ETERNAL PIN-UP

After the sophisticated, mysterious divas of the 1930s, in '40s America a new dream woman emerged. A generation of ambitious girls decided to reach world domination by turning the girl next door look into the most refined sex symbol ever, gaining unprecedented power and success. Easy, with long legs, sensuous lips and generous breasts, the pin-up became everybody's (un)attainable girlfriend. Armed with her rosy complexion, she would wear inviting lingerie or bikinis, but she would "never show everything" (as one of her mottos said). Charged with an innocent allure, she was the ultimate desire. And still is, as we seem to never grow tired of these curvaceous girls. That's why, wisely, Taschen is celebrating its 25th anniversary by printing a special edition of 1000 Pin-Up Girls, 576 pages of pure, extreme beauty at a very special price: € 9.99. taschen.com