American artist Boris Valejo was born in the city of Lima, in Peru, and in his youth went to study in the USA, where he gained fame, which has now become worldwide. This book, written by himself, can be used as a manual for aspiring artists, but its address is much wider. In fact, it is addressed to everyone who is interested in modern painting and especially illustration in the genre of "fantasy," which has become so popular today thanks to the skill and boundless imagination of its creators such as Boris Valejo. The preface to the book was written by Isaac Asimov.