John Berkey, Spectrum Grand Master, Expose Grand Master, and Society of Illustrators 2004 Hall of Fame inductee, passed away yesterday, April 29, 2008, last known to be residing in Excelsior, Minnesota. Many of John’s art graced the covers of numerous science fiction novels and magazines. He also painted Star Wars movie posters and the 1976 King Kong movie poster. You can see some of his artwork here. Here is a comment by Irene Gallo who works at TOR books. On March 22, 2007, Excelsior, MN declared it “John Berkey Day.”
30th Apr, 2008
John Berkey, RIP
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