{"title":"The Bill Randall Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eBill Randall was an American commercial illustrator working through the mid-20th century, best known for the pin-up calendar work that made his name a fixture in that genre. Calendar illustration was serious commercial business in postwar America, with artists competing for contracts from printing houses that distributed millions of copies nationwide. Randall's figures had the polished, good-humored quality the format demanded. The period originals here come from that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pin-up-calendar-by-vargas-9","title":"Pin Up Calendar, September","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead over heels and marching to her own beat, this original September 1953 calendar page features one of Bill Randall’s most kinetic creations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDressed in a sheer leotard lined with musical notes and armed with batons, this spirited beauty flips, tumbles, and charms her way into hearts and locker rooms across college campuses. The cartoon banners behind her celebrate America’s university pride, while side sketches bring a dose of cheeky chaos to this energetic scene. Illustrated by Randall for the Kemper-Thomas Company’s beloved Date Book series, this piece captures the playful fusion of pin-up glamour and everyday humor that defined mid-century morale boosters. Randall’s girls weren’t just beautiful, they had stories, punchlines, and personality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a vintage enthusiast, pin-up collector, or Big Ten alum with a soft spot for retro flair, this piece is ready to be framed and shown off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.75\" x 10.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bill Randall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204457922675,"sku":"IL6567-4-1","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/pin4_4f0e57a8-0cfb-4ef9-a1e7-ffe0455a96c5.jpg?v=1752956760"},{"product_id":"pin-up-calendar-by-vargas-11","title":"Pin Up Calendar, February","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSun, stripes, and a little shadow play. This original 1953 calendar page features a playful beachside beauty brought to life by the ever-clever Bill Randall, known for pairing sass with sunshine in his mid-century pin-up work. Rendered in vibrant tones with flirty side cartoons and a wink of humor, this February girl heats up the winter gloom from her Bermuda hideaway!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Randall was a master of the moment, blending pin-up charm with comic timing. His illustrations appeared in Esquire before becoming a highlight of the Kemper-Thomas Company’s collectible Date Book calendars, where his girls were equal parts mischief and muse. A bold flash of vintage Americana, ready to frame or gift to any lover of golden-age pin-up art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.75\" x 10.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bill Randall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204458414195,"sku":"IL6567-2-1","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/pin2.jpg?v=1752957677"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/collections\/the-bill-randall-collection.oembed","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}