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Petty: The Classic Pin-Up Art of George Petty

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Besides containing hundreds of photos of some of Petty's best works for Esquire and Old Gold this book also contains the story of the artist, George Petty. From the beginning of his art career to his run arounds with the stuffed shirts at Esquire. The author masterfully paints a picture of a man that created one of America's most endearing icons. This book also contains a brief but very interesting story about the author searching out, finding, and actually meeting his hero a few short years before his death. Excellent read and masterfully designed.

I'm a big fan of the classical pin-up. George Petty's work is the epitome of pin-up art. His girls always seem to talk to you, to tease you. I was lucky enough to purchase this book and I feel my money was well spent. This book also tells the story of Petty's birth, childhood, and eventual rise to fame in the pages of Esquire, True and several other popular magazines of this era. It also tells how he became enthralled in the war effort and how his "girls" became the dreams and fantasies of many a G.I. during WWII, and especially one of his pieces recreated on the nose of the famous "Memphis Belle". This book is for the aspiring pin-up artist (like myself) too as well as the pin-up enthusiast. Do check it out!!

The book is a very comprehensive review of George Petty's life and career. The artwork included is definitely worth any coffee table. Any one interested in vintage art should definitely buy this book. And the quality of the book itself was just as if it was purchased new for an expensive library.

This is a great book. I would have given it 5 stars, but there is not enough art. The book is more of a biography with art added here and there. When you consider he did hundreds of pinups this book looks disappointing. It's the only book available though so I am grateful we have anything.

Great book ... looking forward to reading it and remembering when Petty was popular when I was young. Purchased this for Valentine's Day 2010 for my boyfriend but I'm going to enjoy it just as he will as I remember when I was very young -- wishing I would grow up to look like these beautiful women.

This turned out to be exactly what I was looking for. Excellent service and shipping and I absolutely love the book. If any is looking for the classy pin-up story this is it.

This book was chock full of great stuff. Such a beautiful comprehensive look at an amazing Illustrative talent. Especially the fold-out poster what a bonus! This one's a must-have for any serious Pin-Up lover.