The Little Book of Elvgren
Product ID: 25332725
He’s called the King of Pin-up for good reason. Gillette Elvgren (1914–1980) known as Gil, created some 700 pin-up oil paintings during his long career, more than any other calendar artist. His subjects were flirty, sassy, playful, and spirited, quintessential American girls who found themselves unintentionally exposed in myriad ways. They first rose to popularity among troops in World War II, and continued inspiring male fantasies well into the 1970s. Today Elvgren’s recognition factor is greater than ever, as his images are collected by men and women alike. His works have been the subject of top-selling TASCHEN books and calendars, and now 200 of his best are available in a compact package perfect for gifting—to oneself and others. From his first mid-’30s paintings through the 1970s, it’s all here, more portable, affordable, and adorable than ever! Review: Great book - A great book about one of the best artists in history. Small enough to take with me so I can look at some great art while eating my My Big Mac. Review: Oh my!!!! - What a great little book! I paid around $3 for this new and what a deal it was! This guy was quite the artist. This is a great book to have lying around as a pick me up. If you are down and out feeling that life isn't worth living, just pickup this book! Yes it is! I should have bought more they would make great Xmas presents!
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,704,056 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,185 in Human Figure Art (Books) #6,236 in Pop Culture Art |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 170 Reviews |
M**S
Great book
A great book about one of the best artists in history. Small enough to take with me so I can look at some great art while eating my My Big Mac.
B**A
Oh my!!!!
What a great little book! I paid around $3 for this new and what a deal it was! This guy was quite the artist. This is a great book to have lying around as a pick me up. If you are down and out feeling that life isn't worth living, just pickup this book! Yes it is! I should have bought more they would make great Xmas presents!
D**B
Excellent Book Of Art Photos Of Beautiful Sexy Women
An excellent book of beautiful women. The art and photo color of the women is clear and outstanding!! Highly recommended as is The Little Book of Driben. I bought both and so glad that I did. Get a copy while you can!
B**S
The little coffee table book of pinup art.
Comprehensive yet small have multiple books covering the artist. You d works in here that are in none of the others. And it doesn't take up the entire coffee table.
A**R
Beautiful pin ups, lack diversity
Really wonderful drawings, with a wide variety of themes. However, all the ladies are white, and with approximately the exact same body shape. I'm sure this has to do with the time these were first drawn in, but it is too bad. For the price, not a bad purchase, hence the 4 stars. If you seek diversity though, buy some other books in addition or skip this one entirely.
H**K
Great Book
Highly satisfied. Good quality. More pages than expected
J**J
Five Stars
Love it, neat little book with Pin-up art - Artistic, also entertaining.
P**3
Excellent
I love how the author shows where he is getting his inspiration from in the photo of the model compared to the finished painting.
J**D
Schönes Büchlein
Wer Pin ups mag wird es lieben
L**O
Pin up
Tutto perfetto.................... .. veloce consigliato bla bla bene bene bene bene bene bene bene bene bene bene bene bene bene
M**8
Ok
Ok
R**N
Packed with illustrations
Great little book
U**O
魅力的なピンナップガール達。
ポストカードサイズの本ですが、印刷は綺麗です。 良き時代の、可愛い健康的なアメリカンガールが満載です。 ストッキングや脚の描写が素晴らしく、 ガーターベルトや黒ストッキングの透け感に見とれます。 表紙の女性もよく見ると金のアンクレットを付けていたり、 細かい部分の描写やポーズ、女性達の表情の可愛さはいくら見ても飽きません。
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