Category Archives: The Fionavar Tapestry
Posters
These posters are of the full wrap images that were used on the first editions of The Fionavar Tapestry. Click on a poster to see a bigger copy. In reality, they measure 18×24 inches, and are available to buy for … Continue reading
Fionavar Book Cover Cakes
Cover of The Darkest Road (U.S.A. hardback)
Fionavar Tapestry Cover Art
ARTISTS’ PRESS RELEASE JANNY WURTS AND DON MAITZ March 2001 Don and Janny greatly enjoyed the privilege of being asked to collaborate for the cover of Guy Kay’s Fionavar Tapestry trilogy. Not only is this story destined to be one … Continue reading
Poster of The Wandering Fire
Martin Springett: Biography
Martin in his studio Martin Springett was born in Crayford, Kent, England, in 1947. He studied art (that is he learned to play the Guitar) for two semesters at the Brassey School of Art in Hastings, Sussex. He emigrated to … Continue reading
Martin Springett’s note
When I had started rendering the maps for “Under Heaven” I sketched out some images from the story just to amuse myself and get into the right mood. I did some drawings I thought might be cool for poster or … Continue reading
Martin Springett: On Creating Covers
Martin Springett shares his experiences of creating the covers for the first edition of The Fionavar Tapestry. At the end of the essay there is an opportunity to see some early sketches, with explanations. Creating images for book covers is … Continue reading
Martin Springett’s Early Cover Designs
Martin has very kindly allowed me to post some of the preliminary sketches he did for his covers for the Tapestry. Not only that, but as you see, he’s also given us some explanations to go along with them. For … Continue reading
Images of Fionavar
Martin Springett was the first artist to bring his skills to the portrayal of GGK’s world of Fionavar. His beautiful tapestry-like designs for the The Summer Tree, The Wandering Fire and The Darkest Road graced the first editions of The … Continue reading
Images of Fionavar – Galadan
Galadan This image is available as a poster. It measures 16×6 inches, and costs $15, plus postage and packing. Email Martin Springett to order. He’ll sign it for you! Galadan of the Andain with Jenniferby Martin Springett
Images of Fionavar – Eilathen
This image is available as a poster. It measures 16×6 inches, and costs $15, plus postage and packing. Email Martin Springett to order. He’ll sign it for you! Eilathen of the Lake by Martin Springett
Images of Fionavar – Dana
This image is available as a poster. It measures 16×6 inches, and costs $15, plus postage and packing. Email Martin Springett to order. He’ll sign it for you! The Goddess Dana by Martin Springett
Images of Fionavar – Ceinwen
Ceinwen This image is available as a poster. It measures 16×6 inches, and costs $15, plus postage and packing. Email Martin Springett to order. He’ll sign it for you! Ceinwen the Huntress with Dave Martyniuk by Martin Springett
Images of Fionavar: Bookmarks
Martin has created bookmarks with details from each of his posters – one for each of the books of The Fionavar Tapestry, and one of his Ceinwen poster. They’re available to buy at $2 USD each, plus postage. The bookmarks … Continue reading