VINTAGE FETISH: LEONARD BURTMAN
Books published by Leonard Burtman such as Exotique (inspired by Willie’s Bizarre Magazine), Masque, Connoisseur, Bizarre Life, and many others, including single issue topical publications. He was the first to employ a professional, nationwide distribution network for his fetish publications.
[BURTMAN, Leonard; WADE, Carlson] "Secret Pleasures" with Exotique Photo-Album No. 7 (1958, artwork by Gene Bilbrew & John Willie)
[BURTMAN, Leonard; WADE, Carlson] "Secret Pleasures" with Exotique Photo-Album No. 7 (1958, artwork by Gene Bilbrew & John Willie)
New York: Burmel Publishing Co., 1958. First Edition. Stapled wrappers. Octavo. 64pp. Cover artwork by Eneg (Gene Bilbrew) with additional full-page illustrations (and a centerfold) by Bilbrew, two drawings by John Willie, plus b&w photos. A near fine copy.
Wade's short story is followed by a photo album of dazzling beauties in their finest leather outfits, corsets, masks, stockings, heels, etc.