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Hector GarridoA ray of light in the forest - Surreal Man in Surreal Landscape 1970
1970
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Hector Garrido is an American book cover illustrator. He illustrated numerous science fiction, horror and adventure book covers, including all the covers for the Baroness series of pulp novels, and covers for the Destroyer series. He also illustrated romance and gothic novels, and Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys novels. Some of his work is considered good girl art. He was active from 1965 to 1995 mostly for Avon Books. Work is unframed.
- Creator:Hector Garrido (1936, American)
- Creation Year:1970
- Dimensions:Height: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU38531641293
Hector Garrido
Hector Garrido was an American book cover illustrator. Argentinian by birth, he studied art in Buenos Aires but emigrated to the United States and was professionally active there. Garrido illustrated numerous science fiction, horror and adventure book covers, including all the covers for The Baroness series of pulp novels and covers for The Destroyer series. He also illustrated romance and gothic novels and Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys novels. Some of his work is considered good girl art. He was active from 1965–95 mostly for Avon Books. Garrido died on April 19, 2020.
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