Something for the die-hard fans: The original version of the "You Only Live Twice" bath artwork by Robert McGinnis.It's based on a press release photo from 1967. Give him a big hand...Thanks to Thomas from the Robert McGinnis Hollywood Edition for sharing this!
1988 Harcover edition of John Gardners Bond novel "Nessuno Vive Per Sempre" (Nobody Lives Forever).
Two storyboards by Martin Asbury for "Casino Royale" and "Tomorrow Never Dies". Check out his website with many more storyboards here!
"Il Favoloso 007 di Fleming", Italian hardback omnibus by Garzanti 1978 containing: Casino Royal, Vivi e lascia Morire, il grande Slam della Morte, una cascata di Diamanti.
"Casino Royal", Ian Fleming, Italian paperback cover from 1987 edition by Oscar Mondadori Publications.
Cover artworks for the Classics Illustrated comic adaptation of Dr No. Top version is the German edition entitled "WXN antwortet nicht" (WXN does not answer) by Bildschirm Detektiv Verlag.
Brasilian paperback editions of Ian Flemings' James Bond books: - Cassino Royale (Casino Royale)
- Viva e Deixe Morrer (Live and Let Die)
- Os Diamantes são Eternos (Diamonds are Forever)
Published by Editora L&PM Pocket in 2000. Thanks again to Beto for sharing these!
French Omnibus editions in two volume of Ian Flemings work, published by Éditions "Robert Laffont", Collection "Bouquins" in 1986. Thanks for sharing these, Yvain.
Brasilian paperback editions of Ian Flemings' James Bond books: - "A Morte no Japão" (You Only Live Twice)
- "O Homem do Revólver de Ouro" (The Man with the Golden Gun)
Published by Editora Globo in 1966. Thanks again to Beto for sharing these!
I'm always fascinated by source artwork and decided to try to copy one of McGinnis paintings. How hard can it be...
I found out quickly enough that it's incredibly hard. What looks like a random brush stroke is actually masterfully positioned. I have admired McGinnis' work for it's colours, painting style and compositions for a long time but now my respect has doubled.Here are my first attempts. Guess I will continue until I get at least a bit closer - or until my wife wants the kitchen table back.
Phil Hale: Illustration for Raymond Benson's "The Facts of Death". Commissoned by Playboy magazine in 1999 but not sure if it was ever printed. Thanks to Leighton for sharing this, check out his site!
The UK and US version of Robert McGinnis "Look Out" artwork for Thunderball differ slightly: The UK version was racier than the US one.
Please click the image to see the differences (Animated GIF).
"Gömbvillám akció" (Thunderball), Hungarian paperback edition by Fabula Könyvkiadó 1990
Artwork by Robert McGinnis for "You Only Live Twice". I wonder how large the original is - considering the fine details that McGinnis paints. Does anyone know how big this is?
Illustration by Robert McGinnis for the James Bond Exhibition "Die Welt des 007" (The World of 007) in the Roemer- und Pelizaeus- Museum Hildesheim in Germany 1998.
Upcoming Bond Books:
- US edition of "By Royal Command", Charlie Higson. Cover artwork by Owen Richardson
- Portuguese edition by publisher Contraponto for"Quantum Of Solace", cover artwork by Michael Gillette.
Thanks to the Young Bond Dossier and The Book Bond!
Chinese Raymond Benson Paperbacks by Homa & Sekey Books: - High Time to Kill (2000)
- The Facts of Death (1999)
- Zero Minus Ten (1999)
Cover illustrations by Aslan Sukur for the Turkish James Bond 007 paperback editions by Tay publications 1983/84. Thanks gain to Omer from "The Figure Collector" for sharing these!
Brasilian paperback editions of Ian Flemings' James Bond books: - "Cassino Royale" (Casino Royale)
- "Os Outros que se Danem" (Live and Let Die)
- "O Foguete da Morte" (Moonraker)
- "Os Diamantes são" Eternos (Diamonds are Forever)
- "Chantagem Atômica" (Thunderball)
Published by Editora Civilização Brasileira in 1965. Thanks again to Beto for sharing these!
Fellow C.O.B.R.A. member David from "Permisson To Kill" posted two great record covers in his blog: "Moonraker" and "For Your Eyes Only" - both with highly unusal artwor covers.
Brasilian first editions of John Gardners' James Bond books: Licença Renovada (Licence Renewed), Serviços Especiais (For Special Services) Missão no Gelo (Icebreaker) Published by Editora Nova Fronteira in 1984. Thanks to Beto for sharing these!
EP cover illustrations for Japanese James Bond soundtrack compilation and "Spy Who Loved Me" record. Big thank you to Johan for sharing this. Check out his incredible 007 record collection on Flickr!
Something for the die-hard fans: The original version of the "You Only Live Twice" bath artwork by Robert McGinnis.It's based on a press release photo from 1967. Give him a big hand...
1988 Harcover edition of John Gardners Bond novel "Nessuno Vive Per Sempre" (Nobody Lives Forever).
"You Only Live Twice II - Back Of Beyond", Role Playing Game by Victory Games 1986
Screenshots taken from the excellent documentary "Robert McGinnis - Painting the Last Rose of Summer" by Paul Jilbert. The film portays the life and work of McGinnis with one chapter dedicated to his James Bond work. Fascinating to watch, especially the sketches which I've never seen before. Also McGinnis and Donald Smolen (PR Executive of UA in the sixties) tell the amusing story of the "small" Connery in the "Diamonds Are Forever" poster.
Two storyboards by Martin Asbury for "Casino Royale" and "Tomorrow Never Dies". Check out his website with many more storyboards here!
"Il Favoloso 007 di Fleming", Italian hardback omnibus by Garzanti 1978 containing: 
Tribute to McGinnis' Thunderball artwork. I couldn't resist trying it again. I'm working on a larger scale now in A2 and learn a lot about the way the picture is composed and created. With every version I'm getting a bit closer. 
"Casino Royal", Ian Fleming, Italian paperback cover from 1987 edition by Oscar Mondadori Publications.
Cover artworks for the Classics Illustrated comic adaptation of Dr No. Top version is the German edition entitled "WXN antwortet nicht" (WXN does not answer) by Bildschirm Detektiv Verlag.
Brasilian paperback editions of Ian Flemings' James Bond books: 
French Omnibus editions in two volume of Ian Flemings work, published by Éditions "Robert Laffont", Collection "Bouquins" in 1986. Thanks for sharing these, Yvain.
Brasilian paperback editions of Ian Flemings' James Bond books: 
I'm always fascinated by source artwork and decided to try to copy one of McGinnis paintings. How hard can it be...
Phil Hale: Illustration for Raymond Benson's "The Facts of Death". Commissoned by Playboy magazine in 1999 but not sure if it was ever printed. Thanks to Leighton for sharing this, check out his site!
The UK and US version of Robert McGinnis "Look Out" artwork for Thunderball differ slightly: The UK version was racier than the US one.
"Gömbvillám akció" (Thunderball), Hungarian paperback edition by Fabula Könyvkiadó 1990
Artwork by Robert McGinnis for "You Only Live Twice". I wonder how large the original is - considering the fine details that McGinnis paints. Does anyone know how big this is?
Illustration by Robert McGinnis for the James Bond Exhibition "Die Welt des 007" (The World of 007) in the Roemer- und Pelizaeus- Museum Hildesheim in Germany 1998.
Upcoming Bond Books:
Chinese Raymond Benson Paperbacks by Homa & Sekey Books: 
Brasilian paperback editions of Ian Flemings' James Bond books: 
Fellow C.O.B.R.A. member David from "Permisson To Kill" posted two great record covers in his blog: "Moonraker" and "For Your Eyes Only" - both with highly unusal artwor covers.
"James Bond 007 - Basic Game", Role Playing Game by Victory Games 1983. 
Print ads for the release of the game
Brasilian first editions of John Gardners' James Bond books: Licença Renovada (Licence Renewed), Serviços Especiais (For Special Services) Missão no Gelo (Icebreaker) Published by Editora Nova Fronteira in 1984. Thanks to Beto for sharing these!
EP cover illustrations for Japanese James Bond soundtrack compilation and "Spy Who Loved Me" record. Big thank you to Johan for sharing this. Check out his incredible 007 record collection on Flickr!
