Wow, this thread was great, and it really was enlightening. I mean, even if I thought I knew Baker’s work well before, I now know it better. Thanks to all for posting their books.
Some of those covers I discovered here were ultra romantic, drawn with such love and understanding of courtship, at least by the standards of the 1940s and 1950s. The detail, the line work, the beautiful faces, sultry and pouty expressions and figures set Baker’s work apart from other artists, and perhaps is only truly rivaled by the excellence of Frank Frazetta’s Golden Age romance work. I do have a few Baker romance books here, and many samples of his work at Fox Features Syndicate, and when my schedule eases up, will post some.
It is just a shame that many of these terrific romance issues with Matt Baker covers and art are scarcer to locate in fine or better condition. And if you follow some of the auctions going on in eBay, you will see how high his books are selling for, even in 2.0 to 3.5 grades. It is great though to see that his work is so universally appealing, and that his works are revered, and that the world appreciates his body of art.