We’ve all been waiting for The Art of Robert E. McGinnis since the book was announced. When I was a teenager, I was drawn to paperbacks that featured stylish, sophisticated women. I finally figured out the cover artist was Robert McGinnis. And, yes, I started buying some paperbacks simply to have the gorgeous McGinnis covers (the Carter Brown series is one example).
Of course, unknown to me, there was someone who was even a bigger McGinnis fan than I was: Art Scott. Today, Art has a complete collection of McGinnis paperbacks (and some movie posters). No one was more qualified to write the 10,000 word introduction to The Art of Robert E. McGinnis than Art Scott (who has some glorious McGinnis originals hanging on his walls!).
If you’re a fan of Robert McGinnis artwork, this new collection is a must-buy. There are rumors that another collection may be in the works (if published, I’ll buy it!). McGinnis is one of the great paperback artists. This book belongs in every serious collector’s library. Magnificent! GRADE: A+
Everyone just naturally looks at the women in McGinnis’ pics, but did you ever notice the guys all look like George Kelley?
Dan, you flatter me! I wish!
Still waiting for mine.
Jeff, you’ll be delighted when THE ART OF ROBERT E. MCGINNIS arrives! Fabulous book!
This looks like the artwork on every John D. Macdonald cover.
Patti, you’re right. Robert McGinnis did more than a dozen John D. Macdonald paperback covers.
I agree, a great book!
Bill, I really enjoyed your excellent review of THE ART OF ROBERT E. MCGINNIS!
Like Jeff, I’m still waiting for my copy. Hope it will be here later this month or early next month.
Rick, you will be delighted with THE ART OF ROBERT E. MCGINNIS! Hope the book arrives soon.
Big fan of McGinnis, and was excited earlier this year when I saw that this was on the slate for November release. His work is consistently amazing.
Carl, with your eye for art you’ll really appreciate the craftsmanship in THE ART OF ROBERT E. MCGINNIS. The quality is astonishing!
I was happy to see that it was a hard cover book, as well.
I just checked Amazon and they say I should have it next week.
Jeff, I wish I was at BOUCHERCON to hear Art Scott’s presentation on McGinnis!
Mine is due Monday. I hope he remembered to list me in the Thanks section for advising him of a McG he didn’t know about. That’s my contribution to this monumental work.
Bob, you are included in the book’s DEDICATION.