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Feng Zhu was born in California in 1977 and began his artistic career at only twenty years. He studied architecture at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena and began to design futuristic scenes for Hollywood productions.
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I Am Legend
Richard Matheson - 2011-05-14 (first published in 1954)
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Surviving alone as the last human on Earth is a daunting task, but for Robert Neville, it's even worse - everyone else has turned into vampires. Now he must spend his days as a hunter, and his nights barricaded in his home trying to survive until dawn. How long can he keep going like this?
Feng Zhu
2020-10-12T02:23:48.000Z
If you haven't read "I Am Legend" by Richard Matheson, I highly recommend it, especially now in spooky October. This is the book which started the entire zombie/vampire apocalypse genre. It's also completely different from the 2007 film adaptation. Give it a go. 🧛‍♀️      source
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The Scar
China Miéville - 2004-06-29 (first published in 2002)
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This dark tale follows a group of prisoners and slaves on a seafaring vessel, whose bodies have been grotesquely remade into biological oddities. Joining them are a handful of travelers, each with their own reason for fleeing their city. The journey takes a deadly turn when the ship is besieged by pirates and the surviving passengers are brought to a landless city ruled by the bizarre duality called the Lovers. Our protagonist, a linguist named Bellis Coldwine, furtively seeks information about Armada’s agenda, which is tied to dark, amorphous shapes floating miles below the waters. Will Bellis be able to survive and uncover the truth about Armada’s chilling mission?
Feng Zhu
2020-10-09T03:48:42.000Z
If you are looking for a fantastic book to inspire your creative mind, check out Perdido Street Station and it's sequel, The Scar. They are some of the most visual books I've ever read. Here are some demos based on them.      source
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Perdido Street Station
China Miéville - 2003-08-01 (first published in 2000)
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A gifted scientist in the city of New Crobuzon is suddenly faced with unprecedented challenges when a half-bird, half-human creature seeks his help. As his curiosity leads him to delve into the unknown, a terrifying transformation unfolds that threatens the entire city. Discover the eerie and unique world of this science fiction novel.
Feng Zhu
2020-10-09T03:48:42.000Z
If you are looking for a fantastic book to inspire your creative mind, check out Perdido Street Station and it's sequel, The Scar. They are some of the most visual books I've ever read. Here are some demos based on them.      source
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Roadside Picnic
Arkady Strugatsky - 2000-08-24 (first published in 1972)
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A thrilling science fiction novel about rebellious young outlaws who illegally scavenge the mysterious artifacts left behind by alien visitors in "The Zone." Red Schuhart is one of the most fearless "stalkers" in this black market world, but a dangerous mission gone wrong leaves him with no choice but to return to the Zone again and again until he finds a solution. Widely considered a classic of the genre, with a new authoritative translation and insight from Ursula K. Le Guin and Boris Strugatsky.
Feng Zhu
2020-09-25T19:18:13.000Z
TGIF! Did you ever read a book that was so visually stimulating that it made you want to draw & paint? One of the books that stood out for me was Road Side Picnic. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it. Stalkers, alien artifacts and radioactive zones. Too much fun.      source
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Charles Arthur
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Hyperion
Dan Simmons - 1990-03-01 (first published in 1989)
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In this science fiction epic, a creature known as the Shrike awaits on the world of Hyperion, beyond the reach of galactic law. Some worship it, others fear it, and some have vowed to destroy it. On the brink of Armageddon, seven pilgrims set out on a final voyage seeking answers to the unsolved riddles of their lives. With each carrying a desperate hope and a terrible secret, one among them may hold the fate of humanity in their hands. This masterwork by the award-winning author of The Hollow Man is a stunning, inventive narrative that transcends space opera into a new kind of poetry. An essential part of any science fiction collection, Hyperion is a tour de force filled with awe, wonder, and excitement.
Feng Zhu
2020-08-06T10:45:36.000Z
The flying tree ship, Yggdrasill, from the Hyperion books by Dan Simmons <- Give it a read, one of the best sci-fi books of our times.      source
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How to Draw
drawing and sketching objects and environments from your imagination
Scott Robertson - 2013-12-15 (first published in 2012)
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Learn how to draw any object or environment from your imagination with How to Draw! Geared towards artists, architects, and designers of all experience levels, this book teaches basic perspective drawing skills and provides a foundation for more complex forms. Discover the research and design processes used to generate visual concepts, and easily scan over 25 pages to access video tutorials through the Design Studio Press app. With over 26 years of teaching experience, the authors offer invaluable lessons and techniques to help you become a professional artist or designer. This book is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn how to draw or teaches others to do so.
Feng Zhu
2020-07-23T02:00:00.000Z
@StashCashMoney Draw through is a very slow process, but I'll try. In the meantime, check out the "How to Draw" book by Scott Robertson. He's the BEST at this. @scoro5      source
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Christopher Paolini