EXTRACTS: The Art of Commando (illustrators special) © 2019 The Book Palace (144 PAGES in Full edition)

23 forces such as the Commandos and members of the Parachute Regiment), as well as creating the equally innovative panoramic covers which enabled readers to open out both sides of the cover to achieve a much broader field of vision than had hitherto been acheivable. The resultant look that Commando acquired as a result of Barr’s endeavours was the most immediate point of departure in an already overcrowded field of pocket-sized war libraries. In line with Chic Checkley’s editorial remit to deliver character driven stories, Barr’s covers focused on tough and charismatic figures rather than the relatively anonymous servicemen who