Posts Tagged: vintage
100 Years of Fashion Illustration
There are several books written on the subject of fashion illustration with many unfortunately proving to be little more than filler or catalogues of aspiring artists, but there are two in particular that stand out for me as recommended titles. The first
100 Years of Fashion Illustration
There are several books written on the subject of fashion illustration with many unfortunately proving to be little more than filler or catalogues of aspiring artists, but there are two in particular that stand out for me as recommended titles. The first
Bazooka Joe and his Gang
Character designers, animators and illustrators throughout the ages have all shared the wisdom of one simple truth; that adding an eye-patch to a character provides an instant coolness upgrade. From ‘the man in the Hathaway shirt’ to countless cowboys and Kurt Russell’s
Bazooka Joe and his Gang
Character designers, animators and illustrators throughout the ages have all shared the wisdom of one simple truth; that adding an eye-patch to a character provides an instant coolness upgrade. From ‘the man in the Hathaway shirt’ to countless cowboys and Kurt Russell’s
World Tour: Vintage Hotel Labels from the Collection of Gaston-Louis Vuitton
It’s something of a coincidence that just a few days before receiving a copy of World Tour from Abrams Books, i’d sat down to watch the classic 1932 film Grand Hotel. A film that couldn’t match this book more perfectly, telling the story of
World Tour: Vintage Hotel Labels from the Collection of Gaston-Louis Vuitton
It’s something of a coincidence that just a few days before receiving a copy of World Tour from Abrams Books, i’d sat down to watch the classic 1932 film Grand Hotel. A film that couldn’t match this book more perfectly, telling the story of
Fun with a Pencil – By Andrew Loomis
This week sees the release of the next in Titan Books series of Andrew Loomis reprints, Fun with a Pencil. Actually dating as the first of the Loomis instructional art books (going all the way back to 1939) it inevitably
Fun with a Pencil – By Andrew Loomis
This week sees the release of the next in Titan Books series of Andrew Loomis reprints, Fun with a Pencil. Actually dating as the first of the Loomis instructional art books (going all the way back to 1939) it inevitably
The Golden Age of DC Comics by Paul Levitz
With the anticipated release of the new Superman movie, DC’s status as a leader in the comic book industry remains as strong as ever, with its success only really comparable to that of Marvel. It’s testament to the power and longevity
The Golden Age of DC Comics by Paul Levitz
With the anticipated release of the new Superman movie, DC’s status as a leader in the comic book industry remains as strong as ever, with its success only really comparable to that of Marvel. It’s testament to the power and longevity
Dave Stevens’ The Rocketeer Artist’s Edition
With Dave Stevens’ The Rocketeer Artist’s Edition, IDW introduced it’s range of high-end books for the comic collector, featuring reproductions of raw artwork from some of the worlds most renowned comic book artists. So acclaimed (and limited) was this first edition of Stevens’ beloved creation
Dave Stevens’ The Rocketeer Artist’s Edition
With Dave Stevens’ The Rocketeer Artist’s Edition, IDW introduced it’s range of high-end books for the comic collector, featuring reproductions of raw artwork from some of the worlds most renowned comic book artists. So acclaimed (and limited) was this first edition of Stevens’ beloved creation
Creating the Filmation Generation by Lou Scheimer
Creating the Filmation Generation tells the story of the famous animation studio that coloured the airwaves of the 1980s with its classic Saturday morning cartoons such as Batman, Star Trek, Archie, Flash Gordon and my personal childhood favourite He-Man and the Masters of the Universe! Told by
Creating the Filmation Generation by Lou Scheimer
Creating the Filmation Generation tells the story of the famous animation studio that coloured the airwaves of the 1980s with its classic Saturday morning cartoons such as Batman, Star Trek, Archie, Flash Gordon and my personal childhood favourite He-Man and the Masters of the Universe! Told by
Albert Dorne Master Illustrator – Book Review
Publisher Manuel Auad and art historian David Apatoff deliver the first major retrospective on the life and career of Albert Dorne, one of the most prominent figures of American illustration in, Albert Dorne Master Illustrator. Aside from his incredibly popular and accomplished work that graced magazines
Albert Dorne Master Illustrator – Book Review
Publisher Manuel Auad and art historian David Apatoff deliver the first major retrospective on the life and career of Albert Dorne, one of the most prominent figures of American illustration in, Albert Dorne Master Illustrator. Aside from his incredibly popular and accomplished work that graced magazines
The Art of Wreck It Ralph
The Art of Wreck-It Ralph is the next in Chronicle Book’s excellent behind the scenes series, this time taking a look at Disney’s latest video game inspired feature. Maggie Malone and Jennifer Lee Monn introduce us to Wreck-It Ralph, a Donkey Kong like
The Art of Wreck It Ralph
The Art of Wreck-It Ralph is the next in Chronicle Book’s excellent behind the scenes series, this time taking a look at Disney’s latest video game inspired feature. Maggie Malone and Jennifer Lee Monn introduce us to Wreck-It Ralph, a Donkey Kong like
Big John Buscema: Comics and Drawings
The first time I became aware of John Buscema was via the compilation magazine Hacoc that was released by Marvel in the early 90s. This magazine collected a some of their edgier stories such as Deathlok, Ghost Rider, RoboCop and most importantly,
Big John Buscema: Comics and Drawings
The first time I became aware of John Buscema was via the compilation magazine Hacoc that was released by Marvel in the early 90s. This magazine collected a some of their edgier stories such as Deathlok, Ghost Rider, RoboCop and most importantly,
Imagination Illustrated – The Jim Henson Journal
For the demographic of those around the age of 30, the mention of Jim Henson provokes a warm glow with memories good times spent with The Muppets, The Muppet Babies, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock and The Storyteller. I’m still a little astonished to find anyone who doesn’t
Imagination Illustrated – The Jim Henson Journal
For the demographic of those around the age of 30, the mention of Jim Henson provokes a warm glow with memories good times spent with The Muppets, The Muppet Babies, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock and The Storyteller. I’m still a little astonished to find anyone who doesn’t
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – The Art and Creation of Walt Disney’s Classic Animated Film
Classic Disney fans should feel grateful toward film historian J. B. Kaufman who brings us not one, but two beautiful books on Disney’s groundbreaking animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The first, The Fairest of them All: The Making
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – The Art and Creation of Walt Disney’s Classic Animated Film
Classic Disney fans should feel grateful toward film historian J. B. Kaufman who brings us not one, but two beautiful books on Disney’s groundbreaking animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The first, The Fairest of them All: The Making
Sign Painters
To coincide with Sign Painters – The Movie, due for release later this year, Princeton Architectural Press bring us Sign Painters (the book) by co-directors Faythe Levine and Sam Macon. A brief history of the hand painted sign industry told through anecdotes by those working
Sign Painters
To coincide with Sign Painters – The Movie, due for release later this year, Princeton Architectural Press bring us Sign Painters (the book) by co-directors Faythe Levine and Sam Macon. A brief history of the hand painted sign industry told through anecdotes by those working
The Art of Bob Peak
After what feels like a painfully long wait for a definitive career retrospective on one of America’s best known illustrators, The Art of Bob Peak is finally here and this heavy-weight coffee table book packs it’s near 400 pages full of
The Art of Bob Peak
After what feels like a painfully long wait for a definitive career retrospective on one of America’s best known illustrators, The Art of Bob Peak is finally here and this heavy-weight coffee table book packs it’s near 400 pages full of
Illustrators Magazine
Brand new from The Book Palace is the quarterly magazine Illustrators. A first of its kind for the UK in that it focuses purely on the work produced by commercial artists and illustrators of Europe. Following a very similar format
Illustrators Magazine
Brand new from The Book Palace is the quarterly magazine Illustrators. A first of its kind for the UK in that it focuses purely on the work produced by commercial artists and illustrators of Europe. Following a very similar format
Creative Illustration by Andrew Loomis
“The best book on the subject I have ever seen.” – Norman Rockwell Whenever I get hold of a new Andrew Loomis book I always stop what i’m doing and don’t return to the drawing board before i’ve given it
Creative Illustration by Andrew Loomis
“The best book on the subject I have ever seen.” – Norman Rockwell Whenever I get hold of a new Andrew Loomis book I always stop what i’m doing and don’t return to the drawing board before i’ve given it
DC Comics – The 75th Anniversary Poster Book
Christopher Nolan’s final part of his Dark Knight trilogy hits cinemas across the UK today and will no doubt own the big screens this weekend, so I thought it an appropriate time to take a look at a book that
DC Comics – The 75th Anniversary Poster Book
Christopher Nolan’s final part of his Dark Knight trilogy hits cinemas across the UK today and will no doubt own the big screens this weekend, so I thought it an appropriate time to take a look at a book that
Bad Girls Need Love Too
If you happen to follow my Facebook page you will already know that i’m slightly obsessed with vintage pulp paperback covers. An obsession that’s shared by Gary Lovisi, author of Bad Girls Need Love Too. A collection of 100 examples
Bad Girls Need Love Too
If you happen to follow my Facebook page you will already know that i’m slightly obsessed with vintage pulp paperback covers. An obsession that’s shared by Gary Lovisi, author of Bad Girls Need Love Too. A collection of 100 examples
Jazz Covers
“In the early 80′s a lot of my customers traded their entire record collections for compact discs; now they’ve gone back and traded their CD’s for records” – Fred Cohen Always judge an album by its cover. Subconsciously i’ve believed
Jazz Covers
“In the early 80′s a lot of my customers traded their entire record collections for compact discs; now they’ve gone back and traded their CD’s for records” – Fred Cohen Always judge an album by its cover. Subconsciously i’ve believed
100 Presidential Campaign Posters
Presidential Campaign Posters – 100 Posters from the Library of Congress In the same poster-book format as Gig Posters Vol 1 and 2, Quirk Books delivers this July, 100 Presidential Campaign Posters, a large paperback with ready-to-frame, pull-out pages offering
100 Presidential Campaign Posters
Presidential Campaign Posters – 100 Posters from the Library of Congress In the same poster-book format as Gig Posters Vol 1 and 2, Quirk Books delivers this July, 100 Presidential Campaign Posters, a large paperback with ready-to-frame, pull-out pages offering
Mail-Order Mysteries – Real Stuff from Old Comic Book Ads!
Mail-Order Mysteries: Real Stuff from Old Comic Book Ads! By Kirk Demarais I’m just about young enough to have missed the dubious mail-order opportunities presented in the back pages of comic books of old. Age, geography and plain old common
Mail-Order Mysteries – Real Stuff from Old Comic Book Ads!
Mail-Order Mysteries: Real Stuff from Old Comic Book Ads! By Kirk Demarais I’m just about young enough to have missed the dubious mail-order opportunities presented in the back pages of comic books of old. Age, geography and plain old common
Saul Bass: A Life in Film and Design
Saul Bass: A Life in Film & Design by Jennifer Bass & Pat Kirkham Few other designers permeate the creative world quite like Saul Bass (1920-1996). Ask any Designer/Illustrator to name their influences (especially those among the new wave of
Saul Bass: A Life in Film and Design
Saul Bass: A Life in Film & Design by Jennifer Bass & Pat Kirkham Few other designers permeate the creative world quite like Saul Bass (1920-1996). Ask any Designer/Illustrator to name their influences (especially those among the new wave of
Advertising from the Mad Men Era
Mid-Century Ads – Advertising from the Mad Men Era “Advertising has gone from something that reflects popular culture to becoming a part of popular culture, from something that’s influenced by popular entertainment to being popular entertainment.” – Jimmy Siegel. If,
Advertising from the Mad Men Era
Mid-Century Ads – Advertising from the Mad Men Era “Advertising has gone from something that reflects popular culture to becoming a part of popular culture, from something that’s influenced by popular entertainment to being popular entertainment.” – Jimmy Siegel. If,
Looping The Loop: Posters Of Flight
Looping The Loop: Posters Of Flight – By Henry Serrano Villard & Willis M. Allen Jr. This book, which I would otherwise have missed were it not for that great cover catching my eye from a shop window in Bath,
Looping The Loop: Posters Of Flight
Looping The Loop: Posters Of Flight – By Henry Serrano Villard & Willis M. Allen Jr. This book, which I would otherwise have missed were it not for that great cover catching my eye from a shop window in Bath,
Winter Round-Up
I’ve read and reviewed some amazing books over the last few months and here are my highlights from The Friday Book Review: Winter season. Here’s looking forward to more excellent books and reviews coming this Spring. Enjoy, Wing. – Chuck
Winter Round-Up
I’ve read and reviewed some amazing books over the last few months and here are my highlights from The Friday Book Review: Winter season. Here’s looking forward to more excellent books and reviews coming this Spring. Enjoy, Wing. – Chuck
Successful Drawing by Andrew Loomis
Successful Drawing by Andrew Loomis Born in New York in 1892, Andrew Loomis was a prolific illustrator working at his peak during the period of 1920 to the late 1940′s. His popular work consisted of elegant illustrations, typically of fashionable
Successful Drawing by Andrew Loomis
Successful Drawing by Andrew Loomis Born in New York in 1892, Andrew Loomis was a prolific illustrator working at his peak during the period of 1920 to the late 1940′s. His popular work consisted of elegant illustrations, typically of fashionable
Wally Wood’s EC Stories Artist’s Edition
Wally Wood’s EC Stories Artists Edition I’ve been trying to get my hands on one of IDW’s coveted Artist’s Editions ever since the series started with The Rocketeer by Dave Stevens (one of my all-time favourite comic book artists) and
Wally Wood’s EC Stories Artist’s Edition
Wally Wood’s EC Stories Artists Edition I’ve been trying to get my hands on one of IDW’s coveted Artist’s Editions ever since the series started with The Rocketeer by Dave Stevens (one of my all-time favourite comic book artists) and
Charles R. Knight
Charles R. Knight – The Artist Who Saw Through Time by Richard Milner “Long before Willis O’Brien, myself, and Steven Spielberg, Charles R. Knight put flesh on creatures that no human had ever seen.” – Ray Harryhausen – Film Director;
Charles R. Knight
Charles R. Knight – The Artist Who Saw Through Time by Richard Milner “Long before Willis O’Brien, myself, and Steven Spielberg, Charles R. Knight put flesh on creatures that no human had ever seen.” – Ray Harryhausen – Film Director;
Setting the Scene by Fraser Maclean
Setting The Scene; The Art and Evolution of Animation Layout – By Fraser MacLean I’ve literally just turned the very last page of Setting The Scene by Fraser MacLean and although my brain may be suffering information overload, I also
Setting the Scene by Fraser Maclean
Setting The Scene; The Art and Evolution of Animation Layout – By Fraser MacLean I’ve literally just turned the very last page of Setting The Scene by Fraser MacLean and although my brain may be suffering information overload, I also
Alex Steinweiss: The Inventor of the Modern Album Cover
Alex Steinweiss; The Inventor of the Modern Album Cover – By Keven Reagan It’s 1940 and a 23-year-old Alex Steinweiss, newly placed art director for Columbia Records proposes an idea to his employers; “Why not develop packaging for your record collections that feature
Alex Steinweiss: The Inventor of the Modern Album Cover
Alex Steinweiss; The Inventor of the Modern Album Cover – By Keven Reagan It’s 1940 and a 23-year-old Alex Steinweiss, newly placed art director for Columbia Records proposes an idea to his employers; “Why not develop packaging for your record collections that feature
Chuck Amuck – The Life And Times Of An Animated Cartoonist
Chuck Amuck – The Life And Times Of An Animated Cartoonist – By Chuck Jones With the imminent release of IDW’s Chuck Jones: The Dream That Never Was (review coming soon) I thought it was an appropriate time to look at
Chuck Amuck – The Life And Times Of An Animated Cartoonist
Chuck Amuck – The Life And Times Of An Animated Cartoonist – By Chuck Jones With the imminent release of IDW’s Chuck Jones: The Dream That Never Was (review coming soon) I thought it was an appropriate time to look at
Christmas Round Up
GIG POSTERS VOLUME 2 – BY CLAY HAYES Gigposters.com, created by Clay Hayes in 2001, is a living document on the modern rock poster movement and the ‘go to’ resource for music poster art featuring over 130,000 examples by 10,000 artists and
Christmas Round Up
GIG POSTERS VOLUME 2 – BY CLAY HAYES Gigposters.com, created by Clay Hayes in 2001, is a living document on the modern rock poster movement and the ‘go to’ resource for music poster art featuring over 130,000 examples by 10,000 artists and
Steve Rude Artist in Motion
Friday Book Review Steve Rude, Artist in Motion – By John Fleskes I have to confess that I was unfamiliar with Steve Rude (aka The Dude) before I picked up this book, and it left me wondering why I hadn’t
Steve Rude Artist in Motion
Friday Book Review Steve Rude, Artist in Motion – By John Fleskes I have to confess that I was unfamiliar with Steve Rude (aka The Dude) before I picked up this book, and it left me wondering why I hadn’t
