Harold W. McCauley | |
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 Harold W. McCauley c.1952 | |
| Born | July 11, 1913 Chicago, IL, United States |
| Died | December 16, 1977(1977-12-16) (aged 64) Melbourne, FL, United States |
| Resting place | Fountainhead Memorial Park |
| Known for | Mac Girls;science fiction,pulp magazine artist |
| Spouse | |
Harold William McCauley (July 11, 1913 — December 16, 1977) was an illustrator ofpulp magazines in thescience fiction field.
Harold William McCauley[1] was born July 11, 1913.[2]
McCauley worked for most of his life inChicago,Illinois, where he was a frequent contributor to pulp magazines.[3] His work includes a sensational cover forHotrod Sinners (1962), which was authored byRobert Silverberg under the pseudonym "Don Elliot".[4]
His most notable work, however, appeared in science fiction magazines.[5] His portrayals of beautiful women in low-cut fashion posed dramatically while being menaced became known as "Mac girls".[6]
One his more notable works was the cover ofAmazing Stories magazine, July 1943. EditorRaymond A. Palmer was the model for the evil scientist, and Palmer's secretary posed as the futuristic woman holding a gun.[6] In the early 1960s, writerWilliam Hamling turned to publishing, and established Nightstand Books. Nightstand was a pioneer in gay and lesbian erotica, and much of its early work had a science fiction tone. McCauley did almost all the covers for Nightstand's books, quitting only when McCauley moved to Florida.[7] McCauley also did illustration work for Hamling'sRogue, a sophisticated men's pornographic magazine that was a direct competitor toPlayboy.[7]
He also worked throughout the 1950s in advertising, creating illustrations for Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Orange Kist, and Schlitz Beer.
McCauley and his wife, Grace, had three children: Gary, Kim, and Erin.[2] He died on December 16, 1977, inMelbourne, Florida.[2]
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