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Ed Emshwiller

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American illustrator and filmmaker

United StatesArtistsLived 1925 to 1990 · aged 65
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Edmund Alexander Emshwiller was an American visual artist notable for his science fiction illustrations and his pioneering experimental films. He usually signed his illustrations as Emsh but sometimes used Ed Emsh, Ed Emsler, Willer and others.

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Cover of World Without Men by Charles Eric Maine - illustration by Ed Emshwiller - Ace Books, 1958Cover of World Without Men by Charles Eric Maine - illustration by Ed Emshwiller - Ace Books, 1958A frame from Ed Emshwiller's video Sunstone (1979) was used on the front cover of this 1982 book published by Addison-Wesley.A frame from Ed Emshwiller's video Sunstone (1979) was used on the front cover of this 1982 book published by Addison-Wesley.

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2007Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
1987Maya Deren Award
1953Hugo Award for Best Cover Artist
Guggenheim Fellowship

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Morton SubotnickAlso in Hungers (1987)Jerome HillAlso in Hallelujah the Hills (1963)Adolfas MekasAlso in Hallelujah the Hills (1963)Taylor MeadAlso in Hallelujah the Hills (1963)Bruce ConnerAlso won Maya Deren Award

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 1990 · aged 65
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9 languages

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