Illustration Magazine (2002 1st Series) comic books 2017

Cover by Don Maitz. 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. 96 pages. Cover price $15.00.

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. 80 pages. Cover price $15.00.

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 delves into Welsh artist Peter Stevens. Last up, cartoonist William Ely Hill. 80 pages. Cover price $15.00.

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. 80 pages. Cover price $15.00.