Mitchell Hooks
Mitchell Hooks (1923[1] – March 2013)[2] was an American artist and illustrator known for his artwork for paperback books and magazines.
Biography
Hooks was born in Detroit, Michigan and attended Cass Technical High School. He joined the United States Army as an infantryman in 1944 and deployed to Germany after World War II for occupation duty. He became a second lieutenant. He then began his freelance illustration career in New York City.[3]
He painted paperback covers for
Hooks illustrated the 36-page booklet How to Respect and Display Our Flag for the
In later years he also illustrated hardcover books for
Hooks was 89 when he died.[2]
Awards
In 1999, he was inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame.[8]
References
- ^ "Mitchell Hooks (1923 – )" at AskArt.com. Retrieved on 22 March 2013.
- ^ a b "Mitchell Hooks (1923-2013)". MI6-HQ.com. March 22, 2013. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
- ^ ISBN 978-0942604801. Via excerpt at AskArt.com.
- ISBN 1568983123.
- ^ Smith, Kevin. "Dare to Judge This Book: Great Paperback Cover Artists". ThrillingDetective.com. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
- ISBN 978-0735250086.)
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- ^ "Hall of Fame". Society of Illustrators. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
External links
- Mitchell H. Hooks Obituary
- Mitchell Hooks paperback covers
- Lovisi, Gary (1988). "A Visit with Mitchell Hooks". Paperback Parade. No. 7.
Further reading
"The Paperback Art of Mitchell Hooks", Illustration Magazine 10