During the long, lonely days of World War II, sweet and sexy beauties did their part for America by posing in sassy--and often humorous--pin-up calendars. These calendar girls, as they came to be known, motivated servicemen worldwide, reminding them of the sweet-smelling safe haven of home. When the men came home after the war, the demand for these calendars continued to grow well into the 1950s. Artists transformed simple, girl-next-door darlings into alluring icons, and painted them with scenic backgrounds depicting life ...
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During the long, lonely days of World War II, sweet and sexy beauties did their part for America by posing in sassy--and often humorous--pin-up calendars. These calendar girls, as they came to be known, motivated servicemen worldwide, reminding them of the sweet-smelling safe haven of home. When the men came home after the war, the demand for these calendars continued to grow well into the 1950s. Artists transformed simple, girl-next-door darlings into alluring icons, and painted them with scenic backgrounds depicting life in post-war America. With more than 600 full-color images, CALENDAR GIRL is a titillating tribute to these sumptuous centerfolds of yesteryear, to the artists who rendered them, and to the veterans who remember them.
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Seller's Description:
Near Fine. 1888054786. Color illustrations throughout. First American printing. Tiny remainder dot (? ) on bottom edge, else fine in illustrated boards. No dust jacket, as issued.
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Near fine in pictorial boards, no jacket as issued; very mild soiling to boards, owner inscription on front endpaper, long crease on rear endpaper else a tight square unmarked copy.
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As New. Book. 13h x 10w. This is a really beautiful 144 page first edition hardcover. During World War II, sweet and sexy beauties did their part for America by posing in sassy-and often humorous-pin-up calendars. These calendar girls, as they came to be known, motivated servicemen worldwide, reminding them of the sweet-smelling safe haven of home. When the men came home after the war, the demand for these calendars continued to grow well into the 1950s. Artists transformed simple, girl-next-door darlings into alluring icons, and painted them with scenic backgrounds depicting life in post-war America. With more than 600 full-color images,
