Stephen Youll

Stephen Youll (1965-) is one of today's top SF art talents. He got his start in the genre when his work, done in conjunction with his twin brother Paul Youll, was seen in 1987 at the 45th World Science Fiction Convention in Brighton, England. His first commission, a collaboration with Paul, was for the cover painting for Emerald Eyes by Daniel Keys Moran that was published by Bantam Books. The brothers continued to work together until Stephen married Bantam's SF art director Jamie Warren in 1989 and moved to the United States. Since his arrival on American shores, Stephen has become one of the busiest artists in the specialty. Painting originally in acrylics, Stephen switched to oils and has produced some exquisitely colored, sensitively realistic pieces for such clients as Bantam, Ballantine/Del Rey, Warner and Avon. He has also done work for DC Comics, IBM and for Hamilton Plates.

Stephen Youll attended the Durham New College of Art and Design and Sunderland University with his brother. Both graduated with honors and began working as reconstruction artists at Durham Cathedral, one of England's oldest cathedrals, before beginning their freelance art careers. Stephen's great affection for the genre is reflected clearly in the quality of his work.

Paul Youll (1965-). Born in Hartlepool, England as one of five sons, Paul Youll is one of the rising stars of SF art and, at one time was part of a two-man illustration team with his twin brother, Stephen. After graduating from the Durham New College of Art and Design, Paul spent two more years at Sunderland University. Since 1989, when Stephen moved to America, Paul has worked independently and has produced some excellent paintings, mainly for Bantam Books. Youll currently resides with his wife Annmarie, in the country village of Esh Winning, on the border of Derwent Side and County Durham. He illustrates primarily for the U.S, softcover (paperback) book market.

Joint works

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• Emerald Eyes (1988) by Daniel Keys Moran
• On My Way to Paradise (1989) by Dave Wolverton
• Infinity Hold by Barry B. Longyear
• Shaping the Dawn by Sheila Finch
• To the Land of the Living by Robert Silverberg
• The Atheling by Grace Chetwin
• A Fire in the Sun by George Alec Effinger
• The Exile Kiss by George Alec Effinger
• Lord of Snow and Shadows by Sarah Ash
• The Garden of the Shaped by Sheila Finch
• A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin
• Mistress of Dragons by Margaret Weis
• Beauty by Sheri S. Tepper
• The Gates of Winter by Mark Anthony
• Fool's Errand by Robin Hobb
• Golden Fool by Robin Hobb
• Hung Out by Margaret Weis and Don Perrin
• A Forest of Stars by Kevin J. Anderson
• Hidden Empire by Kevin J. Anderson
• Defender by C.J. Cherryh
• Gojiro by John Barnes
• The Wellstone by Wil Mccarthy
• The Collasium by Wil Mccarthy
• The Green Brain by Frank Herbert
• The Eyes of Heisenberg by Frank Herbert

Stephen's works

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• Gojiro (1991) by Mark Jacobson
• The Hammer of God (1993) by Arthur C. Clarke
• A Grave Talent (1993) by Laurie R. King

• "Greater Foundation" series by Isaac Asimov
  • The Caves of Steel (1990s cover)
  • The Positronic Man (1993) with Robert Silverberg
  • Foundation (1990s cover)

• I, Robot (1990s cover) by Issac Asimov
• Alien Influences (1994) by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
• The Seventh Gate (1994) by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman

• Star Wars short story collections
  • Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina (1994)
  • Tales from Jabba's Palace (1995)
  • Tales of the Bounty Hunters (1996)

• Finisterre universe by C. J. Cherryh
  • Rider at the Gate (1995)
  • Cloud's Rider (1996)
• Alliance-Union universe by C. J. Cherryh
  • Finity's End (1997)

• A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin
  • A Game of Thrones (1996)
  • A Clash of Kings (1998)
  • A Storm of Swords (2000)

• The Bounty Hunter Wars trilogy
  • The Mandalorian Armor (1997)
  • Slave Ship (1998)
  • Hard Merchandise (1998)

• Foreigner universe by C. J. Cherryh
  • Precursor (1999)

• Dune series
  • House Atreides (1999)
  • House Harkonnen (2000)
  • House Corrino (2001)
  • The Butlerian Jihad (2002)
  • The Machine Crusade (2003)
  • The Battle of Corrin (2004)
  • The Road to Dune (2005)
  • Hunters of Dune (2006)
  • Sandworms of Dune (2007)

Paul's works

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• Star Wars: X-wing (series)
  • Rogue Squadron (1995)
  • Wedge's Gamble (1995)
  • The Krytos Trap (1996)
  • The Bacta War (1996)
  • Wraith Squadron (1997)
  • Iron Fist (1997)
  • Solo Command (1997)
  • Isard's Revenge (1998)
  • Starfighters of Adumar (1999)
• Tales From the New Republic (1998)
• The Icarus Hunt (1999) by Timothy Zahn
• Dr. Zeus Inc. series by Kage Baker
  • The Life of the World to Come (2004)
  • The Children of the Company (2005)
  • Gods and Pawns (2007)
• The Merchant Princes series by Charles Stross
  • The Family Trade (2004)
  • The Hidden Family (2005)
  • The Clan Corporate (2006)
• The Age of Fire series by E. E. Knight
  • Dragon Champion (2005)
  • Dragon Avenger (2006)
  • Dragon Outcast (2007)
  • Dragon Strike (2008)
• Excession by Ian M. Banks (1998)
• The Mirrored Heavens by David J. Williams (2008)

External links

• Stephen Youll official website
  • Stephen Youll & Steve Youll at the ISFDb
  • Stephen Youll at Wookieepedia
  • Stephen Youll interview from Crescent Blues eMagazine, Volume 2, Issue 6

• Paul Youll official website
  • Paul Youll at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
  • Paul Youll at Wookieepedia

References

• Infinite Worlds: The Fantastic Visions of Science Fiction Art by Vincent Di Fate