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Hardcover, large format folio size volume bound in printed paper covered white boards and publisher’s illustrated dust-jacket, complete with orange wrap-around. 344 pages. The eponymously named essay by Eric Kroll printed in English, German and French. All illustration captions in English. Illustrated with a collection of over 600 images in sepia, black and white and color. The definitive tribute to Bill Ward and the “girlie art” movement of the mid 20th century, highlighting “Ward’s iconic 1950s aesthetic — hourglass figures, gravity-defying busts, stiletto heels, satin gowns, and opera-length gloves”. No previous ownership marks. A clean, fresh and unmarked copy. Dust-jacket spine and wrap-around on spine show several pinhead sized black spots each, else both are in fine condition with no tears, chips or other marks. An excellent copy of a scarce book, Fine in a Near fine dust-jacket. A large heavy book. no International orders without prior consultation. Priority domestic orders will require additional postage, charged at actual cost.