Pin-Up Art of Archie Dickens Vol 2 [Perfect Paperback]

Archie Dickens (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 2005

The spry and devilishly creative pin-up elder-statesman Archie Dickens is back with a new compendium of cuties to delight an appreciative public. A contemporary of such artistic greats as Elvgren and Vargas, Mr. Dickens was still kicking into the new millenium, still making naughty portraits of young ladies in various states of undress - all with a sly smile and an innocent demeanor. Each illustration features a delightful damsel doing something perfectly ordinary, but in such an extraordinary way! Dickens makes these girls shine! A real must-have for pin-up fans, and those who look fondly at the vintage age eye candy!

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: SQP Inc. (March 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865621012
• ISBN-13: 978-0865621015
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #558,477 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars MORE BEAUTIES FROM THE MASTER OF PIN-UP ART, August 2, 2005

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Tim Janson (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pin-Up Art of Archie Dickens Vol 2 (Perfect Paperback)

Call him the Grandfather or the Godfather of pin-up art...or maybe just call him the best pin-up artist. You could not go wrong with any of these accolades. As his name suggests, Dickens was born in London although I do not know if he is related to his famous namesake author. While Dickens worked as a freelance commercial artist, pin-up art was his first love and it was the onset of World War II that gave Dickens his break as his drawings of sweet, beautiful women would become a hot property to lonely servicemen who were far from home and far from their wives and girlfriends. While Dickens' illustration style is clearly one of classical training it still holds up today and to today's younger artists who are very talented, but most of whom cannot capture that pure innocence of Dickens. Those of us who are fans of his suffered a great loss when he passed away in 2004 at a robust 98 years of age. Thankfully we will always have his prolific volume of work to remember him by.

This is the second volume of Dickens pin-up art from SQP and features 50 previously unpublished works. Dickens illustrated the all-American woman, even if they were not necessarily American. In fact his illustrations of Spanish, Mexican, Dutch, American Indian, and other women were some of his most memorable works, and many are on display in this latest collection. The Dickens woman was a classic beauty. A real woman with real curves that didn't require augmentation, and oh those big, bright, playful eyes! Dickens' use of soft colors accentuates the naughty, sexy, and spicy women he illustrates. This collection features a variety of Dickens women at their lighthearted best, and ready for activities like golf and tennis. There's a lovely witch, a good ol' cowgirl holding a mug of beer, a slave girl, and a gorgeous Veronica Lake-looking blond holding a little kitten. This is truly a marvelous collection of work.

The word legend is tossed around very lightly sometimes, but in the case of Archie Dickens it is not only fitting, but virtually the only word that works. Hats off to SQP for another great collection!

Reviewed by Tim Janson

5.0 out of 5 stars an overlooked artist, April 19, 2010

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Not as well known as his contemporaries, Dickens had a unique style with the wholesome, girl next door look. Some people complain that the faces look underage; I don't agree, but it's worth mentioning (the bodies certainly belie that). These are all nudes and all images are full page reproductions. There is decent biographical data on Dickens but little about the individual images.

5.0 out of 5 stars Continuation of Volume I, April 21, 2008

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Part two of wonderful pin-up art capturing the wiles and charms of the fairer sex. See my favorable review of Vol.I
Very pleasing and a joy to behold. Rest in peace Archie!