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DescriptionThe Naked ApeOil on Board 19 1/4" x 16 1/4" Cover to the initial paperback edition of The Naked Ape by Desmond Morris (Dell, 1969). James Bama was one of THE main book cover artists in the 60's and 70's. He is probably best known for creating (in conjunction with actor/model Steve Holland) the iconic look of Doc Savage. All together Bama painted 62 covers for Bantam's paperback run of Doc Savage novels. But Bama also painted covers for Westerns, Crime, Romance, Historical Fiction & Non-fiction ... he did it all. For the cover of The Naked Ape Bama again utilized Steve Holland. The book itself - a zoology and anthropology study - was somewhat controversial when it was first published in 1967. That man is basically a naked ape - along with the nudity on the paperback cover - did not set well with some people. Social/Sharing |
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Ryan M 
Member Since 2015
Posted on 10/2/2025
Considered bidding on this one mysefl. Great addition, Ingrid!
Ingrid Neilson
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 10/2/2025
Ryan M wrote:
Considered bidding on this one mysefl. Great addition, Ingrid!
Not surprised this piece caught your eye ... we do have similar tastes ... :)
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