Here’s an exclusive offering only available from the MensPulpMags.com online bookstore…
While they last, you can get a copy of the deluxe hardcover edition of the book THE ART OF RON LESSER, VOL. 1: DEADLY DAMES AND SEXY SIRENS bundled together with an 8″x10″ Giclée print of his original cover painting for THE TIGRESS by Carter Brown (Signet, 1967), hand-signed by Ron.
You get both together for $60 — with free shipping. Here’s a direct link to the listing.
The book showcases more than 200 book covers, posters, original paintings, and model reference photos from artist Ron Lesser’s personal archives, illuminated by his own commentary.
It gives the reader unique insights into the man, his work, and the world of commercial illustration. This volume focuses on the paperback cover, movie and magazine artwork Lesser painted from 1959 to 1979.
Future volumes in The Art of Ron Lesser series will focus on other decades and subjects, such as his Western and action/adventure paperbacks, celebrity portraits, historical artwork, and more.
If you already bought a hardcover edition of the book and just want a copy of the Giclée print, email me at [email protected] and I will get back to you on how to get one.
Here are just a few quotes from reviews of THE ART OF RON LESSER, VOL. 1…
“This astonishing book – perhaps the best ever assembled about a key artist of paperback book covers – is a mind-boggling feast for the eyes.”
– Max Allan Collins
Bestselling author of Road to Perdition, The Quarry novel series, and Spillane: King of Pulp Fiction
“Ron Lesser’s captivating depictions of impossibly beautiful women have always held a magnetic allure for connoisseurs of vintage paperbacks. This long-overdue and meticulously crafted book.”
– Dan Zimmer
Editor and publisher of Illustration magazine
“For fans of popular culture, genre fiction, and lovers of the best in illustration art of the period, this book is a must-have!”
– Leif Peng
Author of The Art of the REAL Tom Sawyer and creator of the popular “Today’s Inspiration” illustration art history blog and Facebook Group
Click the image below to see a video preview of The Art of Ron Lesser Volume 1 posted by the popular retromedia blogger Jules Burt…