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Richard Chopping was born in 1917 in Colchester Essex and first exhibited his work in 1939 he went on his provide illustrations for numerous books and periodicals. He is best known for James Bond dust jackets though, each one a masterly piece of work. They remain some of the most evocative and effective wrapper designs ever created for the genre. Much of the work was done in collaboration with the author and there was some tension and disagreement at times, not least in regard of copyright and remuneration. He spent his later years concentrating on teaching and did few other jackets, the last one he did do was Licence Renewed, John Gardner's first 007 novel. If you are looking to buy or sell books then our locate a bookshop section may be of some assistance.

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Illustrated by Richard Chopping