A Hidden Gem: 1963 Illustration by Maurice Sendak
In March 1963, Ladies Home Journal featured a short story by Paul Darcy Boles, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, about a lion.
Tag: Short Stories
1956 – Illustration by Mike Ludlow
Downloadable Christmas Story Included
1951 – Illustration by Stan Klimley
For short story titled “Yes, there is an Easter Bunny”
Christmas Illustrations by Fredric Varaday
The author discusses and appreciates Fredric Varady’s Christmas-themed illustrations from the 1952 Today’s Woman magazine and other publications.
1960 – Illustration by Austin Briggs
Mid-century illustration for McCalls magazine
1956 – Illustration by Earl Goodenow
Illustration for short story titled By the Chimney with Care
1952 – Illustration by Al Werner
For short story titled The Prodigal by Mary Brinker Post
1952 – Illustration by Al Moore
This illustration is 70 years old this month
Exploring Coby Whitmore’s Christmas Art from 1960
The post highlights mid-century women’s magazine Christmas illustrations, featuring Coby Whitmore’s work alongside stories by Irene Kampen, showcasing nostalgia from December 1960.
1959 – Lynn Buckham Illustration
A look at the classic mid-century illustration style.
1959 – Illustration by Fredric Varady
Short story titled Scar of Love by MacDonald Harris
1951 – Being a Mother You’ll Understand
Short story by Gertrude Carrick with illustration by Stanley Galli.
1953 – Illustration by Larry Harris
For a mid-century short story titled My Husband Never Talks to Me
1954 – Illustration by Al Moore
For short story titled Don’t Admit a Thing.
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