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John Holmes obituary

Artist known for his provocative book and record coversFrom the thousands of images he created, John Holmes, who has died aged 76, was best known for the book cover he designed for Germaine Greer's The Female Eunuch (1970). Surrealist and elegantly economical, his work over five decades ranged from dark horror to visual puns, illustrating popular culture, intellectual debates, politics and the human condition. Disturbing, provocative, witty or lyrical, his pictures are layered with meaning.Born ...

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17:23 on October 18 2011

John Holmes obituary

Guardian Music — Artist known for his provocative book and record coversFrom the thousands of images he created, John Holmes, who has died aged 76, was best known for the book cover he de... more info
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