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American illustrator
b.
1929
–
2017
Basil Gogos was an American illustrator best known for his striking and colorful portraits of movie monsters, which graced the covers of "Famous Monsters of Filmland" magazine throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Born in 1929 in Egypt to Greek parents, Gogos moved to the United States at a young age and studied art at various institutions, including the National School of Design. His work is characterized by its dramatic use of light and color, capturing the essence of classic horror characters like Frankenstein, Dracula, and the Wolfman with a unique blend of realism and expressionism.
Gogos' work has had a lasting impact on both the horror genre and the field of illustration. His iconic covers have become highly collectible and have influenced a generation of artists and filmmakers. Beyond "Famous Monsters," Gogos also worked on a variety of other projects, including album covers and movie posters.
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