{"product_id":"the-art-of-robert-e-mcginnis-hardcover","title":"The Art of Robert E. McGinnis - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert E. McGinnis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eArt Scott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Modern Master \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Robert E. McGinnis began his career in 1947 as a cartoonist, and produced his first cover illustrations for 1956 issues of the magazines \u003ci\u003eTrue Detective \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMaster Detective\u003c\/i\u003e. Then in 1958, he painted his first paperback book cover, and from that day forward his work was in demand. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The emergence of the \"McGinnis Woman\"--long-legged, intelligent, alluring, and enigmatic--established him as the go-to artist for detective novels. His work appeared on Mike Shayne titles and the Perry Mason series, and he produced 100 paintings for the Carter Brown adventures. Yet McGinnis became famous for his work in other genres as well: espionage, romance, historicals, gothics, and Westerns. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e McGinnis's first major magazine assignments were for \u003ci\u003eThe Saturday Evening Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and his work has graced the pages of \u003ci\u003eCosmopolitan\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGuideposts\u003c\/i\u003e, and others. McGinnis women frequently cropped up in the men's magazines of the '60s and '70s. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e His first movie poster was for \u003ci\u003eBreakfast at Tiffany's\u003c\/i\u003e, with an iconic rendering of Audrey Hepburn. Almost instantly, his poster artwork could be seen everywhere--in theaters, on billboards, in newspapers, and even on soundtrack albums. His work for Hollywood became a who's-who, with posters for James Bond, \u003ci\u003eThe Odd Couple\u003c\/i\u003e, Woody Allen, \u003ci\u003eThe Private Life of Sherlock Holmes\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Some of his most ambitious works have been his gallery paintings, often depicting stunning American landscapes, vast Western vistas, and of course, beautiful women. \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Robert E. McGinnis\u003c\/i\u003e collection reveals the full scope and beauty of the work of a true American master--one whose legacy continues today.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican artist and illustrator Robert E McGinnis is best known for his movie poster and book cover illustrations, though he has also done work for various newspapers and magazines. He currently illustrates covers for Hard Case Crime and has produced posters for many classic Bond movies. He is a member of the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 12.5 x 9.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 11, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770165133600,"sku":"9781781162170","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7add73dd3d3e00be793dd7216fb82c3e.webp?v=1780366328","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-art-of-robert-e-mcginnis-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}