ILLUSTRATION MAGAZINE (2023)

"Illustration Magazine covers the history of illustration art in America, with profiles of '50s paperback cover illustrator Robert Maguire, best known for his sexy femme fatales and art noir covers, Eugene Iverd, Saturday Evening Post cover artist of the 1920s and '30s, and Al Parker, perhaps one of the most influential figures in American illustration in the '50s and '60s. The issue also includes a book review section, a calendar of events, and much more."

"This issue of Illustration features the spectacular pulp artwork of Graves Gladney, most famous for his covers for The Shadow magazine. The extensive feature showcases many original Shadow paintings, shot directly from the original art, and presented in full-page reproductions. Most of these paintings have not been reproduced in any other book or magazine for over fifty years, and will be new to even the most jaded pulp art aficionado. The second major feature is on the work of Sandy Kossin, famous for his many paperback and magazine illustrations. Finally, children's artist Nan Pollard displays the paper doll and color book illustrations that made her a legend in the field."

"Illustration is a beautiful, educational, and scholarly magazine devoted to the history of American illustration art. Published quarterly and printed in full color, each issue features the highest quality printing, photography and color reproductions of original 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, this is the best source for new information on the illustrators of the past."

"Illustration is a beautiful, educational, and scholarly magazine devoted to the history of American illustration art. Published quarterly and printed in full color, each issue features the highest quality printing, photography and color reproductions of original 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, this is the best source for new information on the illustrators of the past. "

"This issue of Illustration features the spectacular art of Ellen B.T. Pyle, best known for her beautiful covers for the Saturday Evening Post in the 1930s and 40s. Plus, spotlights on Edwin Georgi, William Meade Prince, and tons of archival photos, drawings, studies, and rare original paintings."

"Illustration is a beautiful, educational, and scholarly magazine devoted to the history of American illustration art. Published quarterly and printed in full color, each issue features the highest quality printing, photography and color reproductions of original 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, this is the best source for new information on the illustrators of the past."

"This issue of Illustration features the spectacular art of J. Frederick Smith, best known for his sexy editorial illustrations for Esquire, Collier's, and many more fiction magazines of the 40s and 50s. Smith later became a noted glamour photographer, shooting many Playboy centerfolds and other fashion oriented subjects. Also featured is illustrator J. Fleming Gould, known best for his black-and-white interior illustrations for numerous pulp and men's adventure magazines, and an overview of the history of Schoonover Studios, filled with unpublished photographs, as well as gorgeous illustrations from many Schoonover studio artists. Plus, numerous book reviews, exhibitions, and events round out the issue."

"This issue features the spectacular artwork of Herbert Morton Stoops, best known for his pulp covers from the 1920s to 1940s. Also featured is illustrator and agent extraordinaire Ed Balcourt, known best for his paperback cover illustrations of the 1950s and 1960s. Book reviews, exhibition reports, and events round out the issue."

"Explore the spectacular science-fiction artwork of Jack Gaughan, best-known for his paperback book and magazine covers of the 1950's and 1960's, with a preview of Luis Ortiz's upcoming book on Gaughan, Outermost, from Nonstop Press. All profiled is legendary illustrator Tom Lovell, best-known for his magazine interiors and cover illustrations. Finally, Walt Reed, author of The Illustrator In America and the first dealer in original illustration art, is interviewed."

"This issue features the sexy and spectacular art of Jon Whitcomb, best known for his slick magazine illustrations of the 1950s and 60s. His boy/girl pictures were some of the finest of the genre, and appeared in every major fiction magazine of the day. Illustration also profiles illustrator Charles Copeland, well known for his racy and provocative 'adult' paperback covers of the 1950s and '60s, and notable dinosaur artist Charles R. Knight, whose fantastic murals may be seen in numerous American history museums."

"This issue of Illustration features the pulp art of Joe Szokoli, perhaps best known for overpainting a few dozen of H.J. Ward's original pulp paintings. Next up we feature illustrator Rose O'Neill, well known for her Kewpie illustrations. Our final feature is on the legendary Walt Reed, founder of The Illustration House Gallery, and author of the seminal book The Illustrator In America."

"This issue of Illustration features the spectacular art of John Berkey, best known for his science fiction book covers, advertising, and movie poster images. His images of space craft have influenced film makers and industrial designers for the past 40 years. Also featured is illustrator Harry Clarke, perhaps best known for his fantastic and macabre book illustrations."

"This issue of Illustration features the sexy pin-up and science fiction art of H. W. McCauley, showcasing numerous examples of his original art, printed covers, and rare, previously unpublished photographs. Plus, Elaine Duillo, the legendary romance paperback cover illustrator who made Fabio a household name, and Coby Whitmore, famous for his spectacular slick magazine illustrations of the 40s and 50s, round out this issue."

"This issue of Illustration features the spectacular art of Jon Whitcomb, best known for his fantastic and influential magazine illustrations of the 1940s and '50s. Next up we feature the second part of our series on Australian illustrator Norman Lindsay, and his adventures in American illustration. Our final feature is on the art of William Teason, known best for his mystery paperback book covers of the '60s and '70s, particularly his Alfred Hitchcock series."

"This issue of Illustration features the spectacular art of Henry Clive, best known for his stunning pin up and magazine illustration of the 1930s and '40s. Next up we feature the second part of our series on Australian illustrator Norman Lindsay, and his adventures in American illustration. Our final feature is on the art of Albert Dorne, legendary founder of the Famous Artists School, and one of the most successful and highest paid illustrators of his day."

"This issue features the lurid and sensational men's adventure illustration of Bruce Minney. The feature showcases numerous examples of rare original artwork, printed covers, and previously unpublished photographs. Next up we feature the work of Norman Lindsay, our second feature on the legendary Australian artist. Our final feature concerns the work of George Stavarinos, a brilliant and influential illustrator from the 80s whose life was cut tragically short."

"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."

"This issue of Illustration features the spectacular art of Joe Bowler, one of the legendary members of the fabled Cooper Studios. Our feature showcases a lifetime of artwork, from his earliest pictures in the 1950s to his beautiful contemporary paintings and portraiture. Next up we feature the work of Ted Lewin, the former professional wrestler turned illustrator who is best known today for his award winning children's book illustrations."

"This issue of Illustration features the spectacular art of Stevan Dohanos, perhaps best known for his many legendary covers for the Saturday Evening Post. Our feature showcases a lifetime of artwork, from sketches and drawings to cover paintings and sculpture. Next up we feature the work of Victor Kalin, whose endlessly inventive paperback covers of the 1950s and '60s are widely collected today. Rare photographs, tear sheets and original artwork are shown. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue!"

"In this special issue of Illustration, we feature the spectacular art of Walter Baumhofer, perhaps best known for his many legendary covers for the Doc Savage line of pulp magazines in the 1930s. Written by David Saunders, the son of the legendary Norm Saunders, David knew Baumhofer personally and is able to share his unique insider's perspective on the artist's life. Rare photographs, tear sheets and original artworks are shown."

"In this Issue of Illustration, we feature the spectacular art of Mead Schaeffer, perhaps best known for his many covers for the Saturday Evening Post and other illustrations for prominent books and magazines of the '30s and '40s. Rare photographs, tear sheets and original artworks are shown. Our second feature concerns the work of Michael Dolas (also on the cover), a noted slick magazine illustrator during the 1940s and '50s. Many rarely seen original paintings are showcased. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue."

"In this Issue of Illustration, we feature the spectacular art of Charles Dana Gibson, world famous for his creation of the original pin-up-the 'Gibson Girl'. Rare photographs, tear sheets and original artworks are shown. Our second feature concerns the work of cartoonist A.B. Frost, perhaps best known for his Br'er Rabbit illustrations, and other satirical comic strips and illustrations from the early 1900s. Comic strips, drawings, and many rarely seen original paintings are showcased. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue."

"In this special issue of Illustration, we feature the spectacular art of George Petty, world famous for his sleek and sexy pin-up girls as featured in Esquire magazine and on calendars and warplanes in the 1940s. Drawn from the late Petty historian Reid Stewart Austin's personal archive of material, this issue features rare photographs, tear sheets, and stunning reproductions of original artworks. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue."

"In this issue of Illustration, we feature the spectacular art of Rolf Armstrong, best known for his elegant and colorful pastel renderings of pin-up girls in the 1930s and 40s. Our story features rare photographs, tear sheets, and stunning reproductions of original artworks. Next up we feature a new column by David Saunders-each issue will showcase an obscure artist from the history of the pulps, drawn from the extensive archives of his website, www.PulpArtists.com. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue."

"In this Issue of Illustration, we feature the lurid and spectacular art of John Newton Howitt, best known for his terrifying covers for Horror Stories pulps in the 1930s, as well as for his superhero pulp covers for The Spider and Operator #5. Our story features rare photographs, tear sheets, and stunning reproductions of original artworks. Our second major feature concerns the work of the legendary illustrator Gustave Doré. While generally known for his black and white art, our story features many reproductions of his less often seen color paintings. Our final story is a new column by David Saunders - each issue will showcase an obscure artist from the history of the pulps, drawn from the extensive archives of his website, www.PulpArtists.com. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue."

"To celebrate the 50th issue of Illustration Magazine, we have chosen to profile one of the most iconic and influential illustrators of all time - J.C. Leyendecker. Author David Saunders returns with an in-depth biography of the legendary artist, along with a side profile of his equally talented and somewhat mysterious brother F.X. Leyendecker, who died tragically before his time. This issue features rare photographs, tear sheets, and stunning reproductions of original artworks."

"We feature the spectacular art of Ted CoConis, best known for his iconic movie poster illustrations for such films as Hair, Dorian Gray, Fiddler On The Roof, Man Of La Mancha, Labyrinth, and many more. We include dozens of reproductions taken from the original art of his many seminal poster designs, paperback book covers, album jackets, and magazine illustrations. We also look at the work of the legendary illustrator Harry Beckhoff, known for his incredible cartoon illustrations for major magazines of the 1940s and '50s."

"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!"

"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. "

"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. "

"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."

"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."

"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 examines the link between William Faulkner's paperbacks and the influential and widely imitated cover art of James Avati. Last up, James Witek returns to explore the graphics used in marketing bubblegum cards through the decades."

"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."

"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!"

"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. Next up we feature 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!"

"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!"

"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! "

"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!"

"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."

"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!"

"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!"

"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!"

"We feature the work of J.F. Kernan, best known for his spectacular magazine covers for The Saturday Evening Post and other national magazines of the 1930s and 40s. Our feature is illustrated with numerous original paintings. Next up we feature the work of Neysa McMein, a fantastic female magazine illustrator from the 1930s and 40s. And finally we showcase the action-packed automotive illustration work of Carlo Demand."

"We feature the work of Joe Bowler, best known for his spectacular slick magazine illustrations of the 1950s. Our feature is illustrated with numerous original paintings and rare tear sheets. Next up we feature the work of Peter Helck, a fantastic illustrator best known for his action-packed automotive illustrations of the 1940s and '50s. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue!"

We feature the work of W.W. Denslow, best known for his illustrations for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and other notable children's books of the early 1900s. Next up we feature the work of Mike Ludlow, known for his sexy pin-up style magazine illustrations of the '50s. Our final feature showcases the work of Fred Freeman, notable for his futuristic and detailed magazine illustrations. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue!

We feature the work of Frank Fruzyna, best known for his thousands of clip-art illustrations that appeared virtually everywhere in the 80s and 90s. You've probably seen his work many times and never knew who created it; now we pull back the curtain to reveal the man behind the ubiquitous art. Next up we feature the work of Tom Sawyer, another clip-art artist from a previous generation. His work was everywhere, yet his name was virtually unknown. Our final feature showcases the work of Fred Freeman, notable for his futuristic and detailed magazine illustrations.

We feature the work of Peter Driben, one of the most prolific American pin-up artists of the 1940s and '50s probably best known for his hundreds of cover paintings for Beauty Parade, Titter, Wink, Flirt, and more. Next up we feature the work of Zoe Mozert, one of the "big four" names in pin-up, as prolific and famous as her contemporaries Rolf Armstrong, Earl Moran, or Gil Elvgren. Our feature showcases numerous examples of original artwork as well as rare tear sheets and photographs. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the extra-large issue!

We celebrate the 20th year of Illustration Magazine by showcasing the work of Peter Helck, the brilliant illustrator best known for his action-packed automotive illustrations of the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. Lots of original art, rare tear sheets and photographs combine with a book-length story on Helck's life and work. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue!

We feature the work of Jessie Willcox Smith. Although she never married and had no children of her own, Smith is considered by many to be one of the greatest illustrators of children's books. Our story showcases numerous examples of her original art, printed tear sheets and covers, and rare, previously unpublished photographs. Next up we feature the work of Pruett Carter, known for his beautiful slick magazine illustrations during the 40s and 50s. And for tragically shooting his wife and son before turning the gun on himself in 1955. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue!

IN THIS ISSUE: We feature the work of EARLE K. BERGEY. Known for his legendary science fiction cover illustrations for Thrilling Wonder Stories, Amazing Stories, and many other pulp magazines of the 40s and 50s, our feature takes a look at his entire career and features reproductions of original paintings as well as rare magazine covers. Next up we feature the work of WILLIAM OBERHARDT, known for his incredible charcoal portraits and illustrations for advertising, books, and magazines. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue!

We feature the paperback cover art of Raymond Johnson. Up until now, little has been known about this prolific but obscure illustrator. Our feature tells his story for the first time in print, and presents scores of rare book covers and examples of original art. Next up we feature the legendary Fritz Willis. Known for his sexy pin up illustrations, and his famous art instruction books for Walter T. Foster publishing company, our feature examines his career and showcases  reproductions of original paintings as well as rare tear sheets.

In this special issue we feature the work of the legendary AL DORNE, one of the most successful commercial illustrators of his day. As the founder of the Famous Artists School, alongside luminaries such as Norman Rockwell, Al Parker, Austin Briggs, and more, his correspondence courses taught generations of artists the craft of illustration. Dorne's work has been beloved by comic artists for decades, and his work in line and colored inks were seen by millions in leading magazines of the day. This issue is completely devoted to Dorne's work and showcases scores of illustrations, drawings, and photographs.

IN THIS ISSUE we feature the incredible work of fantasy/science fiction artist Clyde Caldwell, known for his many gaming and book cover illustrations for TSR (Dungeons & Dragons), Wizards of the Coast, Heavy Metal and Dragon magazines, and so much more. Our extensive feature showcases work from his entire career, and it will knock you out. Next up, author David Saunders returns with a feature on Nick Eggenhofer, best known for his Western pulp magazine covers, and work for Argosy and True magazines in the 1950s. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue!

We feature the work of Pruett Carter (on the cover) known for his beautiful slick magazine illustrations during the 40s and 50s, and most notoriously for shooting his wife and son before turning the gun on himself in 1955. Next up, we feature the work of Charles Lasalle, perhaps known best today for his Walter Foster instructional art books than for his beautiful magazine illustrations in the 1930s and 40s. His masterful draftsmanship is a sight to behold. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue!

On the cover and inside we feature the work of John Held, Jr., the legendary cartoonist/illustrator of the Jazz Age, best known for his depictions of the Flapper era of the 1920s. Next up, we feature the work of Howard Chandler Christy, known today for his "Christy Girl" (the successor to the "Gibson Girl") and for his iconic WWI military recruitment and Liberty Loan posters. In 1938, Time magazine called him "the most commercially successful U.S. artist." Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue!

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!

We feature the work of Frank McCarthy, one of the top movie poster artists of all time, best known for his images for The Dirty Dozen, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, and so many more. Next up, we feature the work of Paul Bransom, known as "The Dean of Animal Artists" for his hundreds of realistic animal illustrations for Jack London's Call of the Wild, and in scores of magazines from the 30s to the 1960s. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue!

We feature the work of the legendary N.C. Wyeth, known for his iconic illustrations for the books Treasure Island, Robin Hood, and Robinson Crusoe, and so many more. Next up, we feature the work of Boris Dolgov, the mysterious artist for Weird Tales whose true identity has remained unknown until now! Pulp art historian David Saunders returns to reveal the facts. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue!