Arthur Ferrier's Showgirl Sirens 1940-1949
Take a front-row seat for Showgirl Sirens as Ferrier's irresistible cartoon pin-ups command the spotlight.
During the era of classic cartoon pin-up art in Britain, no illustrator was as prolific and omnipresent as Scotsman Arthur Ferrier. With pen in hand, he could render the female form in a way that was at once funny, charming, and unbelievably sexy. As the cheesecake king of good girl art, his voluptuous, wasp-waisted, leggy women were a big hit with audiences.
Replete with gorgeous girls and witty one-liners whisked from the pages of Blighty magazine, this book celebrates the early work of an often overlooked master of comic illustration.
Arthur John Ferrier (1891–1973), born in Glasgow, Scotland, began his career as an analytical chemist but quickly found his true calling in illustration. After relocating to London in 1919, Ferrier’s talent was soon recognized, leading to contributions to major publications like Punch, News of the World, and Blighty. His glamour strip cartoons made him a household name, and his work continues to be admired for its humour and allure.
This collection has been meticulously researched and compiled by renowned author, designer, and illustrator Rian Hughes. With a passion for vintage illustration and an eye for detail, Rian has conducted extensive research to bring Arthur Ferrier’s work back into the limelight. Rian is the author of numerous books, including Logo-a-gogo and Rayguns and Rocketships, as well as the novels The Black Locomotive and XX.
