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McCaffrey, A. (2002). Dragonflight. New York: Ballantine Books.

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I loved reading Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern series when I was a child. They were a mix of fantasy and science that I loved. Her writing was so vivid that I could easliy picture Lessa and Flar and they jewel toned dragons. The coverart of those mid eighties books was beautiful too. However, as I began to reserach Tony DiTerlizzi's work and discovered that he had created the cover art and interior drawings for another edition I was intrigued. I have begun to love his artwork and was eager to see his rendition of my old favorite. I was not disappointed!

With a distinct steampunk influence, Dragonflight has become updated and fresh for new eyes. The costumes and creatures are expressive and the detail that DiTerlizzi uses id really magnificent. I do admit that the dragon's faces are a bit freaky; they remind me of moray eels. Perhaps this more alien form is what makes them so disquieting or it could be his take on their multi-facted eyes which seen to bulge like  an insects's. Regardless, I am enthralled by by these pencil drawings. I wish I could see more of them for this book or any of the McCaffrey's other works.

Be sure to vivit the link on the Illustrator Studies home page to see more of the Dragons of Pern.