Flash Gordon: Five concept drawings by Tom Adams

Universal Pictures, 1980,

Universal Pictures, 1980,
pencil/watercolour/airbrush on paper/board, each signed, comprising 'Sketch for Flash Gordon matte Ming's Palace Interior', 'Sketch for Flash Gordon set Ming's Banqueting Hall' and three drawings of Phrygia, the largest 14 1/4in x 15 1/4in (36.2cm x 38.7cm)

Tom Adams (b.1926) is an artist perhaps best known for his book cover art for paperback editions of Agatha Christie novels. He also designed posters for the Jimi Hendrix Experience and Soft Machine and the cover of Lou Reed's first solo album. His work in film is mostly related to science-fiction and includes '2001: A Space Odyssey'.