EXTRACTS: Illustrators issue 19 © 2017 The Book Palace (96 PAGES in Full edition)

1 ISSUE NINETEEN CONTENTS 2 The legendary creator of ‘Dinotopia’ is studied in-depth by Thomas Kintner. 94 34 Diego Cordoba turns the spotlight on one of the pioneers of the illustrated book. J.O.B. James Gurney EDITORIAL Scanned from the original art-boards, Del Castillo’s interpretation of Dumas’ ‘Three Musketeers’. 81 Arturo Del Castillo Punchy graphics and edgy subject matter—Diego Cordoba visits one of Holland’s finest artists. 62 Erik Kriek James Gurney’s work has been in our collective consciousness for well over twenty years, since his phenomenally successful series of ‘Dinotopia’ books first burst on the scene. His work is steeped in the mists of antiquity but offset with a powerful immediacy, which manifests itself inhis ability tocreate characterswho look real, as opposed to romanticised, inhabiting worlds that are governed by the laws of physics, which make his giant reptiles seem all the more awe=inspiring. Thomas Kintner will tell you more in this fascinating feature which leads off our latest issue. The ever resourcefulDiegoCordobahas produced two features spanning the centuries as he takes a look at thework of the artist ErikKriek, whose gutsy, comic-styled artwork is wowing art directors and fans far beyond the shores of his home based in theNetherlands. Diego’s second feature delves deep into the story of the artist who signed himself J.O.B. Jacques Onfroy de Bréville’s work epitomises the full-on majesty and pomp of Imperial France. The fact that illustration wasn’t Job’s first choice as a career in the arts adds, rather than subtracts from the magnificence of his achievement, as Diego explains in this fascinating feature. The comics that appeared throughout Europe and the UK in the latter half of the 20th century were enriched by the work of many fine draughtsmen recruited by illustration agencies and studios catering to an international market. In what was a very competitive arena the work of Arturo Del Castillo shone out like a beacon of brightness. We are privileged to share with you a remarkable series of pages that he created for a comic strip adaptation of Dumas’ ‘TheThreeMusketeers’. To round off this issue we have the first in a series of delightful and, oft times, ironic glimpses into the fickle world of illustration, as Diego Cordoba reveals some of the perverse twists of fate which have attended the creation of some of the most memorable illustrations over the last two centuries. Finally, our apologies for the non-appearance of the PhilipMendoza feature, whichwe had to set aside due to space (or lack of) considerations. Rest assured, it will be appearing in a later issue. The opinions expressed in illustrators are those of the writers, and are not necessarily those of the editor and publishers. The accuracy of the authentication of all images is the responsibility of the contributors. From The Inside Apocryphal illustration stories. 96 The Bookshelf Books to stimulate. Cover Image: James Gurney Illustrators The Book Palace Jubilee House Bedwardine Road Crystal Palace London SE19 3AP Email: IQ@bookpalace.com Web: www.bookpalace.com Contact GW: gw@bookpalace.com Tel: 020 8768 0022 (From overseas +44 20 8768 0022) Publisher: Geoff West Editor & Art Director: Peter Richardson Deputy Editor: Diego Cordoba Layouts for JOB and Erik Kriek features by Diego Cordoba Consultant Editors: David Ashford, Norman Boyd Featured Writers:Thomas Kintner, Diego Cordoba Website: Paul Tanner Subscriptions & Distribution: David Howarth Advertising: IQ@bookpalace.com illustrators IISBN 978-1-907081-41-5 ISSN 2052-6520 Issue Number 19 Published Summer 2017 Copyright © 2017 by The Book Palace Ltd. All text and artwork copyright is vested with the respective creators and publishers. None of the material within these pages may be reproduced without the written consent of illustrators or the aforementioned copyright holders. The images reproduced within these pages are for research purposes and all efforts have been made to ensure their historical accuracy. Illustrators is published quarterly Back issues £20 each plus postage 4 issue subscriptions UK £55 POST FREE includes 4 free digital issues EU/USA £70 POST FREE includes 4 free digital issues ROW £75 POST FREE includes 4 free digital issues Available in the USA from budplant.com Trade Orders : IQ@bookpalace.com Printed in China by Prolong Press Ltd