Following Alvin's death in 1955, Cohen, a close friend of the couple, "suggested that [Elaine] design the book covers Alvin had originally been hired to produce" for Meridian. It was through this working relationship that they became more involved. In 1956, Elaine and Cohen married; they remained married until his death in 1986.
Following Alvin's demise in 1955, Cohen, a close acquaintance of the couple, "suggested that [Elaine] design the book covers Alvin had initially been contracted to produce" for Meridian. It was through this collaborative relationship that they became more entwined. In 1956, Elaine and Cohen wed; they remained married until his passing in 1986.