Before she started her career as a romance book cover model she modeled for many years for fantasy books and became very popular. His work can be seen on the covers of millions of books in north america, south america, europe and japan. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aug 16, 2017 this pin was discovered by robin paul. Recognized widely throughout the art world and romance industry alike for their innovative fine art in book cover illustration, cherif fortin and. This web site in a whole is my way of saying thanks for all the magnificent work that people like cherif fortin and stacy e. See more ideas about fantasy male, model interview and male elf. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Medieval romance reader of historical romance books. Models it is the same as the front cover, but in a different pose.
In 1991, cherif began an impromptu career as a stunt man for a performing dinner theater, medieval times, choreographing acts of dressage, jousting. As a photographer, cherif specializes in advertising, editorial, and portrait work. Not only are they very sexy and erotic, they also provide a real history lesson. His client list includes such notables as nbc television, upn television, nielsen media research, abelsontaylor inc, accenture, arthur anderson llp, basf corporation. Cover models fortin and sanders illustrations website. An illustrated romantic masterpiece dec012008 hardcover by fortin, cherif isbn. An illustrated romantic masterpiece by cherif fortin, lynn sanders isbn. Heather graham is the new york times and usa todaybestselling author of more than 100 novels and novellas, including the death dealer and the flynn brothers trilogy. One shoot i really enjoyed was the one for the cover of virginia henleys book, a year and a day. We do not take credit for making the cover image just the wallpaper. Cherif fortin fan site dedicated to cherif fortin cj hollenbach official site for cj hollenbach featucommunity a bio, portfolio, extras, and more.
There will be raffles to win a sweetheart dance a dance with a cover model at rts anniversary ball and also a raffle for a chance to share a table with a cover model at the anniversary ball. We are still illustrating book covers for a variety of clients and we hope to keep doing that for. There be dragons by heather graham, cherif fortin, lynn. Cherif fortins smoldering good looks have made him the new fabio and the hottest cover model. Those posts were made back when calibre was a 0 dot level release and i was the ereader newbie calibre has evolved tremendously since then.
Gifted cover artist, author and photographer lynn sanders. A natural sequence of events followed, culminating in the huge acclaim they enjoy today for the old world charm of their book cover illustrations and more recently, their first illustrated romance novella. Our first exposure to romance cover art came when we met author. Their studio produces worldrenowned book cover illustrations, portraiture, and. Were also known internationally as painters of highend backgrounds, wall pieces and murals. You can see book cover art in the book cover library, if you have more books that either cherif or stacy have modeled for, be sure to email me, i would love to add more. Neither can we, so we are always looking for more artists and models. Browse me and cherif fortin, romance novel cover model pictures, photos, images, gifs, and videos on photobucket. Art directors who hire me to paint book covers send me descriptions of the. After completing school, he left his french canadian roots immigrating to the united states where he studied history and art at the university of illinois.
They are on the first page of the book, after the front cover. Our genuine leather book covers are made of a highgrade leather and our vinyl book covers have the look and feel of leather. Stacy walker belongs to the rare species of famous female models for romance cover books. Passions blood by cherif fortin, lynn sanders alibris. Medieval romance, fantasy, art, maiden, with a knight who looks like tom. Passions blood by cherif fortin and lynn sanders, originally released in 1998 in an illustrated print format.
For more great john desalvo book covers i have made a separate. It featured me and my wife before we were married and the finished painting became a kind of icon for the work lynn and i do together. I would like to thank my beautiful and devoted wife, dawn, whose love, encouragement, and sense of humor keep me going when otherwise i would surely falter. Me and cherif fortin, romance novel cover model pictures. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The fairest of them all by teresa medeiros comes to mind. Their studio produces worldrenowned book cover illustrations, portraiture, and fine art.
Cherif fortin is a chicagobased photographer, illustrator, graphic designer, firefighter and former romance cover model. Although only two names appear on this book s cover, it takes a team of individuals to create a book like passions blood. Cherif fortin is a chicagobased photographer, illustrator, and graphic designer. Cherif fortin romance covers art, fantasy male, romance. Thank you to all the wonderful artists who create these beautiful pieces of cover art we enjoy so much. Cherif fortin the reading cafe model interview, cover model, romance books. Leland burbank, cherif fortin, fabio, rob ashtonclick on photo for. Lynn and her partner, cherif fortin, introduced their artwork to the romance publishing industry, and the rest, as they say, is history. Our goal is to provide the finest quality of product and service to our customers, while maintaining reasonable prices. We are not affiliated or related to any of the models and artists. Continued from previous pagecolor the male model many readers do have favorite male models. Lynn sanders is an artist, photographer, and writer of romance fiction and childrens books.
Since the day he made his romance cover debut on marsha canhams the pride of lions, cherif has. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Bookshare accessible books for individuals with print disabilities. My work can be seen on the covers of millions of books in. According to the cover, it is a romantic masterpiece. Another favorite shoot was for an illustrated book called saracen, which lasted two days on the coast of oregon. Harlequin books, kensington books, dorchester publishing, penguin group putnam, and medallion press. That image led to our writing passions blood, a book that grew out of the images. We are an innovative partnership providing photographic, fine art and book cover illustration, as well as the minds and talent behind passions blood, the worlds first illustrated romance novel. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Cherif fortin owner cherif fortin imaging linkedin.
Books go search hello select your address best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards customer service sell. Interview with cherif fortin the reading cafe romance covers art. Since cherif fortin worked as a knightstuntman for the performing dinner theater, medieval times, he has walked his talk and it shows in the narrative and illustrations. Filled with hilarious and terrible illustrations, make sure you look for it in adult. Gignilliat, elaine as romance book cover artist,elaine gignilliat has painted covers for over 350 romance books representing more than 150 authors. The publication, irreverent and stridently nonconformist in tone, is strongly secularist, antireligious and leftwing, publishing articles that mock catholicism, judaism, islam and various other groups as local and world news unfolds. He is as charming as he is handsome, and i am proud to call him my friend. Passions blood livros na amazon brasil 9781605420622. On the older books,some of the stepback covers are beautiful artwork inside. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Cherif fortin is currently considered a single author. An illustrated romantic masterpiece by cherif fortin. Main gui visual properties are controlled by preferences. As a photographer, cherif specializes in advertising, editorial, and portrait work, and his client list includes such notables. Apr 10, 2015 lady and her kinght cherif fortin and lynn sanders. Cherif fortin who, unfortunately, is not doing covers anymore.
The photo at the top of the medieval knight is my favorite cover model cherif fortin. He knows how to ride a horse and fight with a sword, and his knowledge of the era is apparent. Theres a lot of division about fabio but, by contrast, models john dsalvo and cherif fortin appear to rate highly with a great many romance readers. As a photographer, cherif specializes in advertising, editorial, and portrait work, and.
After all, romance book sales account for more than 60% of total book sales in this country. Jun 20, 2017 interview with cherif fortin from the website. My first cover was for author marsha canhams book, pride of lions. French for charlie weekly is a french satirical weekly newspaper that features cartoons, reports, polemics and jokes. I have included the titles and authors of books i have. Log in you must be logged into bookshare to access this title. Cherif fortin imaging, photographer, chicago, illinois, us. Passions blood marks a new chapter in romantic fiction and we eagerly await the books that follow. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
There was another one for a contemporary set romance published in electronic format years ago, but cant remember the title. Cherif fortin is a freelance photographer, illustrator, and writer. And the editors have chosen a doozy of a read for their first interactive e book app. Interestingly, dsalvo refuses to discuss his personal life or to have a fan club, according to a recent letter in romantic times. Lady and her kinght cherif fortin and lynn sanders. Interview with cherif fortin the reading cafethe reading. The men of romance will also perform a dance piece choreographed by tamara mchatton and delonn donovan.
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