Thursday, April 03, 2008
Pinups: Eldon Dedini in the 1960s
This post is just the tip of the iceberg... see reason number 9 on our The Top Ten Reasons To Support The A-HAA for links to more great pinup art.

Here's another look at the artistry of Eldon Dedini from the pages of Playboy magazine. In case you missed it, check out the video interview with Dedini contributed by Archive Supporter Ken Kearney.
Dedini often did spot advertisements in Playboy. Here are a couple of great examples...


These ads redefine the term, "soft sell"! Today's batch of cartoons feature hippies, go-go dancers and gurus from the "swingin' 60s"... and of course, plenty of pretty girls.













If you enjoyed this post, see... Eldon Dedini Part One and Part Two (video interview!)
Check out these articles too... Jack Cole And Other Great 50s Playboy Cartoonists, Jack Cole Valentine, Little Annie Fanny Takes A Trip, Kurtzman & Elder's Little Annie Fanny, More Little Annie Fannie, Biography: Jack Davis, Early Erich Sokol Cartoons, A Passel Of Sokol, and More Sokol, Doug Sneyd and Phil Interlandi, Early Interlandi Playboy Cartoons and Meet Doug Sneyd.
Thanks
Stephen Worth
Director
ASIFA-Hollywood
Animation Archive
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4 Comments:
Holy Mackeral! These are beautiful, and seeing them large like that reveals so much of the technique! Thanks many times over!
Boy, there is so much to learn from Dedini. Beautiful color choices. Thanks for posting.
AWESOME post, Steve! That boyscout piece is one of my favorite Dedini pieces EVER. Don't see him do many really pushed poses like that. Usually his gags are more seductive, reserved and relaxed.
I like the idea of having the women heavy in weight to appear less appealing. We all need less sex in our lives.
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