Overview

As Ferrier charted changing fads and fashions right up to the dawn of the Summer of Love, his work remained a beloved constant in Blighty magazine. This collection is packed with the very best of his later work, offering a delightful escape into a world of cartoon glamour and wit. With pen in hand, he could render the female form in a way that was at once funny, charming, and unbelievably sexy. As the cheesecake king of good girl art, his voluptuous, wasp-waisted, leggy women were a big hit with audiences. Overflowing with pretty girls and one-liners plucked from the pages of Blighty magazine, this book honours the work of an often overlooked master of comic illustration.

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""Pin-Up Parade! is easily the most spectacular publication of the year, bar none."" --The Comics Journal ""A design triumph... Hughes has outdone himself in creating a dazzling, deluxe collection--a masterclass in publication design."" --The Comics Journal

Author Information

This collection has been meticulously researched and compiled by renowned author, designer, and illustrator Rian Hughes. With a passion for vintage illustration and an eye for detail, Rian has conducted extensive research to bring Arthur Ferrier's work back into the limelight. Rian is the author of numerous books, including Logo-a-gogo and Rayguns and Rocketships, as well as the novels The Black Locomotive and XX. Arthur John Ferrier (18911973) was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and began his career as an analytical chemist before discovering his true passion: illustration. After moving to London in 1919, Ferrier's distinctive style quickly gained recognition, earning him commissions from major publications such as Punch, News of the World, and Blighty. Renowned for his pin-up cartoons, Ferrier became a household name, captivating audiences with his signature blend of wit, charm, and sophistication. Today, his work remains celebrated for its timeless humour and cartoon glamour.

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