Claudine Auger's bikini was altered in the US version of the Thunderball Beach artwork by Robert McGinnis. Similar alterations were applied to the "Look Out" artwork and the "You Only Live Twice" bath scene. Thanks to Stephen for finding this!
Cover artwork of the the first Danish edition of "Doden Ma Vente" (Goldfinger), Grafisk Forlag 1959, artwork by William Petersen. This first edition is an oversized softcover book, not the usual hardcover.
"Casino Royale" and other James Bond 007 library editions, Ian Fleming, published by MacMillan in 1965. These were published alongside the 9 book club editions (black boards with coloured spine stripe). A small contingent of these prints were issued a new dust jacket and were sold exclusively to libraries.
Original artwork for the cover of the US Signet paperback edition of "Diamonds Are Forever". Artwork by Barye Phillips (Thanks Rick). The painting was originally owned by Anne Fleming. She gave it to Mr and Mrs Beckett - who worked for the Fleming's - as a retirement present in 1974.
Reproduction of the Thunderball Beach artwork by Robert McGinnis. Gouache on artboard, 80 x 60 cm.
This particular artwork proved to be quite challenging due to size of the figures. The heads are quite small compared to the rest of the painting.Painting pupils the size of a felt-tip pen takes a quite steady hand. Copy and original as comparison below. Before I start painting, I analyse the source picture and original photos that were used in the composition. Then I paint the heads first as they are the most important and also tricky part.I start with mapping out the black areas such the hair and eyes with black ink. Once the heads are painted, I map out the light and dark parts of the bodies always starting with the components that are furthest back in the image to ensure seamless overlays with the front elements. Then follows the water. I admire McGinnis for his approach of mixing finely detailed elements such as the faces with broad and loose strokes for the water - and it works perfectly.
The British newspaper Daily Express
serialised selected Ian Fleming novels in the 50' and 60's. Each part
was illustrated with artwork from Andrew Robb. Examples form the October
1965 serialisation of Octopussy. The PDFs of old issues are available here.
Artwork to illustrate the James Bond 007 short story "Blast From The Past" by Raymond Benson in Playboy magazine, January 1997, art by Gregory Manchess.
50th Anniversary tribute Artwork by Graham Kennedy 59x31cm. With kind permisson from the 007 Collector. Artwork below is the 007 Collector Logo also by Graham.