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.
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"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"
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Louis K. Meisel is owner and manager of one of the oldest contemporary art galleries in Soho, New York. He has published monographs on Charles Bell and Richard Estes, as well as the books Photorealism and Photorealism Since 1980. Charles G. Martignette is an art dealer, art historian, journalist, and writer. Pictures from his collection have been exhibited in the Smithsonian Institution as well as many other American and European museums.
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This is a good size book, nicely bound and printed on good quality paper - glossy but not too glossy. The book is all about the art. There is surprisingly just about 30 pages of text, and even that is strewn with example of Elvgren's work (plus a few by those whose work he admired). At the back of the book, the text appears again in French and German.
While it is easy to describe Elvgren's work in light-weight terms such as "cheesecake", much of his work consisted of advertisements for major companies, calendars, magazine covers, illustrations and various other commissions. He was a master of his craft, a seriously capable portrait artist. His ability to capture the shape and character of male and female form with verve and fluidity is remarkable.
I have a personal interest in portraiture, and bought this book purely as a reference. It is certainly a useful way to get a closer look at his technique and use of colour.
While it is easy to describe Elvgren's work in light-weight terms such as "cheesecake", much of his work consisted of advertisements for major companies, calendars, magazine covers, illustrations and various other commissions. He was a master of his craft, a seriously capable portrait artist. His ability to capture the shape and character of male and female form with verve and fluidity is remarkable.
I have a personal interest in portraiture, and bought this book purely as a reference. It is certainly a useful way to get a closer look at his technique and use of colour.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By K. Fugill
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Amazing book! if you love Gil Elvgren then you have to have this book! plus its really good for the money!
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By DB1
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This is a good quality book with 'thousands' of Gil Elvgren's illustrations. Lots of great background to the life and work of this brilliant artist. If you like his work then this is a must for me.
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Very inspirational
As a photographer looking for new and inspiring creative outlets this fitted the bill perfectly. His was a distinctive art and a master of painting.
really recommend it.
really recommend it.
Published 13 days ago by Mr. Trevor Street
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Pin Up Heaven
Gil Elvgren is a pin-up grand master. You will likely recognise a lot of these as his artistry permeates a lot of american contemporary advertising and publicity. Read more
Published 1 month ago by martin thompson
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Love it!
Love this book :) Gil Elvgren is the best pin-up painter ever, he's genius :) This book has one of the best pin-up models of his art.
Published 1 month ago by Kate
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AMERICAN PIN-UPS BOOK
To say I bought this book as used it is as new and pristine. Just what I wanted as I love the art of this period.
Published 2 months ago by christine petrou
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Covers his career adequately
The book contains excellent reproductions of his original work,and it makes an excellent reference work and a handy guide to posing.
Published 2 months ago by David B.P. Cullen
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Gil Elvgren: All his Glamorous American Pin-ups (25th Anniversary)
This came in good time and well packed. Lots inside to learn from the master. It is beautifully illustrated. I love it.
Published 3 months ago by Carol58
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It's already on the kitchen wall...
Three years since we bought the first one, and each one has been saved for posterities sake. Can't bring ourselves to throw them out!! Great fun, quite risque but very worth it.
Published 4 months ago by M. Orton
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Such Well-Known Pin-Ups
This book is a treasure, for many reasons. I have followed the lives and works of many many artists and sculptors over the years, and was disappointed in the 60s, 70s and 80s by... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Phil
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Good collection of his art
Although this is a good collection of Elvgren's work, i was disappointed with the quality of some of the photos. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mistermark21
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The beauty of the American pinup
I've always liked the pinup girl artwork of the 40's and 50's. As mentioned in another review, the images of this time were tantalising, tittilating, but also tasteful. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. D. Nicol
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