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							Frank Yerby The Vixens Pocket Books 655
	When Fawcett decided to launch Gold Medal Books, Phillips was hired to produce all their early covers. Here his ability to alter his style and disguise his hand paid dividends for Fawcett. During WWII, he illustrated manuals for the Army Engineers Phillips became a "celebrity" by dressing and acting the way the public thought an artist should. In the early 60's he was recognized by his peers by being elected to the Presidency of the Society of Illustrators. Phillips died in 1968.
								Phillip brought to the paperback cover a glamorous Hollywood look that was perfect for the era.
								Ben Benson Target in Taffeta Bantam #1323
									Phillips had an amazing range of styles that makes it difficult to identify his covers. Fortunately, his fame was such that his signature was usually left in the picture.
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