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Hardcover. Condizione: New. Hardcover. Publisher overstock, may contain remainder mark on edge.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Bill Sienkiewicz; Rian Hughes; Orlando Arocena (illustratore). Hardcover. Publisher overstock, may contain remainder mark on edge.

Condizione: Near Fine. Spend a year inside Xanth-full-color fantasy art by Michael Whelan and Darrell K. Sweet. A visually rich calendar tied to the popular Xanth series, presenting a full year of original fantasy artwork inspired by the world created by Piers Anthony. Issued at the height of the series' popularity, this piece captures the commercial and artistic crossover between paperback fantasy publishing and collectible illustration. CONDITION: Large-format wall calendar, full-color illustrated, approx. 12 x 12 inches (closed) Bindings are sound and intact. Light, even age-toning. Minimal handling wear to the covers. Interior pages clean and bright; no writing observed. strong color and display quality. Collectible Context - This calendar exemplifies the late 20th-century expansion of fantasy literature into visual culture and merchandise. The collaboration of Sweet and Whelan-both central figures in fantasy illustration-anchors the piece within the broader tradition of paperback cover art. The imagery reflects the tone of the Xanth series: playful, imaginative, and rooted in visual storytelling. Today, such calendars serve as accessible entry points for collectors interested in fantasy art, genre publishing, and illustrated ephemera. SUBJECTS: Xanth series, fantasy illustration, Piers Anthony, Darrell K Sweet artwork, Michael Whelan artwork, 1980s fantasy culture, illustrated calendars, Fantasy Art, Illustrated Ephemera, Pop Culture.