Terence Greer (24 September 1929, Surbiton – 5 July 2020, Vancouver) was an illustrator, playwright and scriptwriter who thrived in the cultural ferment of post-WW2 London.
After graduating from the Royal Academy of Arts, he became known for his illustrations for The Radio Times and other outlets, his covers for Penguin Books, and his plays.
[7] Another contemporary, John Vernon Lord, commented that The Radio Times, a weekly, had so many readers "that it was like getting your work into the Tate gallery.
[6][9] He is probably best known for his striking cover illustrations for Penguin Books, including for novels by Muriel Spark and Iris Murdoch.
"[10] Underwood also praised Greer's technical skill: "The original was done in Indian ink on blotting paper--a technique which clearly demands great sureness of touch and intention.
[13] After a period in Australia, where he continued to write, he moved to Vancouver in 1993 with his wife, Sneja Gunew, who became a professor at the University of British Columbia.