Paradox the Art of Steve Youll

Fantasy Art, Design & Photography Science Fiction

Paradox: The Art of Steve Youll showcases the award-winning science-fiction and fantasy illustrations that have made Stephen Youll a household name among genre fans. This lavish 2001 first-edition hardback gathers 128 pages of vivid spacecraft, alien worlds and heroic figures, printed edge-to-edge on heavy stock that lets every colour sing.

The oversize format—29 cm tall—gives panoramic art room to breathe beneath a crisp dust jacket. Pages are clean, tight and unmarked; light shelf scuffing to the jacket is the only trace of time. No inscriptions, ex-libris plates, or smoke odours, just fresh paper ready for display or reference.

Collectors of contemporary fantastic art, illustration students and lovers of British SF paperback covers will find plenty to pore over. Youll’s process shots and candid notes offer a rare peek behind the easel, making the book equal parts monograph and masterclass.

Slip this copy beside your John Harris or Michael Whelan volumes and watch the shelf light up. First printings in this condition rarely surface at everyday prices—grab it before it jets off to another galaxy.