Chris Moore – sci-fi master
Chris Moore, the renowned science fiction artist and illustrator sadly died on 7th February 2025. Born in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, in 1947, Chris was involved in the early days of the AOI and had a long and successful career creating cover images that enhanced the classic science fiction novels by Isaac Asimov, Philip K Dick, Alfred Bester and more.
His agents, Artist Partners, represented Chris for over 45 years, helping to bring his amazingly imaginative artwork to the worlds of publishing and beyond, including record sleeves, advertising work and concept art for Stanley Kubrick and George Lucas.
When asked about the appeal of creating SF art, he told Lightspeed magazine in 2011, “The answer to this question, which I feel many science fiction readers probably don’t want to hear, is that I am essentially a jobbing illustrator who handles pretty much anything that is offered to me provided that it’s interesting in some way. I get the impression that to some extent, the science fiction readership would like one to be more ‘purist’ and ’emotionally involved’ with the subject. I do get emotional about my work, but not exclusively the science fiction. I get the kick from producing something that’s visually exciting, a good idea, and that’s right for the book.”
Thank you to Down The Tubes for this tribute to Chris, which includes lots of his artworks.
In Memoriam: Artist Chris Moore – downthetubes.net
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