Riggs is the creator of "Eddie," one of the best known metal icons of all time and the mascot of Iron Maiden. Run For Cover tells his story and the story of his art. Martin Popoff does a great job of uncovering the stories behind the album covers. It's a fascinating look at how the creative process works and the impact Riggs' work had on the success of Iron Maiden.
In addition to the great biographical information, the showcase of this book is the art. It's an oversized book so the pictures are large, and there are tons of them. You'll see the artwork of many Iron Maiden albums along with previously unpublished works and other things Riggs has done over the years. In addition to Maiden he has done artwork for groups such as Stratovarious, Bruce Dickinson and Gamma Ray.
This is a book that will appeal to fans of Iron Maiden and their memorable album covers. It will also appeal to those who appreciate art and may not be fans of metal. It's a worthwhile collection of a great artist and creator of an unforgettable music icon.
