I recently picked up a copy of the book Diary of an Amateur Photographer (1998) by Graham Rawle. A fun and somewhat eccentric whodunnit about an aspiring glamour photographer. It’s a visual treat as the author is known for his use of montage. The book is presented as the protagonist’s Continue Reading
All About Eva Grant
Eva Grant, a.k.a. Lady Eva Hatch Baroness of Lusby, was one of the top glamour photographers of the 1950s and early ’60s. She was born in 1925 in Istanbul, Turkey, to Greek parents; in the 1930s, the family returned to Greece and settled in Athens, where Eva spent the Second Continue Reading
Nude Study by Eva Grant
Above is a delightful nude study by Eva Grant, one of the world’s foremost female figure photographers of the 1950sand ’60s. She was born in Istanbul, grew up in Greece, and became a student nurse in London. To supplement her meagre income, she did a bit of swimwear modelling, only Continue Reading
Nudism in a Cold Climate by Annebella Pollen
I’ve always been a big fan of the Kibbo Kif. So when Annebella Pollen, author of The Kindred of the Kibbo Kift, got in touch with me about a new book she was working on called: Nudism in a Cold Climate: The Visual Culture of Naturists in Mid-20th Century Britain, Continue Reading
2021 – A big thank you
A big thank you to everybody who has supported this website over the last year—especially those who have left comments, got in touch, and bought books. While 2021 was slightly more bearable than 2020, it’s still been a volatile year of uncertainty. Hopefully, you were occasionally able to take the Continue Reading
Sexsational Sylvana Manto – Russell Gay
A photo of the delightfully buxom Sylvana Manto (Madelaine Bannister) by Russell Gay, who went on to found the top-shelf magazines Fiesta and Knave. Early in his career, he had a studio on 245, Tottenham Court Road, London.
Skyclad witch – mystery image
As Halloween is just around the corner, I thought it would be an appropriate time to post this. It’s from an original photographic print I have. Unfortunately, I know nothing about the image. I was wondering if any of our readers can send shed some light. Who is the charming Continue Reading
Wolfbait Books: Catalogue
Here’s the latest catalogue for Wolfbait Books. Flick through over at issu.com or go straight to our online shop to order. As many of our readers know, we specialise in under the counter culture.
Marie Deveraux (Patrica Sutcliffe)
Here’s a picture of Pamela Green with Marie Deveraux (Patrica Sutcliffe). The actor Michael Caine introduced Marie to Pam and George. Dark-haired, 38-23-36, and with an outstanding figure, she first appeared in Kamera no.2 in 1957. She got her slightly exotic looks from her mother who was Spanish. Pam and Continue Reading
Stacked Decks: Pamela Green Playing Cards
A set of vintage playing cards by De La Rue, London, featuring Pamela Green on the reverse. The cards come in a gold box with blue velvet on the outside. De La Rue are famous for making banknotes, but Thomas de la Rue, who founded the company, secured a Royal Continue Reading