About Johan Egerkrans
About Johan Egerkrans
Johan Egerkrans is a critically acclaimed Swedish illustrator and author. He has worked as a professional illustrator and concept artist for more than two decades, producing artwork for books, games, comics and films. Drawing and doodling has always been part of his life – at age two he picked up a pencil and hasn't quite been able to put it down ever since.
Books
In recent years Johan has picked up writing as well, and has written and illustrated a number of hugely popular books:
- Vaesen – spirits and monsters of Scandinavian folklore.
- Norse Gods – an illustrated journey through Norse mythology.
- The Undead – the lore of vampires and revenants from across the globe.
- Dragons – dragon mythology from cultures around the world.
Vaesen has also been turned into a much lauded roleplaying game, Vaesen: Nordic Horror Roleplaying, published by Free League Publishing.
Paleontology
He's also obsessed with paleontology and has to date made four books delving into the natural history of dinosaurs, pterosaurs and other extinct critters.
Illustration Work
In addition, Johan has worked on covers and illustrations for over a hundred books, among them works by internationally acclaimed authors such as J.R.R. Tolkien, Astrid Lindgren and Isaac Bashevis Singer.