Illustration Magazines

Included in the category:

Illustration Magazine - The magazine on classic American illustration. Every issue is a collector's item!
Illustrators Quarterly - This British knockoff of Illustration covers British and American illustrators past and present.
Communication Arts
Step-By-Step Graphics - During the 1980s and 1990s, this design magazine offered articles on contemporary illustrators as well as the Methods of the Masters series on classic illustrators.
Images - Jim Vadeboncouer's collection of turn of the century color illustration.
Black & White Images - Jim Vadeboncouer's companion collection focused on pen & ink illustrators.

 
Al Anderson, Alberto Vargas, Jack Potter, Anderson, Alberto Vargas, Jack Potter, Al, Near Fine (light wear), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, MO, 2007, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 112 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

This issue features articles on illustrators Al Anderson, Alberto Vargas, and Jack Potter, Part Two of the Cooper Studio story, and the Uneeda Biscuit Boy.

+

Rolf Armstrong, Gustave Dore, Armstrong, Gustave Dore, Rolf, Just a hint of rubbing to the upper rear corner otherwise Fine (very flat, tight, clean), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, 2015, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color, Softcover, color wraps, English

Two classic illustrators Rolf Armstrong and Gustave Dore! In this issue: The Father of the Calendar Pin-up, Rolf Armstrong. This is one you won't want...

+

James Bama, Charles R. Showalter, Bama, Charles R. Showalter, James, Near Fine (light wear), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, MO, 2006, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

This out-of-print issue has three subjects: - Paperback cover artist James Bama - Artist Charles R. Showalter (a member of Haddon Sundblom's studio) -...

+

James Bama, Charles R. Showalter, Bama, Charles R. Showalter, James, Very Good+ (moderate overall wear), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, MO, 2006, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

This out-of-print issue has three subjects: - Paperback cover artist James Bama - Artist Charles R. Showalter (a member of Haddon Sundblom's studio) -...

+

Gary Baseman, Baseman, Gary, Inscribed and dated 2007 by the artist with a drawing, Near Fine (light shelfwear), Taipei, 2005, 1st, 10.5 inches, 8.1 inches, 80 pages, color illustrations, Softcover, wraps

With a wonderful full-page, 8x10 drawing in Sharpie signed by the artist and dated 2007. A special edition of the Taiwanese design & lifestyle...

+

Rudolph Belarski, Norman Lindsay, Belarski, Norman Lindsay, Rudolph, Just a hint of rubbing to the corners otherwise Fine (very flat, tight, clean), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, 2009, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 112 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

In this issue: An extensive profile on pulp and paperback cover artist Rudolph Belarski; Australian artist Norman Lindsay and his work in America; Part Two...

+

Frank Bellamy, Bellamy, Frank, Limited to 1000 copies, Very Fine, Book Palace, London, 2021, 1st, 11 inches, 9 inches, 144 pages, color illustrations throughout, Softcover, wraps, English

From the publisher: Frank Bellamy is an artist whose work reflects much of the century that he inhabited. Born a year before the end of the First World...

+

W. T. Benda, Alex Schomburg, Lee Brown Coye, Benda, Alex Schomburg, Lee Brown Coye, W. T., Near Fine (light wear), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, MO, 2005, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

This out-of-print issue has three long articles: W.T. Benda, pulp and comic book cover artist Alex Schomburg (written by my wife Amy Wagner!), and Weird...

+

Out of stock
W. T. Benda, Alex Schomburg, Lee Brown Coye, Benda, Alex Schomburg, Lee Brown Coye, W. T., Very Good+ (moderate overall wear), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, MO, 2005, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

This out-of-print issue has three long articles: W.T. Benda, pulp and comic book cover artist Alex Schomburg (written by my wife Amy Wagner!), and Weird...


John Berkey, Rose O'Neill, Berkey, Rose O'Neill, John, Just a hint of rubbing to the upper corners otherwise Fine (very flat, tight, clean), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, 2012, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

This John Berkey issue sold out within a month of coming out! Two big articles "The Many Worlds of John Berkey" (40 pages, written by Berkey authority Jim...

+

Illustration Magazine #22
  $10.00
In stock
Frederick Blakeslee, Morton Roberts, Blakeslee, Morton Roberts, Frederick, Near Fine (light wear), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, 2008, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 96 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

In this issue: The work of pulp artist Frederick Blakeslee; the magazine illustration of Morton Roberts; the rediscovery and salvation of The Merrill...

+

Illustration Magazine #22
  $12.00
In stock
Frederick Blakeslee, Morton Roberts, Blakeslee, Morton Roberts, Frederick, Very Good+ (moderate overall wear), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, 2008, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 96 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

In this issue: The work of pulp artist Frederick Blakeslee; the magazine illustration of Morton Roberts; the rediscovery and salvation of The Merrill...

+

Reynold Brown, Frank Schoonover, Brown, Frank Schoonover, Reynold, Very Fine, The Illustrated Press, Kirkwood, MO, 2003, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color illustrations, softcover, color wraps, English

This out-of-print issue has four articles: Reynold Brown, Frank Schoonover (with a list of books and magazines illustrated by Schoonover),...

+

Ernest Chiriacka, William George, Chiriacka, William George, Ernest, Very Fine, The Illustrated Press, Kirkwood, MO, 2003, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color illustrations, softcover, color wraps, English

This out-of-print issue has three articles: pulp, pinup and Western artist Ernest "Darcy" Chiriacka; paperback cover artist William George; and The Artists...

+

Ernest Chiriacka, William George, Chiriacka, William George, Ernest, Near Fine (light wear), The Illustrated Press, Kirkwood, MO, 2003, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color illustrations, softcover, color wraps, English

This out-of-print issue has three articles: pulp, pinup and Western artist Ernest "Darcy" Chiriacka; paperback cover artist William George; and The Artists...

+

Seymour Chwast, NF, Chwast, Seymour, 1986, 1st, wraps

Article on illustrator Seymour Chwast's Left Handed Designer.

+

Out of stock
Fine, Peter de Seve, de Seve, Peter, 1998, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 224 pages, color and black & white illustrations throughout, softcover, wraps, English

Portfolio: illustrator Peter de Seve (14 illustrations), animal photographer Frans Lanting (21 illustrations), Luba Lukova & James Victore (16...


Stevan Dohanos, John Newton Howitt, Dohanos, John Newton Howitt, Stevan, Near Fine (light wear), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, 2015, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color illustrations throughout, Softcover, color wraps, English

Two classic illustrators Stevan Dohanos and John Newton Howitt! In this issue: The Mastery & the Mystery of John Newton Howitt by David Saunders...

+

Blab! #13
  $20.00
In stock
Monte Beauchamp, George Eisner, Lou Brooks, Rob and Christian Clayton, Walter Minus, Spain Rodriguez, Peter Cuper, Sue Coe, Beauchamp, Monte, Eisner, Lou Brooks, Rob and Christian Clayton, Walter Minus, Spain Rodriguez, Peter Cuper, Sue Coe, George, Near Fine (light wear to the upper corners, very flat, tight, clean), Seattle, Fantagraphics, 2002, 1st, 9781560975007, 10 inches, 10 inches, 118 pages, color and black & white, Softcover, color wraps, English

From the publisher: Vol. 13 of this eclectic contemporary art magazine cruises in with a cover by Rocket USA's (the company responsible for the Futurama...

+

James Montgomery Flagg, Flagg, James Montgomery, Very Fine, Illustration Magazine, St Louis, MO, 2017, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color illustrations, Softcover, wraps, English

From the publisher: The Art of James Montgomery Flagg by Daniel Zimmer. In this Special Issue we feature the brilliant work of James Montgomery Flagg,...

+

Charles Dana Gibson, George Petty, Gibson, George Petty, Charles Dana, Just a hint of rubbing to the two front corners otherwise Fine (very flat, tight, clean), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, 2015, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color, Softcover, color wraps, English

This issue features two of my all-time favorite illustrators! The Art of George Petty by Reid Stewart Austin (44 pages) Charles Dana Gibson: Master...

+

Illustration Magazine #19
  $12.00
In stock
Louis Glanzman, Ed Emshwiller, Norman Rockwell, Glanzman, Ed Emshwiller, Norman Rockwell, Louis, Fine, The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, MO, 2007, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 112 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

In this issue: The work of paperback cover artist Louis S. Glanzman; West Coast art studio Patterson & Hall; the science fiction art of Ed Emshwiller;...

+

Louis Glanzman, Ed Emshwiller, Norman Rockwell, Glanzman, Ed Emshwiller, Norman Rockwell, Louis, Very Good+ (moderate overall wear), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, MO, 2007, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 112 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

In this issue: The work of paperback cover artist Louis S. Glanzman; West Coast art studio Patterson & Hall; the science fiction art of Ed Emshwiller;...

+

Communication Arts V18 #6
  $25.00
In stock
David Lance Goines, NF, Goines, David Lance, 1977, 1st, wraps

Portfolios: David Lance Goines (24 illustrations), illustrator Geoffrey Moss (22 illustrations), Bruce Wolfe (27 illustrations).

+

R. G. Harris, Harry Anderson, Bill Campbell, Harris, Harry Anderson, Bill Campbell, R. G., Near Fine (light wear), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, MO, 2004, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

This out-of-print issue has three articles: R.G. Harris, Harry Anderson, and Bill Campbell.

+

R. G. Harris, Harry Anderson, Bill Campbell, Harris, Harry Anderson, Bill Campbell, R. G., Very Good+ (mild overall wear), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, MO, 2004, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

This out-of-print issue has three articles: R.G. Harris, Harry Anderson, and Bill Campbell.

+

Robert Heindel, NF, Heindel, Robert, 1985, 1st, wraps

Portfolios: illustrator Robert Heindel's ballet paintings (13 illustrations), Apple Computer advertising design (30 pages), Annals of Design, Part 3: Boom...

+

Robert Heindel, NF, Heindel, Robert, 1985, 1st, wraps

Portfolios: illustrator Robert Heindel's ballet paintings (13 illustrations), Apple Computer advertising design (30 pages), Annals of Design, Part 3: Boom...

+

Jim Holdaway, Sydney Jordan, Holdaway, Sydney Jordan, Jim, Limited to 1000 copies, Very Fine, Book Palace, London, 2021, 1st, 11 inches, 9 inches, 160 pages, color illustrations throughout, Softcover, wraps, English

From the publisher: At long last a fitting tribute to two of the greatest British newspaper comic strip artists, Sydney Jordan, renowned for the finest...

+

Graphic Gallery 8
  $100.00
In stock
Ferdinand Horvath, Horvath, Ferdinand, Fine (bright, flat, tight, clean), Russ Cochran, West Plains, MO, 1976, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 52 pages, color and black & white, softcover, color wraps, English

A catalog of original artwork by Disney production designer Ferdinand Horvath (The Band Concert, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs). Concept art, storyboards,...

+

Fine, Gary Kelley, Kelley, Gary, 1984, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 122 pages, color and black & white illustrations throughout, softcover, wraps, English

Portfolios: Gary Kelley (28 illustrations), Johnson & Simpson (24 illustrations), Lance Hidy (28 illustrations).

+

Mort Kunstler, Kunstler, Mort, Fine, The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, 2008, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 96 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

This out-of-print issue spotlights a single illustrator: Mort Kunstler. Kunstler's five decade illustration career covers the gamut of genres and clients:...

+

Mort Kunstler, et al, Kunstler, et al, Mort, Near Fine (light overall wear), St. Louis, 2008, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 96 pages, color, softcover, wraps, English

This out-of-print issue spotlights a single illustrator: Mort Kunstler. Kunstler's five decade illustration career covers the gamut of genres and clients:...

+

John La Gatta, Harry Beckhoff, La Gatta, Harry Beckhoff, John, Fine, The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, 2016, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 112 pages, color, Softcover, color wraps, English

In this issue: The Art of John La Gatta by Dan Zimmer (50 pages) The Clear Line of Harry Beckhoff by Dan Zimmer (48 pages) Artists for Victory by...

+

Out of stock
J.C. Leyendecker, Leyendecker, J.C., Just a hint of rubbing to the two front corners otherwise Fine (very flat, tight, clean), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, 2015, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 112 pages, color, Softcover, color wraps, English

Out of print everywhere! An entire issue devoted to J.C. Leyendecker! In this issue: This extra-large 112 page Special Issue features the most...


Andrew Loomis, Loomis, Andrew, Near Fine (light wear), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, MO, 2007, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 112 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

This out-of-print 112-page issue features a long article on illustrator Andrew Loomis. Profusely illustrated with many rarely seen paintings and previously...

+

Tom Lovell, Lovell, Tom, Just a hint of rubbing to the front corners otherwise Fine (very flat, tight, clean), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, 2011, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 96 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

The Art of Tom Lovell is the cover feature with 58 pages devoted to his magazine illustrations, from the pulps in the 1930s through his long illustrious...

+

Out of stock
Alberto Becattini, Bob Lubbers, Becattini, Alberto, Lubbers, Bob, Fine (unread, tight, and clean), Glamour International Associated, Firenze, 2001, 1st, color and black & white illustrations, Softcover, wraps, English, Italian



James Marsh, NF, Marsh, James, 1991, 1st, wraps

Portfolio: illustrator James Marsh (16 color illustrations). Photographer Rick Rusing.

+

Marvin Mattelson, NF, Mattelson, Marvin, 1985, 1st, wraps

Portfolios: Illustrator Marvin Mattelson (27 illustrations), Woodcut illustrator Carlos Llerena Aguirre (17 illustrations), The making of the "A...

+

John R. Neill, Harvey Dunn, Neill, Harvey Dunn, John R., Near Fine (light wear), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, MO, 2006, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

This out-of-print issue has two subjects: Oz and children's book illustrator John R. Neill and painter-illustrator Harvey Dunn. Both articles feature...

+

John R. Neill, Harvey Dunn, Neill, Harvey Dunn, John R., Very Good+ (moderate overall wear), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, MO, 2006, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

This out-of-print issue has two subjects: Oz and children's book illustrator John R. Neill and painter-illustrator Harvey Dunn. Both articles feature...

+

Communication Arts Alan.35, #2
  $10.00
In stock
Michael Paraskevas, Fine, Paraskevas, Michael, 1993, 1st, wraps, English

Portfolio: Michael Paraskevas profile (24 illustrations).

+

Lithopinion 15
  $35.00
In stock
Al Parker, NF (mild wear), Parker, Al, Local One, Amalgamated Lithographers of America, 1969, 1st, wraps

The graphic arts and public affairs journal of Local One, Amalgamated Lithographers of America. Each issue is a showcase of fine printing and cutting...

+

Lithopinion 15
  $35.00
In stock
Al Parker, NF (mild wear), Parker, Al, Local One, Amalgamated Lithographers of America, 1969, 1st, wraps, English

The graphic arts and public affairs journal of Local One, Amalgamated Lithographers of America. Each issue is a showcase of fine printing and cutting...

+

Lithopinion 28
  $30.00
In stock
Al Parker, NF (mild wear), Parker, Al, Local One, Amalgamated Lithographers of America, 1972, 1st, wraps, English

The graphic arts and public affairs journal of Local One, Amalgamated Lithographers of America. Each issue is a showcase of fine printing and cutting edge...

+

The Illustration Collector #37
  $25.00
In stock
Very Fine, Al Parker, Parker, Al, Illustration House, 1997, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 16 pages, 29 color and 3 black & white illustrations, Softcover, wraps, English

One of only a few collections of Parker artwork. 31 pieces fully described (with prices) and reproduced from the original art.

+

Norm Saunders, Perry Peterson, Frank Frazetta, Saunders, Perry Peterson, Frank Frazetta, Norm, Very Fine, The Illustrated Press, Kirkwood, MO, 2002, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 64 pages, color illustrations, softcover, color wraps, English

The second issue of this great magazine. Lengthy articles on the varied career of Norm Saunders and 1940s-50s illustrator Perry Peterson, an interview with...

+