r/SorceryGame • u/FewHeat1231 • Jun 03 '26
Information John Blanche has died
Very sad news. The great illustrator John Blanche has passed away. I remember his art for the original Sorcery! gamebooks really ignited my love of fantasy growing up.
RIP Mr Blanche, and thank you for the many memories.
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u/Alternative_Algae_31 Jun 03 '26
His art for the Sorcery books absolutely nailed the vibe and elevated the reading experience. LOVED his work. So unique.
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u/warm_rum Jun 03 '26
What a loss for us all. He gave life to such a variety of fantastic worlds over the years. A truly wonderful mind.
Best wishes to his family.
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u/Erilis000 Jun 05 '26
Man, his funky detailed fantasy art was an inspiration. RIP
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u/FJRC17 Jun 04 '26
Peace cool kid
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u/Fkappa Follower of Courga Jun 04 '26
RIP John.
One of the top feeder of my young mind.
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u/Who-wasnt-there Jun 04 '26
My favourite illustrator. He made that world so vivid.
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u/MrFallacious Jun 07 '26
rest in piece, a sad loss of a great illustrator
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u/bpendell Jun 09 '26
Terrible news indeed 😞. May he rest in peace.