tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448581132479481740.post1977640700510448755..comments2024-03-25T11:29:25.356-04:00Comments on Existential Ennui: Deep Cover: The Hunt for Len Deighton's Dustjacket and Paperback Cover DesignsNick Jones (Louis XIV, the Sun King)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17716508525331235684noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448581132479481740.post-22172660604277862812012-01-29T11:37:06.642-05:002012-01-29T11:37:06.642-05:00Yup that's the one...The Continental Dossier, ...Yup that's the one...The Continental Dossier, published in 1968. Bought one a few years ago, and managed to loose it- however, plenty available very cheaply on abe. As we're planning a drive across France this summer, will try and track down another in decent condition...Lukehttp://www.lukehoney.typepad.com/the_greasy_spoon/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448581132479481740.post-50126531766687313122012-01-29T06:44:14.833-05:002012-01-29T06:44:14.833-05:00The Continental Dossier? I saw one of those the ot...The Continental Dossier? I saw one of those the other day in a Brighton bookshop if so...Nick Jones (Louis XIV, the Sun King)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17716508525331235684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448581132479481740.post-17740394735965548022012-01-28T06:33:38.578-05:002012-01-28T06:33:38.578-05:00Hi Sun King,
Informative post as ever. Don't...Hi Sun King,<br /><br />Informative post as ever. Don't forget Deighton's foodie books, illustrated in comic strip style. I need to investigate exactly how many he wrote, but off the top of my head, can think of at least four. <br /><br />Have you ever come across his travel guides, published in the 60's? I think there's one based on driving across France to Switzerland- it's designed in a 60's "Spy" style, and was rather obviously trying to appeal to wannabe International Men of Mystery.Lukehttp://www.lukehoney.typepad.com/the_greasy_spoon/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448581132479481740.post-63652553341969122312012-01-23T10:17:43.015-05:002012-01-23T10:17:43.015-05:00Thanks!Thanks!Kelly Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01752857506190488860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448581132479481740.post-5094001652132061912012-01-22T07:43:35.583-05:002012-01-22T07:43:35.583-05:00All the Penguin cover illustrations are signed, an...All the Penguin cover illustrations are signed, and most of the jackets too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448581132479481740.post-47392078556614745732012-01-22T06:35:35.879-05:002012-01-22T06:35:35.879-05:00Thanks for answering that, Anonymous! I find that ...Thanks for answering that, Anonymous! I find that illustrated '50s/'60s jackets are usually credited, although there are exceptions. In those instances, though, there's usually a signature somewhere on the artwork. Did Deighton sign his illos?Nick Jones (Louis XIV, the Sun King)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17716508525331235684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448581132479481740.post-12938890782825232472012-01-22T03:18:28.594-05:002012-01-22T03:18:28.594-05:00Yes, all these jacket designs and illustrations ar...Yes, all these jacket designs and illustrations are credited. As a freelance commercial illustrator, it is most likely that every jacket design by Deighton will be credited.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448581132479481740.post-10823122278993263782012-01-21T12:08:38.504-05:002012-01-21T12:08:38.504-05:00Do you know if these are credited, by chance? I th...Do you know if these are credited, by chance? I think I have a handle on the style to look for, but I'm curious whether or not the flaps will give me any confirmation.Kelly Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01752857506190488860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448581132479481740.post-76628622471976299372012-01-20T09:13:09.481-05:002012-01-20T09:13:09.481-05:00Cool, keep us posted if you find anything, Kelly!Cool, keep us posted if you find anything, Kelly!Nick Jones (Louis XIV, the Sun King)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17716508525331235684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448581132479481740.post-6533988680994264492012-01-20T08:33:37.847-05:002012-01-20T08:33:37.847-05:00I had no idea he did graphic design. I work in a g...I had no idea he did graphic design. I work in a gigantic used book store. This will give me something else to hunt for and collect. If I spot any unknown ones, I'll be sure and let you know.Kelly Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01752857506190488860noreply@blogger.com