New book coming out featuring the collaboration of Art Fitzpatrick and Van Kaufman

[JCHansen1]

Many seasoned automotive enthusiasts have come to instantly recognize Fitzpatrick and Kaufman’s beautiful and idealistic illustrations anytime they see them, and several of my favorite ads in my own collection are marked with that familiar AF VK identifier in a corner of the ad. For almost 25 years, the two artists worked together to create stunning ads for not only Pontiac but Buick, Mercury, and Opel as well. Finally, a book has been written that provides a compelling archive of their work. Author Rob Keil, who was fortunate enough to develop a friendship with Fitzpatrick, cataloged a video biography with the man before his passing in 2015. Mr. Keil also developed a friendship with the late Van Kaufman’s son, who provided Rob with treasured artifacts of his father’s career with Fitzpatrick. With this background and in collaboration with the estates of both artists and many of their colleagues, Rob has written a book about their work, a tribute which most will agree is years overdue. The book is titled “Art Fitzpatrick and Van Kaufman, Masters of the Art of Automobile Advertising”. I am looking forward to receiving my own copy soon. I'm passing this info along for anyone else who is interested. The book is available on pre-order right now, learn more at www.fitzandvan.com

[Guest]

True icons!

I have much of their artwork (reprints) and love the idea of this book.  

I will pre order mine today.  Thanks for the share.

 

[Aaron65]

Thanks for the heads up...I pre ordered mine, as well.

[63 Starfire]

Pre ordered in May.  Got it about 2 weeks ago.  Beautiful book.  Love it. Highly recommend it if you like cars and artwork.