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<p>Step back into the golden era of pinup culture as you color in these gorgeous</p><p>and inspiring women.</p><p>Whether they’re called femme fatales, blonde bombshells, sweater girls, or</p><p>cheesecakes, they’re all pin-up girls—women whose printed image is so alluring that</p><p>people “pin it up” on their wall or locker to admire. Having seen them in calendars, on</p><p>pulp novel covers, or as granddad’s tattoo, you already know what a classic pin-up girl</p><p>looks like: sumptuously curvy with a narrow waist and long legs, softly curled hair, a</p><p>signature red lip, and a touch of glamour, no matter what she’s wearing (or not</p><p>wearing). Icons include Betty Grable, Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Sophia Loren,</p><p>Brigitte Bardot, and the “queen of pin-ups,” Bettie Page. Explore this seductive world</p><p>with Pin-Ups Coloring Book, featuring:</p><p>1. More than 120 pages of ravishing line-drawn art to color</p><p>2. A display-worthy cover with luxurious foil accents</p><p>3. An illustrated full-color introduction</p><p>4. Meditative monochrome patterns to color on the back of each page</p><p>With burlesque roots, the pin-up—burlesque’s less risqué but suggestive cousin</p><p>—gained traction in the 1930s as movie and theater posters and in the pages of</p><p>Esquire magazine. The drawings depicted an “idealized” American girl who was every</p><p>man’s fantasy, praised for her beauty and elegance.</p><p>But During World War II, the girls started dressing more provocatively, often in military</p><p>garb, and posing more seductively. Between the magazines, the calendars, and the</p><p>postcards, many of the images inspired nose art for B-17 bombers overseas, serving as</p><p>both protective talismans and as a distraction to enemy pilots. The girls were seen as</p><p>morale-boosting patriotic icons. On the home front, the women and their images</p><p>portrayed a healthy respect for female beauty and a love for one’s sexuality—cultural</p><p>signifiers that are as relevant today as they were then.</p><p>Though pin-ups are more of a subculture today, there has been a modern pin-up</p><p>resurgence. Now you can take a cue from those pin-up artists and color these lovey</p><p>ladies any way you like. No artistic experience is necessary, so sit back, relax, and</p><p>immerse yourself in the glitz and the glam of these pin-up girls.</p><p>Chartwell Coloring Books is the ultimate coloring book series, encompassing designs</p><p>of every kind. From intriguing abstract patterns to beautiful pictures from the natural,</p><p>technological, and fantasy worlds, each of these coloring books will soothe the mind</p><p>and inspire the inner creative in anyone. With so many variations of complex, beautiful</p><p>designs in each book, you’ll have plenty of pages to bring to life. Whether young or old,</p><p>creative or not, this series has something for you.</p>
