The Great American Pin-Up
Martignette, Charles G; Meisel, Louis K
ISBN 10: 3822817015 ISBN 13: 9783822817018
Published by TASCHEN, 2002
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This illustrated text tells the story of the American pin-up as a genre as utterly American as the paintings of Edward Hopper. It describes the genre's origins and development, showcasing the most important artists.
About the Author: Charles G. Martignette was an art dealer and collector of original paintings by 20th century American illustrators and artists. His gallery in Hallandale Beach, Florida, houses the world's largest collection of commercial illustration art. As of 1975 he published numerous articles about magazine, advertising, calendar, pulp, paperback, glamour and pin-up art. Paintings from his collection have been exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution as well as many other American and European museums. Charles G. Martignette died in 2008 in Hallandale, Florida.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Great American Pin-Up
Publisher: TASCHEN
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: good