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.

 
The Illustration Collector #32
  $10.00
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Very Fine, Edmund F. Ward, Ward, Edmund F., Illustration House, 1995, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 16 pages, 1 color and 51 black & white illustrations, Softcover, wraps, English

This golden age illustrator painted romantic and historical scenes similar to Dean Cornwell . 52 pieces fully described (with prices) and reproduced...

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Illustration Magazine #29
  $12.00
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H. J. Ward, Ward, H. J., Near Fine (light wear), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, 2010, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 96 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

A Special Issue devoted to the work of legendary pulp art master H. J. Ward.

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John Watkiss, Watkiss, John, Very Fine, Book Palace, London, 2022, 1st, 11 inches, 9 inches, 96 pages, color illustrations throughout, Softcover, wraps, English

The most extensive coverage of John Watkiss to date. Nearly 100 pages of unpublished and rarely seen artwork. It includes eight paintings we have on...

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David Wilcox, NF, Wilcox, David, May 1980, 1st, wraps

Portfolios: illustrators David Wilcox, Ariel Severino, Hal Riney of Ogilvy & Mather. Two Bernie Fuchs gallery illustrations.

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Tim Biskup, Al Columbia, Dave Cooper, Camilla d'Errico, Uwe Heidschoetter, Jim Mahfood, Barnaby Ward, John Watkiss, Sam Weber, Ashley Wood, William Wray, Wood, Tim Biskup, Al Columbia, Dave Cooper, Uwe Heidschoetter, John Watkiss, William Wray, et al, Ashley, Very Fine, San Diego, IDW, 2008, 1st, 978-1600104114, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 220 pages, color, softcover, French wraps, English

Variant cover by Sergio Toppi. "It's about pictures." Edited and designed by Ashley Wood, this fifth showcase of contemporary illustrators and painters...

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Out of stock
Very light wear to the lower corner, otherwise Fine (no thumbdents, very glossy, very flat, tight, clean), New York, Ballantine Books, 1977, 1st, 0345273192, 12 inches, 9 inches, 80 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

This very elegant high-quality quarterly fantasy/art journal was sold in bookstores, but was short-lived, only lasting four volumes. This volume features:...


Near Fine (light cover wear, very flat, tight, clean), New York, Ballantine Books, 1978, 1st, 0345276175, 12 inches, 9 inches, 96 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

This very elegant high-quality quarterly fantasy/art journal was sold in bookstores, but was short-lived, only lasting four volumes. This volume features:...

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Fine (very flat, tight, clean), New York, Ballantine Books, 1978, 1st, 0345276175, 12 inches, 9 inches, 96 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

This very elegant high-quality quarterly fantasy/art journal was sold in bookstores, but was short-lived, only lasting four volumes. This volume features:...

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Fine, 1980, 1st, Softcover, wraps, English

Communication Arts’ fifth illustration and photography annual featuring 193 works by 149 artists. Artists include Marshall Arisman, Guy Billout,...

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VF, 1984, 1st, Softcover, wraps

The first separate "Illustration" annual featuring 189 works by 132 artists. Artists include Guy Billout, Thomas R. Blackshear, Mel Odom, Arnold Roth,...

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VF, 1985, 1st, Softcover, wraps, English

192 works by 141 artists, including Marshall Arisman, Guy Billout, R.O. Blechman, Seymour Chwast, Paul Davis, Brad Holland, Gary Kelley, Jerzy Kolacz, Anita...

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VF, 1987, 1st, Softcover, wraps

212 works by 156 artists.

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NF (coupon clipped), 1978, 1st, Softcover, wraps, English

"A special issue on museum promotion" Portfolios: Brochures, Posters, Direct Mail, Exhibits, Museum Shops. Bernie Fuchs & Bob Peak gallery painting ad.

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Fine, 1980, 1st, Softcover, wraps, English

Special Issue on Vanishing Creatures (extinct and endangered species). Portraits of extinct species by Dugald Stermer. Whales by Larry Foster. A special...

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NF, 1980, 1st, Softcover, wraps, English

Portfolios: illustrators David Wilcox, Ariel Severino, Hal Riney of Ogilvy & Mather. Two Bernie Fuchs gallery illustrations.

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NF (rear pages wavy), 1986, 1st, Softcover, wraps, English

Portfolios: master scratchboard illustrator Douglas Smith, book dust jacket designer/illustrator Louise Fili, Colossal Pictures, the Statue of Liberty...

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Fine, 1987, 1st, Softcover, wraps, English

Charleen Kinser Designs - toy designer, Forever Toys. Humorous article on mergers by illustrator Rick Meyerowitz. Heinz Centenial with art by James...

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NF, 1987, 1st, Softcover, wraps, English

Portfolios: William Cone (14), Armando Testa (30 illustrations).

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NF, 1988, 1st, Softcover, wraps

Portfolios: illustrator Kunio Hagio (15 color illustrations), assemblage artist Gene Hoffman.

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Funnyworld #20
  $30.00
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Fine, Mike Barrier, 1979, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 56 pages, black & white illustrations, softcover, color wraps, English

Mike Barrier's classic fanzine covering "The world of film animation and comic art." This issue features: The Black Cauldron Fifty Years of...

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Funnyworld #22
  $30.00
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Near Fine (slight curl to the two corners, very flat, clean, no thumbdents), Mike Barrier, 1980, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 56 pages, black & white illustrations, softcover, color wraps, English

Mike Barrier's classic fanzine covering "The world of film animation and comic art." This issue features: Carl Barks "Cartoons than never were"...

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Near Fine (only light shelfwear, flat, tight, and unread), 1994, 1st, Softcover, wraps

"Crimes 'n' Gals in the USA: A Pictorial History 1930s-1960s." An excellent collection of pin-up art. Chapters on comic strips (55 illus), comic books (63...

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Graphic Gallery 11
  $40.00
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VF, Russ Cochran, 1977, 1st, color wraps

Alex Raymond is the featured artist with six pages of his rare magazine illustrations and 13 pages of strips. Barks (two paintings in color), Phil Davis,...

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Graphic Gallery 11
  $30.00
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VG+ (spine & top edge slightly spotted, slight corner roll), Russ Cochran, 1977, 1st, color wraps

Alex Raymond is the featured artist with six pages of his rare magazine illustrations and 13 pages of strips. Barks (two paintings in color), Phil Davis,...

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Graphic Gallery 6
  $40.00
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VF, Russ Cochran, 1975, 1st, color wraps

The color centerspread is Richard Corben's Tarzan Meets La. Barks (color), Frank Frazetta (color), Harvey Kurtzman's 12 page story Pinocchio, Harold Foster,...

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Graphic Gallery 6
  $30.00
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NF (cover slightly rubbed on either side of spine, top edge slightly spotted, interior Fine), Russ Cochran, 1975, 1st, color wraps

The color centerspread is Richard Corben's Tarzan Meets La. Barks (color), Frank Frazetta (color), Harvey Kurtzman's 12 page story Pinocchio, Harold Foster,...

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Graphic Gallery 7
  $30.00
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VF, Russ Cochran, 1976, 1st, color wraps

Carl Barks (two paintings in color), Jack Davis (color), Virgil Finlay (color), Frank Frazetta, Harold Foster, Raymond, Burne Hogarth, Disney, Alex Toth,...

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Graphic Gallery 9
  $35.00
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Fine, Russ Cochran, 1976, 1st, color wraps

Alex Raymond, George Herriman, Segar, Chic Young, Frank Frazetta, Harold Foster, Burne Hogarth, Disney, Rose O'Neill, Richard Corben, Sterrett, Jesse Marsh,...

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Graphic Showcase #1
  $25.00
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NF, 1967, 1st, color wraps

Stories by Kaluta, Hickman, Harper.

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Illo #1
  $10.00
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VF, 2007, 1st, wraps

From the publisher of Illustration Magazine, a new magazine dedicated to the field of contemporary illustration. Beautifully designed, with the highest...

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Illustration #77
  $15.00
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Very Fine, The Illustrated Press, Decatur, IL, 2022, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color illustrations throughout, Softcover, wraps, English

This 80-page issue features the work of paperback cover illustrator RAYMOND JOHNSON, with an extensive biography and showcase of his work. (48 pages) The...

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Illustration #78
  $15.00
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Very Fine, The Illustrated Press, Decatur, IL, 2022, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color illustrations throughout, Softcover, wraps, English

This special issue features the work of the legendary AL DORNE, one of the most successful commercial illustrators of his day. As the founder of the Famous...

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Illustration #79
  $15.00
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Very Fine, The Illustrated Press, Decatur, IL, 2023, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color illustrations throughout, Softcover, wraps, English

In this issue, we feature the incredible work of fantasy/science fiction artist Clyde Caldwell, known for his many gaming and book cover illustrations for...

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Near Fine (light rubbing to the covers, no thumbdents, very flat, tight, clean), The Illustrated Press, St. Louis, 2008, Revised & expanded 2nd Edition, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 64 pages, color, softcover, color wraps, English

Out of print. A revised and expanded edition of the very first issue of Dan Zimmer's Illustration Magazine. Completely redesigned with lots of new artwork...

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From the collection of Nick Meglin with a Certificate of Authenticity, Very Good+ (mild crease along the bottom of the spine, only slight wear), Kirkwood, MO, 2001, 2nd printing, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 48 pages, color, softcover, wraps, English

From the collection of longtime Mad Magazine editor Nick Meglin with a Certificate of Authenticity "Madly Yours, From The Estate Collection of Nick Meglin"...

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Very Fine, St. Louis, MO, 2005, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color, softcover, wraps, English

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

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Fine (light wear to covers otherwise new and unread), St. Louis, MO, 2006, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color, softcover, 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)- The...

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Very Fine, St. Louis, MO, 2006, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color, softcover, wraps, English

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

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Illustration Magazine #19
  $15.00
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Near Fine, 2007, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, wraps

This issue features articles on illustrators Louis Glanzman and Ed Emshwiller. Also, "the Evolution of the West Coast's leading art studio."

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Very Fine, St. Louis, January 2002, Revised & expanded 2nd Edition, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 96 pages, color, softcover, wraps, English

A new edition, expanded from 64 to 96 pages, and completely redesigned with lots of new artwork and no ads. This issue has long articles on the varied...

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Illustration Magazine #21
  $15.00
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Very Fine, St. Louis, MO, 2007, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 112 pages, color, softcover, wraps, English

This issue features a long article on illustrator Gustaf Tenggren. Also, articles on Al Parker and Barbara Bradley. Plus a 39-page gallery of illustration...

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Illustration Magazine #22
  $15.00
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Very Fine, 2008, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, wraps

This issue features three profiles. Aviation pulp artist Frederick Blakeslee (1898-1973). 1950s Life magazine illustrator Morton Roberts. Children's book...

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Very Fine, 2008, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, wraps

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

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Very Fine, 2009, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, wraps

This issue spotlights illustrators Graves Gladney and Nan Pollard and the American Academy of Art. Graves Gladney was a pulp magazine cover artist and...

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Illustration Magazine #26
  $15.00
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Very Fine, 2009, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, wraps

This issue spotlights illustrators Gloria Stoll Karn, Sandy Kossin, and Hugh Doak Rankin. Gloria Stoll Karn was a pulp magazine artist from 1941 to 1949...

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Very Fine, 2009, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, wraps

Articles include "Rudolph Belarski (1900 - 1983)" by David Saunders, and "Norman Lindsay in America" by Louis Irmo. Aron Gagliardo returns to conclude his...

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Illustration Magazine #28
  $15.00
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Very Fine, Fall 2009, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 112 pages, color illustrations, Softcover, wraps, English

Articles include: "McClelland Barclay: More than Beautiful Women" by Patricia Gostick, "Rudy Nappi: Celebrating the Artist & His Work" by Gary...

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Illustration Magazine #29
  $15.00
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Very Fine, Spring 2010, 1st, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, wraps

A Special Issue devoted to the work of legendary pulp art master H.J. Ward.

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