Posted on 7/8/2020

It's impossible to say for certain, but I do think it's possible that the second prelim was one he did for potential use on Briar Rose. It could very well be that the art director simply wanted more of a "romantic" cover than a "sexy" one, so decided to go with the one he did. Just like his finished paintings, Maguire's prelims are absolutely beautiful. Congrats!

Posted on 7/8/2020

Thanks, I concur.  I'll be posting a couple more interesting Maguire prelims soon.  I looked at your galleries, and all I can say is "Wow"....Now THAT is a paperback art collection!  I liked that you grouped the Gothic covers.  I didn't recognize them as a sub-genre until recently while doing some research on an acquisition...cool, spooky romance covers that were the dominant style for about a decade.

Posted on 7/8/2020

Thanks, I appreciate it and am always glad to find out other people enjoy seeing the art. Yes, I've long been a huge fan of the Gothic genre. I look forward to seeingyour future posts. Would I be correct in assuming you acquired the prelims from Fred?

Posted on 7/8/2020

That's strange.  I commented, came back to edit, and it's gone.  Ah well.  In my message that disappeared, I was going to ask for an introduction to Fred, but then I realized I've already corresponded with him on another piece of art.  To clarify, this art came from George H, who's a very nice guy.  George introduced me to Fred T because he thought Fred might have something I'm looking for.  Fred graciously put a piece of art on a short hold for me.  Stay tuned. :)

Posted on 7/8/2020

Oh yes, George is a friend of mine. I figured it was Fred because Fred happens to have quite a few Maguire prelims for sale.

1 - Posted on 7/9/2020

What I love about these prelims - is how you can tell the artist is a painter. He doesn't draw in lines the way comic artists draw. He draws in planes -sculpting the figures on the page. Just fabulous! Big Congrats on these.

Posted on 12/27/2020

Love!