CALLING ALPHA CONTROL: RON GROSS 4.0
EPISODE SYNOPSIS: We welcome back AGAIN a very special friend of the Alpha Control Podcast; the "Artist-Laureate" of Irwin Allen's original Lost in Space - Mr. RON GROSS. Ron is an incredibly talented & prolific graphic artist who is skilled in both traditional and digital rendering techniques. Many of his beautiful creations employ a distinctive hybrid production methodology that he personally developed. Ron's Lost in Space related works include assorted box art illustrations for both Polar Lights and Moebius Models. In association with Kevin Burns of Synthesis Entertainment, Ron also designed the official 45th and 50th Lost in Space anniversary logos. Fans of the series are most familiar with his stunning calendars & poster art based on the original Irwin Allen television properties. As well as an officially licensed - Limited-Edition Lost in Space Deluxe Trading Card set from Monsterwax, featuring his own dazzling Artwork, as well as a fascinating series 'In Universe' storyline released in 2019.
RON'S BIO: Ron grew up in Aurora Illinois and resides in the greater Chicago area to this day. After retiring from a distinguished career as a Sales Executive, Ron's fully devoted himself to his passion for creating art. When we spoke with Ron last time, we focused on his THEN "newly-released" book, "Fantasy Worlds Beyond: The Irwin Allen Art of Ron Gross". Published in Spring 2021, this beautiful Art Book burnished his well-deserved fame among serious Lost in Space aficionados. Now Ron has followed up his many accomplishments, with yet another fantastic project: his newly released book, "Lost in Space: The Initial Adventures." More than 5 decades in the making, this richly illustrated novelization of the multi-episode story arc that launched series contains a variety of "lost scenes" throughout - as well as Ron's own speculative exploration of the mysteriously planned, but never developed sixth episode of the story arc titled; "Refuge of the Damned". A topic that has intrigued Lost in Space fans for years.
So, today we're going to speak in-depth with Ron about his fabulous New Book & how he managed to make this childhood passion a reality. So, sit back, relax & enjoy "ACT IV" of our compelling ongoing conversation with gifted Lost in Space graphic artist & author Mr. Ron Gross.
PODCAST INFO: This interview was conducted on 25 APR 2022.
LINKS: http://www.outerportals.com/home.html
Lost in Space: The Initial Adventures: Gross, Ron: 9798433306585: Amazon.com: Books
Fantasy Worlds Beyond: The Irwin Allen Art of Ron Gross: Gross, Ron: 9798727194386: Books - Amazon
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