Brian Williams was first noticed by Joe Dever for his work in White Dwarf magazine (circa issue 50) and the Real Life Gamebooks series by Jon Sutherland and Simon Farrell. Brian Williams was Joes first choice of illustrators to replace Gary Chalk on the Lone Wolf series. Brian also illustrated three of the four books in Joe Devers Freeway Warrior series.

When he learned that Joe Dever had started Project Aon, he readily and enthusiastically added his illustrations to the millennial gift.

In October 2010, Brian Williams passed from this world unexpectedly at his home.