Discover the friendship between Desmond Bagley and artist Peter Le Vasseur, including the story of the Moon Fantasy portrait and its artistic significance.
The Le Vasseur connection
Category: Literary Connections
‘En garde’ – The Bagleys and the Sarnia Sword Club
Learn about Desmond and Joan Bagley’s connection to the Sarnia Sword Club in Guernsey, the sport’s role in their lives, and the club’s 50-year legacy.
Oliver Elmes – A life in art and design
![Oliver Elmes - Artist and Graphic Designer book jacket illustrations © John Long [Simon & Schuster, Inc.]; © Hutchinson [Penguin Random House]; © Anthony Blond Ltd. [Penguin Random House]; © Jarrold Publishing.](https://i0.wp.com/thebagleybrief.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/oliver-elmes-book-cover-art-feature-image.jpg?fit=960%2C325&ssl=1)
Explore the work of Oliver Elmes, the artist and graphic designer behind a Desmond Bagley book jacket, and his influence on iconic thriller cover design.
Bagley and the ‘Overload’ affair
An in-depth look at Desmond Bagley’s connection to the novel Overload and a little-known episode from his early career and publishing history.
From the library of the late Desmond Bagley
Explore the personal library of Desmond Bagley and discover the books, references, and research sources that influenced his realism and thriller writing.
Bagley, Strängnäs, Iwan Morelius and the Husqvarna M/40 pistol
An in-depth look at Desmond Bagley’s research into Strängnäs, Iwan Morelius, and the Husqvarna M/40 pistol, revealing his commitment to technical realism.
Speaking of Desmond Bagley: An Interview with author Caro Ramsay
Author Caro Ramsay discusses Desmond Bagley’s influence, writing legacy, and enduring appeal in this in-depth interview for The Bagley Brief.
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang, Bagley & The Brotherhood
A closer look at Desmond Bagley’s place in thriller fiction through Mike Ripley's Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Also other novels from this period that use Iceland as a setting.
The Chill Factor
An in-depth look at The Chill Factor by Derek Lambert, writing as Richard Falkirk, exploring its themes, Cold War tension, and place among Icelandic thriller novels.
Speaking of Desmond Bagley: An Interview with author Jeremy Duns
Author Jeremy Duns discusses Desmond Bagley’s influence, writing legacy, and enduring appeal in this in-depth interview for The Bagley Brief.