For the Boys : The Racy Pin-Ups of World War II
by Collins, Max Allan
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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- ISBN 10
- 1888054395
- ISBN 13
- 9781888054392
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Eureka, California, United States
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About This Item
Collectors Press, 2000. Hardcover. 144 pages. 11 by 14 inches, illustrated in full color. A very good hardcover copy, no dust jacket.
A lavishly illustrated scrapbook of World War II pin-up memorabilia, For The Boys showcases the morale-boosting pin-up calendars, postcards, cartoons, matchbooks, and playing cards that sweethearts, wives, and relatives sent from the home front to their men in the armed forces. In addition, the nose cones and bomber jackets fashioned by talented GI artists, as well as many of the original source images by Art Frahm, Early MacPherson, Gil Elvgren, and other pin-up greats are signposts on this sexy sentimental journey. Celebrity depictions including Betty Grable and Rita Hayworth fill the pages of this book that boasts over 550 color photographs.
A lavishly illustrated scrapbook of World War II pin-up memorabilia, For The Boys showcases the morale-boosting pin-up calendars, postcards, cartoons, matchbooks, and playing cards that sweethearts, wives, and relatives sent from the home front to their men in the armed forces. In addition, the nose cones and bomber jackets fashioned by talented GI artists, as well as many of the original source images by Art Frahm, Early MacPherson, Gil Elvgren, and other pin-up greats are signposts on this sexy sentimental journey. Celebrity depictions including Betty Grable and Rita Hayworth fill the pages of this book that boasts over 550 color photographs.
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- Bookseller
- Eureka Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 322037
- Title
- For the Boys : The Racy Pin-Ups of World War II
- Author
- Collins, Max Allan
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 1888054395
- ISBN 13
- 9781888054392
- Publisher
- Collectors Press
- Place of Publication
- Portland, Or
- Date Published
- 2000
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Eureka Books, established in 1987, is a classic antiquarian shop with books in all subjects and price ranges. We're open Monday - Saturday in Old Town Eureka, California.
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