Gil and Elvgren by Louis K. Meisel and Charles G. Martignette (2008, Hardcover)

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A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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ISBN
9783836503051
EAN
9783836503051
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Taschen
ISBN-10
3836503050
ISBN-13
9783836503051
eBay Product ID (ePID)
64385438

Product Key Features

Edition
25
Book Title
Elvgren
Number of Pages
271 Pages
Language
English
Topic
General, American / General
Publication Year
2008
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Reference
Author
Meisel Louis K
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
47.3 Oz
Item Length
12.1 in
Item Width
9.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
759.13
Synopsis
Gil's girls: The seminal pin-up artist Post-depression America was in desperate need of a defining iconography that would lift it out of the black and white doldrums, and it came in the form of Gil Elvgren's Technicolor fantasies of the American dream. His technique--which earned him a reputation as "The Norman Rockwell of cheesecake"--involved photographing models and then painting them into gorgeous hyper-reality, with longer legs, more flamboyant hair and gravity-defying busts, and in the process making them the perfect moral-boosting eye-candy for every homesick private. "Glamour is back... TASCHEN offers us a look back at these calendar and advertisement goddesses of which Gil Elvgren is king." erotisme-fr.com, France Text in English, French, and German, Post-depression America was in desperate need of a defining iconography that would lift it out of the black and white doldrums, and it came in theform of Gil Elvgren's Technicolor fantasies of the American dream. His technique-which earned him a reputation as "The Norman Rockwell of cheesecake"-involved photographing models and then painting them into gorgeous hyper-reality, with longer legs, more flamboyant hair and gravity-defying busts, and in the process making them the perfect moral-boosting eye-candy for every homesick private.
LC Classification Number
ND237.E585

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  • This is a book for the true Gil Elvgren fan.

    Most complete collection of Gil Elvgren paintings that you will find anywhere. I use this the guide for finding titles, subjects, and the date of the original paintings that are used on the trading cards I have been selling for over 20 years. Beautiful product for Taschen in Germany. There are several versions, hard bound and paperbacks of different sizes, to make sure you bid on the one you want.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Throwback?

    Maybe I am a throwback, But I always found this art form fascinating from the realism of the art, to the use of it to get soldiers through WWI and More so WWII. Some of the Pin ups of today are so sexual they leave nothing to the imagination which was the majority of the point of a pinup, the art of the tease. From burlesque, to pin ups it is a philosophy lost on many girls and boys today.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: bookmans_exchange

  • The best Elvgren books

    When you look at the art in books, the size matters - the bigger the better. These books represent Elvgren art better than the other books because of its sizes.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: comics_to_astonish_inc_2

  • Good book

    As advertised

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

  • good variety of prints

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books