Nickle Noir: The Art of John Nickle

“Nickle is a conjurer of dread and remembrance. His works quickly bypass conscious examination and lodge themselves in the space between sleep and wakefulness. This is a book of dark joy. Welcome and beware.” —p.g. sturges, author of SHORTCUT MAN and ANGEL'S GATE For over 25 years John Nickle has illustrated books, book covers, newspaper and magazine articles. He is well known for his noir cover art, created using colored pencils and acrylics. His moody images possess rich textured tones and eerie shadows, and are often marked by a dark sense of humor. This limited edition collection features full color reproductions of this award-winning illustrator’s best work — including his classic covers for Vintage / Black Lizard’s “Martin Beck” novels.