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The Great American Pin-Up (Midi) (Hardcover)

~ Charles G Martignette Dr. (Author), (Author) "At the turn of the century, ""family values"" ran rampant..." (more)
Key Phrases: ses pin, grands illustrateurs, magazines populaires, New York, Gil Elvgren, The Saturday Evening Post (more...)
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This illustrated text tells the story of the American pin-up as a genre as utterly American as the paintings of Edward Hopper. It describes the genre's origins and development, showcasing the most important artists.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 447 pages
  • Publisher: Taschen; illustrated edition edition (September 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 3822817015
  • ISBN-13: 978-3822817018
  • Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.1 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #491,196 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Artistic talents displayed in pin-up book, November 11, 1997
At last, the history of an art form seen by millions around the world during this century, but little documented. The biographies are concise and the illustrations give a good representation of each artists' work. The German printing is outstanding with excellent clarity and colour rendition. In order to make this a better guide and reference work, I would suggest these improvements for the next edition. First, a title or caption, and date, for each picture. This places a work in context with others and would illustrate the fun associated with pinup art. Secondly, the biographies should be in one alphabetical order. An artist, and examples of his or her work, would be easier to find. Additional books, magazine articles and collections, such as that of Alberto Vargas at the University of Kansas, need to be mentioned. Lastly, inclusion of relevant Internet sites and publishers would provide additional sources of information for collectors, art students and others. Although not perfect from an informational standpoint, this book is a real attraction to the eye and senses and well worth the purchase price.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great American Pin-Up Review, December 18, 1999
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I thoroughly enjoyed "The Great American Pin-Up" because there is finally a book that documents the history of pin-up artwork. The images are brilliant and beautiful and the brief histories of the artist provide a look into their work. The only thing i'd change about this would be to add the titles of the individual peices of art. Other than that, the book was wonderfully written and composed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Collection of Art & Artists, June 1, 2003
This is one of the finest collections of pin-up art from the talented artists that brought these beautiful women to life. These were very risque for their time but they were a true celebration of women. This is the kind of open mindedness and genuine appreciation missing from today's society. Women are wonderful, intelligent, beautiful people and life would be a tragedy without them. There...I said it!
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