About Alex Ebel
Lived 1932 – 2013 (aged 81). Alex Ebel was an illustrator.
Alex Ebel (November 14, 1932 – December 6, 2013) was a science fiction and fantasy illustrator. Ebel painted the poster for the original Friday the 13th, and an unused poster for Friday the 13th Part 2.
Books His illustrations for book covers include Galaxies and The Sun by Isaac Asimov, Evil Earths by Brian Aldiss, Ability Quotient by Mack Reynolds, Homefaring by Robert Silverberg and one of his most famous, The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin.
Magazines His art for magazines includes Space Science Fiction, Heavy Metal and Fantastic Story Magazine.
In addition, he illustrated for World Book.
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Who was Alex Ebel?
Science fiction artist (1932–2013)
When was Alex Ebel born?
Alex Ebel was born on 14 November 1932.
When did Alex Ebel die?
Alex Ebel died on 6 December 2013.
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Alex Ebel was an illustrator.
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