Ron Lesser
Ron Lesser | |
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Ron Lesser by David Lesser in New York | |
| Born | 1941 (age 84–85) |
| Notable work | Ryan's Daughter High Plains Drifter Carter Brown Mysteries Zardoz |
Ron Lesser (born 1941) is a Manhattan-born illustrator and painter that specializes in paperback covers, comic books, magazines, and film posters. From 1976-1991, Ron was among the premier illustrators, contributing painted book covers for publishers like Doubleday, Dell, Avon, Bantam, Fawcett, and Pyramid.
In 2002, Lesser began a four-year commission as one of the top military artists in America, creating artwork for Civil War Publications and exhibitions at the Gettysburg National Museum, National Civil War Museum, and the Gettysburg Frame Shop & Gallery. In recognition of his work, Lesser has received recognition from The Society of Illustrators and the Art Directors Club of New York.