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Alberto Vargas: Works from the Max Vargas Collection Hardcover – September 20, 2006

by Reid Stewart Austin (Author), Hugh Hefner (Contributor)
4.6 out of 5 stars 92 ratings
This stunning, authorized collection of works by legendary illustrator Vargas includes a large number of previously unpublished paintings and drawings. This is the first book on Vargas in more than a decade.
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  1. Print length
    144 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Bulfinch
  4. Publication date
    September 20, 2006
  5. Dimensions
    10.25 x 0.75 x 13.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0821257927
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0821257920
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Reid Stewart Austin is the author of Alberto Vargas: The Authorized Biography (1978) as well as Varga: The Esquire Years (1987), The Classic Pin-up Art of George Petty (1998), and several articles on Vargas for Playboy and other national magazines.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bulfinch
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 20, 2006
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Edition Unstated
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0821257927
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0821257920
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.95 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.25 x 0.75 x 13.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 92 ratings

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Customers find the book's artwork outstanding, with one mentioning it serves as a reference for tattoo designs. Moreover, they appreciate the information content, with one customer highlighting the comprehensive biography of Alberto Vargas. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its value, and customers praise it as a great collection of Vargas works.

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11 customers mention "Art quality"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the artwork in the book, describing it as outstanding and nicely done, with one customer noting the high-quality prints.

"...get enough will surely want to see these lesser known but still beautiful art works...." Read more

"I just love the works of Vargas. This book is a great tribute to his works of art...." Read more

"...Very big edition, well written, and with a reasonable price...." Read more

"...The book is beautifully done and anyone who appreciates Vargas will be pleased with the presentation of his work...." Read more

7 customers mention "Information content"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the information content of the book, with one customer highlighting its comprehensive coverage of Alberto Vargas's life and work.

"...The illistrations and the commentary offers excellent backgroung on his life and body of work...." Read more

"...For just the images alone, the book would rate 4 stars, but the wonderful biography pushes it over the edge into 5-star territory for me...." Read more

"Love vargas and retro art. I liked that this had quite a bit of information (text) about Vargas himself since I knew next to nothing about him and,..." Read more

"This book is a compilation of the life and work from alberto Vargas. Very big edition, well written, and with a reasonable price...." Read more

5 customers mention "Value for money"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a great value.

"Book in excellent condition—great value—delivered quickly." Read more

"...Very big edition, well written, and with a reasonable price...." Read more

"...THey not only have the best amount of art, but the best value for the money...." Read more

"...Book and delivery just as promised. Brand new book, great price. It will surely be a collector's item." Read more

3 customers mention "Saga content"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the collection of Vargas works, with one describing it as the biggest compilation from his work.

"The Max Vargas Collection is an excellent collection of his finest commercial works...." Read more

"...more of his artwork; but at this moment is the best and biggest compilation from his work that I have found...." Read more

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  • JJ MacCrimmon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding artwork
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2007
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    The Max Vargas Collection is an excellent collection of his finest commercial works. The illistrations and the commentary offers excellent backgroung on his life and body of work. The only thing I found wanting was the large collection of Vargas art that invariably made it onto the noses of many warbirds in WW2 and Korea. There's little refernece to this.
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  • Jaime Rodríguez Härtel
    5.0 out of 5 stars In my opinion The Vargas Girls are the best example of professional painting
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2011
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    I think that the Vargas Girls are not only excellent for art combining painting this brush and painting with airbrush, but also the expressions of the girls, as well as other details make them the most sexy and the bost beautiful works that we can imagen.
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  • Anthony Ho
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2012
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    This is an amazing book. Initially, I had intended to just look at the pin-ups to gain inspiration for my photography. However, within moments of reading the text, I was completely gripped by the story of Alberto Vargas and his experiences with Esquire and Playboy magazines. For just the images alone, the book would rate 4 stars, but the wonderful biography pushes it over the edge into 5-star territory for me. There are plenty of images, including glamour nudes, so have no fear--the images are there and they are wonderful. Warning: buying this book will make you want to buy more books with pin-ups. This is a great starting point for pin-up images and for learning about Alberto Vargas, creator of the Varga Girl.
    9 people found this helpful
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  • Stan Grindstaff
    5.0 out of 5 stars Competent Quick Seervice
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2019
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    Book in excellent condition—great value—delivered quickly.
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  • Rotkappchen31
    3.0 out of 5 stars like it, don't love it
    Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2010
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    Love vargas and retro art. I liked that this had quite a bit of information (text) about Vargas himself since I knew next to nothing about him and, while I was also a bit disappointed that there were not more of his famous works, I have to admit that the title is probably a fair indication of what is contained within. I'm sure serious fans that can't get enough will surely want to see these lesser known but still beautiful art works. One thing I really would have preferred is a slightly smaller book --- not a fan of coffee table size which won't really fit nicely anywhere else --- so you can appreciate the pictures but is less awkward on the bookshelf and hopefully could bring down the price just a tad, too.
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  • Omnomax_Traders_LLC
    5.0 out of 5 stars YES!!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2021
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    so happy to own this book! its absolutely amazing! thank you so much
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  • Melissa Harshbarger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Art Crazy
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2014
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    I just love the works of Vargas. This book is a great tribute to his works of art. Book was a little used but I could not have been happier with the price.
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  • D. A. MARTINEZ
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not perfect, but the best ever done
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2006
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    This book is a compilation of the life and work from alberto Vargas.

    Very big edition, well written, and with a reasonable price. Sadly, it could have included more of his artwork; but at this moment is the best and biggest compilation from his work that I have found.

    Very good for a perfect gift or if you are a pin-up fan from the 30's to 70's
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  • chas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Alberto Vargus a short review.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2011
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    A short review of this fine book,the book is quite large in size, which allows some really nice size reproductions. It showcases a large number of his best works.Mostly pre finish paintings,pictures done before the finished version. None the less marvellous, A fine book for anyone interested in the work of Alberto Vargus.
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  • Bear
    5.0 out of 5 stars Classy
    Reviewed in Canada on September 6, 2014
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    I you loved Playboy magazine in its early days, you always enjoyed viewing a full page of Vargas's work. So classy so beautiful. This book is well worth the price for Playboy magazine lovers, who love art and style as only Vargas can portray.
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  • M. Robin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Génialissime !!!!!
    Reviewed in France on October 29, 2013
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    Ce grand livre est magnifique, avec de nombreuses illustrations en couleurs de ce qui doit faire parti des plus belles oeuvres d'Alberto Vargas. Je le recommande très vivements, j'ai été moi-même très agréablement surpris, je ne m'attendais pas à un livre aussi beau et richement illustré de grandes photos de ses oeuvres !
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  • イッシー
    1.0 out of 5 stars 不安になりました！
    Reviewed in Japan on May 31, 2015
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    当初の到着予定から2週間以上も遅れ、その言い訳のメール対応も文章は丁寧なのにこっちの知りたい情報は曖昧で、言い訳も何を言いたいのかが分かりにくく、何度もやり取りして、非常に煩わしい思いをしたので、厳しいかも知れませんがより良くなる様に、この評価です。
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  • Mittons
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for fans of pinup
    Reviewed in Canada on April 25, 2015
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    Beautiful book, lots of detail, interesting writing, and great selection of works. My only complaint is that it was about half a centimeter too tall to fit on my bookshelf!
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