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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
August 7, 2017
Gorgeous reproductions and an in depth and informative essay give perspective and context to the artist. Terrible the way a poor immigrant artist was abused and mistreated by Esquire Magazine, and surprising how well he was treated by Playboy. All in all a portrait of a man who's life was defined by loyalty - to both wife and employers - almost as much as vision.
September 21, 2012
For such a thin book, it actually reveals a lot about Vargas. It covers a good amount of his history working in the business of illustration as well as does some Q&A and how-tos with his process of drawing his women. I was thoroughly surprised and enjoyed the book from cover to cover.
November 29, 2012
However sexist Vargas's market was, and however he objectified women, I can't deny that he was skilled with watercolors and pastels. Beyond yet another historical example of how poorly women were (are?) treated, the techniques are wonderful. The down side of the book is that few of the works list the materials used.
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February 18, 2020Great reviews. Nice to hear comments about more not enough detail on what was actually used.
...maybe on the next up coming one for VARGAS' 125th Birthday.
Patty Conte
ALBERTO VARGAS Estate Copyright owner of this book if there are any licensing questions.
...maybe on the next up coming one for VARGAS' 125th Birthday.
Patty Conte
ALBERTO VARGAS Estate Copyright owner of this book if there are any licensing questions.
November 9, 2022
It is an interesting book about Alberto Vargas. It gives a lot of insight into the live of Alberto Vargas and the way he painted his paintings. The problem I have with this book is simply that it doesn't have many pictures and a lot of them are not in color, which simply doesn't do them justice.
January 27, 2024
Alberto Vargas is a true giant of American illustrations. In this picture book you'll find the Vargas girls from the 20s up to the 70s. I really like his style and the kind of girl he created is legendary. Next to many pictures you'll learn more about the artist behind. Highly recommended!
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