Darrell K. Sweet
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| Born | August 15, 1934 |
| Died | December 5, 2011 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Fantasy, science fiction, and western illustration |
Darrell K. Sweet (August 15, 1934 – December 5, 2011)[1] was a professional illustrator best known for providing cover art for science fiction and fantasy novels, in which capacity he was nominated for a Hugo Award in 1983.
Life and career
Sweet was born August 15, 1934,[2] in Highland Park, New Jersey. He graduated from Syracuse University in 1956 with a degree in fine arts.[3]
Sweet began designing book covers for Ballantine Books in 1974. He moved to Del Rey Books in 1975, when Judy-Lynn del Rey hired him to produce the front cover for Fritz Leiber's novel Gather, Darkness!.[4]
He was famous for providing cover art for the epic fantasy saga
Between 1975 and 2005, Sweet produced over 3000 images[1] including trading cards and calendars. He died in 2011.[5]
Professional recognition
Sweet was a guest of honor at
References
- ^ a b Darrell K. Sweet at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- ^ "Sweet, Darrell". Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. September 12, 2022. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ "Darrell K. Sweet (1934-2011)". Locus Online. 2011-12-05. Retrieved 6 December 2011.
- ^ "Darrell K. Sweet: The Dragon Man", by David Lee Anderson; LoneStarCon 3: the 71st World Science Fiction Convention program book; page 20
- ^ Gallo, Irene (December 5, 2011). "Darrell K Sweet TOR obit". TOR. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
- ^ History of Past Leprecon, Inc. Conventions and Sponsored Events Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine, by the LepreCon 40 Organizing Committee; retrieved October 07, 2014
- ^ LoneStarCon 3 - 71st Worldcon in San Antonio, Texas - Guests Archived 2013-06-24 at archive.today, by the LoneStarCon III Organizing Committee; retrieved June 19, 2013
External links
- Official website (archived) Sweetartwork.com at Internet Archive
- Darrell K. Sweet at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
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