In the golden age of British cartoon pin-up art, no illustrator was as prolific or popular as Scotsman Arthur Ferrier. As the cheesecake king of good girl art, his voluptuous, wasp-waisted, leggy women were the benchmark for pin-up illustration.Showgirl Sirensincludes Rian Hughes's 'Spotlight on Ferrier' along with Arthur Ferrier's 'Advice for the Novice' and 'My Method.'
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 collectiona masterclass in publication design. The Comics Journal
With a passion for vintage illustration and an eye for detail,Rian Hugheshas put in extensive research to bring Arthur Ferrier's work back into the limelight. Rian is the author of numerous books, includingLogo-a-gogoandRayguns and Rocketships, as well as the novelsThe Black LocomotiveandXX.
Arthur John Ferrier (1891–1973), born in Glasgow, Scotland, began his career as an analytical chemist but quickly found his true calling in illustration. After relocating to London in 1919, Ferrier’s talent was soon recognized, leading to contributions to major publications like Punch, News of the World, and Blighty. His glamour strip cartoons made him a household name, and his work continues to be admired for its humour and allure.
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