Illustration Magazine (2002 1st Series) comic books 2016

This issue features the art of commercial and story illustrator John Gannam, with dozens of art reproductions. Also includes a feature on "The Invisible Frank Walts", an African American illustrator about whom little is known; his work was prolific in progressive publications like The Masses, The Crisis, and Liberator. 80 pages. Cover price $15.00.

We feature the spectacular art of Al Buell, best known for his sexy pin-up illustrations of the 1940s and '50s. Our feature includes dozens of reproductions taken directly from the original art, previously unpublished pencil sketches, and color preliminary studies. Our second feature concerns the work of the legendary illustrator John LaGatta, whose painterly and sophisticated renderings of sexy women in the '30s presents an entirely different perspective on the art of the pin up. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue! 80 pages, full color. Cover price $15.00.

In this issue we feature the spectacular art of Mel Odom, an illustrator best known for his iconic work for Playboy magazine, amongst many other publications. Our feature includes dozens of reproductions taken from the original art, sketches, photos, and color preliminary studies. Our second feature concerns the work of contemporary illustrator Don Maitz, whose brilliant science fiction and fantasy illustrations are well known to fans of both genres. Our profile looks at his entire career, and presents many spectacular reproductions of his finest book jacket illustrations and much more. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue. 96 pages. Cover price $15.00.

We feature the spectacular art of Frank R. Paul, one of the legendary fathers of science fiction illustration. Our feature, written by David Saunders, includes dozens of reproductions taken from the original art, sketches, photos, and color preliminary studies. Our second feature concerns the work of illustrator Fred Freeman, another brilliant illustrator of science fiction/science fact from the 1950s who will knock your socks off. Our profile presents many spectacular reproductions of his finest illustrations. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue. 92 pages. Cover price $15.00.