Synopses & Reviews
Finally, a second book on glamour art by the author/artist of Bettie Page: Queen of Hearts. Now, for the first time, Jim Silke shares his hilarious first-person account of life as a "pinup" artist - from the comic-strip vixens that influenced his youth, to his real-life adventures photographing Hollywood's most beautiful starlets and models, to his slaving over magical images of Bettie Page, Brigitte Bardot and a host of other beauties. Lavishly illustrated - with over 100 new images by Silke and classic "girl artists" George Petty, Coby Whitmore, Enoch Bolles, Al Parker, Rolf Armstrong and others. Pin-Up: The Illegitimate Art is a delightful, sharp, insightful look at the "bedtime babies," "devil women" and "bare-naked ladies" that graced the walls-and hearts-of red-blooded lady lovers the world over. Silke is one of the few artists who could write this story. From his Grammy Award-winning stint as a music industry art director to his years as a magazine publisher, glamour photographer, screenwriter and comic book artist, Silke's sensual artistic vision has made a distinct and lasting impact on contemporary culture.
Synopsis
In Pin-Up: The Illegitimate Art, Jim Silke pays tribute to the beautiful Hollywood starlets that he spent years photographing. Acclaimed as both author and artist, Silke takes a sharp, sexy look at the "bedtime babies" and "bare-naked ladies" that have been staples of lady lovers for decades. Also included are classic images by George Petty, Coby Whitmore, Enoch Bolles, and Al Parker.
Synopsis
Silke pays tribute to the beautiful Hollywood starlets that he spent years photographing. Acclaimed as both author and artist, Silke takes a sharp, sexy look at the "bedtime babes" and "bare-naked ladies" that have been staples of lady lovers for decades.