Don Brautigam (1946-2008), Dean Koontz's Watchers book cover (1987)
Don Brautigam (American, 1946-2008) Dean Koontz's Watchers book cover, 1987 Acrylic on board 29 x 19 inches (73.7 x 48.3 cm) Signed lower right: D. Brautigam From the Estate of Don Brautigam Don Brautigam is the artist most associated with Dean Koontz's visual identity in the prime of his career, creating covers for an extensive number of his books during his rise to prominence. 1987's Watchers established Dean Koontz as a best-selling author and is included in numerous best of lists to this day. The present work appears on the first hardcover and trade paperback edition, as well as translated editions. The work is accompanied by a print out of the cover. HID09710052018 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Condition Report: Light edgewear with minor creases to lower corners. Very light craquelure visible under raking light. Very light scuffs and points of surface dirt in areas of black negative space, visible under raking light. Wear and markings to board in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Not framed.
Don Brautigam (American, 1946-2008) Dean Koontz's Watchers book cover, 1987 Acrylic on board 29 x 19 inches (73.7 x 48.3 cm) Signed lower right: D. Brautigam From the Estate of Don Brautigam Don Brautigam is the artist most associated with Dean Koontz's visual identity in the prime of his career, creating covers for an extensive number of his books during his rise to prominence. 1987's Watchers established Dean Koontz as a best-selling author and is included in numerous best of lists to this day. The present work appears on the first hardcover and trade paperback edition, as well as translated editions. The work is accompanied by a print out of the cover. HID09710052018 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Condition Report: Light edgewear with minor creases to lower corners. Very light craquelure visible under raking light. Very light scuffs and points of surface dirt in areas of black negative space, visible under raking light. Wear and markings to board in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Not framed.
