Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elvgren Girls II | 1999 | Max Allan Collins | Buy |
| 2 | Swimsuit Sweeties | 1999 | Max Allan Collins | Buy |
| 3 | Varga Girls II | 1999 | Max Allan Collins | Buy |
| 4 | Exotic Ladies | 1999 | Max Allan Collins | Buy |
| 5 | Pirate & Gypsy Girls | 2001 | Max Allan Collins | Buy |
| 6 | Pin-Up Nudes | 2001 | Max Allan Collins | Buy |
| 7 | Seaside Sweethearts | 2001 | Max Allan Collins | Buy |
| 8 | Indian Maidens | 2001 | Max Allan Collins | Buy |
| 9 | Patriotic Pin Ups | 2002 | Max Allan Collins | Buy |
| 10 | Cowgirl Pin-Ups | 2002 | Max Allan Collins | Buy |
| 11 | Pin-Up Nudes II | 2002 | Max Allan Collins | Buy |
| 12 | Playful Pin-Ups | 2002 | Max Allan Collins | Buy |
The Artist Archives Non-Fiction series features archival reference books focused on notable illustrators and comic artists. Max Allan Collins, who has deep roots in the comic book and illustration world through his work on Dick Tracy and Road to Perdition, contributed to these volumes through introductions, essays, or editorial involvement.
These nonfiction books preserve and celebrate the work of commercial artists and illustrators, presenting their art in high-quality reproductions alongside biographical and historical context. They are primarily of interest to art collectors, comic book historians, and fans of illustration.