Illustration Magazine (2002 1st Series) comic books

This issue features the art of commercial and story illustrator John Gannam, with dozens of art reproductions. Also includes a feature on "The Invisible Frank Walts", an African American illustrator about whom little is known; his work was prolific in progressive publications like The Masses, The Crisis, and Liberator. 80 pages. Cover price $15.00.

We feature the spectacular art of Al Buell, best known for his sexy pin-up illustrations of the 1940s and '50s. Our feature includes dozens of reproductions taken directly from the original art, previously unpublished pencil sketches, and color preliminary studies. Our second feature concerns the work of the legendary illustrator John LaGatta, whose painterly and sophisticated renderings of sexy women in the '30s presents an entirely different perspective on the art of the pin up. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue! 80 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

In this issue we feature the spectacular art of Mel Odom, an illustrator best known for his iconic work for Playboy magazine, amongst many other publications. Our feature includes dozens of reproductions taken from the original art, sketches, photos, and color preliminary studies. Our second feature concerns the work of contemporary illustrator Don Maitz, whose brilliant science fiction and fantasy illustrations are well known to fans of both genres. Our profile looks at his entire career, and presents many spectacular reproductions of his finest book jacket illustrations and much more. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue. 96 pages. Cover price $15.00.

We feature the spectacular art of Frank R. Paul, one of the legendary fathers of science fiction illustration. Our feature, written by David Saunders, includes dozens of reproductions taken from the original art, sketches, photos, and color preliminary studies. Our second feature concerns the work of illustrator Fred Freeman, another brilliant illustrator of science fiction/science fact from the 1950s who will knock your socks off. Our profile presents many spectacular reproductions of his finest illustrations. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue. 92 pages. Cover price $15.00.

Cover by Don Maitz. Published quarterly by The Illustrated Press, Illustration is a beautiful, educational, and scholarly magazine devoted to the history of American illustration art. First launched in October 2001, we have profiled over 100 artists in over 48 issues. Printed in full color, each issue features the highest quality printing, photography and color reproductions of original illustration art available anywhere. For those with an interest in popular culture, commercial art and design, publishing history, comic books, paperbacks, pulp magazines, or collecting original art, Illustration is the best source for new information on the illustrators of the past. 96 pages. Cover price $15.00.

In this issue, we feature the spectacular art of Saul Tepper, best known for his evocative and painterly magazine illustrations, reminiscent of his mentor Dean Cornwell. Our feature includes dozens of reproductions taken from Tepper's original art, sketches, photos, and vintage tear sheets. Our second feature concerns the work of illustrator Gilbert Bundy, best known for his loose and comical slick magazine illustrations of the 30s and 40s. Our profile presents a wealth of imagery from his career. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue. 80 pages. Cover price $15.00.

Illustration features the spectacular art of Earl Mayan, best known for his photographically detailed slick magazine illustrations of the 1950s. Written by the artist's daughter, the profile presents a behind the scenes look at the creation of his finest illustrations, as well as dozens of reproductions of his original paintings, drawings, and rare reference photographs. The second feature delves into Welsh artist Peter Stevens. Last up, cartoonist William Ely Hill. 80 pages. Cover price $15.00.

This 'Special Issue' of Illustration features the spectacular art of James Montgomery Flagg, perhaps best known for his iconic 'I Want You!' Uncle Sam poster, one of the most often parodied and imitated images in American history. Our feature showcases dozens of images of original artwork, rare photographs, drawings, preliminary studies, and rarely seen tear sheets and ephemera from Flagg's personal archives. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue. 80 pages. Cover price $15.00.

This issue of Illustration features the sexy pin-up and science fiction art of the brilliant H.W. McCauley. Our feature showcases numerous examples of his original art, printed covers, and rare, previously unpublished photographs. Next up we feature the automotive illustrations of Peter Helck, known for his thrilling racing art. Our final feature covers the work of Gilbert Bundy, famous for his humorous slick magazine illustrations of the 30s and 40s. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue! 80 pages. Cover price $15.00.

Cover by Frederic Varady. This issue of Illustration features the sexy magazine illustrations of the brilliant Frederic Varady, best known for his slick magazine work. Our feature showcases numerous examples of his original art, printed tear sheets and covers, and rare, previously unpublished photographs. Also featuring the work of prolific cartoonist Gilbert Bundy, famous for his humorous slick men's magazine illustrations of the 30s and 40s, whose life was cut tragically short following his return from WWII. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue! 80 pages. Cover price $15.00.

This issue of Illustration features the sexy pin-up illustrations of the brilliant Earl Moran, perhaps best remembered for his pin-up paintings featuring a young and unknown Marilyn Monroe! Our feature showcases numerous examples of his original art, printed tear sheets and covers, and rare, previously unpublished photographs. Next up we feature the work of Ray Prohaska, famous for his slick magazine illustrations of the 30s, 40s, and 50s. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue! 80 pages, full color Cover price $15.00.

Cover by Ron Lesser. This issue features the work of Ron Lesser (on the cover) best known for his fabulous femme fatales as featured in numerous movie posters, as well as noir book covers during the 50s and 60s, as even Hard Case Crime paperback covers today. Our feature showcases numerous examples of his original art, printed tear sheets and covers, and rare, previously unpublished photographs. Next up we feature the work of Peter Helck, famous for his incredible automotive illustrations during the 40s, 50s and 60s. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue! 96 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

The very first issue of Illustration featured the work of Elbert Mcgran Jackson on the cover, yet to date this artist has never been profiled in the magazine! This issue rectifies this situation, as we finally feature Jackson's work in a major feature. Our story showcases numerous examples of his original art, printed tear sheets and covers, and rare, previously unpublished photographs. Next up we feature the work of Carlo Demand, famous for his incredible automotive illustrations during the 50s and 60s. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue! 96 pages. Cover price $15.00.

We feature the work of Joe DeMers on the cover, and our story showcases numerous examples of his original art, printed tear sheets, and rare photographs. Next up, we feature the work of E. Simms Campbell, an African-American artist famous for his wonderful cartoon work in Esquire and Playboy magazines. 80 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

We feature the work of Coles PhilipS, the legendary cover artist best known for his creation of the 'Fade-Away Girl'; our story showcases numerous examples of his original art, printed tear sheets, and rare photographs. Next up we feature the work of Peter Helck, known for his action-packed automotive racing illustrations. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue! 80 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

We feature the work of George Gross, best known for his spectacular men's adventure magazine and paperback book cover illustrations of the 50s and 60s. Next up we feature the work of Bruce Baumgartner, known for his complete mastery of vibrant watercolor in his slick magazine illustrations of the '40s and '50s. Our final feature concerns the work of another slick magazine illustrator of this period who worked in a modern style, Earl Blossom. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue! 80 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

We feature the work of Vincent DiFate, best known for his spectacular science-fiction paperback book cover illustrations. Next up we feature the work of James Bingham, known for his remarkable slick magazine illustrations of the '40s and '50s. Our final feature concerns the work of slick illustrator John Fernie, also known for his work in magazines of the 40s and 50s. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue! 80 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

We feature a special issue devoted to the work of Austin Briggs. Briggs began his career providing illustrations for the pulp magazine Blue Book. He later became an assistant to the cartoonist Alex Raymond on Flash Gordon and succeeded him on Secret Agent Corrigan. He later moved on to creating illustrations for books and magazines such as Reader's Digest and The Saturday Evening Post. He was one of the founding faculty for the Famous Artists School. In 1969 he was elected to the Society of Illustrators' Hall of Fame. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue! 80 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

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Written by Various. Art by VARIOUS, Bernard D'Andrea. Cover by Robert Myers. We feature the work of Robert Meyers, a brilliant illustrator for The Saturday Evening Post and other slicks of the late 1950s, who became the owner of a dude ranch and was mysteriously murdered by a sniper attack in Wyoming. Next up, we feature the work of Bernard D'Andrea, an artist from the legendary Cooper Studios best known for his illustrations of beautiful women and handsome men in fiction magazines of the 50s. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue! 80 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

Written by Various. Art by VARIOUS, Bernard D'Andrea. Cover by Robert Myers. We feature the work of Robert Meyers, a brilliant illustrator for The Saturday Evening Post and other slicks of the late 1950s, who became the owner of a dude ranch and was mysteriously murdered by a sniper attack in Wyoming. Next up, we feature the work of Bernard D'Andrea, an artist from the legendary Cooper Studios best known for his illustrations of beautiful women and handsome men in fiction magazines of the 50s. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue! 80 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Written by Various. Art by VARIOUS, Bernard D'Andrea. Cover by Robert Myers. We feature the work of Robert Meyers, a brilliant illustrator for The Saturday Evening Post and other slicks of the late 1950s, who became the owner of a dude ranch and was mysteriously murdered by a sniper attack in Wyoming. Next up, we feature the work of Bernard D'Andrea, an artist from the legendary Cooper Studios best known for his illustrations of beautiful women and handsome men in fiction magazines of the 50s. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue! 80 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.