The Art of Robert E. McGinnis

Name: The Art of Robert E. McGinnis
Brand: Simon & Schuster NZ
SKU: 9781781162170
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The Art of Robert E. McGinnis celebrates the illustrious career of a master illustrator known for iconic movie posters like Breakfast at Tiffany's and seven James Bond films, as well as over 1,400 book cover paintings spanning genres from crime to romance and horror. Featuring exclusive glimpses into private collections and personal archives, this volume showcases McGinnis's versatility, including magazine illustrations and gallery paintings of landscapes and Western scenes, reflecting a lifetime of artistic achievement that remains vibrant today.
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This book is ideal for art lovers, film enthusiasts, illustrators, and collectors interested in pop culture, vintage cinema, and classic book cover art.

Robert McGinnis is a celebrated artist and illustrator, best known for his book cover and movie poster work. He began his career illustrating covers for the likes of Donald Westlaker, going on to produce art for TIME and Good Housekeeping. This is a collection of the best and rarest of his work.

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Painter Robert McGinnis has earned international renown as a master illustrator by creating poster art for such movies as Breakfast at Tiffany's, James Bond films (seven of them), Barbarella (starring Jane Fonda), The Odd Couple, and Cotton Comes to Harlem.

He's a legendary book cover artist, having painted images for approximately 1,400 titles, from authors such as Lawrence Block, Erle Stanley Gardner (Perry Mason crime case series), Carter Brown, John D. MacDonald, Thornton Wilder, Johanna Lindsey (romance novels), and Stephen King (Joyland special edition).

Additionally, McGinnis has created illustrations for major magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post and Good Housekeeping, as well as stunning gallery paintings of landscapes, Western scenes, and ladies.

Delving into private collections and personal archives, with many of the works shot from original paintings, The Art of Robert E. McGinnis opens the door to an unparalleled and illustrious career. One that continues to this day.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781162170

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 October 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Illustration: THROUGHOUT

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 318.0mm

Weight: 1247g

Pages: 176

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Art Scott Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Robert E. McGinnis

About the Author

Art Scott is a scholar and critic in the mystery field. He has been involved in the world of vintage paperback collecting for over forty years, with a particular interest in paperback cover art, and is an expert on the works of Robert McGinnis. He is the co-author of The Paperback Covers of Robert McGinnis.