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# 4.8/5 star acclaimed classic Masterful full-color reproductions Comprehensive pinup art collection Elvgren (Taschen 25th Anniversary Special Editions)

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## Summary

> 🎨 Own the art that defined a generation of glamour and style!

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## Key Features

- • **Collector’s Must-Have:** A near-complete anthology that elevates any art or pop culture library.
- • **Iconic Pinup Art Legacy:** Experience the timeless glamour of Gil Elvgren, the Rembrandt of pinup illustration.
- • **Curated Artistic Insight:** Includes historical context and artistic analysis for true connoisseurs.
- • **Authentic Vintage Condition:** Used book in good condition with minor wear—own a piece of art history.
- • **Museum-Quality Reproductions:** Vivid full-color prints that bring every brushstroke and detail to life.

## Overview

Elvgren is a highly acclaimed used book featuring a near-complete collection of Gil Elvgren’s iconic pinup art. Celebrated for its tasteful, masterful illustrations and vivid full-color reproductions, this book offers both artistic insight and historical context. With a 4.8-star rating from nearly 500 reviews, it’s a must-have for collectors and fans of pop culture art, delivered in good vintage condition with minor wear.

## Description

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Review: THE REMBRANDT OF GLAMOUR AND PINUP ART ! - He wasn't the first but he was the best. In terms of technique, taste and visual impact Gil Elvgren ranks as the modern day Rembrandt in the world of illustration of beautiful women. He was my principal inspiration as I am a nationally published illustrator and am frequently called upon to paint beautiful girls in ads. As a student at the University of Minnesota, majoring in studio art, my style and artistic goals were the pariah of most of the art faculty except the very best artist they had on the faculty staff. He understood what I wanted to achieve and I never got less than an A in any studio class. In my senior year I visited Brown & Bigelow Company in St. Paul, where I lived, and submitted samples to Clair Fry, the famous art director who commissioned Elvgren and many other top flight artists for their famous calendars. It was then that I learned that none of these men were on staff but located across the country. He loved my work and gave me great early advice as to how to get going in the commercial art business as they knew nothing about that at the U. of M. I followed his advice and started my career which has lasted over thirty years. Gil Elvgren was the best for the reasons I previously stated but in addition his work was always in good taste. His girls were downright wholesome and "the girl next door type". They often had the look of being unaware that they were being watched and were usually caught in somewhat innocent and private moments. His work could never ever be termed salacious or perverse as so many of his later day copiers are. The art of the pinup, for the most part, has degenerated somehwhat since Gil Elvgrens day. It probably started with the advent of Playboy and Penthouse magazine and their "foldouts". As long as we have these wonderful retrospective books on artists like Elvgren the public will have the chance to see what great pinup art used to be by the absolute master of the genre. For anyone interested in my contributions to this art genre my official website is [...] .
Review: Simply the best collection of pinups ever made. - I've heard of Gil Elvgren under a negative vein. "He's merely a smut artist who objectified women." is a common response to those who know of him from appearance alone. This book does a stellar job proving this claim as a false and unjust marginalization perpetuated only by ignorance and a lack of culture. A near complete collection of all of his works, this book explains the artistic relevance of each time period which he produced work. It displays his paintings in a beautiful fully colored adaption which although doesn't do the originals justice, works its hardest to live up to the impossible task. As a student of art, one can't help appreciating how Elvgren captures the anatomical complexities of each person, while also achieving a sort of innocence unique only to his works. The poses are inspiring and creative. Each pictures uses everythign to masterfully tell a story at a glance. For those like myself who admire the old pinup artworks that help define a generation of advertisement, this book is not merely a perfect addition to your collection: It's a necessity. Unrelated to the book, there were some minor warping and a couple of pages were stuck together from what appeared to be a minor spill along the lower pages. Not a problem at all.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #342,942 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #893 in Pop Culture Art #1,001 in Individual Artists (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (499) |
| Dimensions  | 9.1 x 0.9 x 12 inches |
| Edition  | Anniversary |
| ISBN-10  | 3836503050 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-3836503051 |
| Item Weight  | 3.55 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 271 pages |
| Publication date  | January 1, 2008 |
| Publisher  | TASCHEN |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE REMBRANDT OF GLAMOUR AND PINUP ART !
*by D***K on March 21, 2008*

He wasn't the first but he was the best. In terms of technique, taste and visual impact Gil Elvgren ranks as the modern day Rembrandt in the world of illustration of beautiful women. He was my principal inspiration as I am a nationally published illustrator and am frequently called upon to paint beautiful girls in ads. As a student at the University of Minnesota, majoring in studio art, my style and artistic goals were the pariah of most of the art faculty except the very best artist they had on the faculty staff. He understood what I wanted to achieve and I never got less than an A in any studio class. In my senior year I visited Brown & Bigelow Company in St. Paul, where I lived, and submitted samples to Clair Fry, the famous art director who commissioned Elvgren and many other top flight artists for their famous calendars. It was then that I learned that none of these men were on staff but located across the country. He loved my work and gave me great early advice as to how to get going in the commercial art business as they knew nothing about that at the U. of M. I followed his advice and started my career which has lasted over thirty years. Gil Elvgren was the best for the reasons I previously stated but in addition his work was always in good taste. His girls were downright wholesome and "the girl next door type". They often had the look of being unaware that they were being watched and were usually caught in somewhat innocent and private moments. His work could never ever be termed salacious or perverse as so many of his later day copiers are. The art of the pinup, for the most part, has degenerated somehwhat since Gil Elvgrens day. It probably started with the advent of Playboy and Penthouse magazine and their "foldouts". As long as we have these wonderful retrospective books on artists like Elvgren the public will have the chance to see what great pinup art used to be by the absolute master of the genre. For anyone interested in my contributions to this art genre my official website is [...] .

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply the best collection of pinups ever made.
*by V***A on February 6, 2015*

I've heard of Gil Elvgren under a negative vein. "He's merely a smut artist who objectified women." is a common response to those who know of him from appearance alone. This book does a stellar job proving this claim as a false and unjust marginalization perpetuated only by ignorance and a lack of culture. A near complete collection of all of his works, this book explains the artistic relevance of each time period which he produced work. It displays his paintings in a beautiful fully colored adaption which although doesn't do the originals justice, works its hardest to live up to the impossible task. As a student of art, one can't help appreciating how Elvgren captures the anatomical complexities of each person, while also achieving a sort of innocence unique only to his works. The poses are inspiring and creative. Each pictures uses everythign to masterfully tell a story at a glance. For those like myself who admire the old pinup artworks that help define a generation of advertisement, this book is not merely a perfect addition to your collection: It's a necessity. Unrelated to the book, there were some minor warping and a couple of pages were stuck together from what appeared to be a minor spill along the lower pages. Not a problem at all.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value. Great art. Great buy!
*by R***S on April 21, 2011*

I am a fan of all kinds of retro 'pop art'. This book is a great addition to any art collection. The book is hardcover, large photos, bright colors. At the price it is at, this is one of my best purchases from Amazon. The girls are all in similar poses, situations, but they are all gorgeous and take you back to the golden years of Americana. I would warn any parents that their is some photos/drawings of full nudity (which I didn't expect). Not many, but a few. I planned on keeping this out as a coffee table book, but with some young boys running around the house, I will keep it in my bedroom bookcase. To wrap up, at this price in my opinion this is a no brainer purchase. 5 stars.

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