When I really got into Dungeons & Dragons back in the late 80's, the second edition of the game was ascending. It was the era of the big splashy settings. One of my favorites was the Ravenloft setting. Much of my admiration stemmed from the artwork, which was primarily the work of Stephen Fabian. His style seemed perfect for the setting, because it had an eerie, surreal quality that befit a realm of Gothic horror.
I agree with everything here. Fabian's art made Ravenloft for me. He was perfect for it. So much so that when I see an old 2E Ravenloft book without his art, I don't feel like it is "official."
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