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You may not know his name but you know his incredible designs British concept designer Paul Gerrard has created some of the most memorable and celebrated costume and character designs in film and TV. From Hellboy and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Battle: Los Angeles and Dungeons & Dragons (2023), his surreal sci-fi figures and landscapes have captured the imagination and admiration of movie and art fans worldwide. This stunning art book presents what we all want to know: What is the story behind these otherworldly, phantasmagorical creatures? How did they come to be? Here are Gerrard's best-known fan-favorite creations alongside all-new and never-before-seen gods and machines. An image of each creature is paired with texts that reveal Gerrard's thought process and artistic vision. Includes a Q&A with the author about his creative process and technical work. Immerse yourself in this dark-fantasy world—it's a place you'll never forget.

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People say, what is the sense of our small effort? They cannot see that we must lay one brick at a time, take one step at a time…… A pebble cast into a pond causes ripples that spread in all directions. Each one of our thoughts, words and deeds is like that.No one has a right to sit down and feel hopeless. There is too much work to be done.” (Dorothy Day) I would like to think that any effort of mine used in writing this book, will send out ripples of Good Will and maybe even a smile or inspiration, to those who may read through its pages. I have come to realise that “Speaking the name of Mary” is not always achieved by words; it is something to do with living one’s life in her spirit of joyful, humble acceptance of all God asks of us. Paul Gerrard

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