Anne Stokes is a phenomenally popular artist in the field of gothic and magical fantasy, with fans all over the world. Her roots in design and illustration have led to supremely well-crafted paintings that have been licensed for use on all manner of merchandise and her followers eagerly await each new piece. This long-overdue book showcases Anne's oeuvre in all its glory, accompanied by illuminating text about Anne and her inspirations, techniques and processes. The book is divided into thematic sections covering the full range of subjects that she has portrayed: her early work (like that for Dungeons & Dragons), the dark and the gothic, dragons, unicorns, fairies, mermaids and all that is mystical and magical. From the dark allure of Summon the Reaper to the opalescent beauty of Stargazer, this is a real treat for all fans and anyone who loves fantasy and stunning art in general. AUTHOR: Anne Stokes (foreword) has loved the world of fantasy ever since she was a child and her father read her The Hobbit. She loves to share her visions of fantasy and gothic worlds with other people. Since starting out in merchandise design and freelance illustration, producing artwork for the games industry, such as for Dungeon & Dragons, she has become a renowned fantasy artist with a massive following. From romantic and magical enchanted lands to the dark underworld, she has created a whole host of dragons, femmes fatales, vampires, angels, fairies, unicorns and more. 65 illustrations