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Illustrated Press
Gorgeous New condition
1st Print 272 pages
9 x 12”,full-color on premium glossy stock, hardbound with dustjacket
H.J.Ward
ByDavid Saunders
This is theconsummate reference book on H.J. Ward, with over five-hundred high qualityreproductions. The book contains more than 100original paintings, 80 drawings, and 50 historic photo-graphs, as well as acomprehensive checklist of all published illustrations
Hugh JosephWard (1909 1945) painted many of the most sensationalpulp magazine covers that ever graced a sidewalk newsstand and stopped apedestrian dead in his tracks. He painted sexywomen hounded by ferocious predators, whose merciless villainy is onlymatched by their shocking lack of chivalry.
His work hasfascinated generations of fans, but his life has remained a mystery ever sincehis untimely death from cancer at the age of thirty-five, while serving inWWII. This book finally reveals the life of the man behind so many masterpieces of pulp art. It chronicleshis humble family roots, his art education, and his early career as a newspapercartoonist.
The artist’sworking methods are documented along with his impressive contributions to theearliest conceptualizations of America s famous super heroes The Lone Ranger, The Green Hornet, and Superman.Pulp art historian David Saunders has written an insightful biography, richlyseasoned with quotes from the artist and his associates, that chronicles thelife and art of this important American master of 20th century popular culture.Anyone interested in great American illustration art must have this book.
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