The latest edition to the Shelfari new books shelf is Swords. It is a beautiful illustrated book of swords with background information about them. Highly recommended even if you aren't even interested in swords. And with sadness to learn that the author has passed away.
Ben Boos: In Memoriam
by Candlewick Press on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 7:50am ·
Ben Boos (1971-2011)
It's with sad hearts that we announce that our beloved author/illustrator Ben Boos passed away June 22nd, 2011 in a tragic accident. He leaves behind a loving wife and 4 children. Ben Boos was the creator of Swords: An Artist's Devotion and Fantasy: An Artist's Realm as well as a designer for the Diablo video games. His artwork also appears in the upcoming Spring 2012 title What Color Is Your World? The world has lost a great talent. (Source: Facebook)
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