The Art of Robert E. McGinnis

EXCELLENT QUALITY BOOK

Why can't more art books show large, full page images like this book does? I never buy art books now with heavy text that forces the images to be small on the page. McGinnis was a prolific and very talented illustrator whose work was often seen on book covers for its somewhat distinctive style, or in National Geographic for his ability to capture historic scenes filled with costumed characters and lots of energy. I remember his, and a number of other talented illustrators, influence on my early commercial career. I showed the book to a few illustrator friends and they were equally excited to see a rare book on an artist/illustrator who deserves to be recognized for his exciting work that was seen by so many over the years. There are several illustrators of exceptional design and technical ability who would be nice to see in print; pre-digital masters who could actually paint and draw extremely well. The era of magazine spreads and brilliant editorial work is long past, unfortunately. McGinnis was able to capture some of that work and did it with his own personal flare.

Good balance of art verses commentary, probably 80% art, but good insight into the artist as well. This book includes some of his western art, gallery art, magazine illustrations, movie posters, in addition to the art from the paperback book covers, mostly full page and in color. Certainly leaves you wanting to see more McGinnis art. I would particularly like to see a book of all of his western art. I first saw one of his paintings at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, GA and wasn't sure it was the same artist who did the paperback covers. This book confirms it was (although the particular painting in Booth is not in the book, but is included in the Booth Western Art Museum book Works From the Permanent Collection, also available from Amazon.

I've had a copy for a few years, and enjoy flipping through every month or two. The art in it is well made, and the McGinnis's style are fantastic. Especially considering how much of his art was made for movie posters and book covers, the quality of the works is amazing. At its current price, it's worth having on the bookshelf just in case it should go out of print.

I love his work

Great book on this talented artist, many color reproductions of art from many decades. An interesting look at illustration from the 1950s to now. Great technique & style to the art. From pulp fiction book overs to stylish movie promotion & beautiful work for mainstream magazines this is an inspired artist & amazing career, good book for reference & enjoyment.

This a great showing of the Artist's work. I always wondered who painted those paperback covers in the used book store.

Graphically this book pulls no punches...vivid amazing graphics and lots of them. Well organized curation and even the slip cover of this hardbound book is done with class. Many books of big $ artists at much higher prices could learn from the way this book was created. I could go on for a bit, but if you like McGinnis' art just buy it! You will not be disappointed and I think the price is a steal.