EXTRACTS: Illustrators Issue 4 © 2013 The Book Palace (96 PAGES in Full edition)

ISSUE FOUR CONTENTS 2 The artist whose work epitomized Swinging London by Bryn Havord 94 In Passing illustrators ISBN 978-1-907081-11-8 ISSN 2052-6520 Issue Number Four Published Summer 2013 Copyright © 2013 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. Subscriptions for four issues: £55 post free UK £77 airmail Europe £89 airmail USA/Rest of world Available in the USA from budplant.com Trade Orders : IQ@bookpalace.com magazines@centralbooks.com Printed in China by Prolong Press Ltd The dumbing down of paperback covers 40 The unique and idiosyncratic world of Chris McEwan Chris McEwan Michael Johnson EDITORIAL The king of cutaway art by Jeremy Briggs and Peter Richardson 76 Leslie Ashwell Wood A post mortem on the art of the Pan Book of Horror Stories conducted by Johnny Mains 66 The Nightmare Painters 92 The Studio Bryn Havord shares a memory of an illustration by Walter Wyles This latest issue of illustrators has a definite sixties feel to it, startingwith the boldly bravura painting of one of the premier talents of the era. Michael Johnson’s work, with it’s emblematic design, and powerful use of paint seemed not only at one with the times, but also to embody the visceral energy of an erawhere youth and vitalitywere in an ascendancy, whichnow seems all the more remarkable with the passing of time. We are very fortunate to have been able to secure the talents of bothMike, and his one time art director and friend, BrynHavord to bring this feature to life. Another unique and restlessly inventive artist, whose work first came to prominence in those heady days, is the illustrator Chris McEwan. His eclectic tastes have informed some of the most remarkable, and captivating artwork ever to be seen in print. Chris’ work has appeared across a wide variety of media, and his enthusiasm and energy still continues to provide dazzling solutions to the most prosaic of briefs. It was my privilege to be able to chat with Chris about his work and career, and the resultant interview is presented here with some superb examples of his work spanning the decades. Rounding out the issue, Jeremy Briggs and yours truly take a look at the fascinating world of cutaway artist extraordinaire Leslie Ashwell Wood,. While your senses are still spinning, Johnny Mains will drive a stake into your quivering heart as he opens the door to his mausoleum, and shares with you the story of the artists who added several layers of grue to the covers of the Pan Book of Horror Stories, one of the UK’smost notorious paperback series. Added to which, a look at the story behind one of Walter Wyles (soon to be featured in illustrators ) most memorable illustrations, plus a page of book reviews and your responses to issue 2 of illustrators, all go tomaking this one of ourmost engrossing issues to date –we hope you enjoy reading it asmuch as we have in bringing the whole thing together for you. 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 Associate Editor & Designer: Bryn Havord Consultant Editor: David Ashford Featured Writers: Bryn Havord, Jeremy Briggs, Johnny Mains and Peter Richardson Subscriptions & Distribution: David Howarth Online edition: Paul Tanner Advertising: ads@bookpalace.com illustratorsquarterly.com 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. Cover Image: Michael Johnson Letters Your feedback from issue two 96 90 The Bookshelf Books to stimulate