind of golden ticket — as if flashing it would open … Continue reading →

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