A Quest for Simbilis

This illustration by Geoff Taylor, was originally used on A Quest for Simbilis, written by Michael Shea,

Original Art

A Quest for Simbilis


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A Quest for Simbilis - art by Geoff Taylor


Description

In this painting by Geoff Taylor there stands a futuristic city carved or built into the top of a mountain. In the foreground stands a figure of a young man a shining torch in his hand looking over toward the city. On rocks in the sea leading to the city are two giant towers with a lit flame, like beacons. The sun with a corona of orange light reflecting in the water, is beginning to set.


Series

A Dying Earth novel

Synopsis for Original Title

A Quest for Simbilis. Cugel the Clever, his mind bent on revenge against Iouconnou, throws in with Mumber Sull, a deposed ruler seeking the legendary wizard Simbilis for help against the minions of Slaye. Cugel and Mumber go up against cannibals, a crooked bridge keeper, and have a short stint as exorcists.


Details

Availability

Year1
1985

Medium2
Gouache on Artboard

Size approx.3
14x21 inches or 35x53 cm
Original
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Availabe to License
Yes

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