With more than 100 artists from the United States, Europe, Australia, Japan, and China included, this collection offers an unrivaled look at every different direction pin-up art design has taken since the heady days of Bettie Page. More than 200 images from the best practitioners betray the influences of the greats, such as Gil Elvgren and Olivia De Berardinis, but also show new trends, including a revival in 1980s-influenced line work in the vein of Patrick Nagel, and of biomech-influenced approaches. Every image is accompanied by a caption detailing the artist, name of work, and major influences, making this an invaluable source of information and inspiration for all graphic artists and cartoonists in the genre.
In the past, pinup women were considered to be a low bar for artists and were generally taboo in the art community. The current appeal of old pinup art is the unpretentious, often naive, and joyful whimsy that celebrates the sensuality of the women depicted. Whether they're real or imaginary, pinup women are a celebration of feminine sexuality.
The sheer breadth and span of pinup art today is amazing and every major genre is represented within, including:
- Classic American
- Sci-Fi and Fantasy
- Cartoon and Comic Book
- Hot Rod
- Neo-Surreal
For the pinup aficionado and artist, this non-stop, eye-popping book is an essential source of inspiration.
Reviews (12)
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I wish I had read the description closer. There are NO classic artists represented. Only contemporary artists are included. There are some nice images here but I kept hoping to see an Elvgren or Vargas or any other classic artist represented. So 2 stars for some nice images minus 3 stars for misleading book title.
Got a few ideas.... It was what I was looking for
Nice book and illustrations
Beautiful stunning must buy of a book
Beautiful and stunning art. Would buy 100 times over. Great for reference pictures and anatomy practice.
Beautiful!
It’s beautiful! I got this as a present for my boyfriend for Christmas, and he hasn’t seen it yet but I couldn’t be happier!
Incredibly COOL book that is a fantastic gift!
Have you ever purchased a gift for someone and then when you get home and start digging into it, told yourself, "Nah...I'm KEEPING THIS ONE FOR MYSELF". Split into 9 sections covering virtually every style such as Classic, Retro/Pulp, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Horror/Zombie, Cartoon/Comic, Hot Rods, Dominatrix, Neo-Surreal and Badass Girls - I'm willing to bet you'll find what you're looking for and be inspired by the gorgeous art and stunning color in this book! Elevate your coffee table and scare your conservative friends with your eclectic taste - Seriously, it's very very cool!
Love it
Nice and smooth illustrations, a good book to try different styles of pin ups.
Read the description
I wish I had read the description closer. There are NO classic artists represented. Only contemporary artists are included. There are some nice images here but I kept hoping to see an Elvgren or Vargas or any other classic artist represented. So 2 stars for some nice images minus 3 stars for misleading book title.
Got a few ideas.... It was what I was looking for
Nice book and illustrations
Beautiful stunning must buy of a book
Beautiful and stunning art. Would buy 100 times over. Great for reference pictures and anatomy practice.
Beautiful!
It’s beautiful! I got this as a present for my boyfriend for Christmas, and he hasn’t seen it yet but I couldn’t be happier!
Incredibly COOL book that is a fantastic gift!
Have you ever purchased a gift for someone and then when you get home and start digging into it, told yourself, "Nah...I'm KEEPING THIS ONE FOR MYSELF". Split into 9 sections covering virtually every style such as Classic, Retro/Pulp, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Horror/Zombie, Cartoon/Comic, Hot Rods, Dominatrix, Neo-Surreal and Badass Girls - I'm willing to bet you'll find what you're looking for and be inspired by the gorgeous art and stunning color in this book! Elevate your coffee table and scare your conservative friends with your eclectic taste - Seriously, it's very very cool!
Love it
Nice and smooth illustrations, a good book to try different styles of pin ups.
