Sadly, Richard died last year. Ironically just as the Ian Fleming centenary events were happening. Seeing his original illustrations for the above book jackets at the IWM Bond exhibition were a real thrill for me. I think these images perfectly capture the sense of travel present in the Bond novels and remind me of the hot climate of the West Indies where some of the stories are set. They also have a surreal, sinister edge which is also very Bond.
