A lavishly illustrated scrapbook of World War II pin-up memorabilia, For The Boys showcases the morale-boosting pin-up calendars, postcards, cartoons, matchbooks, and playing cards that sweethearts, wives, and relatives sent from the home front to their men in the armed forces. In addition, the nose cones and bomber jackets fashioned by talented GI artists, as well as many of the original source images by Art Frahm, Early MacPherson, Gil Elvgren, and other pin-up greats are signposts on this sexy sentimental journey. ...
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A lavishly illustrated scrapbook of World War II pin-up memorabilia, For The Boys showcases the morale-boosting pin-up calendars, postcards, cartoons, matchbooks, and playing cards that sweethearts, wives, and relatives sent from the home front to their men in the armed forces. In addition, the nose cones and bomber jackets fashioned by talented GI artists, as well as many of the original source images by Art Frahm, Early MacPherson, Gil Elvgren, and other pin-up greats are signposts on this sexy sentimental journey. Celebrity depictions including Betty Grable and Rita Hayworth fill the pages of this book that boasts over 550 color photographs.
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Add this copy of For The Boys to cart. $3.28, good condition, Sold by West Main Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport News, VA, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Metro Books.
Add this copy of For the Boys: the Racy Pin-Ups of Wwii to cart. $7.15, good condition, Sold by PlumCircle rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from West Mifflin, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Collectors Pr.
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Good. Somewhat damaged. May have bumped corner, torn or missing dust cover, folded pages, light dust soil, remainder mark, price sticker, other damage, or be bent. 99% of orders arrive in 4-10 days.
Add this copy of For the Boys: the Racy Pin-Ups of World War II to cart. $8.26, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Motorbooks International.
Add this copy of For the Boys: the Racy Pin-Ups of Wwii to cart. $8.28, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill Industries rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Eugene, OR, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Motorbooks International.
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Fair. Cocked Spine. Soiled Cover and/or Pages. Reading Copy. May have damage to cover, notes, underlining, highlighting, but all text legible. Bent Book, Does Not Lay Flat. Purchasing this item from Goodwill provides vocational opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment.
Add this copy of For the Boys: the Racy Pin-Ups of World War II to cart. $9.99, good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Collectors Press.
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of For the Boys: the Racy Pin-Ups of World War II to cart. $15.99, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Diamond rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Collectors Press.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of For the Boys: the Racy Pin-Ups of Wwii to cart. $24.00, like new condition, Sold by Warren Hahn rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pleasant View, TN, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Collectors Press.
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Fine. Book. 13 1/2h x 10 1/4w. A big beautiful 144 page second American edition (stated) hardcover. Has the "fOR THE BOYS" fold out in center fully attached. Has just a touch of wear and looks great. This historical and visually entertaining volume shows the role pin-up girls of the 1940's played in maintaining morale during World War II. From V-Mail to bomber-plane nose art, pin-up girls inspired our boys overseas. With some of the era's greatest artists, like Elvgren and Vargas, this book features over 500 full-color illustrations,
Add this copy of For the Boys the Racy Pin-Ups of World War II to cart. $25.00, very good condition, Sold by Always Superior Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Marietta, GA, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Metro Books.
Add this copy of For the Boys: the Racy Pin-Ups of World War II to cart. $25.00, very good condition, Sold by Eureka Books of CA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Eureka, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Collectors Press.
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144 pages. 11 by 14 inches, illustrated in full color. A very good hardcover copy, no dust jacket. A lavishly illustrated scrapbook of World War II pin-up memorabilia, For The Boys showcases the morale-boosting pin-up calendars, postcards, cartoons, matchbooks, and playing cards that sweethearts, wives, and relatives sent from the home front to their men in the armed forces. In addition, the nose cones and bomber jackets fashioned by talented GI artists, as well as many of the original source images by Art Frahm, Early MacPherson, Gil Elvgren, and other pin-up greats are signposts on this sexy sentimental journey. Celebrity depictions including Betty Grable and Rita Hayworth fill the pages of this book that boasts over 550 color photographs.
Add this copy of For the Boys the Racy Pin-Ups of World War II to cart. $26.71, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published by Metro Books.
