Chris Achilleos [artist - Heavy Metal / Fighting Fantasy]

[Mon0Zer0]

Legendary fantasy artist Chris Achilleos has sadly passed away. Probably most remembered for this picture of Taarna from the Heavy Metal movie, but Brits may remember him from the covers to the Titan and Out of the Pit by Fighting Fantasy. I met Chris a few times at cons and he was an absolutely lovely, down to earth guy. Very sad to hear of his passing.

 

[Stephen Palmer]

Excellent artist RIP.

 

[Vince W]

I loved his covers of the Doctor Who books from Target. A very sad loss. RIP.

 

[Rodders]

An incredible artist. I have a couple of his books from the 90's and was a bit of a fan at the time.

RIP, Chris. Your talent will be missed.

 

[BAYLOR]

He was great . RIP .

 

[Fiberglass Cyborg]

I loved his covers of the Doctor Who books from Target. A very sad loss. RIP.

There was an interview with him in Interzone a few years back. I remember looking at the style of some of the illustrations, and suddenly realising I'd seen it before on books I'd been reading since I was 6.