EXTRACTS: Illustrators issue 22 © 2018 The Book Palace (96 PAGES in Full edition)

1 Bardon Art: The story of one of the UK's most influential and revolutionary illustration agencies brought to you by Diego Cordoba with the help of Barry Coker—the co-founder of Bardon. CONTENTS 2 A fond look back by Watchmen artist Dave Gibbons at his formative years with Bardon Art. 28 5 A celebration of Bardon Art's 50th birthday. Bardon—The First 50 Years Forward by Dave Gibbons EDITORIAL 19 An Art Agency in London and Barcelona A reflective discussion with Barry Coker on his fond memories of Bardon Art. 6 The Interview—Barry Coker Bardon Art was the brainchild of two men with a passion for great illustration and great storytelling—Barry Coker and Jordi Machabich. The name Bardon presents an insight into the vision these men shared, the uniting of the finest talents from Barcelona and London, with two of the most energetic and personable front men spearheading the operation.Their storymakes for compelling reading as we are sure youwill agree. This issue does not attempt to present a comprehensive catalogue of Bardon's artists. Some, such as Angel Badia Camps, we have already featured and some are waiting in the wings—we have features on Jesus Blasco andVictorDe La Fuente lined up for later issues. But the art that we do showcase and the stories that we reveal, will give you a flavour of what went into running such an enterprise and the talents that gatheredunder theBardon banner. We have received help form many quarters who we thank, including Heritage Auctions, David Roach and the writer of these features—Diego Cordoba. But we have one very special contributor to thank and that is none other than Barry Coker himself, without who none of this would have been possible—here's to you Barry! 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. José Ortiz Moya His art was a mainstay of comics and periodicals throughout the UK, US and Europe. 82 Jordi Penalva The story of how a meeting between a Fleet Street editor and a Catalan artist created a unique agency. His bravura painting was perfectly suited to the ruggedly good-looking action heroes he portrayed. 68 Luis Bermejo The frenetic and sumptuous art of one of comicdom's most distinctive illustrators. 48 Matias Alonso Jordi Longarón His distinctive style appeared in comics and magazines throughout the sixties and seventies. The artist behind Friday Foster, the first US newspaper strips to feature a black woman in the title role. Cover Image: Jordi Penalva 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 by Diego Cordoba & Peter Richardson Consultant Editors: David Ashford, Norman Boyd. Alan Richardson Featured Writers: Diego Cordoba, David Ashford Website: Paul Tanner Subscriptions & Distribution: David Howarth Advertising: IQ@bookpalace.com illustrators ISBN 978-1-907081-46-o ISSN 2052-6520 Issue Number 22 Published Spring 2018 Copyright © 2018 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 56 The Bookshelf Monsters, Sleaze and Wartime Paris. 82