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For the Boys: The Racy Pin-Ups of WWII - Max Allan Collins Hardcover (2000)
Posted 19 days ago in Lumberton, NJ
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This 144-page volume serves as a comprehensive history of the pin-up girl's influence during World War II. It captures the "sweetly seductive reminders of home" that provided comfort to soldiers on the front lines. It’s a lavishly illustrated historical scrapbook that chronicles the morale-boosting art of the 1940s. • Featured Artists: The book showcases legendary pin-up creators including Gil Elvgren, Alberto Vargas, George Petty, Art Frahm, and Earl MacPherson. • Content Highlights: It includes a collection of over 500 examples of period ephemera, such as: Original pin-up calendars and postcards. “Nose art" from fighter planes and bomber jackets. Morale-boosting matchbooks, cartoons, and playing cards. It features iconic wartime movie stars like Betty Grable and Rita Hayworth. Publication Details: • Author: Max Allan Collins. • Publisher: Collectors Press (based in Portland, OR). • Release Date: June 2000. • ISBN-13: (contact info removed)054392. Great condition.
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