Item #294261 Petty: The Classic Pin-Up Art of George Petty. Reid Stewart Austin, Random House Value, Publishing.

Petty: The Classic Pin-Up Art of George Petty

Gramercy Books, September 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. Used - Very Good / Very Good. Item #294261
ISBN: 0517201151

Introducing the first authorized book on the art of the legendary George Petty, America's foremost pin-up artist. This exclusive collection features rare images from Esquire centerfolds, pin-up calendars, full-color ads, and many original airbrush paintings. Also includes a chronology, index, 125 full-color and many black-and-white images. and a complete 1947 Petty Girl Pin-Up Calendar. Here is the classic book for collectors, museums, galleries, auction houses, and all lovers of American illustration.

Introducing the first authorized book on the art of the legendary George Petty, America's foremost pin-up artist. This exclusive collection features rare images from Esquire centerfolds, pin-up calendars, full-color ads, and many original airbrush paintings. Also includes a chronology, index, 125 full-color and many black-and-white images. and a complete 1947 Petty Girl Pin-Up Calendar. Here is the classic book for collectors, museums, galleries, auction houses, and all lovers of American illustration. This exclusive collection features rare images of the legendary George Petty's pin-up art from 'Esquire' centerfolds, pin-up calendars, full-color ads, and many original airbrush paintings. The informative biographical text highlights the artist's life and work. Includes a Foreword by Hugh Hefner and an essay by the artist's daughter and model. First printing; Tight binding; Clean, sturdy boards; Pages free of markings; Un-clipped dust jacket Very Good, mildly scuffed w/ quarter inch closed tear at lower jacket spine, no other significant flaws to disclose; An excellent copy.

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