White Cloud Worlds

An Anthology of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artwork from Aotearoa New Zealand

White Cloud Worlds editor and art director: Paul Tobin
Project manager: Kate Jorgensen
Layout artist: Amanda Smart, www.artbash.co.nz/amandasmart
Cover illustration: Paul Tobin, White Wyrm, L Univers des Dragons, Tome 2, Galerie Daniel Maghen
Cover design: Paul Tobin
www.ignite-inc.co.nz
www.whitecloudworlds.com

White Cloud Worlds is a never-before seen collection of science fiction and fantasy artwork from New Zealand, 'The Land of the Long White Cloud'.

Embark upon a journey of exploration into a wealth of visually rich worlds and imaginings, conjured to life by 27 established and emerging artists.

The artists are profiled with a selection of their art accompanied by text written in their own unique voice, sharing their origins, inspirations and a rare glimpse into how they work.

White Cloud Worlds includes written contributions from some of the world’s most celebrated leaders in the fields of science fiction and fantasy art, such as Guillermo Del Toro, Richard Taylor, Alan Lee and John Howe.

This book honours the imaginations of the artists it showcases and gives readers a unique opportunity to be a part of their worlds.

Go on, be inspired. White Cloud Worlds is published by Harper Colllins. If you want a really nice present you can opt for the limited slipcased edition with one of four autographed limited pieces (each limited to 75). It's down to luck which one you get, but they're all awesome - plus all the limited pieces were printed right here in New Zealand and hand signed and numbered by the artists.

‘As varied as the land they inhabit is the mind of the artists contained in White Cloud Worlds. They will transport you to the uchronisms of a World War One landscape transversed by giant robots, the painful, delicate love story of a centaur and its lady, and the heroics of barbarians and female warriors, amongst many others . . . these are images to get lost in.’
Guillermo Del Toro

‘For anyone who wondered where New Zealand was on the map of fantasy art, the answer lies between these covers. With this dazzling, sumptuous collection of paintings, these incredibly gifted artists have placed it squarely as its premier kingdom. A sheer delight!’
Wayne Barlowe

‘I am so taken with the beauty of White Cloud Worlds, from the fitting and eloquent title to the elegant arrangement of the pages, not to mention the artwork within — to the very wonderful idea that a group of unique talents raised in that beautiful sunlight of Aotearoa should at last have an anthology dedicated to them.’
Christian Gossett

Paul Tobin has worked as a concept designer at Weta Workshop since 2003 and is the director of Ignite Inc., a small company dedicated to the celebration of individual creativity through collective projects. Paul also teaches illustration part time at Massey University and works as a freelance concept designer and illustrator.

Paul has a Bachelor of Design (Hons) from the Massey University College of Creative Arts and a Bachelor of Arts from Victoria University where he majored in classical studies and English language. He has indulged his passion for ancient worlds by extensive travel and work as a volunteer archaeologist.