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Don Rosa - The Crown of the Crusader Kings - #1 title page illustration

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Don Rosa - The Crown of the Crusader Kings - #1 title page illustration Comic Art

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Title:	Don Rosa - The Crown of the Crusader Kings - #1 title page illustration
Artist:	Don Rosa (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Illustration
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Views:	346
Likes on CAF:	3 4
Comments:	3
Added to Site:	4/10/2023
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A remarkable multiple-character illustration by Don Rosa featuring his story "The Crown of the Crusader Kings". This piece was drawn on the title page of the first numbered copy of the Finnish Don Rosa omnibus featuring the aforementioned story and published in 2001. The first four Finnish Don Rosa omnibuses were accompanied by these leatherbound runs of 100 copies; of these, the first 20 contained unique full-figure, colored drawings by Don. This publication was the last of these leatherbound runs.

Seeing that these first four omnibuses were released every two years, it's interesting to observe the development of Don's drawing style between 1995 and 2001 in my book illustrations. In my eyes, Don's style gradually evolves from just a slightly looser or softer approach toward a more controlled or technical expression. All illustrations, however, stun me with the attention to detail and care for the characters that they impart. Like all great art, however, I really think you need to see the drawings live to get their full impact.

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Here is also a link to the Inducks page for the publication: https://inducks.org/issue.php?c=fi%2FDRB2001

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	Thomas Laine
Joined:	May 2019
Last Login:	July 2025
Country:	FINLAND
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Matti Eronen
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 4/10/2023

Congratulations again! :-) I am happy this set found its home from Finland :-) Must be the finest set of DR books ever done! When combining the art of bookbinding, rarity, and included fine artwork ;-)

Thomas Laine
Member Since 2019

Posted on 4/10/2023

Matti Eronen wrote:

Congratulations again! :-) I am happy this set found its home from Finland :-) Must be the finest set of DR books ever done! When combining the art of�bookbinding, rarity, and�included fine artwork ;-)

Thanks again! I do really appreciate it when books can be beautifully displayed on the shelf without crass dustjackets or colors. Kudos to whoever designed these books!

Monty B
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 4/10/2023

Absolutely stunning!!! These books are absolutely gorgeous as are the illustrations!!! Congrats on picking these up... 😊👍

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