EXTRACTS: Illustrators issue 8 © 2014 The Book Palace (96 PAGES in Full edition)

1 ISSUE EIGHT CONTENTS 2 Johnny Mains immerses himself in a bucket of gore with the legendary Les Edwards. 94 32 Bryn Havord presents the work of one of the US’s outstanding illustrators and painters. Bart Forbes Les Edwards EDITORIAL The work of an artist with a love of fonts and the absurd is explored by Peter Richardson. 74 John Haslam David Stuart Davies puts the work of Sidney Paget under the magnifying glass. 60 Sidney Paget The Studio Brooklyn based, Zelda Devon’s darkly wry and enigmatic illustration. Les Edwards has carved out a unique profile in the world of fantasy illustration. From bursting on the scene in the 1970s, where he commenced creating some of the most powerful paperback covers in the world of horror and science-fiction. His work has remained constant in both style and subject matter, despite seismic changes in the commissioning of illustration. Seven times winner of The British Fantasy Award, he is as busy and driven as ever as he reveals in discussionwith JohnnyMains. Bryn Havord introduces us to the world of Bart Forbes. His dynamic, yet sensitive art captures a distinctive sense of Americana, and he has managed to establish himself as one of the world’s premier sports artists; his paintings being seen by millions. Yet despite his undoubted success Forbes remains an incredibly modest man—content to let his art speak for itself.We hope you enjoy it’s sparkling erudition in this feature. The story of how Sidney Paget became the accidental choice for the artist who would create the definitive Sherlock Holmes is brought vividly to life by the eminent writer, playwright andHolmes scholarDavidStuartDavies—itmakes for a truly fascinating read. Rounding out the issue we get another chance to look at the work of Bernie Fuchs— this time we aim the spotlight at some of this unpublished work. Scarcely pausing for breathwe immerse ourselves in JohnHaslam’swonderfullywacky, retro styled illustration. John’s love affair with letter formand technical drawing provides the basis for some of the wildest and most inventive art currently enriching the world of illustration. We are also enormously privileged to be able to share with you some of Brooklyn based illustrator, ZeldaDevon’s darklywhimsical and provocative artwork.Winner of a SilverMedal in the prestigious ‘SpectrumAnnual of Fantasy Art’, her work is a constant source of delight and we are sure youwill be asmesmerised as we are by it’s insidious charms. 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: Les Edwards Letters Your feedback. 96 90 The Bookshelf Books to stimulate. illustrators ISBN 978-1-907081-23-1 ISSN 2052-6520 Issue Number Eight Published Summer 2014 Copyright © 2014 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. Each issue £18 POST FREE worldwide. Any 4 back issues £60 POST FREE worldwide. Available in the USA from budplant.com Trade Orders : IQ@bookpalace.com or gazellebookservices.co.uk Printed in China by Prolong Press Ltd 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) Grand Poobah: Geoff West Editor & Designer: Peter Richardson Associate Editor & Art Director: Bryn Havord Consultant Editor: David Ashford Featured Writers: Johnny Mains, David Stuart Davies, Bryn Havord, Peter Richardson Website: Paul Tanner Distribution: David Howarth Advertising: ads@bookpalace.com Some unpublished paintings by the maestro illustrator are unveiled by Bryn Havord. 82 Bernie Fuchs