EXTRACTS: Illustrators issue 22 © 2018 The Book Palace (96 PAGES in Full edition)

35 FACING PAGE: Penalva's cover to Battle Picture Library No. 195, 'The Darkest Hour'. Published in March 1965, it shows his mastery of staging, lighting and capturing a perfect expression to match the mood of unease that characterizes this painting. ABOVE: Battle Picture Library No. 217, 'Break for Life'', another cover from 1965, with lighting and bravura application of paint adding greatly to the drama.