Any person interested in so-called "Golden Age of Illustration" should be proud to have this book in their collection. Don't miss the chance to experience his work. The Art of Dean Cornwell, by Daniel Zimmer, is a much needed addition to the library of books concerning great American illustrators of the 20th Century. The book is 224 pages long (the same size as the Golden Age series of books) and is filled to the brim with scores of beautiful illustrations reproduced almost exclusively from the original paintings and drawings. A cartoonist at 18 for Louisville Herald. His oil paintings were frequently featured in popular magazines and books as literary illustrations, advertisements, and posters supporting the war effort. There has only ever been one other book featuring the stunning art of Dean Cornwell and that has been out of print since 2000. Some great new books this week. This spectacular book explores Cornwell (1892-1960), American illustrator and muralist.
In 1915, a student of Harvey Dunn, he in turn taught artists and developed talents for a generation. Cornwell was a link between early illustrator and visionary Howard Pyle and pulp magazine master Walter M. Baumhofer, who studied under Cornwell. The Art of Dean Cornwell by The Illustrated Press, Inc. — Kickstarter The Art of Dean Cornwell The second printing of the stunning hardcover art book THE ART OF DEAN CORNWELL … Dean Cornwell was one of the great American illustrators. It's the next best thing to seeing it in a gallery. Throughout the first half of the 20th century he was a dominant presence in American illustration. Dean Cornwell - his technique somewhat looks labored and can be confusing in some images, but the book has some nice work and does show his mastery. © 2015 by The Illustrated Press, Inc. Order the 224 page hardcover book from: http://www.illustration-magazine.com Dan Brereton signs two vintage books.
Nicknamed "The Dean of Illustrators" by his peers. By 1911 he was in the Chicago Tribune's Art department while studying at the city's Art Institute. A new Bookery Guide to the Pulps, The Art of Dean Cornwell in a new edition, a Jonah Hex Omnibus, Frank Cho's Marvel Monograph, signed & limited 1970s portfolios by Alex Nino, Alfredo Alcala and John Severin.A signed Bunny Yeager photo. Some strong compositions and patterns as typical for many of the golden era Illustrators.