We’re excited to announce the re-release of Orrie Hitt’s 1957 pulp classic Nudist Camp. Written by “The Shakespeare of Shabby Street” at the height of his remarkable career, this novel captures a unique moment in American cultural history when society teetered between post-war conservatism and the upcoming sexual revolution. Hitt, Continue Reading
Books
Take a look at our collection of books that unveil the glamour photography of the 1950s and 1960s. Peel back the pages as you explore biographies of influential figures like George Harrison Marks, gaining insight into the artists behind the lens, immerse yourself in monographs dedicated to iconic photographers such as Stephen Glass and Eva Grant, and explore the history of Nudist movies.
Artistic Irreverence: Dr. Lakra’s ”Health & Efficiency”
I recently managed to lay my hands on a copy of Health & Efficiency (2009) by Jerónimo López Ramírez, better known as Dr. Lakra. It’s a fascinating book that sits at the intersection of vintage nudist culture and Mexican folk art. The book takes its name from the iconic British Continue Reading
Arthur Ferrier and Blighty Magazine
Blighty magazine was an important part of British pin-up history, evolving from wartime morale-booster to a popular post-war weekly. Arthur Ferrier‘s pin-up cartoons were a popular feature, appearing alongside photographs of showgirls and starlets including Pamela Green, who appeared in such features as Ooh-La-La!. Blighty – an affectionate nickname for Continue Reading
Arthur Ferrier’s Pin-up Parade
I’m excited to announce that the Kickstarter project I’m involved in launches on 12th November. Pin-up Parade is a limited-edition three-volume box set that offers an in-depth look at the work of Arthur Ferrier. Arthur Ferrier was a Scottish illustrator based in London, famed for his pin-up cartoons and comic Continue Reading
When Ferrier met Roye: a medium-spanning tribute to the nude
‘Walk in beauty / Vaunt thy rose / Flaunt thy transient loveliness’. So concludes the foreword to Arthur Ferrier’s Lovelies, a true pin-up curio and portrait of two erotic masters at the top of their game. Note the use of the plural ‘masters’, for this is not solely a Ferrier Continue Reading
Nudes in Colour
When designing the covers for the William Welby books Naked and Unashamed, The Naked Truth about Nudism, and It’s Only Natural, I had the opportunity to colourize some black-and-white photographs by Stephen Glass. The results exceeded my expectations and inspired me to create an additional volume in the Stephen Glass Continue Reading
The Bigger Book of Breasts – Book Review
The Big Book of Breasts was an immediate bestseller when it debuted in 2006. Its 396 pages introduced readers to the top naturally bountiful nude models of the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s. The only complaint was that there was no biographical information on these curvaceous cuties. It left readers yearning Continue Reading
New Release: Glamour Model Revue
Announcing the much-anticipated release of Glamour Model Revue! Take a trip down mammary lane to enjoy a wistful peek at three of the most popular British nude models of the early 1960s, June Palmer, Paula Page and Tina Madison, captured on film by the pioneering female photographer Eva Grant. List Continue Reading
New Release: Line and Form
Exciting news! Line and Form, a nostalgic review of Eva Grant’s eponymous glamour magazine, is now available. The magazine Line and Form was produced and published by Eva Grant, one of the few female glamour photographers of the late 1950s and early 1960s. This volume includes a complete listing of Continue Reading
New Release: The Glamour Camera of Eva Grant
We are thrilled to announce the release of The Glamour Camera of Eva Grant. The book features a short biography of Eva Grant, a trailblazing female figure photographer from the 1950s and 1960s, accompanied by some of her most captivating images. Delight in the flirtatious portraits and natural curves of such Continue Reading
