Illustration Magazine (2002 1st Series) comic books 2003

This issue marks the beginning of a new format for Illustration. At 100 pages, perfect- bound and printed in full color, this new format more closely resembles a quality art book than a magazine. Ushering in our new era is a special issue-long profile on one of the most important and prolific illustrators of the late-20th century, Robert Peak. Peak completely revolutionized advertising in the film industry in the 1960s, and transformed the approach to movie advertising from basic collages of film stills or head shots to flamboyant artistic illustrations. His innovative poster design for West Side Story in 1961 ? painting characters and scenes into a single montage ? became the first of over 100 such posters, among them My Fair Lady, Camelot, Rollerball, Star Trek, Superman, and Apocalypse Now and earned Peak the title "Father of the Modern Movie Poster." Peak's 45 covers for Time Magazine (most notably the portrait of Mother Teresa), and numerous other commercial assignments redefined the look of illustration in the '60s and '70s, and influenced contemporary illustrators more than anyone since J.C. Leyendecker or Al Parker. No other book on Peak exists in print today, and this volume is essential for the library of any serious student of contemporary illustration art. (Illustration Magazine) Magazine, 100pg, FC$9.00 Cover price $9.00.

This issue features a long article on legendary film poster illustrator of the 1950s, Reynold Brown. Best known for his horror and science fiction movie posters (classics such as Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman, The Incredible Shrinking Man, and This Island Earth), this article showcases some of the many facets of this incredible illustrator and offers a sneak preview of the content of the upcoming book The Art of Reynold Brown. Also featured this issue is a look at the many illustrators of the Revell model kit boxes, with dozens of reproductions of original model kit paintings; an article on master illustrator Frank E. Schoonover; and a look at the artwork created for turn-of-the-century sheet music. Also features a list of current exhibitions and events, a book review section, and more! (Illustration Magazine) Magazine, 80pg, FC$9.00 Cover price $9.00.

This issue features a revealing article on pulp and pin-up illustrator Ernest "Darcy" Chiriacka, one of the last living artists to have worked in the pulps! Over 50 reproductions from his original artwork are shown in full color, unseen since their original publication. Also featured is the work of paperback and comic cover illustrator William George, featuring dozens of reproductions from his original art. An article on the Dell Mapbacks and airbrush illustrator Gerald Gregg follows. Plus, a look at the many illustrators of the Aurora model kit boxes rounds out the issue. Also featured is a list of current exhibitions and events, and book review section! (Illustration Magazine) Magazine, 80pg, FC$9.00 Cover price $9.00.