Noted artist Robert E. McGinnis, renowned for his sensual movie poster designs for the James Bond series along with various films, magazine artwork, and book cover illustrations, passed away on March 10 in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. He was 99 years old.
McGinnis, who recently passed away and was announced on Legacy.com, was renowned for his photographs depicting sixties-inspired pin-up girls in bikinis interacting with masculine figures. Notable models like Shere Hite, author of “The Hite Report,” were among those who posed for his iconic images, which came to be known as the “McGinnis Woman.
The initial movie poster he designed was for “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” showcasing an image of Audrey Hepburn, portrayed as smoking a cigarette from a long holder while holding her cat around her neck. He utilized his own wife and family cat as models for this artwork. It seems he found working with Hepburn effortless, expressing that “She’s so perfect” in his words.
McGinnis’ posters for James Bond films, such as “Thunderball,” “You Only Live Twice,” “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,” “Casino Royale,” “Diamonds Are Forever” and “Live and Let Die,” contributed significantly to the franchise’s enduring image of glamorous women interacting with the sophisticated spy amidst thrilling backdrops.
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The posters McGinnis created for James Bond movies like “Thunderball,” “You Only Live Twice,” “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,” “Casino Royale,” “Diamonds Are Forever” and “Live and Let Die” solidified the series’ iconic depiction of stunning women alongside the suave spy, set against exciting settings.
Besides these well-known works, McGinnis created posters like “The Odd Couple,” “The Wrecking Crew,” “The Pink Panther,” “Barbarella,” “Sleeper,” and more recently, “The Incredibles.” Additionally, he designed titles for the 1965 Western film titled “The Hallelujah Trail.
Born as Bob, McGinnis hailed from Wyoming, Ohio, where he spent his formative years. Despite being partially blind in one eye, he managed to secure an apprenticeship at Walt Disney Studios during his teenage years. Following a stint in the military and art school education, he ventured into advertising work. Later on, he was responsible for designing book covers for Dell Publishing. His designs adorned numerous pulp-style covers for well-known authors such as Donald Westlake and Erle Stanley Gardner.
Later on, McGinnis showcased numerous magazine layouts across a multitude of periodicals such as The Saturday Evening Post, National Geographic, and Reader’s Digest.
He leaves behind his children Melinda, Laurie, and Kyle, as well as three grandchildren, and his brother David McGinnis.
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2025-04-05 03:17