The Girl Who Kept Knocking Them Dead, paperback cover 1959

"The Girl Who Kept Knocking Them Dead" is a paperback cover illustration painted by Robert McGinnis in 1959. The illustration depicts a woman with her hand shielding her face as she reclines on a fuchsia colored couch. McGinnis is renowned for his iconic illustrations of the 1950s and 1960s, often featuring attractive women and dramatic lighting. The cover art captures the intrigue of the novel with its suggestive pose and the woman's mysterious gaze. The illustration is a great example of the popular style of paperback cover art during the mid-20th century.