EVA – Men’s Adventure Supermodel
Edited by Robert Deis & Wyatt Doyle
New Texture Books
183 pgs.
Bob Deis and Wyatt Doyle have devoted their time and
energies in preserving the history of Men’s Adventure Magazines that overflowed
the newsstands racks after World War II throughout the 50s, 60s and into the
early 70s. Their books fall under the appropriate umbrella title of “The Men’s
Adventure Library” and their latest offering is a retrospective look back on
the career of one of the most successful models of the period, Ms. Eva Lynd.
Ms. Lynd’s career covered a wide cultural spectrum from
model, to pin-up, actress, singer, writer and actress. The Swedish born beauty
modeled for some of the best glamour and pin-up photographers of the time while
appearing in both films and television. Whereas the book’s primary focus is on
her adventures as model for the great pulp artists such as Norm Eastman, Al
Rossi, Mike Ludlow and even James Bama. It would be fair to say Ms. Lynd’s
likeness appeared on hundreds of MAMs both in the over-the-top cover paintings
to the black and white interior illustrations. On many occasions she was teamed
with Steve Holland, the premier male model for these periodicals.
What is captivating here is Ms. Lynd actually narrates the
book in her own words as she recalls many of her experiences vividly with charm
and melancholy. It truly was a simpler time in many ways and she describes it
with an honest sincerity that infuses the volume with a special, elegant grace.
This is a book long overdue. MAM’s were the evolution of the
classic pulps of the 30s and 40s, both in fiction and art. Ms. Eva Lynd, via
her natural beauty and charm was clearly one of the movements most endearing
pioneers.
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