374 throne (1993), Skullcrag (1994), Demonlord (1994); Legend of Zagor (1994); and Legend of Zagor Boardgame (1994). Long-time Fighting Fantasy contributor Paul Mason is an active member of two mailing lists dedicated to gamebooks. His works referenced in the Atlas are: Deathtrap on Legs RPG adventure from Warlock #7 (1985); The Riddling Reaver (1986); The Dreaming Sands RPG adventure in Warlock #13 (1987); Slaves of the Abyss (1988); Black Vein Prophecy (1990); The Crimson Tide (1992); and Magehunter (1995). Keith P Philips made one contribution to the world of Titan, Siege of Sardath (1992). The prolific Dave Morris is renowned for writing and co-writing some of the best gamebooks ever produced. His sole credit the Fighting Fantasy series was The Keep of the Lich-Lord (1990). Carl Sargent is credited with co-writing the Zagor Chronicles with Ian Livingstone, though in truth, he probably wrote a number of other titles under a pseudonym. His referenced works are: Firestorm (1993); Darkthrone (1993); Skullcrag (1994); and Demonlord (1994). Luke Sharp is the nom-de-plume of Alkis Alkiviades, who holds a degree in the History of the Near and Middle East. His contribution to Titan comprises: Chasms of Malice (1988); Daggers of Darkness (1988); and Fangs of Fury (1989). Mark Smith co-wrote the Fighting Fantasy classics Talisman of Death (1984) and Sword of the Samurai (1986). Alongside Marc Gascoigne, Pete Tamlyn co-wrote the three Advanced Fighting Fantasy books, namely: Dungeoneer (1989); Blacksand! (1990); and Allansia (1994). Jamie Thomson is another of the Games Workshop alumni who migrated into writing gamebooks during the 1980s. His referenced works are: Talisman of Death (1984); Sword of the Samurai (1986); and The Keep of the Lich-Lord (1990). Jamie Wallis wrote the d20 modules based on the original gamebooks by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone. Referenced herein are the following: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain d20 Module (2003); Deathtrap Dungeon d20 Module (2003); Caverns of the Snow Witch d20 Module (2003); The Forest of Doom d20 Module (2003); The Shamutanti Hills d20 Module (2003); Trial of Champions d20 Module (2004); Kharé—Cityport of Traps d20 Module (2004); and The Seven Serpents d20 Module (2005). The multilingual and multi-talented Robin Waterfield was working as a commissioning editor for Penguin Books when he wrote the first of his three Titan-based Fighting Fantasy titles, namely: Masks of Mayhem (1986); Phantoms of Fear (1987); and Deathmoor (1994). Steve Williams co-wrote several books and articles referenced in the Atlas, namely: Deathtrap on Legs for Warlock #7 (1985); The Riddling Reaver (1986); and Black Vein Prophecy (1990).
375 APPENDIX F: The Artists and Illustrators of Titan The artists and illustrators whose work is reproduced in this Atlas of Titan are a hardy, dedicated group of individuals. The skill and imagination they have displayed with their work has made the world of Titan more real and more dangerous than it might have been. It seems only right and proper that they be credited properly. The list below is not exhaustive, but rather covers the works as reproduced in this book. (‘Artist’ is used hereafter when talking about someone who produces colour or computer-generated work; ‘Illustrator’ is used when discussing pen-and-ink drawings.) Dave Andrews provided the maps for Out of the Pit (1985), Warlock#7 (1985), the board illustration for The Warlock of Firetop Mountain Board Game (1986), Warlock 12 (1986), Masks of Mayhem (1986), Creature of Havoc (1986), and Clash of the Princes (1986). Malcolm Barter’s haunting illustrations grace the interior of The Forest of Doom (1983) from which is reproduced the map of Darkwood Forest. John Blanche’s artwork has been described by one commentator as ‚characterised by sharp, angular characters and hideous creatures locked together in the eternal struggle between good and evil.‛ He provided maps for The Shamutanti Hills (1983) and Warlock #5 (1985), and illustrations for Kharé—Cityport of Traps (1984), The Seven Serpents (1984), and The Crown of Kings (1985). His full-colour view of Kharé appeared on the inside cover of Titan: The Fighting Fantasy World (1986). Dave Carson maintains a website, and describes himself this way: ‚Will draw eldritch abominations for money. My preference is black and white pen & ink, but have been known to do the odd digital piece, and sculpture.‛ His sole map was originally created for Beneath Nightmare Castle (1986). Andrew Chapman is the creator of the Inland Sea, which he designed to tell his own stories, and it was incorporated into Titan without his knowledge. He drew the map of this area for the novel Ashkar the Magnificent (2000). Dave Eastbury works in a number of different fields. He maintains a website. His sole contribution to the world of Titan was Port Blacksand market from Warlock #3 (1984). Jonathan Green is the author of a number of the Fighting Fantasy series, and other novels. He maintains a blog. He self-illustrated maps for three of his adventures, Spellbreaker (1993), Knights of Doom (1994), and Curse of the Mummy (1995), as well as illustrating the map for Revenge of the Vampire (1995). He also released a rough sketch he made of a gamebook that has not yet been commissioned—Sagas of the Stormchaser. Nicholas Halliday provided the map of Firetop Mountain found in The Warlock of Firetop Mountain 25th Anniversary Edition (2007). Leo Hartas is a prolific cartographer of Titan. His website contains plenty of examples of his artwork, and says that he ‚has been illustrating professionally for about 20 years and drawing from the moment he could hold a pencil.‛ His maps of the world of Titan are as follows: The Riddling Reaver (1986), Warlock #8 (1986), Warlock #9 (1986), Crypt of the Sorcerer (1987), Battleblade Warrior (1988), Slaves of the Abyss (1988), Stealer of Souls (1988), Daggers of Darkness (1988), Armies of Death (1988), Portal of Evil (1989), Dead of Night (1989), The Trolltooth Wars (1989), Dungeoneer (1989), Master of Chaos (1990), Black Vein Prophecy (1990), Keep of the Lich-Lord (1990), Legend of the Shadow Warriors (1991), Spectral Stalkers (1991), Tower of Destruction (1991), Return to Firetop Mountain (1992), Firestorm (1993), Skullcrag (1994), and Demonlord (1994). Bob Harvey has produced illustrations for many adventure gamebooks, particularly those by authors Mark Smith and Jamie Thomson. His sole cartographical contribution to the world of Titan can be found in Seas of Blood (1985). Dave Holt is the webmaster of the official Fighting Fantasy website. He has produced several maps, not all of which have been published. His main map-work is taken from The Salamonis Gazette #1 (2003) and The Salamonis Gazette #2 (2004). Tony Hough’s website says he likes to ‚create strong figurative art and illustrations of odd and fantastic things: Warped reality, myth and fable, future visions and imagined horrors, in a variety of media for private collectors, games and publications; album covers, posters and backdrops for bands and nightclubs; murals and community art, concept designs for film and TV pro-
376 jects.‛ A landscape illustration of his is taken from Night Dragon (1993), but his only actual map is taken from Bloodbones (2006). Alan Langford ‚went freelance working through a Fleet Street artist agency, illustrating comics, book covers and fantasy game books‛, according to his website. As well as a number of maps and diagrams for Titan: The Fighting Fantasy World (1986), he provided maps for Island of the Lizard King (1984). Stephen Lavis is ‚a freelance illustrator with many years of experience‛, according to his website. He provided all the artwork for The Tasks of Tantalon (1985). Ian Livingstone is no stranger to the fans of Fighting Fantasy, but he is much better known as an author than an illustrator. His sole map is taken from The Warlock of Firetop Mountain 25th Anniversary Edition (2007). Steve Luxton is the illustrator who first put the world of Titan together, drawing the first world map and all three continents. His cartography appears in Titan: The Fighting Fantasy World (1986), Midnight Rogue (1987), Chasms of Malice (1987), Daggers of Darkness (1988), Vault of the Vampire (1988), Fangs of Fury (1989), Dungeoneer (1989), Blacksand! (1990), and also Allansia (1994), which were basically reproduced from Titan: The Fighting Fantasy World. Maggie Kneen is a children’s illustrator of some renown. Her website contains information about her. An interest in archaeology and architecture helped her produce the first ever map of Allansia in Warlock #1 (1984). Pete Knifton is an artist and illustrator whose work has appeared in a number of Fighting Fantasy related publications including two Fighting Fantasy gamebooks. His maps and illustrations reproduced in this Atlas are all from Siege of Sardath (1992). Ian McCaig is a name known by all fans of Fighting Fantasy. His website contains examples of his work. He illustrated a number of gamebooks in various series, and more recently worked as a conceptual artist for the three Star Wars prequels. His cartography used in the Atlas originally appeared in Casket of Souls (1987). Martin McKenna maintains a website of his work, where he reveals his ‚first professional commissions came from Games Workshop‛ and that he has illustrated somewhere in the region of twenty-two Fighting Fantasy gamebooks. His map work has appeared in: Legend of the Shadow Warriors (1991), Moonrunner (1992), Curse of the Mummy (1995), The Warlock of Firetop Mountain d20 Module (2003), The Shamutanti Hills d20 Module (2003), Deathtrap Dungeon d20 Module (2003), and Caverns of the Snow Witch d20 Module (2003). Russ Nicholson was born in Glasgow, Scotland. His work is almost exclusively fantasy-themed. He has worked on numerous Games Workshop products, including illustrating for White Dwarf magazine. His maps and diagrams are taken from: Titan: The Fighting Fantasy World (1986), Masks of Mayhem (1986), Island of the Undead (1992), and Allansia (1994). John Sibbick’s artwork and illustrations range from natural history to fantasy. According to his website he became a freelance illustrator in 1972. His map-like overview of Tìranduil Kelthas is taken from Titan: The Fighting Fantasy World (1986). Duncan Smith’s work appeared in several Fighting Fantasy publications, but his maps are taken from Fighting Fantasy—The Introductory Role-playing Game (1984). Jamie Wallis wrote the d20 modules based on the original gamebooks. He also produced most of the cartography used therein, namely: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain d20 Module (2003), The Forest of Doom d20 Module (2003), Deathtrap Dungeon d20 Module (2003), Caverns of the Snow Witch d20 Module (2003), The Shamutanti Hills d20 Module (2003), Kharé—Cityport of Traps d20 Module (2004), Trial of Champions d20 Module (2004), The Seven Serpents d20 Module (2005). Also included are an unpublished version of the map of Blood Island from Trial of Champions d20 Module (2004), and the map from the unfinished and unreleased Island of the Lizard King d20 Module. Brian Williams is most famous for his collaborations with Joe Dever, but he also produced illustrations for a couple of Fighting Fantasy gamebooks. The one piece of his work reproduced in this Atlas is from The Riddling Reaver (1986).
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