He illustrated numerous science fiction book covers, some under the pseudonym S. Fantoni, and provided interior illustrations for books and magazines. Jones was active in the field from 1958 to 1989.
In 1969, he became the art director for Vision of Tomorrow, a short-lived British SF magazine. The Science Fiction Writers of America described him as "the precursor to a generation of artists that helped define the look of early'70s SF illustration". [1] He was nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist in 1970 and 1971. Painting was commissioned and used to illustrate the front cover of the German edition paperback book. Ron Goulart (Author), Title Der Unsichtbare (The invisible man). For verification details illustrations/picture and history of the book publication. Please use the following information search links. Paperback book ISBN Number: 3404002296.However some patient research will prove resourceful. Board has a small light corner knock and the painting has a few light surface scuffs on the bottom right hand corner.
From my own personal collection, painting was originally bought about 30 years ago. Please contact first if you wish the painting to be sent with or without the frame. The item "EDDIE JONES A talent for the invisible original sci-fi cover artwork BASTE" is in sale since Saturday, August 8, 2015.This item is in the category "Art\Paintings". The seller is "disc-connected" and is located in Rochdale. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Egypt, Reunion, South africa.