Erotic art book "VAMPS, TRAMPS & BEAUTIES" by American artist GREG HILDEBRAND. One of a kind with 4 (!) original sketches (one signed) plus a signed and numbered (4/500) art print.

Hardcover limited edition 72 pages full of glamour girls and seductive pulp heroines. Book is in good condition with minor wear.

Height & width approx. 11.0 x 8.2 inches.

Greg Hildebrandt and his twin brother Tim were born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 23, 1939. They worked together as fantasy and science fiction artists; they became better known in the illustration world as "The Hildebrandt Brothers." The brothers began their professional career in 1959, during which they created illustrations for comics, movie posters, children's books, posters, novels, calendars, advertising and trading cards. Some of their most notable works, which earned them international recognition, include the original "Star Wars" movie posters and the J.R.R. Tolkien "Lord of the Rings" calendars of 1976, 1977 and 1978.

Greg and Tim Hildebrandt's work has been widely recognized by fans over the past 42 years in the genres of fantasy, science fiction, comics, pinup, western, religious art, comic books and sequential art. In that time, they have worked for many different companies including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Franklin Mint, Batfilms, Lucas Films and a variety of book publishers. Their other projects include collectible card game (CCG) illustrations for Magic the Gathering and Harry Potter, published by Wizards of the Coast, as well as several personal projects, including the "American Beauties" series of 1940s to '50s style pinup art. The brothers also created a series of tribute paintings honouring the heroes of September 11, the proceeds of which were donated to the New York Fire Department's 9/11 Disaster Relief Fund.

Sadly, the brotherly duo was separated in June 2006 when Tim Hildebrandt passed away at the age of 67. In 2010, Greg Hildebrandt was honoured with the Chelsey Award for lifetime achievement in the arts. Today, Greg Hildebrandt remains active in the art world and continues to work on his pinup series "American Beauties."

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