Michael Codd (1938; UK)
Codd was born in Wembley in 1938. The artist's illustrations have graced a number of publications, from 'The Children's Illustrated Bible' to 'Mayfair' magazine, and the covers for the first Modesty Blaise hardcover run (Souvenir Press UK).

More recently he was commissioned by Leicester Arts and Museums Services to produce paintings for their 2011 exhibition 'Visions of Ancient Leicester' which explored the city's Roman and Medieval history. He is married to the sculptor Chris Codd and lives in Hampshire. His son Matt works in the movies, including Serenity and Judge Dredd.