But it wasn't until I was given the great Edgar Allan Poe art book that I realized the full genius of the man.
Then, when I was in Stuttgart, I was able to see the Italian version of "Pinocchio" with designs and backgrounds by Mr. Mattotti. Wow, were they fantastic!
Each shot had a brilliant, delicious colored-pencil background by Lorenzo - I was hooked!
Luckily, he was in town last week for the big New York Book Fair, and he made a rare appearance at the Society of Illustrators to show off his new black and white book, talk about his career and do a slide show of his favorite art.
A number of illustration celebs were there - Peter Kuper, Artie Spiegelman and Francoise Mouly, art director for the New Yorker.
I got to buy his epic book, Pastels, and I tell you, it was expensive - but I'm now obsessed with his work. Don't be surprised is you start seeing his influence in some of my films.
Definitely, check out Lorenzo Mattotti.
If you don't know, you should check the works of Carlos Nine. I think you'll like it.
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