Show Notes
Michael Hawk AND the Ninja Master right here on the Book Graveyard?! Today I'm talking to Chad Deal the face of many action and adventure, romance and western vintage paperback covers. BIG THANKS to Bob Deis for helping me out with some of Samson Pollen's reference photos, book covers and know how! Check out his website for the best in Men's Adventure books including art books by two of the artists mentioned in this video; Samson Pollen and George Gross: Men's Pulp Mags Also, go check out these great blogs where I got info and book covers: Romance blog- Sweet Savage Flame/ Cover Art blog- Paperback Palette Spy/Action blog- Spy Guys and Gals Intro: 00:00 Vietnam: 06:30 College: 09:14 Becoming a Model NYC: 12:09 Artists: 19:25 Poses to Book Covers: 21:47 Fashion Model Showcase: 37:46 Chatting Covers: 42:06 Should Chad Read Ninja Master?: 55:05
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