FOR THE BOYS - The Racy Pin-Ups of World War II by Max Allan Collins published by Collectors Press
This volume deals with that timeless art form known as the Pin-Up. And, as such, it consists of much imagery showing original artwork as seen in the ubiquitous cheesecake magazines and calendars of the late 30's through the mid 40's.
Application of this artwork to the equally ubiquitous canvasses of postcards, playing cards and matchbooks is also illustrated.
The most relevant 'canvasses', to this forum, on which the pin-up appeared is also covered; and in grand fashion.
Amongst the hundreds of images in this book are about 230 which show pin-ups applied to the aluminum skin of USAAF aircraft, the leather of USAAF flight jackets and the walls of USAAF ready rooms and officers clubs.
The majority of these images are in color and, although some are 'old friends' which have appeared in previous publications, I believe that a good number of them are previously unpublished.
This book is still in publication and can be found at a number of online retailers (I picked my copy up on evilBay for $10!) as well as at better book stores...
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