Nagel: The Art of Patrick Nagel

Elena G. Millie. Alfred van der Marck Editions, $19.95 (0pp) ISBN 978-0-912383-36-1

Nagel (1945-1984), who was well-known as an illustrator for Playboy, also created paintings, drawings, sculpture and other works of art, all of which are amply and richly represented in this collection. (September)

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